Create connections, meanings, memories
MEMBERSHIP
Connect with Italian
How do we learn a new language? There are uncountable methods, techniques, exercises, but if you ask me, in the end it all comes to connection. Everything in life is connected and so are we and languages.
Sentences are formed through the connection of different parts, meanings are conveyed through the connection of language and context, the words you read, say, or are told to you become memories. This is the whole cycle for me.
The way I see language learning is equal parts intuition, awareness, and consistency. My favorite methods are creative reading and writing activities.
How you can strengthen your emotional connection with Italian and grow as an independent learner:
My personal approach to learning a language has evolved over the years. A lot. I have always wanted to be able to read literature and poetry in my target language; I have always wanted to watch movies in that language too. Most of all, I wanted to be able to travel and talk with people on the street or in a cafe. I’m sure you have similar goals with Italian, but you have realized it is so hard; it takes a lot of time, much more than you had anticipated; and there are so many offers out there. So I’m here to guide you through your path to learning Italian with everything I know about it. I’ll teach you how to create connections, meanings, memories in Italian, with Italian.
The Membership
What’s the best way to create connections, meanings, memories? Doing it consistently. Which doesn’t mean studying Italian every day as many hours as possible, it means establishing a routine and following it regularly. I’m here to help you do all of it by giving you monthly tasks that you can carry out at your own pace and that will keep you busy on a regular basis. I will be giving you tips on how to organize your Italian learning time using reflection, journaling, instants of marvel. You’ll become a more sensitive learner and you will develop your own “Italian self”.
What’s inside the membership:
- 1 piece of content that you can read/listen to/watch at your own pace
- Journaling and other creative activities based on the text to keep an open mind and open heart approach
- Linguistic analysis PDF, because a framework increases clarity and memorization
- Collages, quotes, poems to ignite your imagination and build your confidence
- Open chat on Telegram (participation is optional)
- Access to all previous lessons
- Discounts for live online events
- "I got you" 1:1 programs at a reduced price
The Create Connections, Meanings, Memories method
in a nutshell:
What do you do when you read, listen, write, speak in Italian?
- You create Connections: all the parts of speech need a connection to work, to convey a meaning. Discovering how these connections operate is fascinating and has to do not just with grammar, but with your life too: when you connect the language to a part of your life, it becomes much easier to understand and retain that information.
- You create Meanings: all words have one or more meanings of their own. But they can also mean something special for you. This brings me directly to the next point
- You create Memories: if you think about your first day of school, the first time you went to Italy, the person you love the most, is there a word or a phrase you attach to the experience/person? Connecting memories and language is a powerful learning tool. As well as creating a memory in Italian while finding a poem in someone else’s words.
How it works:
- This Membership is best suited for B2 and higher levels.
- When are the lessons sent: you will receive 2 emails every month (the first one around the 10th of the month). In the first email I'll send you the content we'll work on, with additional sources. after a couple of weeks I'll send you the second email with the activities.
- How do I receive the materials: as soon as the payment is accepted you will see a confirmation page with a link to join an email list. Sign up and you’re good to go.
- How much time do I have to set aside: try having from 15 to 30 minutes for every activity. You don’t have to complete a tasks the same day you receive the email, it’s up to you to find the best time to work on your Italian. A little every day is better than a lot once in a while. Consistency is key!
- Payment and renewals: your payment is processed through Stripe and you can choose to pay via credit card, debit card, Google Pay, Apple Pay. The renewal is automatic and it will take place every month on the same day of the first payment using the same payment method provided the first time. If you choose the yearly plan, the new payment will take place one year after the first. You can cancel at any time.
You can view Italearn’s general Terms & Conditions here.
Connect emotionally with Italian
Using reflection, journaling, drawing, and mixing different skills. Make Italian yours.
Become an intuitive and independent learner
Curiosity doesn’t kill the cat: experiment, try, find what works for you, and do it consistently.