Latin lover- can Ancient Latin teach you Italian?

I love the Ancient Latin language - Many Italian words, expressions and verbs originated from Ancient Latin. I fondly remember the days at school when we had to translate many a passage from Latin into comprehensible Italian sentences: terrifying, challenging and yet thrilling when those sentences finally made sense.
8 tips for choosing an Italian ONLINE course

Want to learn Italian ONLINE? Unsure about what course is right for you?
Why are you learning Italian?

What is this fascination with Italian, this lover that we wish to hold on tight and yet it escapes us?
Random thoughts of an Italian teacher

I often find myself online searching for Italian resources that are easy, enjoyable and effective. I do this to get ideas and inspiration. To see what might be already out there and how it is doing. To avoid what doesn’t look good or is confusing.