​Italian Courses
All Luisa Language Teaching Italian classes are designed and conducted by Luisa Montagner, a qualified native speaker born and raised in Venice. Luisa's specialty is to create tailored courses adapted to the specific needs of each learner. Her courses have helped students from all paths of life, including:
Italian descendants reconnecting with their roots
U.S. Military service members and their families
Enthusiasts preparing for an upcoming trip
Professionals who use Italian for work
All of Luisa's materials and lesson plans follow CEFRL guidelines (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). They are perfectly suited for students preparing for CILS, CELI, Ditals, and other certifications such as the B1 Language Test for individuals applying for Italian citizenship through marriage or residency.
Private Lessons
$60 / hour
Our private lessons allow you to design your own language course. You can decide how often you meet the teachers, which topics and grammar levels to focus on, and the pace of the course, all according to your personal needs.
We recommend private lessons to:
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Individuals with a specific goal in mind, e.g. preparation for an imminent trip or language certification;
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Those with a busy schedule that calls for flexibility.
Buddy System
Twice the Motivation, Half the Cost
Our Buddy System combines the benefits of private lessons with the motivation of learning alongside a partner.
Here's how it works:
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Take a placement test to match with a learning partner at your level;
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Enjoy personalized lessons tailored to your shared progress;
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Split the cost of private tutoring.
Meet the students
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Jane
"I've been taking Italian classes with Luisa for about a year and it's been such a wonderful experience so far. Luisa focuses on speaking skills which paid off for me when I went to Italy about 6 months into my classes. I felt so much more confident speaking the language than I did in previous visits and had such a better understanding of the culture. It's been a joy taking lessons with her and I'd recommend her to anyone interested in learning another language."
Mr. Melo
"Studying online with Luisa is very practical. I can take classes from my office at the best time for me. I work for an important Italian group here in New York, and besides classes, I can count on Luisa when I need a prompt response to address important work issues. Studying face-to-face on Skype has solved my problems - I can maintain my regular working schedule, no matter what city or country I am in."
Cristina
"I came to Luisa with a background in Italian grammar and conversational Italian. However, I lacked the confidence and practice to enjoy speaking in Italian for fear of making countless errors. After three lessons, I was speaking quickly, confidently, and I got my motivation back! After a few months, I advanced to the next proficiency level. We're now charging toward full fluency. Hire Luisa! You won't regret it."
Maddie and Garren
"I can't recommend Luisa enough! She is a fantastic instructor. She is patient, understanding, really makes an effort to understand your goals, and makes lessons informative and fun.
My husband and I take Italian lessons with her and we appreciate that she teaches us cultural context along with the language itself. I am so glad we chose Luisa!"
Ann Marie
"Luisa has been great! I have studied Italian on and off for years and she has been able to zero in on the holes in my knowledge and skip over the parts I do know. I feel like I am finally making real progress. She explains things very well!"
Mrs. Dina
"I love my lessons with Luisa. I am more comfortable using an online tutor because it just seems safer and more relaxing than having to meet someone in person."
Ray
"Luisa is the BEST! I’ve had a number of Italian teachers at this point and none compare to Luisa! She is organized, has thoughtful lessons planned, and always on time! She has an incredible ability to detect small errors and bad habits and has a very unique helpful way of correcting them. A while back I almost gave up on Italian, but Luisa helped keep me motivated and on track. I can’t thank her enough!"
Chris
"I have been studying Italian with Luisa for over a year and I have learned so much! Luisa is patient and pushes me to be the best that I can, and she always makes herself available, night and day, for any questions I have. She sends materials in our off days, giving me even more time to practice the language. In a little over a year, I have already gone from a beginner to a B1 comprehension level. I love my class and learning from Luisa. She is truly the best!"
