Best Italian Learning Resources for Intermediate Learners (A2–B2) — 2026 Guide
In this guide, I’ve gathered the most effective and accessible Italian learning resources I recommend to my private students in my online Italian classes at Italian Pills: tools designed to consolidate grammar, expand vocabulary, and boost confidence in...
How to Conjugate Italian Reflexive Verbs
What Are Reflexive Verbs in Italian? Reflexive verbs (verbi riflessivi) are verbs that require a reflexive pronoun in their conjugation and their default form (the infinitive). For example: Divertirsi (to enjoy oneself): Ci divertiamo alla festa (We...
7 Best Italian Books for Upper-Intermediate Learners (B2 CEFR)
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...
11 Great Italian Short Stories for Beginners (CEFR A1–A2)
How to Get the Most Out of Reading These Short Stories Stories: Six Proven Tips from Serena 1. Read and listen at the same time.Start by following the text while listening to the audio. This is the most powerful way to train your ear, improve pronunciation, and...About
Ciao! I'm Serena, and I'm the creator of Smart Italian Learning. I am the head teacher of a small language school. We offer online, in-person and video courses for Italian learners, with a focus on adult English native speakers. Our courses are based on our passion for teaching and our experience as long-term adult language learners. You can meet us online, or in person in Rome.