Welcome to ITAilormade, your personalized journey to learn Italian!
Just as a skilled tailor adjusts clothing to suit an individual, I design custom learning plans to fit your unique style and pace.
Learning a language is never one-size-fits-all. It's a journey of discovery, experimenting with techniques until you find what resonates.
Embrace your individuality, and let's work together to make your Italian learning experience as seamless and enjoyable as possible!
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"ITAilormade: where passion for Italian culture and languages meets the joy of learning!
I’m Irene, a passionate language teacher since 2013. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, I teach in Italian, English, German, or French—and I’m now learning Chinese! I know how challenging could be to learn a foreign language! With a degree in Interpreting from Bologna University and DITALS certificate – for teaching Italian as second language – at Siena University, I tailor lessons to your goals and interests to help everybody to speak Italian with confidence.
My passion lies in understanding different cognitive styles and tailoring lessons to each student’s unique needs. By using effective strategies to boost motivation —a key to successful learning— I ensure every lesson is engaging and impactful. Through dedicated studies in teaching strategies, neurodidactics, memorization, inclusion, and special needs, I’ve developed a solid expertise in best teaching practices.
Let’s work together to achieve your goals! Visit the contact page to get started.
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Core Values
Experience a . way to learn Italian
At ITAilormade, our core values shape every step of your journey to master the language, inspired by your curiosity and passions.
Fall in love with Italian!
Learner-Centred Approach
To learn Italian is a personal journey, and at ITAilormade, we tailor every lesson to fit your unique cognitive style —the way each person processes and retains information.
Whether you prefer:
- clear grammar rules and patterns
- immersive, conversational methods
- an Audio, Visual or Kinesthetic learning style
our customized approach ensures your path to success is as effective and enjoyable as possible. Discover the best way to learn Italian—your way!
Real language
Master the authentic Italian spoken by native speakers with ITAilormade!
Unlike traditional courses, we focus on practical conversation skills that truly prepare you for real-life interactions.
Our lessons immerse you in real-world Italian, using up-to-date materials like newspapers, interviews, songs, movies, blogs, and more.
Learn Italian the way it’s lived—dynamic, engaging, and genuinely useful!
Cultural Immersion
At ITAilormade, language and culture are inseparable. Learning Italian isn’t just about words and grammar—it’s a journey into Italy’s traditions, lifestyle, and way of thinking.
By understanding the culture, you’ll communicate more effectively and break down both language and cultural barriers.
Learn Italian and open a window to a new world!
Continuous Growth
I stay updated with the latest in teaching techniques, tools, and technology, ensuring that courses remain fresh, relevant, interactive, effective and no boring!
I use a variety of audio-visual aids, interactive online and new technological learning tools to make each lesson effective, pragmatic, inclusive, multimedia, and multisensory.
In a digital age, learning is no longer confined in a classroom. Online courses provide interactive learning experience being supported by latest technology: beside offline material and books, we’re going to meet on platforms providing virtual classroom environments with features for video, audio, and chat communication. I can provide editable digital notes and recording of each lesson session, we can share documents or live collaborate on doc and boards, you can listen on your headsets for a perfect sound, we can learn through interactive exercises, game, flashcards and quizzes and use visual aids like slides, images, and videos, and finally try latest artificial intelligence (AI) tools for language learning
Empowering Communication
I focus on creating an environment where learners can practice speaking Italian from day one, putting theory into practice, lessons are focused on getting you using Italian and feeling confident in doing so.
An immersive communication experience, based on a number of way to encourage speaking in-class: role-playing, game-based learning, dialogue building, games, readings aloud, discussion topics, interviews, real-life simulations, exercises, presentations, everything that can help you to speak Italian fluently and becoming easily conversational.
The more opportunities we give students to speak in class, the more likely it is that they’ll be using the language as often as possible outside the classroom.
Respect for Diversity
I believe that this diversity enriches our learning environment, and I am committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive space for all.
Learners are students from all over the word and of all ages: children, teenagers, adults and senior.
Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, whether your natural aptitudes in language learning, I’m here to assist you on this fascinating journey.
Learning a new language can be difficult and intimidating and there are certain challenges, which can be very different from one student to another, that can make the process even more difficult. At ITAilormade all hurdles you’ll face when learning a new language are considered part of the normal learning process, you won’t feel judged here, on the contrary, you will be constantly supported to overcome them.
Courses
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Choose the class that fits your needs the closest and start developping your customized learning program. Whatever your motivation, ITAilormade will help you to achieve your goals! I will work closely with you to design courses that deliver the impact you need.
Courses are delivered online
Perfect for anyone eager to master Italian, these comprehensive courses focus on improving the four fundamental language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Read more
Business Italian communication skills are essential for getting ahead at work. Improving your professional business vocabulary and knowledge will help you work more effectively and open up new career opportunities. Read more
Preparing for an exam to certify your proficiency level with one of the official certificates CILS, PLIDA or CELI can be both exciting and challenging. At Itailormade you will find everything you need to get prepared: read more
It’s essential that the language learning process happens as naturally as possible. We’re going to mix different teaching techniques according to children’s age and making the lesson proficient but also engaging and fun through: read more
The course is designed for international and EU students preparing for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and advanced studies at university in Italy. Read more
These short, intensive courses provide tourists with key vocabulary and phrases to make their Italian travel experience enjoyable and hassle-free. Read more
Are you a foreigner resident in Italy? Do you need the Italian driving license? Is your level of Italian not high enough? Need to improve quickly and specifically? If you answered YES to the above questions, read more!
We believe in inclusivity, and this course reflects just that. With a pragmatic, multimedia, and multisensory approach, we cater to learners with specific language needs to ensure everyone can enjoy learning Italian. Read more
Techniques and Methods for Italian Teaching. A unique program for not native Italian teachers. Read more
"Her lessons are really well organized and practical (not boring or out of books), and she has really helped me to get to grips with grammar in a fun way, which I always struggle with when I’m learning a language. Highly recommended!!"
Kate, UK
"She focusses on what you want to learn, and builds the lessons around that. She is very flexible not only schedulingwise but also concerning the topic or theme of the lesson. I enjoy the structure of the lessons, there is a lot of room for questions. I was surprised with how quickly I was able to have a conversation in Italian"
Marthe, Holland
"I recently took the Italian university exam and scored 38 out of 72, achieving a B1 level. I owe this success to your excellent lectures and comprehensive notes. Without your guidance, this accomplishment would have been out of reach.I am deeply grateful for your dedication and enthusiasm during classes. Your unwavering support and commitment have been invaluable."
Mustafa, India
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Conversation time
Speaking a new language can be intimidating, but regular practice in a friendly and supportive environment will boost your confidence and fluency. Whilst your tuition will be one-to one, planning for additional online seminars, it’s a great opportunity to:
- come together with fellow learners or native-Italians
- lovely and spontaneously chat together
- discuss interesting cultural topic empowering your natural communication skills,
Have a look on the following online conversation opportunities and choose up your interests and Italian level. Practice whenever it suits you, no matter where you are in the world
Don’t miss this opportunity, receive all details!
Chiacchierando
Practice Italian naturally, let’s talk Italian with other international students learning Italian as you are. Online Tandem language exchange with international multilingual Italian learners – FREE – Upper beginner-Intermediate level – Learn more
Scambiando
Discover Italy through Language Exchange: connect with Italians and practice your Italian! Online Tandem language exchange with native Italian speakers. – FREE – Possibility for tandem with different languages – Upper beginner – advanced levels – Learn more
Cantando
Learn Italian through Music: are you passionate about music and eager to learn Italian? Why not combine the two and make learning a new language an enjoyable and rhythmic experience? Our online Italian language classes use the power of Italian songs to help you master the language in a fun and engaging way! All levels. – Learn more
Vivendo
Join our online small group conversation classes led by an experienced Italian teacher! Perfect for beginner and pre-intermediate learners, these sessions focus on practical language tasks to help you navigate daily life in Italy with confidence. Practice speaking in a supportive environment and gain the skills you need to thrive in real-world situations. Start your journey to fluency today! – Learn more
Praticando
Gain greater confidence in your conversational skills!
Ideal opportunity for those who already have a foundation of Italian language and grammar but have few opportunities to practice and still struggling in speaking Italian spontaneously. Class will be led by the teacher who will help participants enrich their vocabulary and enhance fluency and confidence expressing their needs and opinions. Intermediate level – Learn more
Leggendo
Let’s read and later practice the oral language, expand your vocabulary, discuss Italian culture. Become a better reader. Advanced level.
Feel more relaxed and confident when you talk with native speakers.
Make new friends online in our welcoming book club. You enjoy reading and thinking about a story, and then when you get together online you know what you want to say. We meet online twice a month to talk about the book and share your ideas. – Learn more
Are you ready to embark on an exciting and rewarding journey of Italian language learning?
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Get in touch
Applying to join our vibrant community of Italian language learners is just a few clicks away. Join now! 