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.
I read 12 Premio Strega 2025 books in six weeks through planning,
daily reading, strategic ordering, note-taking, and embracing the
challenge, deepening my love for Italian literature.
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.
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.
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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