# #232: Words That Trigger the Present Progressive in Italian

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Podcast: [Italian Grammar Made Easy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/italian-grammar-made-easy-4473951)
Published: 2026-02-26T08:33:00+00:00
Episode link: http://italianmatters.com/232
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Italian uses the present progressive far less frequently than English and typically reserves it for actions happening right at the moment of speaking. In most other cases, the simple present tense is preferred. There are, however, specific time expressions that clearly signal when the progressive form should be used. Start learning Italian today! 1. Explore more simple Italian lessons: https://italianmatters.com/232 2. Download the Italian Verb Conjugation Blueprint: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/freebieverbblueprint⁠⁠⁠ 3. Subscribe to the YouTube lessons: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/italianmatters⁠⁠⁠ The goal of the Italian Matters Language and Culture School is to help English speakers build fluency and confidence to speak the Italian language through support, feedback, and accountability. The primary focus is on empowering Italian learners to speak clearly and sound natural so they can easily have conversations in Italian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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