Learn Italian from home or anywhere you can connect to the internet! Your private instructor will work with you to develop a personalized learning plan according to your level as described below. We use an interactive and communicative approach so that you will learn both the Italian language and culture.

Upon registration, you will be contacted by the instructor via email or phone to schedule the video lessons.

Each course includes 10 lessons, and each lesson is 1 hour. There is also a complimentary introduction lesson where the instructor will assess your current Italian language knowledge so they can accurately tailor your lesson plan.

Requirements: Internet connection at home or office and a Skype account. A webcam is advisable. Based on the pace of your studies, your instructor may advise you to repeat courses at a certain level to complete all required materials.

Materials: After assessing your knowledge of Italian, your instructor will assign a textbook, and allow enough time for you to order the materials before your second lesson. Each course uses a different textbook, except for Beginner Level 1 & 2 (which share the same text), and Intermediate Level 1 & 2 (which share the same text).

Scheduling and Cancellations: Lessons are scheduled at an agreed-upon time between you and your instructor. Your instructor must be notified at least 24 hours in advance if any lesson must be rescheduled. If more than two lessons are rescheduled, your instructor reserves the right to bill a cancellation fee.

Our language instructors are native speakers of Italian with extensive experience in teaching from beginner to advanced levels and have the Ditals Certificate from “Universita’ per stranieri di Siena” (Italy) to teach Italian as a foreign language and administer the CILS.

To enroll, complete the registration form.

For questions please contact us via email or call (312) 796-9970.


Beginner Level 1 lessons cover beginning grammar, including past and present verb tenses, pronouns, and articles. Beginning conversation and pronunciation are also emphasized at this level. The student will develop the ability to speak, understand, read, and write Italian in a cultural and communicative context. Recommended for beginning students with little no prior knowledge of the language.

10 hours

Course Fee:  $750

Estimated price of course materials: $60 (note: this course shares the same text as Beginner Level 2)

To enroll, complete the registration form.


Beginner Level 2 lessons continue the study of grammar including past and present verb tenses, pronouns, and articles. The student will further develop the ability to speak, understand, read, and write Italian in a cultural and communicative context. Recommended for beginning students after completing Level 1, or as placed by instructor.

10 hours

Course Fee:  $750

Estimated price of course materials: $60 (note: this course shares the same text as Beginner Level 1)

To enroll, complete the registration form.


Intermediate Level 1 lessons focus on building vocabulary and grammar at a higher level including the use of combined pronouns, advanced verb tenses, and useful Italian idioms.  It also continues the development of the ability to speak, understand, read, and write Italian in a cultural and communicative context. Recommended for students who have successfully completed our Beginner Level courses, or by consent of instructor.

10 hours

Course Fee:  $750

Estimated price of course materials: $60 (note: this course shares the same text as Intermediate Level 1)

To enroll, complete the registration form.


Intermediate Level 2 expand on vocabulary and grammar at a higher level, including the use of combined pronouns, advanced verb tenses, and useful Italian idioms.  It also continues the development of the ability to speak, understand, read, and write Italian in a cultural and communicative context. Recommended for students who have successfully completed our Intermediate Level 1 course, or by consent of instructor.

10 hours

Course Fee:  $750

Estimated priced of course materials: $60  (note: this course shares the same text as Intermediate Level 2)

To enroll, complete the registration form.


Advanced Level lessons will concentrate on more complex grammar structure aimed at strengthening comprehension, speaking, and writing skills while continuing to develop the ability to speak, understand, read, and write Italian in an interactive context. This level includes reading and discussion of current articles and texts, discussion of short films, conversation, composition, and grammar review. Recommended for students who have successfully completed our Intermediate course or by consent of instructor.

10 hours

Course Fee:  $750

Estimated priced of course materials: $60

To enroll, complete the registration form.


CILS Exam Preparation lessons will develop proficiency in understanding key points of Italian conversation, self-expression in areas such as hobbies, interests, and work-related issues, review regular and irregular verb conjugation, and verb tenses. Recommended for students who have completed Intermediate Italian, or by approval of instructor. Especially recommended for applicants for Italian citizenship through marriage, who must pass the level B1 language exam before obtaining any required documents for their citizenship application.

The CILS exam is issued by the Universita’ per stranieri di Siena, Universita’ per gli stranieri di Perugia, Universita’ Roma Tre, and Societa’ Dante Alighieri. To sit for this test of language ability, you need no proof of formal language training or diploma. Your instructor will help you locate the nearest Italian Cultural Institute that offers B1 certificate exams.

 10 hours

Course Fee:  $750

Estimated priced of course materials: $60

To enroll, complete the registration form.


Italian for Business lessons are available for individuals who need to improve their Italian in the workplace. The student and the instructor develop a customized plan during the first lesson by assessing both the student’s level of Italian and the specific work situation.

10 hours

Course Fee:  $750

Estimated priced of course materials: $60

To enroll, complete the registration form.