Learning a new language has also reached the digital age. These days you can buy it and then learn Italian on our own time and pace. Since there are so many of them around, you should consider what to look for when you are out shopping for one.
The first thing you have to consider is your learning style. Do you need a program that has various exercises you can try out or do you want one that simply tells what is the meaning of the word in English and vice versa? Do you learn better reading the words or hearing them?
There is not one program out there that can make you speak Italian. For this to happen, you will have to get more one program because it is not enough to understand what someone is saying but most importantly, how you are able to express yourself to whoever it is you are talking to.
The only way you will know what software is available is for you to go to the local book store and looking for similar products online. You can also inquire or purchase a CD from a language learning center.
Keep in mind that language software have different levels from beginner, intermediate to advanced. If you have studied Italian in the past and simply want to freshen up, maybe you can skip the 1st level and then purchase either the intermediate or advanced.
Once you have found it, narrow your choices down to at least 5 then find out which one is really worth getting.
You can do that by reading the reviews that were written about it. You can also ask other users what they think about the program to find out if it is really good value for their money. If possible, try and test it yourself so you are not influenced by what people say but rather through your personal experience.
This will be easy for you to do since most of the software have a test or "lite" version which you can download for free. If there is no free trial available, see if you can borrow it from someone and test it at home. It is only when you learn something that you should consider buying the program.
Don't forget to also check who made the program. It is best to only buy an Italian learning language software that is made by a recognized institution so you don't waste your time and money using it. A few examples are Rosetta's Stone, Berlitz International, Tell Me More, Talk Now and Magnum Language.
The truth is every language software available in the market has its strengths and weaknesses. List them down and then see which one you think can really teach you Italian.
If you still can't decide which language software to get, try asking a friend or your former university professor for some help.
A lot of people say that it is easy to learn Italian but you shouldn't take their word for it and instead find out if this is true.
Aside from language software, there are audio books, language courses and other training materials available so don't rely on just one to learn Italian. As much as possible try them all because these will all help you speak and understand the language.
