Learn to speak Italian wherever you go!

Although there is no substitute for flying to Italy and immersing yourself in the language and culture, that's not always an option for everyone. So today we've done a little homework for you and listed a few very convenient apps that can get you started on the road to Italian fluency right from your phone!

#1: Duolingo - No matter where you are, as long as you've got 5 minutes a day, you can start learning to speak Italian! Bonus points for being a free app. 

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#2: busuu - Here's an app that can also be use on your computer. It's boasts a community of over 35 million native speakers in the various languages available, making it possible for you to practice your conversational skills!

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#3: MindSnacks - Play games and learn at the same time! Now that sounds like a lot of fun! 

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

(Note: Ratings from iTunes)

Here are two more ways you can learn Italian offline: 

• Don't forget to check out what courses are being hosted at Il Centro
• Come visit us for some real time practice over a good glass of wine and a delicious authentic meal

See you soon and happy learning!

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Get ready for your trip to Italy with this four week course!

Are you ready eat and speak like an Italian? We've got just the solutions to help you before your trip to Italy!

First we recommend that you get your taste buds and palate ready for the tasty Italian meals. Come join us for dinner. Chef Claudio will whip up a truly authentic Italian meal just as if you were all over  at his home for a cozy dinner.

Then we recommend to take the Let's Go Italy, Italian for Travellers Course at Il Centro! The course begins next week on January 20th and runs for four weeks. You'll learn exactly what you need to help you make the most out of your trip to Italy, even if you've never spoken a word of Italian before now!

Learn more about the course and give us a call to make your dinner reservations!

Buono Natale e Buone Feste!

Next week is Christmas and there's no better time to learn how to say Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and even Happy New Year in Italian! We could break it down for you here but we know the value of listening and speaking it instead!

Here's a short video from Learn Italian with Lucrezia and she'll show you how to pronounce those cheerful holiday phrases the Italian way!

Ciao!

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Get to know your kitchen Italian with these easy online flashcards!

If you are planning a trip to Italy, you're going to need a little bit of Italian to help you get around and order delicious Italian meals. But who says you can only learn if you are travelling?! At La Piazza Dario, we've got authentic Italian menus (with English descriptions of course) to go with our authentic Italian dishes.

Give these flashcards a go and learn kitchen Italian, ingredients and how to pronounce their names like a true Italiano! Simply click on the card to hear the pronunciation.

Enjoy! Buon divertimento!

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Italian language classes available at Il Centro in Vancouver!

Come learn Italian in the largest Italian language school in Western Canada at the Italian Cultural Centre, Il Centro, located on Slocan Street right beside La Piazza Dario! Whether you have Italian blood in you or you just want to learn this beautiful language, Il Centro is the place to do it. Italian lessons are available for children throughout the traditional school year, while classes are open for adults year-round and combine the Italian language with Italian culture.

Work up an appetite in Italian class and then head over to La Piazza Dario to finish off your Italian afternoon or evening and put your new vocab and knowledge to the test!

Looking for a little motivation to learn Italian? Read our past blog post on Why You Should Learn Italian!

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