Monday 7 September 2009

Lost For Words

Communicating effectively is empowering. When your skills with a language are equivalent to those of a young child, it's easy to feel frustrated when you try to make yourself understood. And if you're prevented from communicating in an adult way, it can be very hard indeed to get things done. But you can fix this!

Empower yourself

There are many ways to learn Italian as a foreigner: total immersion, where you live and breathe the language for a fixed period; group or individual lessons; or "distance learning" where you work one-on-one with your teacher by telephone and e-mail (very convenient if you are unable to attend regular classes). 

Take the first step by taking a look in The AngloFILE, AngloINFO's directory of local English-speaking businesses and organisations for Italian Lessons & Language Schools.

If you'd prefer to learn by yourself, or simply need to brush up on some aspects of the language, you'll find a selection of language guides and dictionaries in the Language section of the Bookshop. These can be bought online through Amazon.co.uk.

And if you don't feel you have the language skills right now to take on an important discussion or prepare a letter, you can always employ the help of a professional - see the category Translators & Interpreters.

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