Italiano Automatico Podcast

Alberto Arrighini started Italiano Automatico with a bold promise: stop translating in your head and start thinking directly in Italian. His method leans heavily on natural acquisition — listening to engaging content repeatedly until the patterns stick — rather than traditional grammar-first instruction. Alberto speaks in clear, energetic Italian, and his enthusiasm is infectious enough to keep you listening even when the topic is Italian prepositions. The podcast has 101 episodes covering Italian grammar through real-world context (the difference between "volerci" and "metterci," when to use "per" versus "da"), Italian history and culture (the Medici family, Rome's founding myths, carnival traditions), and practical advice on how to study more effectively. Episodes run 7 to 21 minutes, making them easy to stack during a commute or workout. New episodes drop weekly, and the latest was just days ago as of February 2026. With a 4.9 star average from 249 Apple ratings, the audience response is overwhelmingly positive. Listeners highlight Alberto's clear articulation and his ability to explain tricky grammar concepts without switching to English or dumbing things down. The free podcast stands on its own, though Alberto also offers courses and community resources through his website. For upper-intermediate learners who want to break the habit of mentally translating everything and start processing Italian as Italian, this show provides a practical, repeatable method that actually works.