Speak Italian with Confidence From First Words to Real Conversations
Transform your Italian from hesitant to heartfelt, so you can laugh, bond, and belong.
Imagine if…
š®š¹ You could effortlessly navigate your daily life in Italian
š®š¹ You could finally understand native speakers in real-time conversations
š®š¹ You could respond confidently without switching to English
š®š¹ You could pronounce words so well youāre mistaken for a native or advanced learner
š®š¹ You could feel like a local, not a tourist, wherever you go
My name is Maria Rosa. Iām the creator of the Italian Toolkit Program and host of the YouTube channel Italian Spoken, where I help thousands of English speakers build confidence and conversation skills in Italian.
In my new step-by-step online program, I will guide you from saying your very first Italian words all the way to holding real conversations with native speakers. Drawing on my experience as an English speaker learning Italian and teaching hundreds of students, Iāve distilled everything you need into simple, practical lessons that get you speaking quickly and confidently.
Inside the Italian Toolkit Program, You’ll Get:
āØ My unique step-by-step process will guide you from saying your very first words in Italian all the way to holding confident, natural conversations with locals.
š£ Perfect your pronunciation so you can speak with clarity & confidence, and maybe even surprise Italians who assume youāre a much more advanced learner!
š§ Understand real-life Italian as itās actually spoken, so youāre never left smiling and nodding without a clue when locals speak quickly or casually.
š Master essential grammar so you can smoothly build your own questions, responses, and full sentences without freezing up or second-guessing every word.
šÆ Learn engaging self-study strategies that keep things fun, motivating, and directly relevant to your real-life moments in Italy, whether youāre traveling or connecting with family.
š¬ Get personalized feedback and expert support from me, so you never feel lost or stuck. Iāll be right by your side as you move from hesitant beginner to confident conversationalist.
š¤ Join a warm, like-minded community of English speakers on the same Italian journey, so you stay motivated, accountable, and inspired by others just like you.
Ciao! I’m Maria Rosa, Italian teacher, YouTuber, and creator of the Italian Toolkit Program.
But more importantly, Iām someone who knows exactly what youāre going through.
Even though my family is Italian, I wasnāt born speaking the language fluently. I know the frustration of sitting silently at a table full of laughter, wishing I could jump-in but not having the words.
I also know what it feels like to break through that barrier, and the life-changing joy that comes with finally connecting in Italian.
With national awards, years of teaching experience, and a proven method designed specifically for English speakers, Iām here to help you go beyond apps and textbooks.
This isn’t just about grammar and vocabulary. It’s about transforming your ability to connect, laugh, and live authentically in Italian.
Iāve Helped Hundreds of English Speakers Connect and Belong in Italian…
Now, hear their stories from feeling left out to confidently holding real conversations and building meaningful connections.
It has been wonderful. Weāve been to so many beautiful places that are not populated by tourists. Weāve been walking around and dining with all the locals. Unlike the big cities, a lot of these people donāt speak English. My biggest regret is that I didnāt start studying Italian sooner. Iāve been in situations where I managed to get my point across but I have to admit it was a little bit of a struggle. So my advice to all of you going in the fall, KEEP STUDYING! Itās just been one wonderful experience after another. Delicious food and wonderful wine. I hope you all enjoy your trips as much as I have. Thank you again Maria for your wonderful class. It did help. I just wish I would have had more time.
I was nervous for my trip to Italy in March, having never studied Italian (or any similar language) before. Thanks to Maria, I was able to learn exactly what I needed to make reservations, book tours, order from a menu, and impress the locals.Ā Without the course, I wouldnāt have been able to enjoy my tripĀ as much as I did.
Grazie!
I returned from Italy yesterday and wow ā what a beautiful country! We visited Rome, Florence and Venice, with Florence being my favorite. I was able to use a lot of what I learned in your class ā for example, while in Venice, I asked the waitress what types of cicchetti they had, and when she didnāt know the word for shrimp in English, I was able to recognize it in Italian!
I also found that the locals were super friendly when I tried my best to speak Italian to them, even when they could understand English.
Grazie mille for being an amazing Italian teacher! You helped me get so much more out of my trip!
Great class to get started learning Italian
we went to this teeny, tiny cheese/salami shop in Florence.Ā I tried to converse with the owner, who was a super sweet older gentleman.Ā He showed me old pictures of his dad in front of the store and I could figure out that he was telling me the store had been in his family for 100 years (cento anni!).Ā Ā Then he showed me pictures of his son holding a baby pig and of the farm where he is raising the pigs.Ā Even though he spoke very little English and I spoke little Italian, we were still able to have a wonderful exchange (and the food was delicious there!!!).Ā It was definitely an amazing experience!
I would tell all my friends to start with your class. I really enjoyed it.
Mariaās class covered a great variety of topics in only 8 weeks. The pace of the class was just right for those who had taken Italian before and those learning it for the first time. Her materials covering vocabulary, grammar, verb conjugations, and of course, food, would prepare anyone for a trip to Italy. Maria kept everyone entertained and engaged. I look forward to using what I learned on my upcoming trip to Italy. Thank you so much.
Everything [was great]! The interaction, your making us use what we had learned in exercises in the course. An affirming way of learning as well as a way of learning from your mistakes.
