New students: 25-minute trial lesson for $25. If you continue, it comes back as a discount.New students: 25-minute trial lesson for $25
Online Italian lessons · one-on-one
Finally speak the Italian you’ve been studying.
Private lessons with Luciana, a certified native teacher. Real conversation, clear grammar explained in English, and the culture that makes it all click.
“I’ve done the apps. I still can’t hold a conversation.”
Apps teach words. Lessons teach you to use them. Every class includes guided speaking, from the first one.
“I freeze when I have to speak.”
Lessons are relaxed, patient and explained in English when you need it. Mistakes are part of the plan.
“My trip to Italy is coming up.”
We focus on what you’ll actually say: ordering, directions, small talk, and the cultural rules nobody tells tourists.
The way we learn
No panic. Learn Italian with gioia.
A happy, relaxed lesson is where people actually learn. You will always know what is going on, and why.
English as a bridge, at your pace
In the first levels, I explain in English (or another language we share) so nothing gets lost. Want full immersion instead? We can do that too. Either way, I will always guide you until it makes sense.
A happy, relaxed classroom
No pressure, no judgment. Mistakes are welcome, because that is how you learn to speak.
Language and culture, together
Food, gestures, music, regions, everyday habits. You learn the Italy behind the words, so the language starts to make sense.
How it works
1
Find your level
Take the free 7-minute level test. You’ll see your approximate level right away.
2
Book a trial lesson · $25
We meet on video, check your exact starting point and set your goals. If you continue, the $25 comes back as a discount.
3
Learn with a plan
Weekly one-on-one lessons built around you. Every correction and new word is written down for you to review.
What students say
5.0 average from 105 student reviews · Real reviews from my students on italki, quoted word for word. None are paid or edited.
“When I began, I was so nervous and embarrassed to speak. She makes each lesson so comfortable… I never feel nervous.”
Christie M. · 150 lessons
“I was learning practical tips from day one, well over and above what I was getting from self-paced phone apps.”
Myers H. · 30 lessons
“One of the top three Italian teachers I have encountered (out of thirty) over the past eighteen months.”
Ken F. · 13 lessons
“She is in my top one or two language teachers that I’ve ever had. She is fun and easy to talk to but also firm with her corrections.”
Lanier B. · 51 lessons
“She always comes prepared with conversation topics and material. I’ve had a few tutors who do not prepare much (or at all).”
Meghan · 251 lessons
“There are times where it feels like we are simply spending time with our wonderful friend from Italy. Other times we get to experience a lesson crafted by a master teacher.”
Keith W. · 23 lessons
“I used to think it would take me 5+ years to learn how to speak properly, but I now feel I can get there in 2–3.”
Jose · 83 lessons
“I started lessons with Luciana because studying on my own was not working. My comfort with conversation is advancing rapidly.”
Peter S. · 16 lessons
“All corrections, new words and expressions are documented by her on the first page of the class material.”
Jolanta · 69 lessons
“I feel well prepared for my trip to Italy and plan to continue my lessons with her once I return!”
Lisa F. · 201 lessons
“Luciana is the best Italian teacher I have worked with.”
Mark · 42 lessons
“When I booked my trial lesson I was extremely nervous, but Luciana encouraged me and made me feel at ease to speak in Italian.”
Samantha · 7 lessons
“She is patient with me, has greatly improved my confidence and has given me a mix of tools to help broaden my grasp of Italian.”
George S. · 19 lessons
“Her lessons include a balanced mix of speaking, listening, reading and grammar. Every moment of the lesson is utilized.”
Carol B. · 4 lessons
“Our conversation lessons are fun and interesting and I feel that working with Luciana has improved my confidence in speaking Italian.”
Veronica · 21 lessons
“Classes and homework include practice in reading, writing, listening, grammar, and conversation.”
Danny · 34 lessons
“When I began, I was so nervous and embarrassed to speak. She makes each lesson so comfortable… I never feel nervous.”
Christie M. · 150 lessons
“I was learning practical tips from day one, well over and above what I was getting from self-paced phone apps.”
Myers H. · 30 lessons
“One of the top three Italian teachers I have encountered (out of thirty) over the past eighteen months.”
Ken F. · 13 lessons
“She is in my top one or two language teachers that I’ve ever had. She is fun and easy to talk to but also firm with her corrections.”
Lanier B. · 51 lessons
“She always comes prepared with conversation topics and material. I’ve had a few tutors who do not prepare much (or at all).”
Meghan · 251 lessons
“There are times where it feels like we are simply spending time with our wonderful friend from Italy. Other times we get to experience a lesson crafted by a master teacher.”
Keith W. · 23 lessons
“I used to think it would take me 5+ years to learn how to speak properly, but I now feel I can get there in 2–3.”
Jose · 83 lessons
“I started lessons with Luciana because studying on my own was not working. My comfort with conversation is advancing rapidly.”
Peter S. · 16 lessons
“All corrections, new words and expressions are documented by her on the first page of the class material.”
Jolanta · 69 lessons
“I feel well prepared for my trip to Italy and plan to continue my lessons with her once I return!”
Lisa F. · 201 lessons
“Luciana is the best Italian teacher I have worked with.”
Mark · 42 lessons
“When I booked my trial lesson I was extremely nervous, but Luciana encouraged me and made me feel at ease to speak in Italian.”
Samantha · 7 lessons
“She is patient with me, has greatly improved my confidence and has given me a mix of tools to help broaden my grasp of Italian.”
George S. · 19 lessons
“Her lessons include a balanced mix of speaking, listening, reading and grammar. Every moment of the lesson is utilized.”
Carol B. · 4 lessons
“Our conversation lessons are fun and interesting and I feel that working with Luciana has improved my confidence in speaking Italian.”
Veronica · 21 lessons
“Classes and homework include practice in reading, writing, listening, grammar, and conversation.”
Danny · 34 lessons
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Your teacher
Ciao, I’m Luciana.
I’m a native Italian teacher with a degree in Linguistic Mediation and a CEDILS certification in teaching Italian as a second language. I’ve been teaching since 2020, more than 10,000 lessons, from nervous beginners to advanced speakers.
I also learned Spanish to fluency in three years, so I know what works when you’re the one learning.
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