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Why can’t I speak Italian even after studying for a while? As a teacher, here are the two real reasons and what to do about them.

Italians speak too fast or so it seems when you’re learning the language. Here’s why this happens and what you can actually do about it.

Fear of speaking Italian: what I learned as a teacher and as a student Starting to speak a foreign language is a difficult step for many people. I know this as an Italian teacher, but also as someone who has spent many years of their life learning languages. The fear of speaking Italian — or

Italian articles are one of the first things you study — and one of the hardest to get right. Here’s why, and how to approach them without frustration.

What’s the difference between a trattoria, an osteria, a pizzeria and a ristorante? A practical guide for anyone travelling to Italy who wants to eat well.

Italian pronouns are one of the trickiest parts of the language — even for advanced learners. Here’s why, and how to approach them without stress.

Learning Italian food vocabulary goes way beyond pizza and mozzarella.A linguistic and cultural journey.

Italian prepositions are hard? Only if you study them the wrong way. Here’s my approach as a teacher — no endless tables, no fear of making mistakes.