italian by mr. paoloni | The Jp Method

A man and a woman conversing at a train station cafè.

Dialogues - "IF" + Subjunctive

Three dialogues featuring the hypotheses and conditions with imperfect subjunctive.

May 65 min read

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Dialogues - Italian Formal "Lei"

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

Apr 294 min read

Dialogues - Pronoun "NE"

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

Apr 223 min read

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The Importance Of Building Speech Reflex

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.

Apr 63 min read

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The Most Effective Memorization Techniques For Learning Italian

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

Dec 8, 20253 min read

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Italian Listening Practice Transcripts

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.

Nov 18, 20255 min read

A frustrated woman wearing headphones and listening to something in a language she cannot understand at a cafè.

This Is How You Should Practice Listening--In Italian and Any Foreign Languages

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

Nov 17, 20254 min read

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This Is What You Should Practice If You Are An Intermediate-Level Italian Learner

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

Nov 10, 20253 min read

Two men speaking in a relaxed manner while doing physically demanding exercises.

Learning Must Also Involve Your Body - Here's A Guide On How You Can Start

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.

Oct 13, 20254 min read

A man feeling intimidated at the sight of a book that's floating and glowing right before him.

How To Choose And Read Your First Book In Italian

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.

Oct 6, 20253 min read