Why speak Italian?
Italian is one of the most joyful languages to speak, and locals adore anyone who tries. Its music comes alive only when you say it out loud.
- Musical, expressive and welcoming
- Spelling matches sound
- Rhythm comes from speaking
Phrases to say out loud
Say each one before your call. Mira will use them with you.
- Ciao, come va?Hi, how's it going?
- Puoi ripetere, per favore?Can you repeat that, please?
- Come si dice … in italiano?How do you say … in Italian?
- Sto ancora imparando.I'm still learning.
- Puoi parlare più lentamente?Can you speak more slowly?
- Mi piacerebbe fare pratica.I'd love to practice.
Tips to speak Italian sooner
- Exaggerate the rhythm and double consonants, like 'pizza' and 'bello', when you speak.
- Learn set phrases for greetings and cafés so conversation flows from the first hello.
- Read Italian aloud daily. Because spelling matches sound, speaking and reading reinforce each other.
Preparing for a speaking exam? See exams
Questions, answered
Is Italian hard to pronounce?
Not really. Italian is written the way it sounds, so once you practise speaking, reading and spelling follow easily.
Do I need to know any Italian already?
No, you can start as a complete beginner. Mira speaks slowly, keeps things simple, and can help in English when you are stuck, then raises the difficulty as you improve.
How is this different from a language app?
Apps build vocabulary but rarely make you speak in real time. Mira is a live phone conversation, so you practise understanding and speaking Italian together, which is what real conversations demand.
Your free practice call is one ring away.
- Pick the language you speak and the one your exam is in
- Tell us where to reach you
- Mira calls for a free 3-minute practice conversation
Confirm your details
Mira will call this number for your free 3-minute trial conversation.
When the call connects, wait for Mira to speak first. There's no need to say hello, she begins the conversation on her own.