Alexandra Lawrence tells you exactly what it takes to make it as an expat while learning the culture through the language.

What is it like to be an expat in Florence? (An Interview with Alexandra Lawrence)

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Hear Jasmine Mah (the mind behind the blog Questa Dolce Vita) explain her experience with the Italian language and what it's like to move to Italy and plan a wedding in a new country.

What It's Like to Start Over in Italy (An Interview with Jasmine C. Mah)

Learn how Tiffany Parks ended up as an expat in Rome, Italy and how she used her love of opera to connect with the Italian language. You'll also learn her four methods for learning the language, two tips for avoiding dangerous situations in Italy and how she got the ball rolling on her move to a new country.

What's it like to be an expat in Rome? (An Interview with Tiffany Parks)

Learn how to use the words appena, addirittura, comunque and quindi in Italian.

What is it like to be an expat in Florence? (An Interview with Alexandra Lawrence)

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