Italian Journey for Beginners

  • You started learning Italian because you wanted to speak the very basics (Un caffè, per favore. / Grazie, tutto buonissimo! / etc) when visiting the country.

  • You went to Italy and fell in love with the beauty arounds you, so you decided to improve your Italian for your next trip there

  • Or you may be even ready to move there soon (un sogno!)

Whatever is your true reason, you love Italy, you can say the basics, but you long for more: speaking to locals!

That’s the REAL experience, that’s what’s going to make you different from any other tourist, that’s the deal.

This super-flexible, empowering 1:1 course is here to help travel lovers like you move away from the Italian basics and do more with the language so that you can be confident enough to speak to locals!

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This empowering 12-week course includes:

  • 3 one-to-one conversation classes with me to boost speaking skills and become more confident

  • 6 workbooks

    • Think, write, and speak in Italian

    • Learn about Italian culture

    • Travel around Italy

    • Feel free to make mistakes and do things again

  • 1 shared Google Doc

    • grammar tips and practice

    • activities to improve reading, listening (using songs and videos), and writing

    • meaningful questions to speak Italian with confidence

Each activity is designed to help you develop your Italian skills and use the language in a REAL and NATURAL way so that you will be ready to speak to locals.

Content you will work on:

Vocabulary:

  • Italian places and culture

  • Daily routines and free time

  • Travels

Grammar:

  • Review of the present tense (presente indicativo): regular and irregular verbs

  • Reflexive verbs (verbi riflessivi)

  • Introduction to the past tense (passato prossimo)

Vocabulary and grammar are seen in CONTEXT so that you will learn the language while learning something else about Italy and yourself.

I’m here for you.

Our 1:1 classes will be there to help you practice what you’ve learnt thought the workbooks

Our shared Google Doc will be the place where

  • I share the activities,

  • You practice your Italian,

  • and receive my feedback (written and video)

I wanted to be ready for my next trip to Italy and try to talk to local people. I was able to learn beyond the language - e.g., Italian culture - and Giulia is a great teacher: has resources readily available for you, and flexible times. May - Mexico / USA

Your investment for August only: $396 NZD / 12 weeks (or 3 installments of $135 NZD)

Would you like to pay in GBP, EUR, or USD? Contact me

Giulia is always well prepared, topics are great, material is well selected, and she's also really good at remote teaching and the appropriate use of technology. Astrid S. - Germany / Ecuador

Di cosa parliamo?

We’re going to talk about Italian history and culture.

We’re going to share travel and everyday experiences.

We’re going to plan your practice, so that you don’t feel lost.

This course is for you if:

  • You already know the basics of the Italian language (you can greet and introduce yourself, order at the restaurant, use the present tense of some verbs, talk about the time and the weather)

  • You want to take some steps further and boost your vocabulary and grammar knowledge to be more confident when speaking Italian

  • You want to use real and natural Italian to talk to locals

  • You need support scheduling your Italian practice

  • You feel that you’ll be more motivated and accountable with a teacher at your side

  • You want to receive ready-to-use study materials and empowering feedback

  • You are ready to fall even more in love with Italy!

This course is NOT for you if:

  • You are at an intermediate level of Italian or higher

  • You are not ready to commit for 12 weeks

  • You want to see quick results without enjoying the journey

  • You are not ready to welcome language feedback

  • You think you can progress all alone

Giulia is always well prepared, topics are great, material is well selected, and she's also really good at remote teaching and the appropriate use of technology. Astrid S. - Germany / Ecuador

FAQs

Who is this course for?

This course is for students of Italian with a beginner level of Italian (A1-A2). To participate you need to know the basic of communicating in Italian (greetings, introductions, ordering at the restaurant, tell the time and the weather, etc.). If you have any doubts about your level feel free to write to me!!

Are there 1:1 lessons in this course?

Yes, there are 3 individual lessons during the 12 weeks. Also, the dialogue between you and me is continuous via our Google Doc and the feedback I send you is completely personalised.

I have little time, can I do the course?

Absolutely! You can choose to practice any time of the day and week and anywhere you want (even at the park!). The course is super flexible to serve you and your time. There are 3 live meetings and 6 workbooks over a 12-week period so that you won’t feel overwhelmed.

Which grammar topics can I practice?

We are going to practice the present tense in all its forms (regular and irregular verbs), the reflexive verbs (such as “lavarsi”), and the past tense called “passato prossimo”. There will be also a focus on prepositions and anything else that arises from your practice.

How do I pay for the course?

You need to contact me first and then I’ll give you details to proceed with the payment, according to your preferred currency.

What’s happening after the payment?

Once the payment is processed, you’ll receive an email from me with a link to book your first 1:1 class and all the details to connect on our Google Doc.

Can I get a refund?

I’m afraid that once you purchase the course, it cannot be refunded.

If I renew the course, are we going to talk about the same things?

No. We are going to move forward with your Italian according to the progress made during the previous 12 weeks. You will also have the chance to speak to me about your next steps in a free 1:1 call!

Other doubts or questions?

Send me an email and I will be happy to answer your questions. You can find me here: giulia@italiantimezone.com

I'm Giulia Borelli, an Italian coach and a globetrotter passionate about history, geopolitics, and cultures.

I help curious learners like you become the confident speaker you’ve always wanted to be. I do it through 1:1 programmes like this one and the Italian Time Zone podcast.

More about me.