As you can see, there are plenty of options and techniques for learning Italian. You just need to find one method that works for you, a combination of an excellent online course like multibhashi, speaking with friends and listening to podcasts. But the secret sauce to getting it to stick is in your mindset. If you want to learn Italian and make time each day to spend time on that goal, you will. Here’s how we approach making our learning successful:
- Make a plan – review all the available resources and determine the best way to learn Italian for you. What works for me and others may not suit your learning style.
- Stick to it – consistency is key. If you do 10 minutes a day you will build skills and confidence in no time
- Speak Italian – make sure to practise talking in Italian. Reading, writing and flash cards will only get you so far. Your confidence grows as you speak words. And even though you are going to make some mistakes, that’s ok. It’s how you learn any new skill.
- Book that trip – do it! There’s nothing like a deadline to get you focused. And once you reach Italy your language skills will come on in leaps and bounds.