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20 Short Stories in Italian for Beginner and Intermediate Levels
20 Short Stories and Easy Readers To Take Your Italian To The Next Level (for Beginners and Intermediate Learners)

Best Italian Language Podcasts
11 Best Italian Podcasts for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Learners

16 Great Italian TV Shows on Netflix
16 Great Italian TV shows on Netflix (2023 updated)

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 […]

Italian Short Stories for Intermediate Learners
8 Easy Readers in Italian for Intermediate Learners (A2-B1) If reading in Italian has become too much for you, you may not have been using the right content and should think about changing it. There are countless ways to learn new vocabulary and grammar at an intermediate level of Italian, but the most important thing you […]

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 […]

9 nonfiction books to improve you Italian
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
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
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 […]

The Best Free Tools to Improve Your Italian Listening
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 Italian listening skills as a beginner
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 […]

How to learn with Italian short stories
Learning Italian with short stories I will never stop singing the praises of reading in a foreign language. Using Italian short stories as a learning tool is one of the most brilliant learning ways if you are an Italian learner at all levels. Why? The sentences of the stories are short and use simple vocabulary. Learning […]

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 the local market and preparing your lunch with the fresh vegetables you […]

5 Great Italian language Schools in Sicily
5 Great Italian Language Schools in Sicily Traveling with a purpose is the new thing. Many of us are sick of endless sightseeing tours or eating traditional local cuisine at any restaurant that a local would not frequent. Travel is distinguished by its experience. As you may know, I studied languages at university and […]

How to Learn Italian with 11 Useful Apps
How to Learn Italian with 11 Useful Apps The use of apps for learning Italian is on the rise. It isn’t easy to pick just one Italian language app. Each App takes a different approach to learning and may be better suited to one type of student over another. Learning a language, especially as an […]

9 smart techniques to maximize your Italian Language learning routine
9 techniques to maximize your Italian learning routine If you are here and reading this post is probably because your goal is to travel to Italy and feel at home. Becoming fluent in Italian or any other foreign language can give you a sense of personal achievement and improve your life in many facets. Becoming fluent in […]

Why getting an Italian Language Certification is a great idea and how to do it
The Italian Language Certifications and why it’s a great idea to earn them If you are a big fan of the lingua di Dante and you have already achieved a certain level of Italian, you might want to prove your worth or, maybe, set yourself a higher goal to keep your motivation high. In both cases, validating […]