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...
12 Great Italian Short Stories for Beginners (CEFR A1–A2)
This is a list of Italian short stories for beginners and upper beginners that I’ve used with my private Italian students over the past few years. Le Avventure di Paul a Roma (CEFR A1–A2) Follow Paul through the neighborhoods of Rome while improving your Italian. Each...
Best Italian Books for A2 Learners
What Books to Use at the A2 Level If you’re learning A2 Italian, bravo! You’ve moved past survival mode, and now you’re ready to build real fluency. I’ve been teaching Italian for over a decade, and after working with hundreds of A2 students, one thing is...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.