Have you been thinking about studying Italian, but you're not sure how to begin? You begin by saying hello. Buon giorno! It just took a second to learn to say Good morning in Italian! Are you ready to learn more? You're probably shaking your head, protesting that you don't have time for a college class. Why don't you try learning Italian online?

College classes are inconvenient for people with normal working schedules, and unless you need college credit for some reason, there are much better ways to learn a language. Wouldn't you rather set your own learning schedule, in your own home? Seize control of your education, for heaven's sake!

Don't you feel better?

You've decided to learn Italian online, and there's no going back. But there are dozens of courses on the market -- which one should you choose?

It's pretty simple, really. Choose a course that focuses on pronunciation, so you'll know how the words sound. This is important, regardless of whether you normally learn by listening or not. Beyond that, you'll have to do the analysis to see which program seems likely to be most helpful at helping you to learn Italian online. Just because a certain program worked for your friend doesn't mean it will work for you.

Check the program's website to see if they offer a free demo. If you do find a free demo, give it a try; different programs have a different feel, and you want to be sure this one works for you. Don't skip this step - you'll be surprised at how different the material on the demos can be! Now that you're on the website, check to see what other features are offered. Some programs use video games as skill-builders, which is only effective if you enjoy video games in the first place. Choose programs with features you like.

I needn't remind you to evaluate the price of the software deals you're considering. The price can tell you quite a bit about the complexity of the program.

By now you probably know which program will do the best job of helping you learn Italian online. Buona fortuna! (Good luck.) Enjoy your Italian adventure!

Author's Bio: 

Gerrit is passionate about other people's languages and culture. Visit his Rocket Italian page and discover how this proven language course can help you master this beautiful language faster.