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 […]
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 (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 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 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 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 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 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 […]
9 nonfiction books to improve your Italian This is my list of the non-fiction books I have read in the last few years. Every book on this list has inspired me in one way or another. Some books were recommended to me by my lovely students too! Since I believe that reading non-fiction in Italian is […]
6 great Italian writers to explore the Italian modern literature We all learn a foreign language because we want to use it. No matter what your Italian level is, picking up a remarkable Italian novel and flipping through its pages is a terrific learning practice that will open a door into the world of Italian […]
9 of the Best Italian Magazines for Learning Italian Italian magazines are an excellent way to learn the language and improve your Italian skills. You will be exposed to new words, phrases, and idioms. Plus reading them can make you feel like you’re in the country. 3 Tips for Learning Italian While Reading Magazines in […]
14+ Best Free Tools to Improve Your Italian Listening (at any levels!) Conversation blends together speaking and listening skills. Tuning up your listening in Italian is as vital as training your pronunciation and speaking. If you are serious about improving your Italian listening skills, my number one piece of advice is to prioritize it for […]
How To Improve Your Listening Skills as a Beginner in Italian: a Review on Italian Pod101’s Language Learning Podcast 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 […]
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 the local market and preparing your lunch with the fresh vegetables you […]