Reading and usage of the Italian language

Understand that reading comprehension involves more than just translation. It requires understanding of the text, its main ideas, specific details, and contextual information.
Work on improving your reading skills regularly. This can be achieved by diversifying your reading material, for example newspapers, short stories, novels, and magazines.
Prioritise understanding over literal translation. Some sentences can be idiomatic, and a literal word-for-word translation might not accurately convey the intended meaning.

Learn to skim-read articles to identify the main idea or headline news.
Pay attention to how journalists use advanced vocabulary and complex sentences to enrich their writing.
Be aware of journalistic conventions in Italian writing, such as inverted pyramid structure, where the most important information is presented first.

Try to understand the narrative flow and plot development.
Note the use of literary devices like metaphors, similes, and allusions.
Learn to interpret character’s actions and dialogues to discern themes, motivations, and plot developments.

Be aware of the author’s point of view and the key arguments made.
Identify the use of persuasive language, logical structures, data or anecdotal evidence used by the author.
Learn to recognise counter-arguments and their refutations as they form crucial elements of such texts.

If you come across unfamiliar vocabulary, don’t let it halt your progress. Try to deduce the meaning from context or look it up in a dictionary.
Make a habit to note down and revise new vocabulary regularly.
Challenge yourself by reading texts on various topics, gradually moving towards complex and abstract themes.
Practice regularly, as with regular exposure your reading speed and comprehension skills will significantly improve.
Always think critically about the text you are reading.

Make a habit of incorporating Italian into your daily life. This could be reading Italian news, watching Italian shows, or conversing in Italian.
Regularly practice writing in Italian. This could be essays, letters, or even personal diary entries.
Always strive for correct and varied use of grammar and vocabulary.
Use online resources or language apps for guided language practice.
Be confident and don’t be afraid of making mistakes, as they are an important part of the learning process.