Hi Maria, I think at the end everyone needs to be stimulated as a child, therefore something like games and quizzes could be a great idea (for example Kahoot) imagine to study prepositions and articles: it is so boring without fun, right? In this case if you put grammar concepts inside a game, you will like more! About books, the most famous is Nuovo Espresso, usually everyone use it. 

What is the best way and method to learn Italian, and what books would you recommend?

Hi

If you are a beginner I strongly recommend you Italian coffee break podcast. It is amazing. You also should practice so look for Italian events on line , or language exchange and app too.

Best Regards 

In my experience, as a languages teacher, the easy, then effective, way to learn a language, is by sensorial stimulation. Like everyone of us, when we were infants, our parents, or tutors, responsible fir our first imprint about any form of communication, just teach us how to express concepts, using sounds and, in a secondary time, we learn, by ourselves, how to articulate, simple in the beginning, then complex phrases. 
If there is any book then, could help in the learning process then I could suggest, are the visual books, used in kindergarten, to teach to babies the basic language; also, from my studies about the learning process, it seems then, our brains, can't memorize "words" for a long therm memory but, only memories related to a sensorial, or emotional stimulation. 

Im Elena, an an Italian professor. I am passionate about teaching my language and culture, teaching fills me with positive energy! 
I have been teaching Italian since 2011 to all profiles of students: children, university students, adults, businessmen, and migrants. I received a high-level certificate from the University of Siena to teach Italian.
In my free time (if there is any ;) ), I love watching historical series, drawing and learning new languages. I am an active and curious person.

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ELENA

I have experience in teaching italian for several purposes:
-Tourism= the focus is onthe vocabulary needed to survive during a journey to Italy. 
-University: classes are centred on culture, history, literature, etc
-business: vocabulary on conversation with customers, writing emails, presenting a project, etc
-work: adapting to a a new life in Italy: looking for an apartment, apply for a visa, learn about the national health system, and more!

What my students say about me:

-"The instructor is super friendly, helpful and kind. she puts in a lot of effort and is always available for the students. She explains well and the syllabus makes sense in terms of the order of the new things we learn. I am able to connect the dots and enhance my knowledge of the language and the culture".

-"the best thing in this course is our professor because she is Italian and has answers to all my questions. I already know Spanish, Turkish, Latin and French but because of her, I learned Italian faster that the other languages. Because of her professional teaching, I was able to get the full experience, I really enjoy this course".

-"The professor is amazing and this course is fun"
-a very comforting class'
-'What happens me learn in the class is making it fun and not boring
-We have a very professional, understanding and patient professor that helps us do our best.
-My instructor's persistence to ensure that I understand the concepts.

University professor with 14 years of experience in teaching Italian (Uk, Spain, Morocco,Egypt)

Hi everybody, I am currently student of Scientific Archaeology in Padova, Italy, an interesting focus on the science applied to archaeological sites with lab work. I am 24, and I live in Verona, sometimes I like playing with games, making and writing poems, reading science books and classic, and finally playing tennis as amateur :)

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Carlo

I have been teaching many school subjects to other italian guys of high school privately for years, and italian to foreigner students of Padova for a couple of years.

My lessons are focused on practical examples taken by the daily life, disassembling them in little pieces to understand their grammar structure, and with a constant improvement in speaking and writing. Practice means understanding the language, otherwise the only grammar is not enough. For this, I offer you not only a simple lesson, but my total empathy if something is not clear, and I would make your experience of learning as much comfortable as possible :) 
About my teaching tools: Drive DOC / graphic board

Hi there! My name is Paolo and I was born in Milan, Italy. I’m 55 years old and married with two kids. My mother is American and my father is Italian. I’m passionate about learning and teaching new skills, DIY in house renewal, and health habits. I love sharing my knowledge with others and helping them grow. I believe that everyone has something to offer and that we can all learn from each other. If you’re interested in learning more about me or my work, please don’t hesitate to get in touch

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Paolo Pesce

I’m a certified TOEFL English teacher with several years of experience helping people learn a new language. I’ve worked in Italy, Spain, France, and China mainland, and for the last five years, I’ve been helping students achieve their goals regarding the English language here in Indonesia. I’m passionate about teaching and love seeing my students grow and develop their skills. I believe that everyone has the potential to learn a new language and that it’s never too late to start. Whether you’re looking to improve your conversational skills or your written English, I’m here to help. If you’re interested in learning more about my experience as a teacher or how I can help you achieve your language goals, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

I am an unconventional teacher who likes to share knowledge with others. I use diverse methods of learning that are not normally included in formal or traditional education settings. I believe that these methods enable learners to generate emergent forms of knowledge for themselves and offer critical means to address transformative challenges such as the climate crisis and may generate “in vivo knowledge” or “transdisciplinary knowledge” that include cultural, philosophical, and spiritual dimensions.

I also like to use unconventional teaching strategies that have the potential to revolutionize my classroom. By embracing these out-of-the-box approaches, I can create a dynamic, engaging, and inclusive learning environment where students thrive and reach their full potential.

ITALIAN & ENGLISH, Certified TOEFL teacher with years of experiences.

Bonjour !
My name is Maria, I am 25 years old and I am a graduated philologist of French language and literature. It is my pleasure to share my knowledge with you.
I am a language lover, polyglot and philologist. In my free time, I like to read, spend time in nature and with my family.
I am a very positive and friendly person. I take my job very seriously, Also, I am organised and very calm and patient. I like to teach.

I was a student of Faculty of Philology, and I got my bachelor's degree of French language and literature. During my studies I acquired theoretical, methodological, scientific and professional knowledge in the field of linguistics of the French language, literature, culture and teaching methodology, which allows me to teach French language to foreigners. Also, during my studies, I've reached a good knowledge of English, which will allow me easy communication with students from all over the world.

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Volunteering at the French Institute, and at Language Learning Association in Toulouse, provided me with my first professional experience, which includes working in a media library, organizing cultural events, and teaching French.

The methods I use will allow you to learn in detail spoken and written French, French grammar, vocabulary, culture of the Francophone speaking area, which will allow you to cope with real life situations in French. I create various, real-life situations that will require you to use French just like you would if you were abroad. This will get you to practice the language regularly and eventually to think in the target language.  I'll help you to discover multiple aspects of Francophone culture, from literature to cinema, gastronomy, and history. My classes are interactive and funny. I use official books from French publishers, so the material I use is of very high quality. Also, I create activities and material myself depending on the level and needs of my students, so I adapt the classes to each student separately. In my classes I try to make students master 4 skills, which are: Listening Comprehension, Oral Expression, Reading Comprehension, and Written Expression.

Certified professor of French language, Interactive classes / Fluent and dynamic conversations

Nice to meet you!
I'm Antonella, 30 years old. I'm Italian and I love teaching. That's why I decided to be here to teach you Italian letting you know all the secrets of this beautiful and difficult language. 
Come with me to spend this amazing journey together!
I'll promise you will be able to speak Italian and manage all your challenges!

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Antonella Palmiotti

I've been teaching Italian to foreigners since 2017 in Milan!
Students come from different countries and have thus different nationalities: Moroccan, Egyptian, American, Irish, English, Pakistani,

Lessons will be made of theoretical explanations in order to learn grammatical rules, exercises (both written and oral) and games to make the learning process more involving and amazing!

HI MY NAME IS GRAZIA AND I COME FROM ITALY. I LOVE TRAVELLING, READING BOOKS ,TV SERIES AND PIZZA. MY MOTTO IS"IT'S NEVER TOO LATE'!!!CIAO MI CHIAMO GRAZIA E VENGO DALL' ITALIA. MI PIACE VIAGGIARE, LEGGERE I LIBRI , LE SERIE TV E LA PIZZA. IL MIO MOTTO E' "NON E' MAI TROPPO TARDI"

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I HAVE BEEN TEACHNG  ITALIAN AND ENGLISH FOR TEN YEARS. IN 2019 I JOINED IN ARMED FORCES AS TEACHER STAFF UP TO NOW. MY FORTE IS GRAMMAR BUT CONVERSATION IS ESSENTIAL TOO DOR LEARNING A LANGUAGE.
INSEGNO ITALIANO E INGLESE DA 10 ANNI E DAL 2019 FACCIO PA

WHAT YOU NEED MOST WHEN YOU LEARN A LANGUAGE ARE PERSONALISED LESSONS AND TEACHER THAT CAN MEET YOUR  EXPECTATIONS. AN AVAILABLE, PATIENT AND PASSIONATE TEACHER.  IF YOU PRACTICE EVERY DAY AND LEARN SOME SIMPLE RULES YOU GET OFF TO A GOOD START. QUANDO IMPARI UNA NUOVA LINGUA TI SERVONO LEZIONI PERSONALIZZARE, UN PAZIENTE E MOTIVATO INSEGNANTE CHE SODDISFI LE TUE ASPETTATIVE. SE TI ESERCITI OGNI GIORNO E IMPARI ALCUNE SEMPLICI REGOLE PARTIRAI COL PIEDE GIUSTO.

HI MY NAME IS GRAZIA AND I COME FROM ITALY. I LOVE TRAVELING, READING BOOKS, TV SERIES AND PIZZA. MY MOTTO IS "IT'S NEVER TOO LATE '!!! HELLO MY NAME THANKS AND I COME FROM ITALY. I LIKE TO TRAVEL, READ BOOKS, TV SERIES AND PIZZA. MY MOTTO IS" NEVER TOO LATE "

WHAT YOU NEED MOST WHEN YOU LEARN A LANGUAGE ARE PERSONALIZED LESSONS AND TEACHER THAT CAN MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS. AN AVAILABLE, PATIENT AND PASSIONATE TEACHER. IF YOU PRACTICE EVERY DAY AND LEARN SOME SIMPLE RULES YOU GET OFF TO A GOOD START. WHEN YOU LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE YOU NEED CUSTOMIZE LESSONS, A PATIENT AND MOTIVATED TEACHER TO MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS. IF YOU PRACTICE EVERY DAY AND LEARN SOME SIMPLE RULES YOU WILL START WITH THE RIGHT FOOT.

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