How I did it: I took a super-intensive summer course last year, then I participated in an anual course, then in July I took another super-intensive course and in August I went to Palermo for another intensive course. After a year of studying I finished B2.
I'm able to read press in Italian, watch movies and what's the most important I'm able not only to communicate but to do it correctly. I met many wonderful people in Sicily and when you understand the way they speak Italian you're able to understand everyone.

Lessons & tips: Stay motivated. Try to use different ways to learn the language. I find movies and press extremely helpful but it's also great to have someone with whom you can practice the language with.

Resources: Television, movies, press, books.

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Aug 29, 2009, 12:21PM PDT | 0 comments | 6 cheers