Our dog went in for his operation yesterday, and he seems to be doing OK. He is a bit down in the dumps and not his usual lively self, but I imagine he will get over it.

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.
Once he perks up, I’ll take and post the odd photo of the little chap, as per Gege’s request.