What “Fluency” Really Means (And What It Doesn’t)

Many students tell me,“I want to be fluent.”

But when I ask what fluency means to them, the answer is usually perfection.

No mistakes.

No hesitation.

No pauses.

But that’s not what fluency really is.

Fluency is being able to express yourself even when your sentence isn’t perfect.

It’s knowing how to continue speaking when you forget a word.It’s using connectors like perché or anche se to keep the conversation flowing.It’s feeling comfortable enough to try.

In fact, I know many advanced students who still make small grammar mistakes — and yet they communicate effortlessly.

Real fluency is confidence plus clarity.

And confidence grows through guided conversation, not silent study.

If you’ve been waiting to feel “ready” before speaking more, maybe it’s time to shift that perspective.

Fluency is not a destination. It’s a process.

And I would love to support you in that process.

👉 Book your Italian lesson and build real, confident fluency.