Reading and writing Italian are also included, but our experience is that most people who learn a foreign language want to start speaking, so our recommendations will reflect that. In this article we look at some of the best ways to learn Italian, with an emphasis on the resources that are best for learning to speak the language. Someone learning Italian for a two week trip to Italy will likely follow a different learning program than someone who is learning the language to become fluent. The best way to learn Italian will depend on your language learning goals and your preferred learning style.