About Us
Hi, I’m Stefano, a self-taught amateur chess player on a journey to improve. Like many learners, I’ve often felt overwhelmed by the vast amount of material on major chess websites and frustrated by the lack of actionable advice for my skill level. Not knowing what to focus on to enhance my skills, I decided to assemble a team of professional players and coaches. Together, we offer free, relevant, and competent advice on “how to learn” and recommend useful resources to help you get better at chess. I hope this website will support many fellow learners in boosting their progress and enjoying the game even more.
Stefano Lodola
Italian language course author, polyglot
Fields of Expertise
Language Acquisition, Language Teaching
Languages
Native: Italian
Advanced (C): English, Japanese
Intermediate (B): Korean, Mandarin, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Romanian, German, Indonesian
Elementary (A): Greek, Cantonese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Arabic, Turkish
Education
Università di Pisa, Waseda University
Highlights
- Italian Language Coach and course author with a robust background in engineering and business strategy, blending analytical and creative approaches to language learning.
- Founder of Think in Italian, an innovative language learning platform developed after mastering 12 languages and recognizing a gap in existing educational apps.
- Member of the International Association of Hyperpolyglots, enhancing his credentials as a multilingual expert.
- Regular speaker and consultant on Italian and Japanese culture, enhancing cross-cultural communication and understanding.
Experience
Stefano Lodola is a seasoned Italian language coach, translator, and course author.
After completing a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Industrial Engineering at Università di Pisa and an MBA focusing on Strategy and Marketing at Waseda University, Stefano has adeptly combined his technical expertise with his passion for languages and culture.
His membership in the International Association of Hyperpolyglots underlines his commitment to language mastery and cultural exchange.
His philosophy that “we all master languages by listening and mimicking” led him to create Think in Italian—a platform designed from his experiences learning 12 languages and his dissatisfaction with existing tools.
His articles aim to be both useful and innovative, providing personal insights and proven strategies to foster language acquisition.
Stefano also dedicates time to teaching, public speaking, and translating, enriching his students’ learning experiences with his extensive knowledge and unique perspective on language interplay between Italian and Japanese cultures.
When not teaching or developing new content for his platform, Stefano can be found engaging in his personal interests, from playing chess and reading history to learning new languages and caring for stray cats.
Education
Stefano Lodola holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Università di Pisa, complemented by an MBA in Strategy and Marketing from Waseda University.
This diverse educational background equips him with a unique blend of analytical skills and cultural insights, which he applies to his work in language education and cultural consultancy.
Looking Ahead
Stefano is actively working on expanding his digital offerings by developing a native app to complement his existing web app, aiming to enhance the learning experience with more accessible and user-friendly tools.
Additionally, he plans to continue his language learning journey, seeking to add more languages to his already impressive repertoire.
Our team
WIM Tijana Blagojevic
FM Nikhil Dixit
