by Serena | Sep 23, 2026 | podcast in slow Italian
Piazzetta Italiana Podcast — Episode 14Level: A2–B1 Have you ever wondered why the Italian piazza is so important in everyday life? In this episode of Piazzetta Italiana, I explain the meaning behind the name of this podcast: what a piazzetta is, why it matters in...
by Serena | Sep 10, 2026 | podcast in slow Italian
Piazzetta Italiana Podcast — Episode 13Level: A2–B1 Did you know that the second-hand market in Italy has been growing fast in recent years? In this episode of Piazzetta Italiana, we explore the boom of vintage and second-hand shopping in Italy: from sustainability to...
by Serena | Aug 30, 2026 | adavanced Italian, learning tips
This is a list of the best Italian books I’ve successfully used in my private online classes with my most advanced learners. No matter where you are with your Italian, even advanced learners need to structure their learning journey. Having one or two books by...
by Serena | Aug 29, 2026 | learning tips
If you’re learning Italian and you’re around B1 level, you probably recognize this feeling. You’ve already learned a lot, but the resources you use can start to feel a little scattered. You understand a lot… but speaking and putting sentences together is still...
by Serena | Aug 26, 2026 | podcast in slow Italian
Piazzetta Italiana Podcast — Episode 12Level: A2–B1 Why do so many Italian learners study vocabulary — but still struggle to speak naturally? In this episode of Piazzetta Italiana, we explore a smarter way to learn Italian vocabulary: chunks — natural, ready-to-use...
