I have a question for you: Would you like me to teach you 5 new Italian phrases... OR Would you like me to teach you those 5 phrases and, at the same time, show you how to memorise, recall, and use those phrases when you speak Italian If I were you, I'd choose the second … Continue reading Would you like me to teach you 5 new Italian phrases or…?

"What's the one most important thing that students get after having worked with you?" This was a question that I got asked in a professional development course a few years ago. I didn't know back then and so I decided to interview all my students to find the answer After reviewing dozens and dozens of … Continue reading The most important thing

When I say that I am a language coach people just think that I am trying to be fancy. "Oh sure... you teach Italian." they might say. Truth is teaching is not the same as coaching. And although a coach can wear the teacher's hat, a teacher can't wear a coach's hat, unless they are … Continue reading What’s language coaching, really?

Here's what some people think when they imagine me working with my students: My students meet once week with me for an Italian lesson. I teach them about a specific topic + give them homework. Rinse and repeat every week. Meanwhile, my students stress about whether we can find a suitable time for the lessons … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS : How I do NOT teach Italian.

"So...Do you teach Italian?" This is a question I get asked a lot (che sorpresa...!😅). And I like to answer, "Yes, it's one of the things I teach." Because the truth is that learning to speak Italian is a fantastic journey that brings to surface challenges, beliefs and perceptions about yourself and the world around … Continue reading “So…Do you teach Italian?”

 I used to say, "Lo faccio dopo!" ( I'll do it later!"). And, then, I never did. I mean...when I was learning my first foreign language I remember that, at some point, I always used to skip the following practices: Translation practice Free writing practice Speaking practice Instead, I filled my learning time with... Reading … Continue reading Procrastilearning!

Of course, you can always speak Italian with AI. You can ask it questions, and it will answer. You can instruct it to start a conversation and keep it going, so that you'll answer. You can also ask them to correct your mistakes. Or you can ask them to translate something for you. AI is … Continue reading How (not) to use AI to learn Italian

"Can we do Italian lessons?" That's the question I get asked most. And what I'm about to say about it will probably irritate some people, but it's true... If you just want to do Italian lessons once, twice, or more times a week, I'm not the right person for you. Because I believe that in … Continue reading Can we do Italian lessons?

Would you love to read + listen this post in Italian? Sign up for my newsletter right here! A few years ago, I used to think I needed more face to face sessions with my clients to help them get the results they wanted with their Italian. I needed more time with them and they … Continue reading More lessons = more learning?

(The best thing that ever happened to you -- To read this story in Italian sign up to my newsletter here) Last Saturday we had a wrap night at a friend's house. In between making wraps, eating and chatting, I felt asking this question What's the best thing has ever happened to you? My friend … Continue reading La cosa più bella che ti sia mai capitata