Description
If you already know Italian or Spanish, you have a head start in learning the other. But be careful: similarities and false friends can be tricky! This bilingual presentation is designed for those who want to fully leverage the connections between Italian and Spanish while avoiding common pitfalls of linguistic overlap.
Through practical and engaging examples, we’ll explore shared grammatical structures, pronunciation differences, and deceptive vocabulary. You’ll gain useful tools to confidently navigate your first conversations, with strategies to turn your existing knowledge into a strong foundation for learning the other language.
Ready to discover how easy (and fun) it can be to build a bridge between these two sister languages?
Davide Gemello is a content creator, language lover and founder of Podcast Italiano, a project for people learning Italian.
Pedro Rodriguez Trigo is a polyglot, language teacher and content creator from Spain.
https://www.youtube.com/@languagespedro
This video was recorded at the Polyglot Gathering 2025: https://www.polyglotgathering.com.