11 Well-Known Language Podcasts for Italian Learners
11 Best Italian Podcasts for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Learners How to Learn with Italian Podcasts How to choose the right podcast for you? Simple! Follow the “70% rule”: make sure the input is easy to understand and concise for you. At the very least, you should be able to understand 70% of the content. It […]
Italian Short Stories for Intermediate Learners
Unlock the Magic of Italian language with these 11 Engaging Short Stories for Intermediate Learners (A2-B2) If reading in Italian has become too challenging for you, you might not have been using the right content and should consider making a change. There are countless ways to learn new vocabulary and grammar at an intermediate level […]
16 Great Italian TV Shows on Netflix
16 Great Italian TV shows on Netflix (2023 updated) How to Watch Italian TV Shows on Netflix in the US, in the UK or outside of Italy? Not all Italian TV series and movies may be available in your country, but there’s a simple and cost-effective solution to watch them from anywhere. It’s called a VPN, which […]
How to Learn Italian as a Complete Beginner
How to Learn Italian as a Complete Beginner 1. Determine Your Learning Style To learn a foreign language efficiently, it’s important to understand your learning style. Are you a visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learner? Knowing this information can help you identify the best way to absorb information. Think back to your days as a student […]
How To Speak And Understand Italian Better With Short Stories
How To Speak And Understand Italian Better With Short Stories Why Using Short Stories To Speak Italian Better Our brain doesn’t learn words in isolation. We need to attach a memory or a feeling to a new word or fit in a context. Stories will provide you with a visual to relate to new words or idioms, making it easier to retain new information. They are short: it means they are easy to use and […]
Don’t learn harder, learn SMARTER
Don’t learn harder, learn SMARTER There are two types of people: bad finishers and good finishers. Most of us are good starters when it comes to learning a foreign language and terrible finishers. WHY? It is not a lack of talent. It is not a lack of time. It is not a lack of strategy. […]
Learning Italian with a self-paced online course
Learning Italian with a self-paced online course For almost ten years, I’ve been teaching Italian to native English speakers as a professional language teacher and learning content designer. Many students have succeeded in developing their ability to speak Italian, while others have given up due to a lack of structure and consistency. After ten years […]
22 Italian films to learn Italian
22 movies made in Italy: my guide to the best movies for Italian language learners Why is learning Italian through movies a great idea? Movies are an easy and effective way to recreate the Italian immersion experience at your home. Exposure to the real language will do wonders for your overall language learning journey. Not to […]