Italian Language, Literature, and Culture

Guide to print and online sources for Italian language learning, literature and culture

Learn a Language with Transparent Language Online

Transparent Language Online
Interactive language learning software. Includes vocabulary flash cards, pronunciation practice, activities/games, language and culture blogs, online social communities, video-based grammar lessons. Basic to intermediate level. More than 90 languages offered, including ESL.

Users MUST create an account when they first use this online tool - that is how it tracks your learning progress. Access is available on or off campus AFTER creating an account. For mobile access, in the Transparent Language menu click on “Get the App” for the most recent version, and use the login and password provided to activate the app once downloaded.

Duolingo
Free language learning website. Available mobile app for your smart device.
Learn a Language through BiblioTech Digital Library
Bexar County's Bibliotech Digital Library offers access to many online resources from your smart device, including Mango Languages, which provides instruction for more than 70 languages. You must be a Bexar County resident to register. If you are a UTSA student, faculty, or staff member you qualify.
BBC - Learn Italian
Basic Italian dialogue, grammar notes and video clips.
Radio Arlecchino: Italian Grammar & Culture Podcast
From the University of Texas at Austin, these podcasts are built around dialog that explain the Italian grammar behind communicative language functions - functions like describing and comparing, recommending and expressing opinions, recounting the past, expressing likes and dislikes, hypothesizing, and talking about the future. You can download PDF transcripts and ask questions on the blog.

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Project Gutenberg: Browse by Language
Free e-books classified by language. All e-books can be downloaded in ePub, Kindle, HTML, and simple text formats. These books were previously published in print and are free in the U.S. as their copyright has expired.