Building a Life in Italy Without Speaking Italian

Surviving Italy, One Misunderstanding and Hand Gesture at a Time—How We Made It Work Without Speaking the Language.

When we first decided to buy a house in Italy, we didn’t have a master plan—nor did we give much thought to the logistics of learning Italian. And if you’re expecting this story to end with a tale of how Duolingo saved the day, I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. While Duolingo is a fun game, it won’t help you navigate a real-life conversation with an It…