Similar to children, acquiring a second language can start from other people you hear speaking a different language. As adults, when we are exposed to something we hear everyday, no matter how strange it is from our own language, we gain an understanding of it and eventually become exposed to it. Even to the extent of using the language without noticing it.
But, unlike the way children learn, unfortunately, learning a second language can never become easy for us. Adults will always have a gap from learning and speaking a foreign language fluently. This includes the Italian language which counts as one of the foreign languages that are spoken widely.
Since children have a special knack for learning and acquiring a second language, adults too can use the approach in learning how children do. Exposing to native Italian speakers is already a good start. It may be difficult to find an Italian speaking person from your area or your office, but with effort exerted to get to know as much Italian speakers as you can, you will soon find a group of them.
Indulging yourself to an interesting conversation with an Italian speaker can also boost the way you learn about a...