How To Learn Italian

1. For Starters, Flirt With Italian!  Familiarize yourself with the language: It is absolutely possible to master a foreign language as an adult (and advisable), but it takes time and patience. Knowing that it will be a long-term commitment, make sure you gain a...

Many students fall into the trap of focusing all of their attention on grammar or conversation when learning a foreign language. They believe they will develop a natural ear for listening.  I firmly believe, instead, that listening to Italian is crucial for all...

5 Steps to Create a Travel Itinerary for Your Language Immersion Trip We study a foreign language because we enjoy the priceless experience of visiting a foreign country and feeling at ease Imagine traveling to Italy and feeling at home: shopping in Italian at...

If you are here and reading this post is probably because your goal is to travel to Italy and feel at home. Becoming fluent in Italian or any other foreign language can give you a sense of personal achievement and improve your life in many...

I love learning languages solo, or at least I used to be. These days with my busy schedule, I find it harder and harder to find the time and the focus to concentrate on language learning on my own. This is why I have been hiring Portuguese and German online tutors to...

If you are a great auditory language learner (you learn very well what you are listening to) or you are just a music lover, you want to dig more into the world of Italian contemporary music.  There are tons of reasons why learning by listening to...

My students often ask the best way to break the intermediate plateau and bridge the gap between what they know and what they speak when you have little time to spend learning a language, and you can't attend lessons regularly. There is no secret recipe,...

Our time is precious. Learning Italian effectively is not an option. It is just the best way to become fluent in Italian with ease and in a short time.  The following five hacks are the core of my learning/teaching approach as a lifelong learner and teacher in my...