Italian Conversation for Expats Living in Italy (Legal documents, public administration...)

From 34 £ /h

This class is designed for expats living in Italy who want to improve their Italian through real-life conversations and everyday situations, including navigating Italian bureaucracy and public services.
We focus on practical spoken Italian used in daily life, such as talking to doctors, landlords, colleagues, university staff, and dealing with public offices, Poste Italiane, online portals, and administrative procedures. Lessons are conversation-based, relaxed, and adapted to each student’s level and needs.
The goal is to help students feel confident speaking Italian in real situations, understand cultural habits, and communicate clearly, even in complex or stressful contexts like bureaucracy. Grammar and vocabulary are introduced naturally and always connected to practical use.

Location

Online from Netherlands

About Me

I am a Master’s student in Semiotics and Communication with a strong interest in language, culture, and contemporary Italian society.
My teaching style is relaxed, interactive, and culture-based: I believe people learn languages better when they understand how and why a language is used in real life, not only through grammar rules.
In my lessons, we work with songs, media, pop culture, current affairs, and social debates (from Sanremo to politics, from everyday habits to major cultural phenomena) to improve Italian naturally and in context.
I adapt each lesson to the student’s level and interests, keeping them challenged but never overwhelmed.
I enjoy teaching curious students, absolute beginners as well as learners who want to go beyond textbook Italian and understand the country, its culture, and the way people really speak.

Education

MA in Semiotics (ongoing) – University of Bologna
Erasmus Exchange – University of Amsterdam (Heritage and Memory Studies)
Minor in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence applied to Education
BA in Communication Studies – University of Bologna

Experience / Qualifications

Experience in student support and tutoring contexts at the University of Bologna, with a strong focus on clear, inclusive communication.
Organizer and communication coordinator for a student-led cultural community, managing content, events, and audience engagement.
Strong background in media analysis, storytelling, and digital communication.

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

45 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Italian

Skills

Italian

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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04-08

08-12

12-16

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20-24

Learn Italian Through Music, Media and Current Affairs

25 £ /h

Learn Italian Through Italian Culture is a class designed for students who want to improve their Italian through songs, films, social phenomena, media, and everyday cultural references.
Instead of focusing only on grammar, we learn Italian by exploring how the language is actually used in real life.
You will learn vocabulary, expressions, and grammar in context, while discovering Italian culture and contemporary society. My goal is to keep students challenged but not overwhelmed, adapting lessons to each level.
Absolute beginners are welcome; lessons are flexible, engaging, and tailored to your interests.

Italian Conversation Through Media & Current Affairs

30 £ /h

This class is designed for students who want to practice spoken Italian through real conversations about media, news, and contemporary Italian society.
Instead of artificial dialogues, we talk about what Italians actually discuss today: songs, TV shows, social media trends, current events, politics, and cultural debates. Each lesson is structured but flexible, adapting to the student’s level and interests.
My goal is to help students speak more confidently, expand vocabulary, and improve fluency, while also understanding the cultural context behind the language. Corrections are gentle and constructive, focusing on clarity and natural expression rather than perfection.
This is a conversation-based class, but grammar and expressions are explained when needed and always in context.

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.

Emma

5.0

(21)

- 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.

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.

Francesca

5.0

(21)

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

(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.

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.

Ferdaous

5.0

(21)

Do you want to learn Italian from scratch? I offer private lessons specifically designed for beginners, in a friendly atmosphere and at your own pace.

The goal is to give you a solid foundation for understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Italian. Each course is tailored to your progress and objectives, whether it's for travel, study, discovering Italian culture, or learning a new language.

In the program :

Alphabet and pronunciation
Basic vocabulary
Useful everyday expressions
Basic grammar concepts
Construction of simple sentences
Oral comprehension and expression
Practical exercises to consolidate acquired knowledge

The courses are interactive, progressive and adapted to each student's pace in order to make learning enjoyable and effective.

Julie

5.0

(21)

Buongiorno!

Looking for words (and a great conversation)? Learn Italian with me!

Tired of the usual apps with unlikely phrases like "Il ragno beve latte"? If you really want to learn how to order a coffee without hesitation, understand the nuances of a film or simply chat with ease, you’ve come to the right place.

I teach Italian in a dynamic, personalised way that’s anything but boring:

- Real-Life Conversation: Let’s talk about culture, current affairs, food, films or your interests.

- Stress-Free Grammar: I’ll explain it clearly, without turning it into a nightmare.

- Tailor-Made Lessons: Whether you’re starting from scratch or want to perfect your advanced level, we’ll adapt to your pace and goals.

Online lessons on Zoom or Skype.

📩 Message me privately to book your first session or for more information.

Ana

5.0

(21)

I am a methodical and well-organised teacher, a quality I have developed through my experience working in primary school. I adapt my lessons to each student’s individual needs, with a focus on clear explanations, structured learning and practical use of the language.

In my teaching, I also make use of contrastive analysis, especially when working with students who speak or learn related languages. By comparing vocabulary, grammar and sentence structures between languages, I help students recognise similarities and differences, making it easier for them to understand, remember and use the language correctly.

My goal is to create a supportive and structured learning environment in which students can build their confidence and make steady progress.

Carlo

5.0

(21)

Would you like to improve your Italian for school, work, travel or everyday communication, prepare for an exam, or develop your professional language skills?

I offer personalised Italian lessons and tutoring for teenagers and adults, from beginner to advanced level. Lessons are adapted to your individual level, learning goals and professional or academic needs.

Depending on your goals, lessons can focus on:

• Grammar and vocabulary
• Pronunciation and conversation
• Writing and text production
• Reading and text comprehension
• School support and preparation for tests
• Italian for adults and everyday communication
• Italian for professional purposes
• Medical Italian and healthcare terminology
• Doctor–patient and other professional dialogues
• Specialist vocabulary relating to the human body, organs and medical contexts
• Italian for travel and practical everyday situations

I also have experience teaching Italian in a medical and healthcare context at the Cantonal Hospital of Graubünden (KSGR), including medical terminology, body parts and organs, specialist vocabulary, grammar and practical doctor–patient communication.

My teaching style is structured, practical and learner-centred. Grammar and vocabulary are not taught in isolation but applied to realistic situations and communication tasks. When useful, I prepare personalised learning materials and exercises according to the student's specific needs.

My multilingual background also allows me to use comparisons with German, Spanish, Portuguese, French or English when these help make Italian grammar and vocabulary easier to understand.

Students are welcome to work with their own school, university or professional materials. I can also provide suitable exercises and personalised learning resources.

Lessons are available online and, depending on location and availability, in person.