Why can’t I speak Italian?
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.
From Salvatore's sofa
From Salvatore’s sofa
Here you’ll find some blog articles about my experience as an Italian teacher, tips and true stories that could help you learn better.
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Do Italians speak too fast? What to do when you can’t keep up
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.
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Fear of speaking Italian: how to overcome 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
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Italian grammar for beginners: the rules you don’t need at the start
Learning Italian grammar as a beginner doesn’t mean mastering every rule straight away. Here’s what you can leave for later — and why it actually helps.
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Italian masculine and feminine nouns: rules, tricks and exceptions
Masculine or feminine? Italian noun gender can feel confusing, especially for English speakers. Here are the practical tricks that actually help.
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Italian articles: why they’re tricky and how to actually learn them
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.
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Italian restaurant types: trattoria, osteria, pizzeria and more
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.
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Italian pronouns: why they’re tricky and how to use them
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.
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Italian food vocabulary — a journey through regions and flavours
Learning Italian food vocabulary goes way beyond pizza and mozzarella.A linguistic and cultural journey.
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Italian prepositions: how to learn them the right way
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.