I popped in to my local, the 442 pub this evening and was very happy to note that the place was choc-a-bloc. And there were plenty of English speakers there too.
Apparently there was some kind of party and Alessandro, Maurizio, Verdiana, and the other lass (can’t remember her name, but she’s a nice lass) were working their feet off.

Stop reading, start speaking
Stop translating in your head and start speaking Italian for real with the only audio course that prompt you to speak.
I am really glad to have this place within striking distance.
Good place, good people. What more could a guy want?