Starting to learn a new language, such as Italian, can be very exciting! It can also suck. You don’t understand anything that’s happening around you, and you can’t express yourself, perhaps not at all. Your independence is stripped away, you’re reduced to being a helpless child again! And it can feel as if the very […]
Does the teacher know best? How to make your OWN study plan
Buondì. Yesterday was the start of our academic year (for the English school – our Italian school is open all year round.) My first class was a group of pre-schoolers, aged four and five, one of whom was clutching a My Little Pony. The purple plastic horse is an improvement. Last year, she had a […]
“How much have you got in your savings account?”
If the answer to that involves more than, say, four digits then you must have some self-discipline. If it’s five digits or more, you’re probably a regular saver. And if your deposit account balance has six numbers in it (excluding decimals), then you’re likely both an enthusiastic saver and at least middle-aged. I’m both an […]
Know How, Start, Keep Going
Three important steps in learning a language are: Know How If you don’t, then take a course. Or hire a teacher. If you do, then the route ahead should be clear. Start This is always a lot easier than we feared. Do something, just one small thing. You’ve begun. Keep Going Truly, THIS is the […]
Autumn Sale – This is your final reminder!
It’s been a busy week, but from tomorrow things will get back to normal here at OnlineItalianClub.com, with just three articles a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (and Easy Italian News on the other days, of course…) Thanks everyone, for your patience, and for supporting the club with your online purchases. Though if you’re […]
Final Day to Save 20% on Italian Ebooks and Lessons
Buona domenica! Just a quick one, to let you know that today is the final day of our Summer Sale! The coupon code with which you can save 20% on online Italian lessons and ebooks expires overnight tonight, some time between Sunday and Monday, Italian time. So do take a few minutes out of your […]
Just 36 Hours Left to Save 20% on Ebooks and Online Lessons
N.b. I published a new edition of our free ‘Easy Italian News’ this morning. If you haven’t read/listened to it yet, click here. Buondì. I’ve spent the morning trying to sell English courses to Italians, which is trying, to say the least. So now for something much more productive and fun. Fortunately, the world is packed […]
Why you should always read the FAQ
If you have a question about the Autumn Sale, or anything else for that matter, you might find it’s already been answered in our FAQ. It’s worth a read anyway, if only for the sparkling prose. But these days, I ALWAYS read the FAQ, as it gives you a good idea who you’re doing business […]
What’s best value? (& don’t forget the coupon code!)
Buondì. So we’re running a sale, the Autumn Sale to be exact, and you can save 20% on everything. Bet you knew that already. However, if you save 20% on something that is ALREADY DISCOUNTED, then so much the better, right? So… What are the BEST VALUE options in our online shop? If you’re after […]
How to find ebooks for your current (and future) level
(Don’t forget to listen to yeterday’s FREE ‘Easy Italian news’ over on our new site…) What’s your level in Italian? If you’re not sure, take a look at this article, which shows you a simple way to work it out. OK, so I’ll ask again: what’s your level in Italian? Beginner? Mid-A1 End of A1? […]