The truth is... the traditional classroom-style method used to learn a foreign language isn't really that good. Memorizing dozens (or even hundreds) of grammar rules it's hard, and remembering them while you're in an actual conversation is even harder. But think about it.
How did you learn your first language? Did someone give you a grammar book while you were still in the baby cradle? Or did you learn to speak by simply listening to others? Even science agrees, the best way to learn a new language is to immerse yourself in it, talk to native speakers and actually use the language you want to learn.
Unfortunately, not everyone can just move to Italy to learn the language. That's why reading Italian stories is your next best choice.
The Italian short stories in this book will help you:
- Avoid memorizing grammar rules for grammar's sake. Instead, you'll listen to practical uses in everyday conversations and after a while, following grammar will become natural to you.
- Learn over 1600 Italian words and expressions thanks to the vocabulary included at the end of each story.
- Understand colloquial phrases and expressions that people actually use, so that talking to a native will be easier.
- Learn conversational Italian and improve your speaking skills thanks to the many natural dialogues in each story.