Learn Italian with Short Stories: My Proven Method for All Levels
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 Piazzetta Italiana (a monthly Italian lifestyle magazine in easy Italian), and I run this blog you’re reading right...
How to Learn Italian Vocabulary Fast: 9 Proven Tips
Learning a foreign language has never been easy.. We’re surrounded by an abundance of Italian content: YouTube videos, podcasts, books, blogs, Instagram accounts, even AI tools. But here’s the real question: How much of this Italian input actually sticks in your...
11 Great Italian Books for Beginners
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...
Best 11 Italian Short Stories for Beginners (CEFR A1–A2)
How to Get the Most Out of These Short Stories Stories: 6 Proven Tips from Serena 1. Read and listen at the same time.Start by following the text while listening to the audio. This is the most powerful way to train your ear, improve pronunciation, and strengthen...
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 passive...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.