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Analysis of the top competitors Learning Italian has never been easier, but the “best” way to learn depends on why you want to speak this beautiful language. Your journey will look very different based on your personal goals. For example, if you are exploring your family roots to apply for Italian citizenship, you will need […]
Let’s compare them Are you stuck choosing between the audio-only “call-and-response” of Pimsleur and the deep, teacher-led learning path of Italy Made Easy? Both are legendary in the language-learning world, but they serve two very different types of students. This comparison will help you decide if you need a hands-free tool for your commute or […]
Let’s find out with an in-depth analysis Are you a complete beginner embarking on a new journey, a busy professional juggling a demanding schedule, or an Erasmus student getting ready to settle in Italy? You are likely choosing between Italy Made Easy and Babbel to start learning Italian, but it is often difficult to understand […]
Are you trying to decide between Italy Made Easy and Duolingo to finally start your Italian journey? Whether you are a college student preparing for Erasmus, a professional moving for work, or a retiree fulfilling a lifelong dream, this article is for you. Choosing the right tool can be overwhelming. In this article, we provide […]
A Key Strategy For Really Improving Your Italian Pronunciation In our last post we discussed how the Immersion Strategy is an integral part of not just learning Italian, but specifically for helping you improve your pronunciation; Pronunciation being our second Pillar of Language Learning. This time around, we are going to talk about the second […]
Why You Need A Supportive Community to Successfully Learn Italian Learning a language is fun and with the right approach (like the one outlined in this guide) you are sure to have the right mindset, tools and focus to ensure you get to your goal of being fluent in Italian. But let’s be realistic… it […]
Variety in Language Learning is Key to Your Success in Italian This really brings together everything that we have been saying. Using a wide variety of learning materials and resources is the key to success in learning any language. There is such an abundance of resources and tools at your disposal, including all the things […]
The Importance of Learning How to Speak Italian Why are you learning Italian? I’m pretty sure it’s because you want to be able to SPEAK Italian! This is the most crucial skill when learning a language as it allows us to physically communicate with native speakers and enter their world. As adults, we often inhibit […]
How Important is Knowing the Grammar to Learning Italian Fast? By oversimplifying (a lot!), we could say that a language is made up of: ➜ The sounds that you hear and produce when speaking ➜ The words that are used to talk about things ➜ The grammar, that decides the structure of sentences ➜ The […]
Why is Learning Italian Vocabulary So Important? Needless to say, without vocabulary, you would not be able to speak a language at all! Our vocabulary is made up of the words that we have learned, know and use on a daily basis to refer to entities and events in the world. Even among native English […]
Strategies That Will Really Improve Your Italian Pronunciation Everybody loves the sound of Italian – it’s such a passionate and melodic language – often vying for the title of the most romantic language! So, in order to speak Italian like an Italian, you need to first become familiar with how Italians PRONOUNCE their words. Starting […]
If you are here, it’s because you either really want to learn to speak Italian, or Italian is a language that you’re considering learning and just need that little extra nudge.. The reasons people have for wanting to learn this beautiful and romantic language are varied and many, but whatever the reason, it all comes […]
