Italian for beginners: young or not so young - sign up today!

From 40.28 $ /h

Learn this gorgeous language from the start. Classes will be individualized, but they will be very "practical" so you can use your language the minute you step on Italian soil (or meet an Italian elsewhere:)).

After just a few weeks, you will not only be able to meet and greet others, you will be able to understand and order from the menu, book your hotel or other reservations, make appointments, and much more. The classes are designed to suit all ages. So, take the plunge now and send me a message to organize a suitable time for your first one-on-one online session!

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

TESOL/TEFL Certified. Truly enjoy helping others advance their language skills whether to advance their careers or for personal reasons. Comfortable and accustomed to dealing with people at all levels/cultures and ages. Mature, buoyant, and resilient personality. International business experience and 4+ years tutoring experience. Whilst I tutor in only a few, I do speak the following: Dutch, French, English, German, Italian, and some Portuguese.

Education

BA Latin and modern languages
Open University - online study
International Academy - online study - USA based
Bernardinus College - NL
Humaniora Immaculata - BE

Experience / Qualifications

TESOL/TEFL Certified

8+ years experience teaching Dutch, English, and German to international students ranging from 5-65 years old. 8+ years experience teaching English, Dutch, French, German and Italian to foreign students/non-native speakers.

REVIEWS:
Amina: We miss her voice in the house. Our daughter had her first school day on Monday and had a wonderful time. She’s been loving going to school and has made some friends already. The feedback I’ve gotten from most teachers ( and Noor) is that she understands most of what is being said. Thank you for supporting her and getting her up to speed enough to understand the language. Your effort (and of course hers) is evident in the confidence she has shown at school this week and I really grateful for the positive influence you have had during the learning process.

Chevaan: Catherina is without a doubt THE best tutor we know. She is exceptionally committed and is always looking to inspire her students. She has consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty to help our son with his German. She provides excellent study material, and engaging homework, and follows up to ensure that her students have really grasped the subject matter.

Brian: Catharina has been teaching our 11-year-old daughter for the past few months and we are very impressed with her excellent progress in this short space of time.
Catharina has developed a very good rapport with our daughter and is patient and knowledgeable. Our daughter always looks forward to her next lesson and even hands in her homework on time! We would highly recommend Catharina to anyone who would like to learn a new language.

Afeisha: Very professional, friendly, and informative. I feel like Catharina will help me to reach where I need to. She doesn't just teach from the book, she teaches in a way that will allow you to blend in with ease. I am excited to learn more from her.

Egle: Great tutor! Catharina adapts lessons to one's needs, gives very clear explanations, and most importantly works on pronouncing the language. She provides lesson material for every lesson.

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

German

Dutch

French

Italian

Portuguese

Skills

Italian

Italian for adults

School

Reviews

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

IELTS academic and general - Prepare yourself for the international exam.

40.28 $ /h

Prepare yourself thoroughly for the International English Language Testing System to obtain the English language proficiency required for higher education and global migration. There are 2 levels; Academic and General. Each level has 4 sections: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. You will learn and practice them all.

ENGLISH FOR ALL: learn all aspects of this truly international language! Certified teacher.

41.67 $ /h

Fully certified TEFL/TESOL

*All classes are one-on-one and tailored to the individual student's needs and requirements. The ultimate goal is that the student thinks in the language not just translates.

*All key aspects of the language will be addressed including cultural aspects/linguistic differences.

* Whether a quick learner or not; it will be fun and comprehensible. There is a goal to achieve, and it will be done.

* Whether learning a language to improve your career, for travel or even romantic reasons, help is at hand - just reach out.

SOME REVIEWS:
Chevaan:
Catherina is without a doubt THE best tutor we know. She is exceptionally committed and is always looking to inspire her students. She has consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty to help our son with his German. She provides excellent study material, engaging homework and follows up to ensure that her students have really grasped the subject matter.

Brian:
Catharina has been teaching our 11-year-old daughter for the past few months, and we are very impressed with her excellent progress in this short space of time.
Catharina has developed a very good rapport with our daughter and is patient and knowledgeable. Our daughter always looks forward to her next lesson and even hands in her homework on time! We would highly recommend Catharina to anyone who would like to learn a new language.

Afeisha:
Very professional, friendly and informative. I feel like Catharina will help me to reach where I need to. She doesn't just teach from the book, she teaches in a way that will allow you to blend in with ease. I am excited to learn more from her.

Egle:
Great tutor! Catharina adapts lessons to one's needs, gives very clear explanations and most importantly works on the pronunciation of the language. With every lesson she provides lesson material.

Gemma

5.0

(16)

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.

Emma

5.0

(16)

- I'm a professional Italian teacher from Italy, now living between Pisa and Rome. I have 10 years of teaching experience. I am very patient and I love to make a relaxed and friendly class environment. I have qualifications and experience teaching at different levels and in different contexts. I can help the student to improve the oral, written, and comprehension skills. Most important is that each course is based on the needs, interests, and availability of the student. I can offer students private accommodation in Pisa, a comfortable private apartment in the historic center of the city, a short walk from my home.

- The method is mainly what is called communicative, aimed at stimulating the student to speak immediately and putting the focus on the functional aspect of the language. For beginners, I usually follow a specific program, I prepare a course, and for each lesson, I send students the files that I scan from the various books. Also, the lessons can be essentially developed as conversations on specific subjects.

Noemi

5.0

(16)

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.

Francesca

5.0

(16)

As an Italian Opera singer, I help since many years singers with the right pronunciation of the repertoire they sing, helping them in shaping the language in a clear way, which also helps the singing.

Our lesson will involve speaking, pronunciation exercises and singing.
We will start the lesson by reading the text and finding the right direction and emphasis.
We will focus on the sounds and how to produce them.
In the second part of the lesson, we will apply all of the above to the singing!

Giorgia

5.0

(16)

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

(16)

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 the university period I gave private lessons to erasmus students in Italy and now I give individual Italian lessons in Amsterdam and online.
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

(16)

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.

Valérie

5.0

(16)

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.

Maria

5.0

(16)

I offer targeted Italian lessons for all levels – from beginners to advanced learners. My lessons are practical, motivating, and tailored to your individual needs.

What you can expect:
- Personalized lessons with a qualified native speaker
- Effective learning methods for rapid progress
- Practical exercises: conversation, grammar, writing
- Flexibility and professionalism
– Suitable for work, study, or personal enrichment

Let's achieve your language goals together – efficiently, in a structured way, and with a genuine love for learning.

Dario

5.0

(16)

Conversation-focused Italian lessons to help you speak naturally and confidently.

We will practice real-life topics, improve pronunciation, expand vocabulary and correct grammar in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Lessons are personalized according to your goals and level.

Please, note that the lessons are suitable for adults, from intermediate to advanced level who want to achieve perfect fluency in the language

Silvia

5.0

(16)

I am pleased to present my Italian language course, designed for learners of all ages and all proficiency levels. Whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced speaker looking to refine your skills, this course adapts to your individual needs and goals.

The course can be taught entirely in Italian or in English, depending on your preference and level. This flexibility allows students to feel comfortable from the very beginning while gradually building confidence in using Italian independently.

My teaching approach is based on modern language acquisition principles. Research shows that languages are learned most effectively through active use, meaningful interaction, and consistent exposure. For this reason, each lesson is structured to balance input (listening and reading) with output (speaking and writing), ensuring steady and natural progress.

A typical lesson includes:
• A short introduction to new vocabulary or grammar structures
• Guided exercises to practice comprehension
• Interactive activities such as dialogues, role-plays, and real-life scenarios
• Extensive speaking practice, because speaking is essential to truly mastering a language
• Review and feedback to consolidate learning

There is a strong focus on practical communication. Students engage in many exercises and especially in spoken interaction, as speaking regularly is key to building fluency, confidence, and spontaneity.

Lessons are tailored to each student’s age, interests, and objectives. Whether working with children, teenagers, or adults, I adapt the materials and pace to create a motivating and supportive learning environment.

Whether you need Italian for work, for school, or simply because you are passionate about learning the language, this course is the right choice for you and will help you achieve your goal.

Giulia

5.0

(16)

Italian is not only a language, it’s culture, expression, and communication. I offer structured Italian lessons adapted to each student’s level and goals. With teaching experience across age groups and an internship at a school of Italian for foreigners, I have worked directly with international students and understand how to make Italian clear, logical, and accessible.

Beginner (A1–A2):
- Pronunciation and essential grammar
- Basic conversation
- Everyday vocabulary
- Foundations for reading and writing
- Intermediate (B1–B2)
- Expanding fluency
- Structured grammar improvement
- Conversation practice
- Cultural context and real-life language

Advanced (C1):
- Professional or academic Italian
- Writing refinement
- Presentation skills
- Exam preparation (if needed)
- Teaching Style
- Clear explanations and structured progression
- Strong grammar foundation
- Interactive conversation practice

Adapted to children, teens, and adults

I focus on helping students feel confident and comfortable speaking, while building solid language structure step by step.

Matteo

5.0

(16)

Hi there!

My name is Matteo and I was born and raised in Milan. I'd be happy to help you learn Italian and/or become fluent in it having friendly conversations about any topic you'd like and others suggested by me. In case you're you are preparing for a trip, we could also imagine some real-life situations while getting around in the city!

Together, we'll work on your speaking, writing and reading skills, I'll also help you with grammar and syntax rules, and I'd love to share my love for literature discussing about books you'd like to read in original language!

Sofia

5.0

(16)

My main focus is free conversation and emotional confidence. I love creating a relaxed, safe, and playful space where we can smile, laugh, and enjoy talking together naturally. Language learning, for me, starts with connection — feeling comfortable, welcomed, and free to express yourself without fear of making mistakes. Conversation is at the heart of my lessons. Grammar is only introduced when useful and in a simple, practical way. Most of the time, we talk about real life, emotions, travel, cultures, and whatever is alive for you in that moment. Lessons are co-created and spontaneous, with no rigid structure or traditional classroom feeling. I believe learning is always mutual — I learn from you as much as you learn from me! Music and creativity are an important part of my life. I travel with a ukulele and use music and singing as gentle tools to support pronunciation, rhythm, and self-expression. I’m also deeply connected to art and handmade creation. I practice yoga, meditation, conscious breathing, free and intuitive movement, and dance. These practices help me bring presence, patience, and deep listening into our conversations. I also work with ceremonial cacao and facilitate cacao rituals and workshops, including online spaces. I’m passionate about conscious living, natural skincare and products that respect both our skin and the planet, and mindful nutrition. I mainly follow a vegan lifestyle, with flexibility inspired by travel and cultural experiences. Many students tell me they feel “at home” in my lessons, like talking with a friend. If you’re looking for a warm, human, creative, and non-traditional way to practice a language, I’d love to meet you!

Miriam

5.0

(16)

Je suis italienne et j’ai plus de dix ans d’expérience dans l’enseignement et, ensemble, nous trouverons la méthode qui te convient.
Mon approche est basée sur la personnalisation : chaque élève a des besoins et des modes d’apprentissage différents, c’est pourquoi je prépare des schémas et des explications sur mesure.
Je mise beaucoup sur la clarté et l’organisation.
La durée typique est de 60 minutes, mais elle peut être adaptée aux besoins.