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PhrasesGiving FeedbackSei sulla buona strada. Continua così.
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Sei sulla buona strada. Continua così.

You are on the right track. Keep it up.

Pronunciation

'Strada' = STRA-da. Two syllables. 'Continua' = kon-TI-nwa.

When to use it

Use this to reinforce improving behaviour or to acknowledge progress during a development period. It is encouraging without being over-effusive, which is the right calibration for Italian professional feedback.

What it means

'Essere sulla buona strada' (to be on the right path/track) is a widely used Italian metaphor for progress. 'Continua così' (continue like this) reinforces the desired behaviour with a clear, direct message.

Variations

Sto vedendo dei miglioramenti significativi.

I am seeing significant improvements.

More specific than 'buona strada'; uses visible evidence of improvement

Stai crescendo visibilmente.

You are visibly growing.

Personal and warm; 'crescere' (to grow) implies professional maturation

I progressi sono evidenti. Sono soddisfatto/a.

The progress is evident. I am satisfied.

Manager expressing personal satisfaction; a powerful motivator in Italian culture

Mini Dialogue

Manager: Dopo le nostre sessioni di lavoro insieme, sei sulla buona strada. Continua così. Dipendente: Grazie. Ho applicato i suggerimenti che mi ha dato. Manager: Si vede. La qualità dei report è migliorata notevolmente. Dipendente: Sto cercando di essere più attento/a ai dettagli.

Manager: After our working sessions together, you are on the right track. Keep it up. Employee: Thank you. I have applied the suggestions you gave me. Manager: It shows. The quality of the reports has improved considerably. Employee: I am trying to be more attentive to details.

Cultural Note

Ongoing development feedback ('feedback continuo') is becoming standard in forward-thinking Italian companies. Rather than waiting for the annual performance review ('valutazione annuale'), progressive managers offer regular encouragement to maintain motivation — particularly important for younger Italian workers who value frequent recognition.