Pronunciation practice
Italian is spelled the way it sounds. Learn one sound at a time, then record yourself and compare.
La sartoriaDid you know? →1. Pick a sound
Italian vowels are short, clear and never slide. Say them like: ah, eh, ee, oh, oo.
Listen & repeat
casa
house
2. Surprise word
Try any word from the 1000-word set — say it before you hear it!
Listen & repeat
il
the (m.) · Il cane dorme. — The dog sleeps.
Modena's bell tower is the Ghirlandina. It leans a little, and people say she is watching over the market square below.
