Italian conversation lessons online

Stop just studying Italian and start speaking it, naturally

Every lesson is a real one-to-one conversation with a native teacher, built around your interests and the situations you actually live.

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Does it sound familiar?

A melting ice cube

I understand a lot, but when I have to speak, I freeze.

You know the rules, but you translate every sentence in your head before saying it — and meanwhile the conversation moves on without you.

Language apps and books

I've studied Italian for years, but I've never found the right situation.

Apps, books, group courses: you built solid foundations, but you're missing the right person to really talk to and be corrected by.

A travel suitcase

I go to Italy often, and I'm tired of switching to English.

You've been getting by with gestures for years. You finally want a real conversation.

Speaking Italian isn't a talent you're born with: it's a skill.

And like every skill, it's built by using it, you just need the right space and the right teacher to do it.

Start speaking Italian as a native, with no hesitation.

Italian Teacher

Lessons designed to make you speak, not just study

  • One-to-one or duo lessons
  • Fully online, with maximum scheduling flexibility
  • Qualified native-speaking teacher
  • Conversation as the main focus, based on real topics
  • Materials and support included, a path tailored on you
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Online Italian lesson on a video call, with Ciao! speech bubbles

Pricing

All prices include materials, feedback, and support via email and WhatsApp.

Private course

A fully personalised learning experience, with the teacher focused entirely on you and your conversation goals.

€390 / 10 lessons

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Duo course

Most Popular

Learn and practise conversation with a friend or partner and save. Price is for two students together.

€580 / 10 lessons for 2

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What's included in every course

  • 10 one-hour lessons
  • Conversation-focused, personalized materials
  • Ongoing feedback and corrections
  • Extra support via email/WhatsApp
  • Italian culture woven into every lesson

What people say about us

"Wow! I've learned several languages in different ways but this is by far the best experience so far! My teacher is very attentive to my way of learning, my tempo and what suits me the best. There's a focus on starting to speak little by little as soon as you've learned some of the basics. Very kind, professional, flexible and knowledgeable. Can't recommend it enough."

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Poppy
Dentist

"I follow Cristiano's Italian lessons with great pleasure. He teaches in a calm, easy-to-follow manner but doesn't make it too easy for you: you are challenged to immerse yourself in the language. I couldn't wish for a better language teacher!"

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Monique
Consultant

"I feel extremely fortunate to have found Cristiano as an Italian teacher. I have tried various teachers both in person and online and can confidently recommend him as truly outstanding. He has superb technical skills but is a very warm and accommodating person making the lessons both informative and congenial."

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Chris
Radiologist

"Martina is a great tutor. She tailors the lessons to support my preferred learning style, she has a wide range of resources available at all times and for all levels, she's helped me increase my confidence and I'm so pleased at how my Italian language skills are progressing."

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Mark
Architect

"Cristiano is a teacher I can truly recommend. His way of teaching is so natural, never forced, easy, flexible and at the same time very grounded and rich in information. You are thoroughly learning the language with pleasure, not with pressure."

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Nadia
Violoncellist

"Great teacher! Easy going yet strict on the grammar! Cristiano adjusts the lessons according to your personal goals. He has a lively way of teaching and makes every lesson interesting due to the large variety of exercises."

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Tesca
Entrepreneur

"We have worked with Cristiano for two years now. He is fantastic. Having many years of experience in the Netherlands, he knows exactly what the pitfalls are for Dutch speakers when learning Italian. Based on our progress, he adapts the lessons perfectly. The lessons are not only technical and private, but also truly feel like a personal course rather than something general. He also gives some Italian cultural background, which makes the lessons very pleasant and interesting. Cristiano is a very nice and friendly person, with humor and a positive attitude."

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Bram & Wilma
Students

"Cristiano is a very talented and dedicated teacher, deeply passionate about what he does. As a teacher myself, I am amazed by his method and didactical approach, both powerful and effective, achieving the perfect balance between strictness and flexibility. As a student, you can customise your learning path while he will make sure that you achieve real and consistent progress, regardless of your starting level. At the same time, he is a lovely and genuinely interesting person, someone you could easily engage in conversation with for hours. His lessons are always catchy, engaging, and stimulating. You will make real progress very quickly, while truly enjoying the learning journey. Grazie mille, Cristiano!"

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Lucas
Professor

"Cristiano is truly an amazing teacher, very patient and organized. He always made the lessons very interactive, which was very engaging. I truly enjoyed learning Italian with him."

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Rafaella
Student

"Cristiano is a fantastic teacher with a pleasant, personal approach. He has a passion for languages and a wide range of interests, and this is evident in his lessons. They are always interesting, entertaining, and motivating. He explains everything clearly and offers a variety of teaching materials, including grammar exercises and interesting texts at various levels. From the very beginning, he speaks Italian as much as possible, which helped me quickly feel comfortable conversing in Italian."

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Martine
Student

"Cristiano is a teacher I can truly recommend. His way of teaching is so natural, never forced, easy, flexible and at the same time very grounded and rich in information. You are thoroughly learning the language with pleasure, not with pressure. Cristiano is a relaxed and humorous Italian teacher who makes every lesson enjoyable. He is very flexible and tailors his lessons perfectly to our level and goals, which clearly shows his experience as a teacher. He teaches my girlfriend and me together and always manages to actively involve us both. His lessons have a great balance between a friendly, easygoing atmosphere and a strong focus on correct pronunciation and grammar."

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Casper
Student

"I think Cristiano is a fantastic teacher; he teaches you the Italian language step by step, in a very pleasant but above all practical way. I have learned a lot from him in a short time; he offers me exactly what I need."

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Inge
Dietician

"I started with a weekly Italian group for beginners; now I take lessons with Cristiano. What a difference. Professional, with great variety between vocabulary and grammar (and pronunciation of course). The lesson is genuinely focused on the student. I can recommend it to anyone who wants to master Italian."

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Veronica
Notary

You already know more Italian than you think. You just need to start using it

No pressure, just a conversation and a free trial lesson to get started.

Meet the teachers

Learn from experienced, certified professionals who are passionate about sharing the Italian language and culture.

  • Cristiano Carchidi

    Cristiano Carchidi

    Founder & teacher

    Born in Calabria, Cristiano holds a BA and MA in Philosophy (Sapienza, Rome), a DITALS certification, and over 10 years' experience teaching Italian in Amsterdam and online. His teaching is clear, engaging, and always focused on helping you speak, not just study.

  • Martina

    Martina

    Teacher

    Based in Utrecht, Martina combines a Master's in Linguistics with years of hands-on teaching. She focuses on discovery-based learning, autonomy, and real communication. Her lessons are structured, engaging, and rooted in a deep understanding of how languages work.

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