MANAROLA, Italy — On a trip through southern Italy years ago, I was embarrassed to discover that all along, I had been mispronouncing “tabacchi” — tobacco shops that sell bus tickets and other sundry ...

Italy provides an ideal setting for students to immerse themselves in both the Italian language and lifestyle. Each region offers a unique dialect and cultural flavour, making the experience of ...

Learning a foreign language has become a popular add-on skill these days. It can even open up more job opportunities in front of you. Though many people prefer joining classes to learn a language, ...

Simple twists of fate propelled Joyce Earickson toward the study of Italian, then English, divinity and psychology. She has taught Italian, French, English, and world religions; comforted families of ...

Learn Italian with us, one word at a time. Are you interested in taking Italian lessons? The Local has partnered with Gymglish to provide language lessons to readers. Start now and get 1 month free.

It's not easy learning a fast-paced language in such a fast-paced world, so we've come up with a way to try and make it easier. Some people talk slow. Some people talk fast. And then, you have ...