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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 16 MIN

Beyond Vocabulary: Learn Italian Language and Culture With Teresa Lara Pugliese

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Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In today’s episode, we're talking about how to understand not just the Italian language, but also Italian culture.Dr. Teresa Lara is an Italian Language and Culture Coach and the founder of Italian by Lara. She holds a PhD in Humanities and a Master’s degree in Teaching, bringing together academic research and practical pedagogy. Her approach to language education is deeply personal. As the daughter of a Polish mother who built her life in Italy, Teresa witnessed firsthand how challenging it can be to live in a country without fully mastering its language and cultural codes — especially as a woman, a mother, and a professional. She saw how language is not just grammar, but belonging.Six years ago, she experienced this again herself when she moved to the UK. Despite speaking English well, the transition brought a profound cultural shock. She realised that knowing a language is not enough: understanding communication styles, social expectations, and unspoken cultural norms is what truly allows someone to integrate and feel confident. Before founding her international business, Teresa worked for many years as a journalist in Italy, refining her voice as a communicator and cultural observer.Today, through her work, she helps learners go beyond grammar and build not only linguistic competence, but cultural fluency — empowering them to inhabit the language with confidence and authenticity.Connect with Teresa Here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587411022665www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-lara-pugliese-6739a935a===================================If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends.Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com.Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we’d love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers. QUICK LINKS: APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-applicationDIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/

Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In today’s episode, we're talking about how to understand not just the Italian language, but also Italian culture.Dr. Teresa Lara is an Italian Language and Culture Coach and the founder of Italian by Lara. She holds a PhD in Humanities and a Master’s degree in Teaching, bringing together academic research and practical pedagogy. Her approach to language education is deeply personal. As the daughter of a Polish mother who built her life in Italy, Teresa witnessed firsthand how challenging it can be to live in a country without fully mastering its language and cultural codes — especially as a woman, a mother, and a professional. She saw how language is not just grammar, but belonging.Six years ago, she experienced this again herself when she moved to the UK. Despite speaking English well, the transition brought a profound cultural shock. She realised that knowing a language is not enough: understanding communication styles, social expectations, and unspoken cultural norms is what truly allows someone to integrate and feel confident. Before founding her international business, Teresa worked for many years as a journalist in Italy, refining her voice as a communicator and cultural observer.Today, through her work, she helps learners go beyond grammar and build not only linguistic competence, but cultural fluency — empowering them to inhabit the language with confidence and authenticity.Connect with Teresa Here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587411022665www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-lara-pugliese-6739a935a===================================If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends.Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com.Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we’d love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers. QUICK LINKS: APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-applicationDIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/

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