Time for some more grammar that I really should have learnt a decade or so ago, but somehow managed to avoid by prioritising trivia like earning a living and bringing up children. This time, by popular request, Italian pronouns! Given that people seem to find pronouns a confusing area, I’ll be tackling them in bite-sized […]
Archives for July 2013
How to say “I like” in Italian
One of the advantages of taking a formal Italian course or using quality self-study materials is that you’ll spend your time and energy on the grammatical essentials, rather than waste time on crap you’ll never use (passato remoto, anyone?) But I learnt Italian “my way”, without a proper course or decent materials, and consequently, after […]
Why it’s OK to be scared and make mistakes
Starting to learn Italian is exciting, but it can also be terrifying when you suddenly find yourself unable to understand anything or express yourself. And disorientating, as you realise that the new language works in strange and mysterious ways. Sometimes even humiliating, when you make mistakes in front of others. That was certainly how I […]
Skype Offer Ends: So Now What Shall We Do?
That’s it. We sold all sixteen “special offer” Skype Italian lesson slots we had available, so the price has reverted to normal. You can still give them a try if you wish, but we’re not pushing them any more. But watch this space! We hope to run a similar promotion in September when all our teachers are back from the beach. […]
Ever felt let down by an expensive ice-cream?
I’m writing this from San Giuliano Mare, Rimini. It’s a small part of a large-ish resort on the Adriatic sea, on Italy’s east coast. Opposite Croatia. My wife and two daughters and I went for a walk along the seafront after dinner last night (see picture). You know how this works: as soon as we […]
Meet Lucia: Skype Italian Lesson Teacher!
Who are the OnlineItalianClub.com teachers? Meet Lucia, head of our Skype Italian lessons team, lover of languages, and enthusiastic teacher! Ciao Lucia! Thanks for agreeing to be interviewed! Could I start by asking you about how you came to be teaching Italian via Skype? I first became an Italian teacher when I was asked by a local […]
Frequently asked questions…
Ciao tutti! This week I’ve been having fun answering questions from people all over the world about the Skype Italian lessons promotion that we’re currently running. That’s not a problem at all. I like getting e-mails, and even answering them. But here’s a short FAQ anyway… just in case you hadn’t got round to committing […]
The fastest way to learn Italian?
Taking an Italian course or working from a self-study book is all very well…. you can definitely improve your Italian with either method. But neither way is exactly fast. We all know that it takes time to learn a language, and that patience is a virtue (thanks mum!) Patience. Time. Yawn. But, hey, what if […]
Don’t be “timido”….Skype Italian lesson update, and guarantee!
“Shy” in Italian is “timido”, or “timida” if you’re a shy female. And wow, it certainly seems like we’ve got lots of “timido” members of OnlineItalianClub.com! Since I launched the “places limited, discount this week only” offer for Skype online Italian lessons on Monday, they’ve been selling well. Not “hot cakes”, but well. Good enough for […]
Speak and understand Italian better, starting today!
You really could speak Italian better with the help of personalised Italian lessons via Skype IMPROVE YOUR SPEAKING AND LISTENING TODAY WITHOUT LEAVING HOME! Study whenever and whatever you want. Conversation only, help with grammar, or both. It’s your choice. AN IDEAL COMPLEMENT TO “Italian Workout!” Got a decent Internet connection? Most people have these days. So […]
