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Choose a structured course with a fixed curriculum and total fee, or a flexible customised bundle designed around your needs. Every class is a private, one-to-one online session with Jess — group classes are not offered.

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Complete course for absolute beginners

Italiano da Zero

“Italian from Zero”

20-hour complete course

“Italian from Zero” gives you a clear, structured path from zero to your first real conversations in Italian through private, one-to-one lessons. Each session focuses on essential pronunciation, core grammar, and high-frequency vocabulary, supported by visuals and practice materials. Everything is designed to make your first steps in Italian simple, encouraging, and effective.

This course is for you if you:

Have never studied Italian before, or only know a few words
Want a clear, step-by-step path from zero to basic conversation
Prefer organized lessons with visuals, notes, and practice materials

What you’ll get out of this course:

Confidence to introduce yourself and handle basic interactions in Italian
A solid foundation in pronunciation, grammar, and essential vocabulary
A clear roadmap to continue to conversation, travel, or citizenship courses

Enroll in “Italian from Zero”

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Conversation course to speak with confidence

Parla con Confidenza

“Speak with Confidence”

10-hour complete course

“Parla con Confidenza” helps you move from understanding Italian to actually using it in conversation. In private, one-to-one sessions, guided dialogues, role-plays, and focused feedback help you speak about everyday topics while improving fluency and pronunciation. The course is built to reduce hesitation and increase your speaking time in a supportive environment.

This course is for you if you:

Already know some Italian but struggle to speak spontaneously
Understand more than you can say, and want to close that gap
Want structured speaking practice instead of “just chatting”

What you’ll get out of this course:

More fluency and confidence when speaking Italian in real situations
A wider range of phrases and vocabulary to express yourself naturally
Practical strategies to keep improving your conversation skills independently

Enroll in Parla con Confidenza

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All the Italian you need to travel in Italy

Pronto per l’Italia

“Ready for Italy”

10-hour complete course

“Ready for Italy” gives you exactly the language you need to travel in Italy with more independence. In one-to-one sessions, you’ll learn practical phrases for transport, accommodation, restaurants, shopping, and emergencies, plus key cultural tips. The focus is on what you’ll actually use, so you can feel prepared without unnecessary grammar.

This course is for you if you:

Are planning a trip to Italy and want to feel more independent
Have limited time to study before your departure
Prefer practical phrases over heavy grammar

What you’ll get out of this course:

The ability to handle common travel situations in Italian with less stress
A set of ready-to-use phrases and dialogues for your trip
Basic cultural understanding to interact more smoothly with locals

Enroll in Passaporto per l’Italiano

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Language and cultural preparation for Italian citizenship

Verso la Cittadinanza Italiana

“Towards Italian Citizenship”

10-hour complete course

“Verso la Cittadinanza Italiana” is a focused, one-to-one preparation course for the B1 language exam required for Italian citizenship. You’ll strengthen reading, writing, listening, and speaking while reviewing essential grammar and vocabulary for everyday and administrative situations. Exam-style tasks and mock tests help you know exactly what to expect and how to prepare.

This course is for you if you:

Are working towards Italian citizenship and need to pass a B1 language exam
Want a structured plan instead of studying randomly from different sources
Are balancing study with work or family and need a clear, realistic pathway

What you’ll get out of this course:

Stronger B1-level skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking
Familiarity with exam formats and how to approach each task
A realistic study plan you can follow alongside work or family

Enroll in Verso la Cittadinanza Italiana

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Flexible one-to-one Italian built entirely around you

Lezioni Personalizzate

“Customised Lessons”

Flexible 10- or 20-lesson bundles

“Lezioni Personalizzate” gives you a completely flexible, one-to-one learning path shaped around your level, interests, schedule, and personal goals. Rather than following a fixed course syllabus, every private class is prepared for you. Your bundle includes custom learning materials, homework correction between classes, and continuous feedback so each lesson moves you towards the outcome that matters most to you.

This course is for you if you:

Want lessons designed around your specific goals, interests, or profession
Need the flexibility to combine conversation, grammar, pronunciation, or exam support
Prefer a personalised pace instead of following a fixed course curriculum

What you’ll get out of this course:

A tailored learning plan that adapts as your skills and priorities develop
Custom materials, corrected homework, and focused feedback between lessons
Steady progress towards the real-life Italian skills you want to use

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Take the free 5-minute placement quiz, then choose the lesson that fits you best.

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