Best Neighborhoods in Rome for Italian Learners
Disclaimer: This isn’t a guide to the fancy, glossy side of Rome. It’s about where Romans actually live. Speak Italian in Rome When people think of staying in Rome, they usually imagine Trastevere, Monti, or the historic center. Beautiful, yes, but also...
Learn Italian with Piazzetta Italiana: The Magazine for Intermediate Learners
When you first start to learn Italian, progress feels fast. You pick up greetings, order food in Rome, and master the basics of grammar. But once you reach the intermediate level, the journey often slows down. Stitching sentences together still takes effort....
12 Best Italian Short Stories For Intermediate Learners
How to Use Italian Short Stories to Overcome the Intermediate Plateau (Serena’s Method) Talk and write about what you read. Retell the story out loud (even to yourself) or discuss it with a teacher or partner. Summarize chapters in writing to reinforce vocabulary...
How to Get the Most Out of Reading Books in Italian
Did you know that reading in your first language accounts for around 70% of your vocabulary? The same idea applies to learning Italian: reading in Italian is one of the fastest and most natural ways to expand your vocabulary. Reading helps you activate your...
Learn Italian with Short Stories: My Proven Method for All Levels
Why Learn with Italian Short Stories? I’ve been learning and teaching languages for over a decade — I speak several, I’ve been writing short stories in simple Italian, I publish quarterly Piazzetta Italiana (a monthly Italian lifestyle magazine in easy Italian),...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.