About
Luisa Language Teaching offers online language training in Italian and Japanese for ages 16 and up. Our hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm Eastern Time.
Since its opening in 2019, Luisa Language Teaching has helped over 570 students reach their goals and offered over 4,800 lesson hours. Luisa's lessons maintained consistent 5-star reviews on all platforms, as well as overwhelmingly positive feedback from all students. You can see what our clients have to say about us on Thumbtack, Google, and Facebook, as well as through the numerous testimonials on this website.
Luisa Language Teaching is women-led and LGBT+ friendly. Students are welcome to share their pronouns. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination, and we strive to make this place of learning comfortable and kind for everyone. All of our learning materials have been created without the use of artificial intelligence.
About Luisa
Luisa Montagner is the founder and main instructor of Luisa Language Teaching & Tutoring. She is a native speaker of Italian and grew up in Venice, Italy, where she lived until the age of 21. She moved to the United States after spending several years in Tokyo, Japan, where she worked for the Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute. She enjoys every aspect of language teaching, from breaking down complex grammar concepts to building meaningful connections with her students. For her, teaching is about making language learning engaging, approachable, and rewarding. What began as a small project has grown into her dream career and greatest passion, and she is dedicated to helping every student gain confidence and achieve their language-learning goals.
Education
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Holds a Master’s Certificate in Teaching and promoting the Italian language and culture to foreigners from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.
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Holds a joint Bachelor's Degree in Japanese Studies from Yokohama National University (横浜国立大学) and Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.
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Completed an Italian teaching internship at Old Dominion University, VA.
Outsourcing: Nanako
Nanako's services have been accessible to Luisa Language Teaching students since April 2026.
Originally from Sapporo, Japan, Nanako now lives in the United States and has also lived in Canada. Having experienced life abroad herself, she understands both the rewards and challenges of learning a new language and navigating a different culture. Fluent in English and passionate about cultural exchange, she enjoys helping students gain confidence in Japanese while sharing the rich culture behind the language.
Before becoming a language teacher, she worked as a registered nurse in Japan. Her healthcare background taught her the importance of empathy, active listening, and clear communication. These qualities now shape her teaching style.
She specializes in conversation lessons and loves helping students sound more natural in Japanese. From everyday expressions to customs, traditions, and cultural insights, her lessons go beyond conversation to help students truly connect with the language and culture of Japan. Her goal is to create a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment where students of all levels feel supported and inspired to keep learning.
Nanako can be contacted independently by students for speaking practice, role-playing activities, and conversation sessions.
