This article appears on The Local.

Always wanted to learn Italian but didn’t know where to start? The huge number of language-learning apps now available means it’s easier than ever, and The Local has rounded up five of the best.

The best way to become fluent is to get out there and practice speaking to real Italians, but if that’s not possible – or you just want to gain a bit of confidence before embarrassing yourself in front of the beautiful barista – then smartphone apps are the way to go.

Read about all five apps at The Local…

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