Researcher, professor, language enthusiast, and yogini.

I’m Francesca, a linguist based in Los Angeles. I’m a Lecturer of Italian at the University of Southern California, USC. I’ve been a language and linguistic enthusiast since high school, and I can now share my love for it with my students.

3 Books to Enjoy This Summer – Even Better as Audiobooks

Three audiobooks recommendations for summer listening: “Matriarch” by Tina Knowles, “The Third Gilmore Girl” by Kelly Bishop, and “Something Lost, Something Gained” by Hillary Rodham Clinton. These memoirs offer unique insights into the authors’ lives and are enhanced by their personal narration.

What happens to professors when the semester starts?

The beginning of a new semester brings a whirlwind of activity for professors, including preparing syllabi, grading assignments, and managing endless emails. While the workload is demanding, there is an opportunity to expresses gratitude.

Recipe for Multilingualism

A creative recipe blending curiosity, patience, consistency, and cultural immersion to foster multilingual learning, enriched with courage, mistakes, and humor for a flavorful journey!

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