From zero to stars: learn Italian with a native certified Italian Teacher with experience (grammar, conversation, Italian for business ecc)

From 53 C$ /h

Ciao!
I’m Serena, I come from Rome and I love teaching because, for me, it’s not just a job but a true passion. I believe learning should always be a positive and motivating experience, which is why I strive to make my lessons engaging, clear, and tailored to each student.

I have experience working with students of different ages (11-70 yo) and levels (from beginners to advanced)), and I enjoy adapting my methods to meet everyone’s needs: whether you want to improve your skills, gain confidence, or simply explore something new, you’ll always find support and encouragement. I taught at universities and companies so I am fully prepared for every king of context.

My goal is to make you feel comfortable, give you the right tools, and guide you step by step in your progress. If you’re looking for someone who teaches with enthusiasm, patience, and a smile, I’ll be happy to support you on your journey!

👉 Book lessons with me: let’s start this journey of growth and discovery together. I’m here to guide you every step of the way with passion and dedication. Spero di vederti presto!

Extra information

I will provide textbooks according to your needs

Location

Online from Italy

About Me

I’m from Rome, Italy and I’ve been teaching Italian and foreign languages for about ten years, working with adults, teens, and kids.

I speak English, Spanish, and French fluently, and I know a bit of Arabic and Russian too. Over the years, I’ve taught Italian to foreigners at universities and language schools, and I love helping students reach their personal goals while making learning enjoyable.

When I’m not teaching, you’ll usually find me reading, writing, or out walking my dogs. I’m also a big travel lover and I enjoy discovering new cultures and traditions. I can’t wait to learn more about yours!

Education

CEDILS - University Ca' Foscari, Venice
Certification in Modern Standard Arabic - Inalco, Paris, France
Humanities (BA+MA) University La Sapienza, Rome
Language high school, Rome (Languages studied: Spanish, English, French)

Experience / Qualifications

I teach Italian as a foreign language to adults (intensive university courses, corporate courses). Levels A1 - C1
I teach Italian as a foreign language to middle and high school students (courses throughout the school year). Levels A1 - C1
I teach Italian literature and history to foreigners (individual courses). Levels A1 - C1
I run free conversation classes in Italian (A1-C1)

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Italian

Spanish

French

Skills

Italian

Italian for adults

School

Reviews

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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20-24

Aperispeak: women-only conversation group about different topics

35 C$ /h

I’m happy to announce that the “Women Who Speak Italian” conversation group is about to start. Here are the details.
The first conversation session will be about DREAM JOBS. Do they exist? Or is it a lie we tell ourselves? Starting with some Italian literary texts (Natalia Ginzburg and others), we’ll discuss ambitions, sacrifices, and the gap between dreams and reality.
When? Friday at 7:00 PM CEST (limited spots)
Where? Teams
How long? 1 hour / 1.5 hours (we’re flexible—it depends on the number of participants)
The minimum required level is B1 (if you’d like to check your level, you can contact me privately). Beginners are, of course, welcome to join.
I’ll provide the materials a few days before the session.

Gemma

5.0

(21)

Do you love Italian people, history, and food and you would like to speak the language?
I am a CEDILS-certified Italian teacher born and raised in Florence, and I've also been a language student myself for a long time! If you want to be able to interact with Italians quickly, I can give you some tips about correct pronunciation, fundamental grammar, and vocabulary, but also Italian art and popular culture, which I think is fundamental to understanding the mentality and the country that you are going to interact with.
Lessons will be tailored according to the student's needs, level, and mother language and focused on the conversation.

I am also available to proofread your writings.

Alessio

5.0

(21)

I've been teaching Italian for over 5 years, armed with a Double Degree in Languages, plus not one, but two Masters in teaching Italian! 🎓 🇮🇹 And here's the ciliegina sulla torta: I just started a BSc in International Communication.

Are you ready to embark on an incredible adventure through the enchanting world of Italy, Italians, and gestures? :-)

We begin by assessing your level, goals, and needs. Together, we craft a personalized plan, ensuring that your learning experience is tailored, efficient, and effective. The classes are tailored to suit your individual level, needs, and goals. Depending on you, we will use textbooks, online tools, or articles among others.

My approach encompasses various aspects such as conversation, vocabulary, grammar, Italian culture, or test preparation.

Book our class now!

Valentina

5.0

(21)

Ciao! I have been teaching Italian for the past sixteen years, privately and at language schools including La Scuola Italiana del Greenwich Village in New York and ItalCultura, the school of the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago.

During our first two lessons, I’ll make sure you have the tools to pronounce and recognize all the sounds of Italian. This step is essential, and it makes everything that comes afterwards much easier.

When I teach, I try to avoid all the things I hated as a language student. My terrifying French teacher in middle school made us repeat the same fake dialogue from a really bad textbook ad nauseam, over and over and over again. Some of it is still carved into my brain: “Bonjour, je m’appelle Richard Drapeau, je viens du Canada, je suis Canadien...”

So we won’t do that.

We’ll use real songs and real literature. We’ll have real conversations, tell stories, improvise, and, when possible, go on “talking walks.” I find that when you engage more of your senses, it becomes easier to relax, stay curious, and actually remember new words.

I customize my materials around your interests, needs, and desired pace. If you love cinema, we can work with films. If you’re interested in literature, politics, food, art, history, or simply being able to have a proper conversation when you’re in Italy, that can become part of the class.

And because you’re learning with a native Italian, you’ll also learn about Italian culture, history, habits, gestures, contradictions, and ways of thinking. Language is never just a pile of grammar rules.

I speak several languages myself, so I know both how exciting and how painfully tedious learning one can be. My aim is to give you a strong foundation without draining all the life out of it.

I hold a degree in Lingue e Letterature Straniere (Foreign Languages and Literatures) from Università Roma Tre and a Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts and Media from Columbia College Chicago. I wrote my university thesis on translating a long epic poem by W. H. Auden, and at one point I tried to ride a horse across America.

Francesca

5.0

(21)

👋🏼 Hello! I'm Francesca. Do you want to learn or improve your Italian?
No problem, more than 300 students have studied with me and learned while having fun. I started teaching at 19 thanks to the director of my high school and I have more than 15 years of experience, in Italy and abroad, all over the world thanks to the internet.
I offer online Italian courses for all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced learners, i.e., C2. I always have quality reference books to recommend to students.
My classes are highly personalized and tailored to the specific needs of each student. I guarantee quality because I put a lot of passion and care into everything I do, trying not to overlook the details.

🚀 During the lessons, I will help you learn the basics of general Italian, paying attention to pronunciation and intonation while reading. I am always attentive to the needs of the students and ready to tailor my lessons. My lessons are an investment for the present and the future because they are prepared with passion, a lot of experience, and dedication 🧡.

🌟 If you are a beginner, don't worry because I take great care to make you feel comfortable.

➡️ I work on different levels: conversation on different topics, grammar, reading, writing, dictation and games (role-playing games in which the student can test himself by communicating in a natural and practical way with the teacher, as in real life).
In addition, preparation for official language certificates (CELI, CILS, PLIDA), the Swiss maturity exam, apprenticeship as a commercial employee CFC and tailor-made courses in a certain professional field.
➡️ All levels: A1-C2

Noemi

5.0

(21)

Do you love Italy and would love to travel there? Would like to know more about the culture? My lessons are personalized to your needs and I make sure you don't get overwhelmed by the language, but enjoy the process of learning it! I always add a cultural element to my classes, so it's not just learning grammar, but learning how Italian people actually think and live.
Depending on your preference, I can teach the class fully in Italian or using English or Japanese when necessary.

Eliana

5.0

(21)

Do you like Italy and it cultures? Would you like to visit this beautiful country and speaking with the people there? Then I'll be happy to help you.
I'm italian and I like teaching my native language. I like to do it in the most simple way possible. Fun is the key word to teach a language. You don't need any book just a computer to do online classes or meet in person if you live in my same city. You are very welcome to contact me for more info.

Giorgia

5.0

(21)

Hello everyone!
I'm Giorgia and I come from Torino, Italy.
I offer my native knowledge of Italian to any of you, who wants to discover this beautiful language.

I teach for all levels, from very beginners to advanced speakers, passing through amateurs or simply curious of any age. I can also help with university exams and school works/assignments.
Being a pianist and a piano teacher, I already have lots of experience with teaching and pedagogical approach with the whole range of ages.

The lesson is intended to meet the student needs: the focus can be on the grammar, conversation or literature. In case of a middle-level speaker, the lesson will cover all four language's abilities: listening, speaking, writing and reading. My suggestion of a well planned lesson is, for any level, to divide it into two parts: grammar first and then conversation (covering all the abilities mentioned above).

Thank you for your attention and looking forward to meeting you !!

Paola

5.0

(21)

Hi, I'm Paola and I'm a graduate in Italian Literature and I also have a master's degree in Teaching Italian to Foreigners.
During my time at university, I gave private lessons to Erasmus students in Italy. That experience further strengthened my interest in teaching. For many years, I have been giving individual Italian lessons in Amsterdam and online to students of various levels. Whether you want to learn or improve your Italian, I am happy to help you.
I use a book that I integrate with different materials. Conversation is very important, but so is listening and understanding a text.
The price for 2 people is higher of course, so send mj a message for more information.

A presto!

Silvia

5.0

(21)

If you wish to brush up your Italian, resume a past series of lessons, or simply start from scratch learning Italian, this is the right lesson for you! I like to personalize each class/course according to the needs and goals of my students. My classes are focused on improving the student's communication skills. At beginner and lower intermediate levels, I prefer using a text book/ student book in the first part of the class. I usually use "Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano" and "Arrivederci" by Edilingua, or "Nuovo Espresso" and "Dieci" by Alma Publishing. For the second part of the lesson, I create engaging contents using original videos, press articles, extracts from blogs and social media, literary texts. If the students do not feel comfortable using Italian from scratch, I can switch to English, German, or Dutch. The course fee includes the correction of home assignments.

Tanya

5.0

(21)

Hooi! I'm Tanya.
I was born in Venice, Italy.
In the past years of my life, I have traveled the world, visiting over 80 countries and working remotely.
I am a professional teacher with 7 years of experience.
Italian is my native language. I worked on the translation of medical and legal articles, panels in the glass museum in Venice and worked as an interpreter at the court of Venice.
Three years ago I opened my own language school in the Netherlands: Lingodrops.
I have a degree in languages, I am certified in international law and I am a language coach. Language coach means that I not only teach you a language but also how to learn new languages! :-D
I will closely monitor your entire learning journey, to get the most out of your skills!

I love learning and teaching new languages! That's why after years of studying I became a polyglot (8 languages - Italian, English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Arabic, Hebrew, Dutch) and I came up with a method to teach you the language you want to learn!
Over the years I have learned to tailor my work according to the personal needs of each student and have developed a method that allows my students to learn the language in a fast and fun way.

My classes are available in Italian, English, Spanish, French, Hebrew, Dutch

GROUP LESSONS possible!
See you soon! A presto

Lara

5.0

(21)

Italian is one of the most beautiful language in the whole world; and what’s better than learning it from an Italian girl without having to move from your couch? Absolutely nothing. I’m Lara and I’m a 23 years old student in Paris. I’d love to introduce you to this language via webcam online.
I speak English very fluently as well and I’m also nice and used to be around children, if you need lessons for your younger son or daughter.

Valérie

5.0

(21)

I offer Italian lessons for adults using a specific, very lively and effective method that will allow you to understand, read books in Italian, watch films in the original version and above all to express yourself quickly, with a solid grammatical foundation, in everyday life, but also to have rich conversations with your interlocutors.
Possibility of face-to-face or video lessons, at your convenience, knowing that my video lessons are just as interactive and lively as in person.

Diego

5.0

(21)

Learn Italian through structured, practical, and personalized lessons adapted to your level and goals.

I can help you if you are starting from the beginning, preparing for an exam, improving your conversation skills, or learning Italian for travel, study, work, or everyday life.

During the lessons, we will work step by step on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, and conversation. I use practical materials such as short texts, images, videos, cultural topics, and real-life dialogues.

You will not only learn the language, but also discover Italian culture, traditions, history, food, and everyday life.

Lessons are interactive and adapted to your interests, learning pace, and personal objectives. I can support students in Italian, English, and Russian.

Lucía

5.0

(21)

My name is Lucía, and I have a degree in Modern Languages, Culture, and Communication. I lived and traveled in Italy for several years and I work as a language and art teacher.

I offer Italian classes for people who already have some basic knowledge and want to speak more fluently, enjoyably, and confidently.

The class is based on living materials and the student's area of interest:
✅Images, painting and art
✅Excerpts from literature
✅Italian music and cinema
✅Culture, travel and daily life
✅Topics of personal interest

The approach is organic, relaxed, and personalized:
✅Vocabulary and grammar in context
✅ Pronunciation work
✅Seeking naturalness and expressiveness when speaking
✅Helpful corrections

Ideal for:
✅Levels A2–C1
✅Lovers of art and culture.
✅For anyone who wants to learn without stress, but combining rigor with enjoyment and Italian culture.

Shall we begin? 😄

Claudia

5.0

(21)

I’m a native Italian speaker offering Italian lessons for beginners and intermediate learners.

My lessons are friendly, practical, and adapted to your personal goals. We can focus on conversation, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, or simply becoming more confident speaking Italian in everyday situations.

As a native speaker, I can also help you understand how Italian is actually spoken in daily life, including natural expressions and cultural aspects that you might not always find in textbooks.

Whether you’re learning Italian for travel, study, work, or simply because you love the language and culture, I’ll adapt each lesson to your level and interests.

Lessons can be held in person in Maastricht or online.