12 Best Italian Books for Beginners (A1-A2 CEFR)
Teacher’s Tip: Working with the right textbooks can bring structure and clarity to your Italian learning journey at levels A1 and A2. To get the best results, combine a textbook with grammar drills and a short story reader—reading helps you consolidate what...
How to Learn Italian (or Any Other Language) Effectively: What You Might Be Doing Wrong—and How to Fix It
I’ve Been There, I Get It. I’ve been teaching Italian for over a decade and have worked with thousands of learners. And while the internet is overflowing with “the best methods,” honestly? I keep seeing the same problems show up again and again. Most...
How Long Does It Take to Learn Italian?
Are you dreaming of speaking Italian? One of the first questions I’ve always gotten asked as an Italian language teacher: how long will it take? While there’s no universal answer, the time needed depends on factors like your native language, study habits, and exposure...
27 Popular Italian Shows on Netflix to Improve your Italian Fluency in 2025
Storia della mia famiglia Fausto lives in Rome with his two children, Libero and Ercole, from his past relationship with Sarah. Battling a terminal illness caused by cancer, he spends his final days searching for a secure future for his children, determined not to...
7 Great Italian Textbooks to Expand your Vocabulary
Having a good vocabulary in Italian is a strong indicator of your ability to comprehend new material or listen to Italian conversations. That’s why, based on my over 10 years of experience as an instructor of Italian as a foreign language, I have compiled the...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.