Italian fluency can take a bit to reach but you don't need to wait to speak Italian fluently in order to *sound* fluent!! In this class, I'll show you some useful Italian phrases and common expressions in Italian that can help you fake your way to fluency...till you make it! You'll learn to use some … Continue reading Italian fluency: phrases to fake it… till you make it!
Category: Italian speaking
How to pronounce “ciao” in Italian + 9 more basic Italian words you are getting wrong!
How to pronounce "ciao" in Italian + 9 more basic Italian words you are getting wrong! Find out some pronunciation rules that can help you get a perfect Italian pronunciation.
Italian for English speakers: 5 common mistakes beginners make
Have you ever wondered how to pronounce "gli"? Or how to use "in" or "a" correctly to say where you live in Italian ? Or do you know how to say your age correctly in Italian? If your native language is English, when you first start learning Italian you may find some of these things … Continue reading Italian for English speakers: 5 common mistakes beginners make
How to develop your listening skills in a new language
Have ever wondered how you can get to understand fast speech in another language? It's possible and I can show you how! In this video I answer to Marina's question and give her 3 steps to deal with fast speech and improve her listening skills! Make sure you watch until the end ... to have … Continue reading How to develop your listening skills in a new language
Struggling with speaking Italian? Do this!
English is not my first language. I'm Italian and, when I first moved to the UK, I was struggling with speaking English. I used to have a case of sweaty armpits and stuck tongue every time I was about to have a conversation in English with someone new. My train of thoughts, every time I was about … Continue reading Struggling with speaking Italian? Do this!
Top tips to speak a language fluently from day 1!
"I struggle with speaking!" "I lack of practice." " I can't actually speak this language despite I've been learning it for a while." If you identify with any of these statements, you're in the right place to sort your problem out! Far too many language learners procrastinate on speaking as they feel they are not … Continue reading Top tips to speak a language fluently from day 1!
How to find a language exchange partner that lets you speak and doesn’t suck!
I'm curious: How many times have you run out of topics to talk about with your language exchange partner? Wait...you don't a language exchange partner at all, do you? If you have not found a language exchange partner yet, you must find them ASAP! Like, yesterday! Here's why: if you want to learn a language, … Continue reading How to find a language exchange partner that lets you speak and doesn’t suck!
The “secret” to fluency
What you need to do in order to become a fluent speaker of any language. And it's not a secret!
Be like Ramazan – the best language learner EVER!
“Language is a performing art that requires practice, nuance, and personality to convey an idea. Those who master communication master their world.” Michael Schutzler, CEO of Livemocha I love doing my English conversation classes! Students are very keen and sociable and, despite having a very basic level of English, it's amazing how they manage to … Continue reading Be like Ramazan – the best language learner EVER!
9 easy tips for an awesome Italian pronunciation and get over your accent!
How to pronounce like a pro anything you want in your favourite foreign language.