Learning Italian with a self-paced online course (Rocket Languages Review)
Learning Italian with a self-paced online course For almost ten years, I’ve been teaching Italian to native English speakers as a professional language teacher and learning content designer. Many students have succeeded in developing their ability to...
How to Say “How Long Have You Been Doing Something” in Italian
In Italian, asking how long someone has been doing something works very differently from English. English uses: How long have you been…? I’ve been doing… Italian does not use have been in these cases or the past tense. Instead, Italian uses the present...
Vocabulary to Rent an Apartment in Italy
Renting an apartment in Italy can be challenging, particularly in popular tourist destinations such as Roma, Palermo, and Firenze, where short-term rentals have become popular. Everything is possible with a little patience and a lot of Italian. This post is the...
Essential Phrases to Say if You’re Sick in Italian
What to say when you’re sick in Italian? Whether you got Covid (hopefully not) or the seasonal flu (influenza stagionale), these phrases will help you describe your symptoms or ask about someone’s health conditions. How to say ‘I’m sick’...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.