Andiamo! And off we go

This is my first post, and it's going to explain the point of my blog. I'm going to link to it from the navigation so it's easy to find for folks who stop by.

Hi, I'm Justin and I'm learning Italian!

Learning a new language is tough, and getting it to stick is a matter of practicing a lot. It's reading, writing, listening and speaking.

There's a concept called the protégé effect, which says that even if you're a novice, teaching other people something — or even, pretending to teach them — is a great way to reinforce your skills and improve your own learning.

So, that's why I'm here. I'm going to blog about the Italian language as I learn it, selfishly to help myself learn the language better, and to connect with other folks who are also learning.

So, welcome! And off we go!