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🎤 Interview Episode One – A Conversation with Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-Graf
Teaching, Learning & Staying Motivated—Piano Piano

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In this special interview episode, we sit down with Professoressa Daniela Bartalesi-Graf, a language educator at Wellesley College and the creator of one of the most respected Italian courses on EdX.

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Together, we explore:
 ✔️ The challenges and joys of teaching Italian both in person and online
 ✔️ How technology—including voice recognition and A.I.—is shaping language learning
 ✔️ Why B1 learners often feel stuck, and how to break through the plateau
 ✔️ Common mistakes to focus on (and which ones to ignore)
 ✔️ The power of proverbs, poetry, and speaking to yourself while walking!

📜 The full transcript is available at https://www.welearnitalianstepbystep.com

Whether you’re just getting started or learning Italian piano piano, Professoressa Daniela shares practical advice and encouragement for every stage of the journey.

📌 Don’t miss her final tip: a simple daily habit that could transform your learning.

🎧 Tune in and be inspired by a teacher who’s helped thousands of learners fall in love with the Italian language.

⏳ CHAPTERS  
00:00 Intro  
02:02 Professoressa Daniela’s Journey into Teaching  
03:24 Q1 – In-Person vs Online Teaching  
06:48 Q2 – Tech & AI in Language Learning  
09:53 Q3 – Challenges at B1 Level  
15:07 Q4 – Building Speaking Confidence  
17:54 Q5 – Rote Practice Without Boredom  
20:50 Q6 – Using Translation  
23:29 Q7 – Regional Variations & Dialects  
26:10 Q8 – Favorite Phrase & Final Advice  
28:46 Wrap Up

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