Native Italian Teacher (PGCE & Linguistics): 25+ Years Experience. Bespoke Business, Academic & Lifestyle Tuition

My company has recently established a partnership with a firm in Milan, necessitating basic Italian proficiency. I selected face-to-face beginner lessons with Fabio to accelerate my acquisition of professional language skills. The curriculum was tailored to business etiquette, formal introductions, and essential industry vocabulary. This training has already proven beneficial during initial corporate interactions.

I started learning Italian online with Fabio purely out of a general interest in language learning. The lessons have been highly engaging, structured, and perfectly paced for my needs. We focus on building a strong foundation in basic vocabulary and sentence structure. I am thoroughly enjoying my linguistic journey so far.

Prior to my holiday in Florence, I sought online tutoring from Fabio to acquire basic linguistic competence. The lessons were highly structured, focussing on essential communicative structures and polite social exchanges. I developed a solid grasp of pronunciation and fundamental vocabulary. This instruction greatly enhanced my travel experience and facilitated pleasant interactions with native speakers.

When I started lessons with Fabio, I knew absolutely no Italian apart from a few words I had heard on holiday. The lessons were well structured and easy to follow, which made learning feel much less intimidating than I expected. Fabio was patient and always explained things clearly whenever I had questions. After a few months, I was able to hold simple conversations, order food confidently, and understand basic written Italian. The pace was adapted to my needs, and I never felt overwhelmed. I would recommend these lessons to any complete beginner looking for a supportive and effective way to learn Italian.

Fabio is an absolute gem of a tutor. I’ve tried various online classes before, but his sessions are in a completely different league. He doesn't just work through a textbook, he connects the mechanics of the language to real cultural context, making complex grammar feel surprisingly intuitive. His structured yet flexible approach means I always leave the lesson feeling challenged but genuinely accomplished. He’s incredibly perceptive, spot-on with his corrections, and entirely dedicated to his students' progress. For anyone serious about mastering Italian, Fabio is the definitive choice.

I have been working with Fabio for several months now, and as a "false beginner", someone who had dabbled in apps and phrasebooks for years without ever really "speaking", the progress has been remarkable.
Having Fabio come to my home has been a game-changer for my consistency. He is incredibly punctual and professional, always arriving with a clear plan for the lesson. There is a specific comfort in learning in your own environment that helps lower the "affective filter," making it much easier to take risks with the language and make the necessary mistakes to learn.
Fabio’s greatest skill is his ability to assess exactly where my "Swiss cheese" knowledge has holes. As a false beginner, I knew a lot of nouns but had a tenuous grasp of verb conjugations and prepositions. He didn't make me start from "Ciao, come ti chiami?" on day one. Instead, he:
Tailored the curriculum: We skipped the absolute basics I already knew and dived straight into the mechanics of sentence building.
Corrected with precision: He has a sharp ear for those typical English-speaker errors, gently correcting my pronunciation and syntax in real-time without interrupting the flow of conversation.
Balanced the lesson: Our sessions are a perfect mix of rigorous grammar exercises and fluid, natural conversation.
Teaching Style and Personality
Fabio is patient, encouraging, and possesses a great sense of humour, which is essential when you are struggling to explain your weekend plans in the passato prossimo. He makes the complex parts of Italian grammar, like the dreaded clitic pronouns, feel logical rather than intimidating.

If you are looking for a tutor who is more than just a conversation partner, Fabio is your man. He is a proper educator who understands the linguistics of the Italian language and how to convey them to a native English speaker. My confidence has soared, and I no longer feel like I am just "translating" in my head; I am actually starting to think in Italian.
Highly recommended for anyone looking to finally get serious about their Italian.

I had reached that frustrating 'intermediate plateau' where I could communicate but kept making the same repetitive grammatical errors. Fabio visits me at my home once a week, and his approach is exactly what I needed to level up. We spend the first half of the lesson diving deep into formal grammar—tackling the dreaded subjunctive and complex prepositions—which he explains with great clarity.

The second half is dedicated entirely to conversation. Fabio pushes me to discuss everything from Italian cinema to current affairs, correcting my syntax in real-time without breaking the flow of our chat. This mix of academic rigour and natural dialogue has seen my confidence soar. Fabio is personable, insightful, and clearly tailors his curriculum to my specific interests. For anyone looking to bridge the gap between basic 'holiday Italian' and true fluency, Fabio is the perfect guide.

I was initially hesitant about learning a brand-new language via video call, fearing I might miss out on the nuances of pronunciation. However, Fabio made the transition to online learning seamless. He utilises digital whiteboards and shared documents brilliantly, meaning I have a clear set of notes to review after every session.

Starting from scratch is daunting, but Fabio’s patience is seemingly infinite. He manages to balance the 'heavy lifting' of Italian grammar with fun, interactive exercises that keep me motivated. Even through a screen, his passion for the Italian language and culture is infectious. I particularly value his flexibility with scheduling, which is perfect for my freelance lifestyle. After only a dozen lessons, I feel confident enough to navigate a menu and handle basic interactions for my upcoming trip to Tuscany. He is a fantastic, encouraging tutor for any remote learner.

I started lessons with Fabio four months ago with absolutely zero knowledge of Italian, I couldn’t even manage a proper 'buongiorno'. As a busy professional, the fact that Fabio travels to my office in the City is a complete game-changer. He is incredibly punctual and well-organised, which I appreciate given my tight schedule.

What sets Fabio apart is his ability to make the fundamentals engaging. We began with the basics of phonetics and essential verbs, and he has a knack for explaining complex gender rules in a way that actually sticks. He creates a relaxed yet focused atmosphere amidst the office chaos. I’ve already progressed to holding basic conversations about my work and daily routine. If you are starting from scratch and need a tutor who is both professional and highly adaptable to a corporate environment, I cannot recommend Fabio highly enough.