by Serena | Aug 27, 2025 | learning tips
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....
by Serena | Aug 22, 2025 | learning tips, Italian short stories
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...
by Serena | Dec 9, 2023 | learning tips
Looking to take your Italian language skills to the next level in 2025? Reading Italian magazines is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary, comprehension, and cultural knowledge while enjoying content that native speakers actually consume. Reading...
by Serena | Sep 25, 2025 | learn Italian in Italy, learning tips
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...