Perfecting American English: A Toolkit for Italian Speakers, False Friends
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🚫 False friends are tricky words that look familiar but don’t mean what you think. This guide helps Italian speakers avoid embarrassing or confusing word mix-ups when speaking English.
You’ll find side-by-side examples, direct translation pitfalls, and corrected sentences that show you the right way to say what you mean in English—without defaulting to literal Italian expressions.
📌 Inside you'll find:
- 50+ of the most commonly misused false friends
- Examples of incorrect vs. correct word usage
- Sentence-level comparisons from Italian to English
- Bonus: strategies for retraining your vocabulary instincts
🎯 Perfect for:
Italian speakers at the B1–C1 level who want to stop second-guessing vocabulary choices and gain confidence when speaking or writing in English.
Avoid misleading Italian-English word pairs and speak with precision and clarity. Say what you mean in English—every time.
Primary Language Focus
Vocabulary Accuracy for Italian Speakers
Learner Level
Intermediate to Advanced (B1–C1 CEFR)
Skills Targeted
Vocabulary Clarity, False Cognate Correction, Natural Usage
Common Mistakes Addressed
Misleading cognates, semantic mismatches, literal translation errors
Format
PDF (Instant Digital Download)
Audience
Italian-speaking ESL learners, students, professionals
Publisher
Odyssey Labs
Edition
June 2025 – First Digital Edition
Size
1.24 MB
Length
26 pages
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