Whatever your motives may be for wanting to learn to speak Italian, before you can begin you are going to need to decide what method you want to use.  There are so many different ways to learn a new language and it is important to choose the one that will be most suitable, most convenient for you.  But how do you decide which learning method will be right for you when there are so many to choose from?  You could spend some time online and do research to learn the language completely on your own.

This is usually only a good idea if you are a quick learner because this is a lot to take on all on your own without any help.  For a bit more assistance during this process, signing up for an online course may be an ideal choice.  You still have the benefit of learning on your own and at your own pace but have an effective course plan laid out for you so all the weight is not on your shoulders.  If you have plans to travel to Italy or otherwise need to learn the language at a faster rate, this would be a much more suitable method than learning completely on your own.

There are lots of language learning CDs that are effective at teaching Italian and other languages.  Take the Drive Time: Italian CD for instance which is specifically designed to be listened to while driving in the car.  You still do not have the hassle of having to keep up with other students because you are learning on your own but you have a professional explaining things to you which makes it easier.  If you are lucky and happen to have an Italian friend you can always choose to go this route and just ask them if they would mind teaching you.

You could come right out and ask your friend if they would mind giving you a few lessons to teach you the language.  If you would rather work one on one with a trained professional you may want to consider hiring a private instructor.  You can schedule your lessons in when it is most convenient for you and tutors usually do not charge much per hour.  They will give you their complete, undivided attention during each lesson and you always have someone there to ask any questions you may have to.

This is usually one of the fastest ways to learn a new language.  You can get all your questions answered right away and they can point out where you are struggling and show you how to fix your errors.  Whether you want to travel the world, work overseas or have other motives learning a new language is well worth it.  Learning a new language offers so many benefits and you will be opening up so many new doors in your life.