Dialogues - How to use the pronoun "lei" in Italian to address someone formally.

Three dialogues featuring "ne" in his function to replace nominal phrases introduced by preposition "di".

Introducing a new series- Dialogues. Every Wednesday.

Speech reflex is one of the most important features of comfortable speech. Here's an example of effective drill to build muscle memory and speech reflex in the long term.

We have been led to believe we cannot learn languages as efficiently as children do. But the issue is more complex than that. So let's rephrase the question- is there anything children do that we can adopt and use in our foreign language speaking training? Find out in this article.

If you want to speak a language, there is only one way you can practice. All variations, options, and personalized approaches, sit inside this method- not outside. See what it is and why.

Apply this communication law to the way you learn and speak Italian--or any foreign languages. Your speech will get lighter, easier, and effective.

These memorization techniques are your best bet to finally learn a language and retain information--forever.

Practice listening to some real-life Italian. 5 dialogues, 5 levels of background noise, from quiet to brutal. Training your ear should be done through life's noise, not in a soundproof booth.

Listening practice is almost always done wrong. Here are some effective ways to train your ear to Italian--or any foreign language.

Have you ever wondered why you're practicing something called "trapassato congiuntivo" while you still hesitate when using a simple present tense in Italian?

When learning a language, your brain must team up with your body for the most effective practice. Find out what exercises you could--and should--include weekly in your language drills.

Approaching your first book in a foreign language can be a scary task. But with the right guidelines and proper method, it won't feel like a task anymore.

Conjugating verbs and learning verb conjugations in Italian is always done wrong. If it weren't, everybody would know every tense and every verb inside and out. Here's how it's done.

Do you think visualizing is a good tool to achieve smoothness in speech and to help you get the best out of your speaking skills in conversation? Find out right here. There's some bonus practice for you too!

Everybody refers to Italian as a musical language, but is it really? And to what extent?

Do CEFR language levels accurately describe your foreign language skills and speaking abilities? I have a feeling you already know the answer.

This practice is exactly what you need to increase your Italian speaking skills. But make no mistake: it's probably the hardest you've ever pushed yourself learning Italian.

I bet you know all the theory about the subjunctive mood in Italian, but you still can't use it comfortably in speech. That's because you were taught theory, and theory doesn't work for speech. Only speech works for speech.

Are you sure you can speak a language fluently? 100% sure? Have you ever thought what fluency is all about? What does it take to be fluent? Just read on and find out.