I was researching past Fodor messages regarding best ways to learn Italian. I believe it was Rex who suggested going to Italian chat rooms to "speak" with others in Italian. That sounds like ...

I moved to Italy in 2019 with a basic understanding of Italian and a desire to continue to improve my speaking skills. I quickly discovered that developing skills in a second language is no easy feat.

When language students file into a 7:45 a.m. “drill” class, they step into a practice that has defined Dartmouth’s language teaching for generations. The small, fast-paced sessions — part performance, ...