How to create your perfect Italian Immersion Trip
5 Steps to Create a Travel Itinerary for Your Language Immersion Trip We study a foreign language because we enjoy the priceless experience of visiting a foreign country and feeling at ease Imagine traveling to Italy and feeling at home: shopping in Italian at...
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...
How to Improve Your Italian Listening Skills (Beginner & Intermediate Guide)
How to Improve Your Italian Listening the Smart Way by Serena Capilli, Italian Teacher & Author If Italian conversations feel like they “blend together,” or you catch individual words but miss the meaning… you are not alone.Listening is one of the most challenging...
How To Improve Your Listening as a Beginner in Italian: a Review on Italian Pod101
Many students fall into the trap of focusing all of their attention on grammar or conversation when learning a foreign language. They believe they will develop a natural ear for listening. I firmly believe, instead, that listening to Italian is crucial for all...
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...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.