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The only Italian course that prompts you to speak
Stop playing with apps and start speaking for real with my huge collection of Italian audio lessons and short readings.
- Master Italian by listening and mimicking
- Acquire vocabulary by using words in context
- Learn grammar through examples, not rules
Speak from Lesson 1
1. Italian Audio Lessons
Listen and repeat
Research shows that you learn better by relying on speech and mimicking. Just like we did when we learned our first language when we were born.
Follow a plan
But you can’t just repeat random sentences. My course plan helps you discover grammar patterns and retain the vocabulary you are being exposed to.
Learn in small bites
If you have a spare 20 minutes each day, you can completely transform your Italian level to the point that you’ll start thinking in Italian yourself in just a few days.
Imagine that!
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Real-life materials
2. Bilingual Readings with Slow Audio
Interesting stories
Put your speaking into context and make it fun by reading my collection of 500+ stories, news articles, and real-life conversations.
1-minute reads
Listen and digest the readings with the accompanying audio and transcripts in Italian and English to let the language sink in better.
What's in a Lesson?
Audio
Read by a native speaker at a natural pace to catch every word.
Italian Transcript
There's an Italian transcript to read along if you need a visual aid.
English Translation
No need to look up new words with the complete English translation!
Less is More
Focus on What Makes You Fluent...
Audio with Adjustable Narration Speed
We all learn by listening and mimicking. That's why audio is paramount. First, rely on audio only without reading. Too fast for you? No problem, adjust the playback speed!
Italian Transcript
After the first round of listening, read aloud the Italian text without looking at the translation.
English Translation
Still puzzled by some words? Check out the English version!
Bookmarks
Mark a lesson to find it later on your dashboard and pick up where you left off.
... Without the Fluff
Distractions
The most important yet overlooked skill in language courses and apps is speaking. With my method, you'll focus on that.
False Sense of Achievement
Experience points, avatars, fanfares, rankings... all these gamification elements distract you from your task - mastering Italian.
Dictionaries
If you stop to look up each and every word you don't know, you lose the flow. To think in Italian, you should listen and read Italian. Only after you listen and read the Italian version, take a look at the English translation.
All Levels
From beginner to fluent
Master Grammar Naturally
Learn through mistakes, not rules
Retain Useful Vocabulary
With real-world material
Speak with Confidence
I'll show you how to say things
Think Directly in Italian
Focus on audio over text
Why it works
Spectacular Speech
Learn at the natural speech rate
The course will guide you so that you are slowly being exposed to the language, meaning that you will be able to comfortably speak with Italian people.
This way, you will be able to have real conversations with people and feel confident about it!
You’ll be able to understand how native Italian speakers talk in a matter of days.
Will I be able to keep up with the natural speech rate?
There is an option to slow down the speech rate. However don’t worry, you will pick it up. Just relax and take it in, you’ll surprise yourself!
Learn the right pronunciation without stress
What if I can’t pronounce the words correctly?
With Ripeti con me! you won’t even need to worry about pronunciation because you’ll be pronouncing words correctly as long as you are mimicking what you hear.
Slow enough to understand but it sounds natural
The speed of the speech is vital and I ensure that throughout the course, you will feel so confident in your ability to speak Italian that you will do it fearlessly!
Secret Strategy
Spaced repetition + grammar tree
In Ripeti con me! everything follows a set schedule. The same words will be repeated in different contexts so that you are becoming accustomed to them naturally, sometimes without even realizing.
This is a new and improved way of learning. It means that you’re not having to actively memorize grammar but instead, words and phrases will be introduced more organically.
Learn vocabulary and grammar naturally
The course makes sure that you practice the grammar and vocabulary that you need so that they stick in your mind.
Will it not be boring repeating phrases?
Reading grammar and vocabulary books is boring. This method organically introduces new words and phrases so that you’re totally engaged. The lessons are carefully structured so that your mind is kept engaged and interested.
Master Fluency
Focus on audio over text
The reality is, we are made to learn language by listening and repeating.
In fact, there are over 7000 languages in the world, but only about 200 have standard writing systems.
This means that others only have verbal communication.
They can go about their daily lives without needing to write, and this is possible for any language.
So why are we taught languages by reading complex (and boring) books?
With Ripeti Con Me, you are taken back to natural language learning.
I never learned to focus on audio over text before, why does this work?
Remember when you learned your native language as a baby? This is the most natural way to learn and this is why it works.
Limitless Possibilities
Avoid the distractions of your native language
Do you know one of the biggest mistakes that people make when learning a new language?
Trying to comprehend letters and spellings.
This can be incredibly confusing for your brain which is used to processing words in your mother tongue.
By learning Italian through sounds, you will avoid that issue altogether.
Ripeti con me! comes with a booklet, however, you’re only supposed to look at it after each lesson so that you aren’t focusing on words.
By the end, you’ll be amazed that you’re speaking directly in Italian.
Must-know Vocab
Focus on useful vocabulary
You’ll probably agree that it is important that a language course focuses on the more frequent words spoken.
Ripeti con me! will teach you vocabulary in the right context so that you are able to adapt it naturally to different scenarios.
The vocabulary in this course will help you when:
- Traveling in Italy
- Speaking with locals
- Expressing your opinion
- Introducing yourself
- Ordering food
- Checking into a hotel or airport
You’ll be surprised to know that only about 300 words and phrases will help you understand 65% of a normal Italian conversation.
It’s so doable!
I am worried about forgetting the important words.
Don’t worry, the course is designed to help you retain vocabulary, so that you’ll be speaking naturally. Sleep on it and you’ll see that you can remember more words than you thought.
Marvelous Mistakes
Learn by trial and error
You will probably find that in the past, you have tried to translate sentences before saying them.
This suggests that you have been learning a language the wrong way.
The brilliant thing about this course is that instead of translating everything in your head, you will actually think and talk in Italian effortlessly.
Instead of studying the specifics taught in your own language, this course immerses you immediately.
You will get to practice speaking all the time without being overwhelmed.
I don’t like making mistakes because I sound silly.
You will learn through trial and error, you can’t expect to be perfect from the outset. Keep going and you’ll get there.
Quintessentially Italian
Designed for the Italian language
Most language courses are just adaptations of the same script, generally good for all languages.
Ripeti con me! focuses purely on Italy, the culture, the geography, and the people. This is why it’s different.
All the situations in this course are exactly what you’d find on your trip to Italy.
Simply because the course was created and is taught by a native Italian!
Incredibly Easy Audio
Easy-to-use audio lessons
It must be said, spaced repetition can be overwhelming to the student if it is not done properly.
This is why the course has been carefully designed so that all you need to do is press “play” and listen.
It couldn’t be easier to learn Italian!
Inspirational Motivation
Inspirational Motivation
Starting a new language means starting a new habit.
This course will help you make daily continuous improvements by taking 30 minutes each day to practice.
You will see results quicker than if you practiced for 4 hours once a week.
This course gives you the tools to incorporate this new habit into your daily routine.
What if I don’t have time to practice?
All you need is 20 minutes per day speaking Italian. You can even practice the course in your car or whilst you’re out and about.
Rave Reviews by Learners and Experts
Frederica – UK
★★★★★ 5/5
Ripeti con me! has been the best language learning experience I’ve had.
I have always been really shy about speaking languages, and the fact that you are speaking from the very first day really builds your confidence, makes you much more fluent, in terms of how you’re thinking in the language.
It’s been a real change for me. I couldn’t recommend it enough!
Takehiro – Japan
★★★★★ 5/5
I have been taking lessons with Stefano for a year and a half. Stefano is an excellent teacher. Thanks to him, my Italian has improved dramatically.
Stefano understands all aspects of the Italian language. He has a lot of experience, not only in teaching Italian but also in language learning. This makes him an ideal teacher.
I highly recommend him!
Vivinne – USA
★★★★★ 5/5
Ripeti Con Me has really helped with my language learning, with my speaking, which is what I’m mostly interested in.
I noticed within about 3 to 4 days of starting that my speaking ability took a jump as well as my listening comprehension.
James – Ireland
★★★★★ 5/5
This course is brilliant.
I encourage anyone who takes on the course to go through those three different repetitions because they really do actually work.
As a complete beginner to Italian, I’ve found it a very stress-free and easy way to get into the language without any of the nervousness and anxiety that comes with face-to-face learning and being put on the spot.
I really recommend the course to anyone out there wanting to learn Italian.”
Jim – USA
★★★★★ 5/5
I really like learning Italian on Think in Italian.
It’s a no-nonsense method that appeals to me – no time wasted doing exercises or playing games.
[Its sentences] are well thought out and they can be adapted to real conversation pretty easily.
No memorization either. It’s right to the point.
Emily – USA
★★★★★ 5/5
It is a system that is easy, brilliant—so easy that only somebody that really really understood teaching languages could come up with.
Every lesson builds on what came before it and you’re learning the language without even giving it a second thought.
I was able to converse naturally when we went to Italy. The words just flowed, I was no longer translating in my head.
I’ve come so much further than with Babbel or Duolingo. None of the silly games, no fill-in-the-blanks, no homework, no exercises to do — all the things that I felt like I was wasting time with.
I highly recommend it and I know if you try it it will work for you too.
"Stefano is a fantastic educator. I recommend his lessons to all language lovers."
Thierry Hsieh
Founder - Polyglot Club (Taiwan)
"This course teaches the language intuitively. It can definitely help you improve your Italian."
Nick Dahlhoff
Founder - All Language Resources
My Method
Learn how to Learn
Behind my courses is a method.
To understand why it works, understand how language learning works first in this short video.
Your Italian Language Coach
Ciao! My name is Stefano. I am an Italian tutor and course author.
As a serial language learner, I’ve lectured in polyglot clubs about my method.
After learning 12 languages, I can tell you that we all master languages by listening and mimicking.
With my method, you’ll be speaking Italian from Lesson 1.
"Stefano is a fantastic educator. I recommend his lessons to all language lovers."
Thierry Hsieh
Founder - Polyglot Club (Taiwan)
Stefano Lodola
Italian language tutor, translator, polyglot
"Stefano knows how languages are learned. His course is the best of the learning resources I've tried."
Francesca Chen Ting
Chinese-Italian Translator - Omniglot.com
