Denise asks: "Is now a good time to learn Italian?" Episode Summary: There's rarely a "right time" I usually suggest getting a language to an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) before starting another one However, Italian and Portuguese are closely related. You might not have to do as much study as you think. It might also be easier than learning English Spend a bit of time each day simply listening and reading to basic Italian. You don't have to do any speaking, or heavy study, just start to put it on the map Time will do the rest! Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode: Italian Short Stories For Beginners - my book of Italian stories! Today's Quote: “I would rather die of passion than of boredom.” —Vincent van Gogh Start speaking today: I’d like to thank