Most common mistakes beginners make when speaking Italian
While coaching my students over the years, there are some mistakes that I keep hearing all the time, despite the Italian level of my students. If it is true that “one learns, by making mistakes”, it is also true repeating all the time the same errors might...
How to automate your Italian Language Learning routine in 6 steps (+ practical examples)
Vuoi leggerlo in Italiano? Clicca qui! Habits are the core of a man’s productivity and success. Why? They make our lives easier, they don’t drain too much of your energy. Habits are automated behaviours that makes our life much easier, simply because...
12 Latin words (and expressions) used in Italian
Of the Romance languages , Italian is the closest language to Latin. And so, it should not be surprising, that many Latin words or even entire Latin phrases have become so naturalized in Italian that we use them in full, without a second thought. No need to mention,...
Becoming a polyglot: how did I learn 6 foreign languages
The primary reason why I decided to pursue a career as a language coach is that, as an avid language learner myself, I couldn’t stop passing on my love for language learning to others. Multilingualism has enhanced my life in many ways, and so it might happen to...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.