{"id":6813,"date":"2021-11-29T19:33:01","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T19:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/danteinlinea.com\/?p=6813"},"modified":"2023-09-21T16:49:56","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T16:49:56","slug":"how-to-speak-like-an-italian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/danteinlinea.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-speak-like-an-italian\/","title":{"rendered":"How to speak like an Italian"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you want to learn how to speak Italian with confidence, you\u2019ve come to the right place.\u00a0<strong>Dante in Linea<\/strong> understands that getting to the heart of this romance language requires more than memorizing a few Italian vocabulary words and phrases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning a new language requires a significant time commitment as well as a great deal of patience. You will fail frequently, and it will appear that you are making no progress&#8230; But don&#8217;t give up hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>English speakers will be relieved to learn how to speak Italian, as the two languages share Latin roots and a plethora of common cognates. In fact, many Italian words are instantly familiar and simple to pronounce. Yes, mastering the accent and the language&#8217;s famous musicality takes time, but Italian has intuitive phonetics that can be learned quickly from written words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be<b> Patient with Yourself.<\/b> Unfortunately, you are not going to master the Italian language in 3 months like some language \u201cgurus\u201d will tell you. Learning Italian is a long journey that will test your patience at times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, now that you&#8217;ve decided you want to learn Italian, what&#8217;s the best way to get started?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are numerous options available to you, depending on your goals, timeframes, and resources. Here are some of the most popular options and helpful hints:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Alternar tabla de contenidos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #636363;color:#636363\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #636363;color:#636363\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/danteinlinea.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-speak-like-an-italian\/#Dont_be_Afraid_of_Making_Mistakes_in_Italian\" >Don\u2019t be Afraid of Making Mistakes in Italian<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/danteinlinea.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-speak-like-an-italian\/#master_italian_like_a_native\" >master italian like a native<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/danteinlinea.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-speak-like-an-italian\/#Get_gesturing\" >Get gesturing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/danteinlinea.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-speak-like-an-italian\/#Give_answers_like_an_Italian\" >Give answers like an Italian<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/danteinlinea.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-speak-like-an-italian\/#Read_Italian_Content\" >Read Italian Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/danteinlinea.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-speak-like-an-italian\/#Sign_up_for_a_class_Speak_Italian_with_Dante_in_Linea\" >Sign up for a class. Speak Italian with Dante in Linea<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_be_Afraid_of_Making_Mistakes_in_Italian\"><\/span>Don\u2019t be Afraid of Making Mistakes in Italian<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have all heard a child try to speak when they are little.&nbsp;Do they have perfect grammar? Do they use big words?&nbsp;Of course not and you shouldn\u2019t expect that from yourself either.&nbsp;One of the most important things in learning Italian is to expect you will be making mistakes and realize that making them will help you actually learn the language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Don\u2019t be afraid of making mistakes.<\/b> We can learn from children here. They aren\u2019t afraid of making mistakes when they are learning a language. You shouldn\u2019t be afraid either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"master_italian_like_a_native\"><\/span>master italian like a native<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Italian is one of the 24 official and working languages in the European Union. Learning the language is a great way for travelers to get a better understanding of Europe&#8217;s history. Surprisingly, nearly all Italian words end in a vowel. The Italian language is said to have a musical quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_gesturing\"><\/span>Get gesturing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have heard someone say that Italians speak with their hands. In general, Italians are very expressive with their gesturing while they speak. Thus, to help you become even more believable in your role, include large, open gestures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hold your hand so that the fingers point upward and touch your fingertips together. This is the \u201cfinger purse,\u201d and it\u2019s asking for clarification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Give_answers_like_an_Italian\"><\/span>Give answers like an Italian<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Surely you will have already noticed that there are some small answers that Italians use almost automatically, without thinking much about it, in any context. Here are some examples:&nbsp;\u201cAh s\u00ec?\u201d (\u201cAh yes?\u201d),&nbsp;\u201cDavvero?\/Ma va?\u201d (\u201cReally?\u201d),&nbsp;\u201cSul serio?\/Seriamente?\u201d (\u201cSeriously?\u201d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_Italian_Content\"><\/span>Read Italian Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If time allows you to, it may be a good idea to take a class to learn the Italian language itself. Learning the language can help you hear and learn what it should sound like. But you will have someone who knows what the accent should sound like at your disposal to help you adjust accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A teacher can help you get used to and use inflections, patterns, and diphthongs common in the accents, properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_up_for_a_class_Speak_Italian_with_Dante_in_Linea\"><\/span>Sign up for a class. Speak Italian with Dante in Linea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If time allows you to, it may be a good idea to take a class to learn the Italian language itself. Learning the language with a native teacher can help you hear and learn what it should sound like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will have someone who knows what the accent should sound like at your disposal to help you adjust accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A teacher can help you get used to and use inflections, patterns, and diphthongs common in the accents, properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Dante in Linea you will method that combines the best of all of these options when learning how to speak Italian,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small lesson sizes, built around real-world situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speech recognition technology for instant learner feedback<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-quality Italian courses designed by experts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authentic italian accents allow you to speak and be understood anywhere<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as possible, jump in and start speaking Italian.&nbsp;You aren\u2019t going to be perfect and you may sound silly at times but you have to get started speaking.&nbsp;Don\u2019t make the mistake of saying \u201cI need to completely finish all the levels of Duolingo before I would feel comfortable speaking Italian\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you want to learn how to speak Italian with confidence, you\u2019ve come to the right place.\u00a0Dante in Linea understands that getting to the heart of this romance language requires more than memorizing a few Italian vocabulary words and phrases. 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