Don’t learn harder, learn SMARTER
There are two types of people: bad finishers and good finishers. Most of us are good starters when it comes to learning a foreign language and terrible finishers. WHY? It is not a lack of talent. It is not a lack of time. It is not a lack of strategy. Most often is a...
CELI Exam Centres
Accredited CELI Exam Centers This is a list of authorized exam centers in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Italy that offer CILS certifications. You should contact one of these accredited institutions directly if you want to take your CELI test there....
Mentre and Durante: The Difference
Mentre Mentre is a conjugation that is always followed by a verb. In English, the equivalent of mentre is “while.” This word always requires the use of a verb conjugated in the present, past, or future. Mentre and the past A note goes to the use of the...
Prendere and Portare: The Difference
Prendo or Porto: Understanding the Difference The difference between prendere and portare can be confusing, especially because both are often translated as “to take” in English. However, they have different uses in Italian depending on...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.