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ItalianA2 · Almost intermediateLearnHow espresso is made

Il caffè espresso nasce in Italia.

Espresso coffee was born in Italy.

L’acqua calda passa attraverso il caffè in pochi secondi.

Hot water passes through the coffee in a few seconds.

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  • A stolen painting in a Venice palazzo
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Good to know

Learning Italian with FluentOtto.

Is Italian a good first language to learn?

For English speakers, yes. Italian is written almost exactly as it sounds, so following the highlighted words gets easy fast.

Planning a trip to Italy?

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What level should I start at?

Six steps, A1 to C2. Not sure? Start one step lower; you can remake any lesson easier or harder. See the levels.

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