Italian Beyond the Classroom
Before coming to Florence, students are encouraged to engage with Italian through a wide range of resources. Below is a selection to help build confidence, strengthen listening skills, and arrive better prepared to immerse themselves in the language and culture. These resources are suitable for all levels.
Please note that all materials are hosted on third-party websites and are not sponsored or endorsed by Stanford University or BOSP.
Tune in and improve your Italian comprehension skills!
- Speak italiano - Pensieri e Parole - suitable for intermediate/ advanced learners
- Podcast Italiano - from beginners to advanced learners
- Stories in Slow Italian - suitable for all learners
- Coffeebreak Italian - A wide range of episodes that will help you study grammar, enhance vocabulary, and gain cultural insights!
Explore these YouTube channels to support and enrich your study of Italian in an engaging way!
Use these websites to practice Italian with exercises and expand your vocabulary.
Try graded readers to improve your Italian reading skills and build vocabulary step by step.