{"id":9881,"date":"2020-04-10T13:52:45","date_gmt":"2020-04-10T11:52:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rickzullo.com\/?p=9881"},"modified":"2020-06-26T17:16:37","modified_gmt":"2020-06-26T15:16:37","slug":"practicing-italian-alone-during-a-quarantine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rickzullo.com\/practicing-italian-alone-during-a-quarantine\/","title":{"rendered":"Practicing Italian Alone During A Quarantine"},"content":{"rendered":"

I know; practicing Italian alone doesn\u2019t sound like much fun. The Italian language and culture should be shared, enjoyed, and celebrated with friends and family. <\/p>\n

But in these days of social distancing, you can take advantage of the mandatory quiet solitude to really hunker down on your language skills. When travel opens up again (and it will), you\u2019ll be able to visit Italy with a much better vocabulary!<\/p>\n

Well, forgive me for being overly enthusiastic. It\u2019s tough to find much that is positive amid a global pandemic. <\/p>\n

POP QUIZ!<\/h2>\n

“Nell’economia mondiale \u00e8 stato registrato un incremento del 60% di vendite di bottiglie vino. Se non possiamo sconfiggerlo il Covid, perlomeno possiamo dimenticarlo.”<\/p>\n

Practicing Italian Alone<\/h2>\n

Actually, I would say that – especially for the beginner – practicing Italian alone should make up the bulk of your study. You need to have some basic knowledge before you can even attempt conversation.<\/p>\n

That said, there’s more than one way to practice Italian alone. There are workbooks, flashcards, and podcasts (or tapes\/CDs in the “old days,” when I was first learning). But I feel that the best way to really get off to a fast start is with an online course. <\/p>\n

I\u2019ve long been an advocate of online learning, and specifically using a software program<\/a> to accelerate the language acquisition process. I\u2019ll go into a bit more detail, but in short, here\u2019s why: There is a logical, progressive structure<\/strong> along with forced, programmed repetition<\/strong>. It drills it into your brain<\/em> and it does so in an efficient, precise order. <\/p>\n

Furthermore:<\/p>\n

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  1. Practice on your own schedule. Pick a time when you\u2019re feeling motivated, and never worry about missing a lesson due to scheduling conflicts.<\/li>\n
  2. Practice at your own speed. Not possible in a classroom, because all students learn at a different pace.<\/li>\n
  3. Practice on the go. Your \u201cclassroom\u201d is wherever you have a laptop, tablet, or smartphone. NO excuses for missing a lesson.<\/li>\n
  4. Practice by yourself. In this time of social distancing, it\u2019s the wise, responsible choice. In fact, it\u2019s mandatory. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Why is it so effective?<\/em> It’s because it mimics the way we learned our first language; not by \u201cstudying\u201d it, but by actually using it in real life scenarios.<\/p>\n

    And in case you\u2019re worried about wasting your money, fear not, they have a 60-day no questions, no hassles guarantee<\/strong>. You can get your money back for ANY reason, even if you decide that you \u201cjust don\u2019t have the time.\u201d Although, who doesn’t have time these days?<\/p>\n

    BUT, the other methods are<\/em> good supplements; a way to put to the test what you’ve learned in the course. So if you enjoy watching, listening, and reading here are a few additional options. Click on the images below to learn more!<\/p>\n

    Classic Cinema<\/h3>\n

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    Podcasts<\/h3>\n

    \"\"\"\"<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

    Literature<\/h3>\n

    \"\"\"\"<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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