Online Italian lessons, one to one
A native teacher from Verona with more than ten years of experience, and lessons built entirely around you.
Whether you are starting from scratch, brushing up before a move, or stuck at the stage where you understand more than you can say, we will get you talking from the very first lesson. Real conversation, clear corrections, and a plan that fits your life.
Booking and payment are handled securely by Preply. If the trial lesson isn't right for you, it's fully refundable.
What students say
★★★★★Professional, diligent, and encouraging. Every lesson is an absolute joy!
Vitaliy, August 2026
★★★★★Her lessons are well structured and she always tailors the content to what I'm able to do. She goes the extra mile.
Andrea, April 2026
★★★★★Paola is an excellent teacher! She is patient and always willing to explain. She finds creative ways to help you understand.
Laura, January 2026
Meet Paola
How I teach
Every student is different, so I don't follow a set course. I work out what's actually holding you back, and then we tackle it together.
Lessons are mostly in Italian, with plenty of real conversation so you get used to producing the language yourself, not just recognising it.
Italian life, culture, history and current affairs, plus the real situations you face, whether that's a holiday, a work meeting or a family dinner.
I let you finish, then we go through what to improve. Everything useful goes into a shared document, so you can look back over it between lessons.
Students' stories
A lawyer in North America
He has Italian roots but could barely string a sentence together. We mixed everyday conversation with the grammar he needed, and he went from complete beginner to a solid intermediate level. He now gets by on his own with family and on his travels.
A doctor in Europe
She understood almost everything but found it hard to join in. Week by week we talked about real topics and practised responding on the spot. She now holds advanced conversations and feels far more relaxed speaking Italian day to day.
A retired teacher in North America
After years of traditional lessons he felt stuck. We built our conversations around Italian history, art and the places he planned to visit, and he came away with the confidence to travel there on his own.
From the screen to Verona
About me
I was born and raised in Italy and live in Verona. I trained as a teacher and have spent more than ten years helping adults from around the world learn Italian, mostly one to one and online. Along the way I've taught over 6,000 lessons.
What I love most about this work is people and their stories. In your trial lesson we'll simply have a chat, I'll listen for what you need, and we'll agree a plan together.
This takes you to my Preply profile, where you can check my availability, read all 116 reviews and book a time that suits you.