Italian Tutoring for Travel, Conversation, Exams & More

From 41.54 € /h

Looking to learn or improve your Italian? I offer personalised Italian lessons for all levels – from complete beginners to advanced speakers – tailored to your needs, goals, and pace.

I am a bi-lingual, PhD-educated tutor with over 15 years of Italian teaching experience, and I specialise in helping adults gain confidence with practical, engaging lessons.

Whether you're preparing for a holiday, working towards an exam, relocating to Italy, or just learning for fun, I’ll design lessons that fit your needs.

Here are examples of what we can focus on:

• Speaking and listening for real-life conversation
• Vocabulary and grammar made simple and useful
• Travel preparation or Italian for work
• Cultural tips, role-play, and natural expression
• Confidence-building through relaxed, supportive sessions

All lessons take place online and are tailored to the student. I look forward to working with you. A presto!

Extra information

Lessons take place online over Zoom, I will send the student a link to join me!

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

Ciao! I’m Federica – a native Italian speaker, born in Rome and raised in the beautiful Marche region, near the Adriatic Sea. At 18, I moved to the UK, where I completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD in cognitive psychology with a focus on how people learn. I spent several years working in the education sector, both Higher Education and Further Education institutions.

I’ve been teaching Italian for over 15 years now, and it’s truly my passion. I love helping people connect with the Italian language in a natural, confidence-building way. Whether you’re learning for travel, work, exams, or simply for fun, I’ll create personalised lessons that match your level, learning style, and goals.

Over the years, I’ve developed a unique approach that works especially well for English-speaking learners. My lessons are grounded in real-life scenarios and everyday communication, with grammar introduced in a way that’s clear, practical, and never overwhelming. I understand the common stumbling blocks English speakers face, and I’ll guide you through them with clarity and encouragement. In my teaching, I draw on my background in psychology and my understanding of how languages are acquired through a combination of explicit and implicit learning.

If you're looking for a warm, structured, and supportive learning experience, I’d love to help you on your Italian journey.

Education

BSc Psychology (University of Lincoln) Masters of Research in Psychology (MRES) (Goldsmiths University of London), PhD in cognitive psychology, with a focus on implicit and explicit learning (University of Lincoln).

Experience / Qualifications

I hold a PhD in Cognitive Psychology (learning and memory) and have over 15 years’ experience teaching Italian to adult learners. As well as being a private tutor, during my academic career I worked as a tutor and lecturer in higher education, and later expanded into further education.

I’ve taught Italian to learners of all levels and backgrounds—from complete beginners to advanced speakers—across a wide range of contexts, including one-to-one, small groups, and larger classroom settings.

My teaching is also supported by formal pedagogical training, including an Initial Teaching Award (a foundational qualification in adult education).

Age

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Italian

Skills

Italian

Italian for adults

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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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.

Francesca

5.0

(16)

👋🏼 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

(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.

Lara

5.0

(16)

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.

Federica

5.0

(16)

Hello! I am a PhD student in Mathematics and hold a degree in Mathematics. I offer private tutoring in mathematics for all levels, from high school to university, tailored to each student’s needs. Additionally, as a native Italian speaker, I also offer Italian language lessons for beginners as well as advanced students. If you're looking for help to improve your math skills or learn Italian effectively, feel free to contact me. I’m here to help you achieve your academic goals!

¡Hola! Soy estudiante de doctorado en Matemáticas y tengo una licenciatura en esta disciplina. Ofrezco clases particulares de matemáticas para todos los niveles, desde la secundaria hasta la universidad, adaptadas a las necesidades de cada alumno. Además, como soy nativa de italiano, también ofrezco clases de italiano, tanto para principiantes como para estudiantes avanzados. Si estás buscando ayuda para mejorar tus habilidades en matemáticas o aprender italiano de forma efectiva, no dudes en contactarme. ¡Estoy aquí para ayudarte a alcanzar tus metas académicas!

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.

Le mie lezioni di italiano online sono pensate per accompagnare studenti di qualsiasi età in un percorso di apprendimento graduale, efficace e stimolante. Ogni lezione nasce dalle esigenze concrete dello studente: che si tratti di imparare le basi, migliorare la fluidità nel parlato o usare l’italiano con più sicurezza nello studio, nel lavoro o nella vita quotidiana.
Durante le lezioni lavoriamo su comprensione, produzione orale e scritta, ampliando il vocabolario e chiarendo la grammatica in modo semplice e pratico. L’attenzione è sempre sulla comunicazione reale, con esempi autentici, dialoghi, esercizi mirati e momenti di conversazione guidata.
Per i più piccoli, l’apprendimento avviene attraverso attività creative e coinvolgenti; per ragazzi e adulti, le lezioni diventano uno spazio dinamico di confronto, pratica e consolidamento. L’obiettivo è creare un ambiente sereno in cui sbagliare è parte del processo e ogni progresso viene valorizzato.
Le lezioni sono online, flessibili e personalizzate, ideali per chi vuole imparare l’italiano in modo naturale, efficace e senza stress.

Elisabetta

5.0

(16)

Ciao a tutti! My name is Elisabetta and I am leaving in Isernia, a small town of Molise region, in central southern Italy.
I have been teaching italian for 6 years, I am an italian mother tongue and I speak english, french and spanish!
My lessons will let you discovery the Italian language but also its customs and tradition!
I am available for students of all levels, who want to start and learn the language or just improve their communication skills.
Are you ready to dive into Italian culture? Allora andiamo!

Desi

5.0

(16)

Ciao, I am Desi and I’ve been teaching Italian as a foreign language since 1988. I was born in Trento, in northern Italy, and over the years I’ve lived in Brazil, Sardegna, and now in a small village in Abruzzo. I have a degree in Italian Language and Culture for Foreigners and I’m a certified Italian teacher (DILS-PG, University of Perugia).
I’m a patient and understanding teacher, and I love introducing students to Italy beyond the usual stereotypes.
Since the first lesson you will be *using* the italian language and you will get in touch with authentic material even if you never studied it before. YOU will be the protagonist! Building a cooperative relationship e develop your autonomy and your awareness of the experience of learning will be our main goals. You will have homework assignments and feedback in a virtual classroom that you can access from any device.
I work with all levels and learning purposes, like travel, studies, work and (inter)cultural growth.