Italian Succession™ - Learn Italian Through Real Conversations
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Real-World Italian
Not Textbook Theory

Italian conversations built from the real world of Don Joaquín Italia—two Italian restaurants in Rome and Milan where authentic hospitality meets language learning. Acquired by Don Joaquín three years ago from the Moretti family, these farm-to-table locations blend Mexican hospitality systems with Italian culinary tradition. AI characters who remember you, adapt to your level, and prepare you for real life in any Italian-speaking city.

Characters remember your conversations & learning progress
Practice scenarios: restaurants, wine bars, fashion boutiques, train stations
Practical Italian for heritage reconnection & transformative travel
Live classes available to practice with real teachers (Coming Soon)
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2024 Report

16 Million Italian Americans—But Only 4% Still Speak the Language

Italian isn't just your heritage—it's the language of art, fashion, design, and culinary mastery. It's also scientifically proven to delay Alzheimer's by 5 years.

16M Italian Americans
19.8% European Fashion Market
4.2M Americans Visit Italy
5 Years Alzheimer's Delay
Read the full report on why Italian matters
Your Learning Journey

Your Path to Italian Fluency

Based on US Foreign Service Institute training standards. Italian shares 58% vocabulary with English through Latin roots—your native language gives you a massive head start.

Month 1

First Words

Leverage thousands of cognates—Italian shares Latin roots with Spanish/Portuguese/English for instant vocabulary

Month 2

Daily Situations

Master restaurant vocabulary, cafĂŠ etiquette, and shopping phrases through Rome and Milan scenarios

Month 3-4

Real Conversations

Practice Italian verb moods (subjunctive, conditional) and build conversational rhythm naturally

Month 5

Cultural Fluency

Navigate bella figura etiquette, regional expressions, and authentic Italian social customs

Month 6-8

Heritage Speaker

B2 proficiency—reconnect with family, travel Italy confidently, and reclaim your cultural identity

Month 1-3

Foundation Building

Essential vocabulary and Italian pronunciation—learn alphabet, basic grammar without cognate shortcuts

Month 4-8

Grammar & Structure

Master Italian gender system, articles (il/la/i/le), and verb conjugations entirely different from your native language

Month 9-14

Conversational Fluency

Build restaurant, shopping, and travel confidence through daily practice with Italian characters

Month 15-20

Cultural Navigation

Learn bella figura philosophy, Italian social customs, and regional cultural differences

Month 21-24

Travel Ready

B2 proficiency—experience Italy authentically, navigate Rome/Milan/Florence, connect with Italian culture

Based on Foreign Service Institute data: Spanish/Portuguese speakers need 600-750 hours (6-8 months at 1 hour/day) while Arabic/Chinese/Hindi speakers need 1,100-2,200 hours (12-24 months at 1 hour/day) due to greater linguistic distance from Italian.

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Italian Succession™ - Characters & Features
8+ Characters (More Coming Soon)

Every Character Teaches Something Different

From Rome's trattoria tables to Milan's modern kitchen, each character brings authentic Italian expertise

Giulia Beginner
Giulia Santoro
Host & Greeter (Rome) • Welcoming Guide
Numbers & Time Dates & Scheduling
Marco Beginner
Marco Ferretti
Server (Rome) • Food Vocabulary
Ordering Phrases Restaurant Italian
Sofia Beginner
Sofia Moretti
Bar Worker (Rome) • Quick Transactions
Counter Italian English Fallback
Luca Beginner
Luca Conti
Delivery Coordinator • Navigation Expert
Directions Spanish Fallback
Paolo Intermediate
Paolo Ricci
Train Station Liaison • Travel Expert
Transportation English Fallback
Chiara Intermediate
Chiara Okafor
Guest Relations (Rome) • Problem Solving
Formal Register (Lei) French Fallback
Dr. Amara Intermediate
Dr. Amara Ricci
Regular Customer • Health Vocabulary
Medical Italian English Fallback
Alessandro Advanced
Alessandro Moretti
Executive Chef (Milan) • Grammar Master
Subjunctive Mood Professional Italian
Intermediate
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How It Works

Three Steps to Speaking Italian

No complicated setup. Just real conversations that build your confidence.

1

Choose Your Character

Pick from 8+ characters based on what you want to learn. Each has unique Italian expertise.

2

Practice with Drilling

Study key concepts before and after conversations to reinforce learning.

3

Have Real Conversations

Talk about restaurants, travel, or daily life. Characters remember and adapt to you.

4

Join Live Classes (Coming Soon)

Practice with real teachers in small groups. Learn more →

See It In Action

Characters That Remember You

Watch Chiara help a French learner practice Italian problem-solving.

Live Character Demo
Chiara • Guest Relations
Chiara
Chiara Okafor
Guest Relations • Problem Solving

Characters That Actually Remember You

Remembers your progress and adapts to your learning style
Gentle corrections that build confidence without embarrassment
Fallback support in French, English, and Spanish when you're stuck
Real scenarios from Rome and Milan restaurants
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Community Progress

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Real people making real progress every single day

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