Love the Italian culture, but afraid to speak the language?

This lesson is specifically for native English speakers who want to confidently speak Italian, embrace the culture, integrate easily in social settings, and deepen connections with family and friends.

Learning Italian isn’t a one-size-fits-all process, especially since English and Italian are so different. I’ve met many people who struggle to make real progress, even after long streaks on language apps and trying to learn on their own.

This intro lesson is where my current students started their journeys…

and look at their remarkable progress!

I know the struggle of being the ‘American’ in an Italian family.

Ciao, mi chiamo Maria. As a native English speaker born and raised in New York, I understand the unique challenges of learning Italian. I’ve been there too, starting from scratch to connect with my Calabrese heritage and Italian family and friends.

My Background:

  • 10+ Years of academic Italian study.
  • 6+ Years teaching in top-tier US school districts.
  • Heritage-Driven: Deeply rooted in Calabrese culture and language.

I’ve taken everything I learned from my experience to create a shortcut specifically for you. These strategies are designed to help you interact confidently in Italian, immerse yourself in the culture and build genuine connections with Italian family and friends.