How To Learn Italian
How Long Does It Take to Learn Italian?
Are you dreaming of speaking Italian? One of the first questions I’ve always gotten asked as an Italian language teacher: how long will it take? While there’s no universal answer, the time needed depends on factors like your native language, study habits, and exposure...
Best Italian Shows on Netflix
Non mentire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkO9nzThVDQ Non mentire is a TV series that originally aired in Italy and is now available on Netflix. The story revolves around a school teacher who is asked out by a charming and respected surgeon. After their first date,...
22 Short Stories in Italian for Beginners and Intermediate Learners
What's a short story in Italian? A short story (or "graded reader") is a narrative written with language learners of Italian as a second language in mind. This means that the book uses vocabulary and grammar appropriate for the student's language proficiency level....
11 Short Stories in Italian For Intermediate Learners
If reading in Italian has become too challenging for you, you might not have been using the right content and should consider making a change. There are countless ways to learn new vocabulary and grammar at an intermediate level of Italian, but the most important...
7 Great Italian Textbooks to Expand your Vocabulary
Having a good vocabulary in Italian is a strong indicator of your ability to comprehend new material or listen to Italian conversations. That's why, based on my over 10 years of experience as an instructor of Italian as a foreign language, I have compiled the...
Teacher’s Guide: Find the Best Italian Language App
The use of apps for learning Italian is on the rise. It isn't easy to pick just one Italian language app. Each App takes a different approach to learning and may be better suited to one type of student over another. Learning a language, especially as an adult, is a...
Why getting an Italian Language Certification is a great idea and how to do it
If you are a big fan of the lingua di Dante and you have already achieved a certain level of Italian, you might want to prove your worth or, maybe, set yourself a higher goal to keep your motivation high. In both cases, validating your Italian language...
9 Smart Ways to Learn Italian Vocabulary Efficiently and Fast
Learning a foreign language has never been easier than it is today. We are not at a loss for Italian language content or inputs to spend our evenings on. But how much of this input will you retain in the long term? How many new Italian words and expressions will you...
Best Italian Textbooks Books for Beginners
Feeling overwhelmed with your Italian studies? Books can provide the structure you need without breaking the bank! However, don't expect a book to work magic on its own. To make real progress, it's best to work with a tutor or attend a language school. In my school,...
How to Read a Book in Italian
Did you know that reading in one's first language accounts for 70% of a literate person's vocabulary? As a consequence, applying the same basic concept to your Italian study plan will undoubtedly accelerate your language learning process. Reading in Italian is not...