Let me play psychic for a moment.
You’re here not just because you want to know which countries speak Italian.
More importantly, you want to know “if it’s worth it…”
You know, the question every Italian language learner asks …
Do you know the biggest secret to making lots of Italian friends?
It’s really easy!
Be nice to them. (Mind-boggling, I know.)
Show them that you’re on their team and that you want them to succeed.
Boost their …
Did you know that you can learn Italian without spending a single dime—and with your eyes closed?
That’s right! For no cost at all, you can be transported to a lively Italian piazza where you’ll be immersed in Italian culture …
I’m about to say something fascinating, so pay attention. Are you ready? Here it comes:
Nouns.
What, aren’t you fascinated?
Okay, the concept of nouns may seem pretty boring on its surface. But nouns themselves? They can represent beautiful things. …
Ever heard about the Swiss Army knife that has 141 different functions?
It has a tweezer, toothpick, magnifying glass, nail file, fish scaler, laser pointer, tire tread gauge, hook disgorger and more—no, it doesn’t fit in your pocket!…
Yup, today is that day.
We’re going to make this day count.
Today, you’ll learn about the days of the week in Italian!
Why?
Well, for so many reasons!
So you can schedule coffee dates with native speakers.…
Yup, this is “the topic.”
This is “that part” in the course.
If you ask former language students where they gave up on learning Italian, or where they thought the end of the road was, it’s here: Italian verb conjugations…
Imagine you’re in Italy on vacation.
And let’s say you want to buy 15 delicious Italian pastries. But wait—you only have 10 fingers to sign to the guy at the counter! What do you do?
Well, first of …
Today, you are going to be a turkey. (Wait…what?)
That’s right. Become the turkey. Embody the turkey. (Excuse me?)
You know how a Thanksgiving turkey gets filled to the brim with delicious stuffing? Well, you’re that turkey. And the delicious …
Do you hear voices in your head?
No? Nada? Zilch?
Oooh. That’s not normal, at least in this case. So let’s change that, shall we?
In this post, we’ll go through seven different types of audio content that you …
Are you one of the lucky 28 million?
That’s the number of subscribers Hulu is said to have as of 2019.
If you’re a Hulu subscriber and an Italian language learner, that’s even better!
You’re about to …
The owl has long been seen as a symbol of wisdom and knowledge.
So it’s no surprise that Duolingo, one of the most popular language-learning programs out there, chose the owl as their mascot.
But does it live …
Did you know? A recent review of 20 studies showed that using podcasts to learn languages positively impacts not only listening and speaking skills, but also students’ grasp of grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary.
Yep.
If that’s the case, then let’s …
What do make-up, dancing and learning Italian all have in common?
Less is more.
You don’t need hours upon hours of lectures to master Italian. Through simple and effective five-minute YouTube videos, you can learn Italian and pick …
Ever wondered what daily feeding time would sound like if Noah (of Noah’s Ark, that is) were Italian?
You’d certainly hear screams of“Pesce!Pesce!” (“Fish! Fish!”) or “Pollo! Pollo!” (“Chicken! Chicken!”).
Yep, it’d sound …
“Italian grammar is so confusing!”
“My tongue loves Italian dishes. It just can’t pronounce them right!”
Turn back now if you want to hold those excuses close to your heart.
Because in this post, we’ll be demolishing them.…
You’re welcome.
You know why?
Because today, we’re going to make your YouTube addiction pay off.
That’s right! You’re already watching that thing several hours a day anyway, so why not get two birds with one stone and learn Italian…
That thing you’re holding in your hand is incredibly powerful.
No, not the slice of pizza. I’m talking about your phone.
You’re probably reading this post on it right now. Or maybe you’re playing a game with one hand while …
La, la, la, la, la!
Il, la, le, lo, l’, i, gli!
No, we’re not warming up our throats so we can break into a hearty song.
We’re just getting ready to learn all about how to say “the” …
La famiglia (the family) is embedded deep in the Italian psyche.
If you’re learning the Italian language, you’re also learning the culture behind it, and family is a very important aspect of Italian culture.
In this post, we’re going …
Siri knows best. Just look at this conversation:
Me: Hey, Siri. What’s Italian for “book”?
Siri: The Italian word for “book” is “libro.”
Me: Thanks! …Hey Siri, what’s Italian for “study”?
Siri: The Italian word for “study” is “studiare.”
Me:…
You’re such a baby!
No really, you are. Not in a cute, newborn kind of way, nor in a gross, leaks-on-both-ends kind of way.
You’re a baby because you’re a beginner—someone who just made that noble and exciting …
Need to speak Italian at work?
Trying to close a big Italian client?
Looking for a job in Italy?
Your casual Italian might not cut it.
If you want to make it in an Italian-speaking workplace, you’ll need to …
It’s nice to eat sweet and yummy things, but it’s important to eat your veggies, too.
The same goes for your Italian learning.
You may have been using fun learning methods like watching YouTube videos, playing Italian games online…
Videos get a bad rep.
They fuel procrastination.
Sometimes they’re not very clever or useful.
It’s easy to get sucked into them and neglect the things you should be doing.
Of course, they’re not all bad: When it comes to …
We carry the universe in our pockets.
Smartphones today have around 100,000 times the speed of an early computer.
How amazing is that?
Now, if only we could harness all that power and use it towards learning Italian…
Oh, wait, …
Still on the fence about learning Italian?
Looking for reasons to dive into it?
If Valentino, Versace and Armani aren’t enough to push you over the edge, we’ve got nine other reasons why you should be learning Italian today.
But …
Do you want to cruise around the streets of Rome with confidence?
Do you want to unearth the historical foundations of the modern Italian language?
Do you want to really sound like an Italian?
If so, it’s time to take …
Got everything you need for that Italian trip of a lifetime?
Passport? Check!
Camera? Check!
Cool sunglasses? Check!
That appetite for pasta? Oh, yeah. Check!
Now, how’s your Italian? Don’t forget to take some Italian travel phrases with you before …
Got an Italian habit you just can’t kick?
That’s a good thing!
If you’re already hooked on this language (and it’s hard not to be!) you’ve taken your first steps on the path to fluency. But maybe your skills in …
Did you know that Luciano Pavarotti was actually once a school teacher?
It’s a fact! So, do you want the great tenor to teach you Italian?
You may be wondering, “Why would I want some famous Italian singer teach …
Picture yourself in a library in Italy.
All the classics from “The Divine Comedy” to “The Name of the Rose” are at your fingertips.
Imagine grabbing any Italian book you like, settling into a comfy nook and reading it …
What’s in a song?
There’s melody, lyrics and, as it turns out, secrets to learning your target language.
If your target language happens to be Italian, you’re in luck.
Italian music provides beautiful context for a beautiful language, and …
What’s red, white and can teach you Italian?
YouTube!
Just like your favorite learning apps and Italian audiobooks, watching Italian YouTube videos is an invaluable way to learn the language.
In this post, we’ll look into some …
Technicolor is the new black.
Videos can teach you anything from building a car engine to dismantling a plane.
Given that, it’s unsurprising that they’re also very effective language learning tools.
In this post, I’ll give you seven awesome …
Do you know how to turn awesome Italian movies into weapons of mass instruction?
Well, I’m about to show you—because watching Italian movies can be an incredibly effective way to learn the language.
But you have to know how …
Today, I’m giving you some tremendous keys to a very important life hack.
Say hello to Italian audiobooks!
Because if there’s anything that’s been hitting all the right notes with Italian language learners, it’s these babies.
You’ve got the beauty …
