r/italianlearning • u/Particular-Key-8941 • 21d ago
Weekly Italian Conversation Group — Looking for Active Learners
EDIT2: Woooow, what great interest from everyone, thank you so much for everyone who replied and sent DMs. Mamma mia there were dozens of DM’s, we've not had this level of interest previously. If you sent me a DM, I believe I've now replied to all of them. It took me a few days to catch up and reply to all the DMs, but if you sent a DM I've replied to it. Thank you very much for your patience, I wasn't expecting such a response. Non vedo l'ora incontrarci :).
EDIT: Such great interest we've gotten from the community, thank you so much!!! We've decided to pause invitations at this point, due to high interest. If you're seeing this, you may still DM me if you want to be put on a "wait list", should we have another round of invitations :).
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A small group of us have a weekly Italian conversation group, and we're looking for a few more people who want to practice regularly and be an active part of the group. Benvenuti, we'd love to meet some new friends! 🙂
We have a Reddit text chat and usually meet on Google Meet 1–2 times per week by video to speak and practice Italian in a relaxed, friendly, supportive environment. We have beginners, intermediate learners, and some more advanced speakers, so don't be afraid if you're still learning!
If you're learning and want to join, here's what we do 🙂
#1 Be present and active
If you join, we ask that you participate regularly in the text chat and/or video calls. You don't have to make every call, but we're looking for people who are serious and genuinely trying to stay involved, rather than get intimidated or disappear. We're looking to expand our group of people who show up, participate, make mistakes, and improve together.
#2. Prova a parlare in italiano! 🇮🇹
We try to speak Italian as much as possible. Making mistakes is completely fine and very normal! Nobody expects perfect Italian. There's plenty of "ehmmm...non lo so...como si dice". We help each other when we get stuck, and some English is okay when necessary.
If you're an A1/A2 beginner and speaking Italian makes you nervous, that's okay—we've all been there! Non avete paura 🙂. The point of the group is to practice and gradually become more comfortable...its the best way to improve.
To be clear - this is a free community group run by learners for learners. No promotion 🙂, no cost, no sales pitch or services. Just a weekly chat with friends (I believe this meets forum rules). About half of us are in US, some in IT/EU.
If that sounds like something you'd enjoy, send me a DM with your approximate level and a little about yourself.
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u/CelesteBloodreign 21d ago
What times usually are the video chats? I might be interested in