One teacher, three languages, and room to make mistakes
Italian, English and Japanese, one-to-one or in a small group, for an exam, for work, or to finally feel at ease speaking. I've been the learner who felt stuck, so every course is built around what you actually need to say, at a pace that works for you.
Three languages, taught the way you'll actually use them
Every course starts with a short conversation about your goals, your level and your deadline — then the lesson plan is built around that, not a fixed textbook.
Italian
From your first hesitant "buongiorno" to handling a contract with confidence.
- One-to-one lessons
- Small group classes
- Exam prep (CILS, CELI, PLIDA)
- Sector-specific Italian (business, legal, hospitality)
English
For work, for study, or for feeling at ease when you speak.
- One-to-one lessons
- Small group classes
- Exam prep (IELTS, Cambridge, TOEFL)
- Sector-specific English (business, tech, academic)
Japanese
Steady, structured progress — from kana to actually keeping up in conversation.
- One-to-one lessons
- Small group classes
- Exam prep (JLPT N5–N4)
Simple pricing, no surprises
The same rates apply to all three languages. Your first 15-minute intro call is free.
Just you and me, built around your goals.
Small groups of 3 to 6 people.
Targeted practice for your exam and level.
Italian and English for your field and your job.
One focused session to break a plateau, with a plan to follow.
Language consultancy: one focused session to break the plateau
Not a course — a single, sharp session for learners (or teachers) who already speak a language but can't get past a specific wall: the grammar point that never seems to stick, a skill that lags behind the rest, or just the sense that you've stopped improving.
Book a one-time sessionTell me where you're stuck
A short intake before we meet, so we can use the whole session to work on it.
We diagnose it together
In the session, we work out exactly what's holding you back — and why it happened in the first place.
You leave with a plan
Concrete next steps and practice you'll actually stick to, with or without further lessons.
Articles and materials, free to read and free to use
A growing library — practical write-ups for learners, and resources for teachers building their own private practice.
Articles
Why progress stalls, and what actually gets it moving again.
A realistic study timeline for working adults.
A starter guide for new private language teachers.
Downloadable materials
Passato prossimo vs. imperfetto, on one page.
Printable set, organised by topic.
The structure I use for every private lesson — for teachers just starting out.
Hi, I'm Enrico
Studying abroad between high school and university taught me two things: foreign languages matter a lot, and no textbook prepares you for ordering lunch. I went on to study foreign languages and literature, tried a few different jobs, and taught on the side until, after COVID, I made it my full-time job. First in schools across the EU, now fully online from home.
I teach the way I learned: through whatever you're actually into, whether that's music, videogames or films. My first teaching experience was in a café in Japan, teaching Italian to a girl who wanted to move to Italy. I bought coloured markers and paper to explain grammatical gender in a way that was at least pleasant to look at. She did move to Italy. She married an Italian. That's the kind of opportunity speaking languages gives you, you just have to take the first step.
CELTA-certified for English, and trained in teaching Italian to foreigners (CEDILS course).
Also speaks Spanish (B2) and Catalan (B1), and gets by reading Portuguese and French — so I know exactly what it feels like to be mid-plateau in a language that isn't mine either.
Ready to start? Let's figure out what you actually need.
Book a free 15-minute call to talk through your goals and find the right format and pace. No pressure, no commitment.
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