Italian for Beginners (A1–A2): Speaking, Grammar & Confidence

From 75 C$ /h

Learn Italian in a clear, friendly, step-by-step way.

This class is ideal if you’re starting from zero (or you know a few words and want a real foundation). We focus on speaking confidence, useful vocabulary and grammar that actually makes sense.

What you’ll learn:

- Pronunciation & “Italian sound” (so you feel confident speaking)
- Essential grammar (present tense, articles, basic sentence structure)
- Everyday vocabulary + practical phrases
- Short dialogues and role-plays (real situations)
- Listening practice and speaking flow

How lessons work:

- Quick level check + your goal (travel, daily life, work, personal interest)
- Structured lessons with simple explanations and lots of guided practice
- Personalized materials + optional homework (if you want faster progress)

Online lessons via Zoom/Teams/Google Meet.

Extra information

Please message me:

- your current level (if any)
- your goal + timeframe
- your preferred lesson length

Lessons can be taught in English and I can also support explanations in German if helpful.

Location

Online from Switzerland

About Me

- Hi, I'm Gianrocco, based in Zug, Switzerland
- Teaching experience with both kids and adults (1:1 and groups)
- Structured, patient, and supportive teaching style
- Clear explanations + practical, real-world focus
- Multilingual: German & Italian (native), English (C2 Cambridge), French (advanced), Portuguese (Beginner)
- Professional experience in a high-standard environment (consulting-style work: reliability, confidentiality, structure)
- I draw on philosophy, behavioral thinking and literature to ask better questions and find practical next steps

Education

- University of Lucerne — M.A. in Economics and Management (ongoing, 09/2024–09/2026)
- University of Lucerne — B.A. in Philosophy, Politics & Economics (Major Economics) (09/2020–03/2024)

Experience / Qualifications

- German, English, Italian & Mathematics Instructor (part-time), Softlanding Language School, Zug (10/2023–10/2024): taught children and adults, 1:1 and group lessons, multiple levels.

- Student Language Teacher (Italian A1/A2), University of Lucerne (02/2021–06/2021): independently planned and taught a course for 20 students.

- Corporate Tax Consultant, EY (01/2024–06/2025): strong analytical thinking, professional communication, structured approach.

- Academic background in Philosophy (PPE) + Economics/Management: reflective thinking + practical structure

- Languages: German & Italian (native), English (C2 Cambridge), French (advanced), Portuguese (Beginner)

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

German

English

Italian

French

Skills

Italian

School

Italian for adults

Vocabulary

Speech

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

German for Expats in Switzerland: Conversation, Grammar & Confidence (A1–C1)

75 C$ /h

Goal-focused German lessons for real life in Switzerland (online).

Whether you’re learning German for work, daily life or integration, I’ll help you build confidence step by step: with a clear structure, lots of speaking practice and explanations that make grammar feel logical.

How lessons work:

- In our first session, we define your goals and assess your level (A1–C1).
- Each lesson combines speaking + listening + targeted grammar + vocabulary (always tailored to your needs).
- You get personalized materials, practical homework (optional), and clear feedback so you see progress quickly.

What we can focus on:

- Everyday Swiss situations (appointments, shopping, small talk, phone calls)
- Workplace German (emails, meetings, presentations, negotiation basics)
- Pronunciation & “speaking flow”
- Writing support and corrections
- Exam preparation (if needed)

Lessons are online (Zoom/Teams/Google Meet). Tell me your goal and timeframe, and I’ll propose a simple plan.

Clarity & Self-Leadership Mentoring: Reflective Conversations for Growth

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A calm, structured space to think clearly and move forward.

These sessions are for people who want honest reflection, better self-leadership, and practical next steps without overthinking or pressure.

What we can work on:

- Clarity on goals, priorities, and “what matters most”
- Decision-making (when you feel stuck or torn between options)
- Building confidence & self-trust
- Habits, routines, and simple accountability systems
- Communication: boundaries, difficult conversations, authenticity
- Social/dating dynamics, presence, and “showing up” with more ease
- Transitions (new job, new city, study stress, identity shifts)

How sessions work:

- Short check-in + define the focus for the session
- I listen closely, reflect back patterns and ask targeted questions
- We turn insights into one clear action plan (small, doable steps)
- Optional follow-up notes / accountability for the next session

Important note:
This is coaching/mentoring, not psychotherapy. If you’re dealing with severe anxiety, depression, trauma or a crisis, I strongly recommend working with a licensed professional.

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What you'll learn:

- Speaking & Conversation: Build fluency, improve pronunciation, and gain confidence expressing yourself naturally.

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