How do I become a native speaker in 2 months?

Apologies for slightly exaggerated title but need urgent advice given how long it takes to improve a foreign language. Joining BB this summer and being placed in an Italian coverage group. I am already fluent from speaking at home but don't quite have the quick turns of phrase and finance/business language in my repertoire. Anyone got any tips for improving my speaking and reading in the next few weeks? Would be much appreciated. Excuse mobile formatting.

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Wasn’t aware of iTalki, will get on that

Got a subscription to italian equivalent of the FT, but it’s a tough read, will try read some lighter business stuff alongside it to warm up, thanks for the advice and motivation!

 
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Unpopular opinion but get a good grammar book. Your learning curve will become exponential for vocabulary.

You'll also need speaking/listening practice. With an instructor is fine, Duolingo is a good free starter option and listening to Spotify with the lyrics pulled up / translated (try and sing along in Italian) can help a lot.

You will not be fluent in a month but this will help set a solid foundation.

 

Interesting thank you, tried to switch all media consumption but forgot about music

Will also get a grammar book, have studied in the past but plenty of room for improvement

 

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