Tips for Learning Italian - Make Friends and Find a Job in Italy, Avoid Apartment Hunting Nightmares, and Embrace the Italian Culture

Tips for Learning Italian - Make Friends and Find a Job in Italy, Avoid Apartment Hunting Nightmares, and Embrace the Italian Culture

Author: Catrin Skaperdas July 24, 2024 Duration: 36:42
Trying to learn Italian, dream of learning the language, or have Italian roots? Roberto Cittadini, an Italian teacher for 30 years, explains why learning the language is the key to unlocking Italy. Imagine understanding Italian conversations around you, appreciating the culture more, and making Italian friends effortlessly. * Join the ITALIAN, FOR SURE Trip to Italy! https://italianforsurepodcast.beehiiv.com * Join host Catrin Skaperdas and guest Roberto as Catrin opens up about her journey of learning Italian, and Roberto and her have an entertaining chat about the Italian language, Italy, and Italian culture inclusive of:Words taught in class that are not used in daily lifeThe effectiveness and limitations of learning through TV, film, and musicDouble consonantsRolling 'R'sEnglishsisms (i.e. "sport" used in Italy)The typical flow of learning a language and what usually comes firstTips for learning Italian, whether you live in Italy or elsewhereHow to read apartment listingsThe usual progression of native Spanish speakers learning ItalianItalian words used in America -- For more information about Roberto's Italian school, check out https://www.passepartout-italia.it/. This interview is also available to watch on Spotify and YouTube. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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