You don’t need perfect Italian to survive in Rome.

But learning a few words, understanding a few cultural cues, and being willing to make mistakes will change your experience of living here.

In this episode of Rome Unfiltered, Walter sits down with expats at different stages of their Italian language journey to talk about the realities of communication in Rome. From embarrassing language mistakes and misunderstood conversations to the small victories that come with ordering coffee confidently or handling a phone call without switching to English, this episode explores how language shapes everyday life.

The conversation goes beyond vocabulary and grammar. It dives into the cultural side of communication, including why greetings matter, the difference between "Buongiorno" and "Buonasera," how Italians express themselves, and what  ...