Hello! I'm Jacopo, and I’m excited to teach you Italian. My lessons are fun and interactive, using videos, songs, and articles. The first lesson is free. Let's make learning Italian a fun adventure!

Learn more about Jacopo

• Did you grow up speaking this language? Or were you inspired by a trip abroad, an individual or a certain aspect of the culture?

  Yes, I grew up speaking Italian. It's my native language, so it has always been a part of my life.

• Can you name a living, historical or fictional character that you think is the emblematic representative of the language's culture?

  Dante Alighieri is a great example. He's famous for writing The Divine Comedy and is known as the "Father of the Italian language."

• Is there a typical word, phrase, tradition or expression in the language that you particularly like?

  I love the phrase "La dolce vita," which means "the sweet life." It's about enjoying the good things in life.

• Why does speaking this language matter to you?

  Speaking Italian is important to me because it connects me to my family and culture. It's also a beautiful way to express myself.

• What is the main difficulty in learning this language and what can help the process of learning?

  The hardest part is the grammar, especially verb conjugations and prepositions. Watching Italian movies, listening to music, and practicing speaking can help a lot.

• Provide a valuable anecdote related to your language learning or your days at school.

  In school, we studied Dante's Inferno, and it made me feel proud to be part of a language with such a rich history.

• How has travel or a specific trip helped you to increase your skill and knowledge of the language?

  Travelling across Italy helped me understand different accents and dialects. For example, visiting Naples introduced me to the unique Neapolitan dialect, which showed me how diverse Italian really is.