Margherita Berti of Italian Matters

Why can you understand a language but struggle to speak it?Margherita Berti, PhD, founder of Italian Matters, explains why learning grammar and vocabulary isn’t enough—you need to actively use the language. Drawing on her background in applied linguistics and her own experience learning English, she shares a practical approach to developing confidence and fluency.Margherita discusses:Why comprehension typically develops before speaking abilityHow to balance input with active language useWhat beginners should prioritize firstWhy shorter, consistent practice sessions beat occasional marathonsHow seeing yourself as a speaker can change your confidenceThe habits that distinguish successful language learnersShe also introduces the Better Italian Method: Build, Engage, Test, Transform, Evaluate, and Review.Learn Italian with Margherita:https://italianmatters.comDiscover MiVoca, the personal vocabulary system:https://mivoca.app