Learn Italian. Understand Italy.
1:1 online coaching with Riccardo Fausti — certified Italian language teacher, native speaker, and guide to Italian culture.
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More than a language.
In our lessons you learn the language and the country together: real conversations, and the cultural context that helps you truly understand Italy.
FREE · EVERY SUNDAY MORNING
Stay close to Italy, every Sunday
One short letter a week: an Italian word and how Italians really use it, a place worth discovering, a story to read at your level (A1–C1) and the news Italians are talking about.
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How coaching works
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A free discovery call
A relaxed 20-minute call where we talk through your level, goals, and schedule — no commitment required.
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Your tailored programme
I build a programme around you — the right mix of conversation, grammar, and pronunciation for your goals.
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Live 1:1 sessions
We meet live online on the schedule set by your programme, each session building toward your goal.
Coaching programmes
Three structured options — choose the one that fits your life.
TRAVEL
Italian for Your Trip
“I’m off to Italy soon and I want to enjoy every moment in Italian.”
Format: 3 sessions × 90 min
Frequency: Over 2–4 weeks
Includes: Personalised lessons and scenarios based on your itinerary
€250
INTENSIVE
5-Week Personal Coaching
“I want real progress, with a teacher by my side every week.”
Format: 5 sessions × 90 min
Frequency: One session per week
Includes: Personalised learning plan and practice between sessions
€390
GUIDED
12-Week Guided Coaching
“My life is busy, but I want someone to keep me on track.”
Format: 6 sessions × 90 min
Frequency: One every two weeks
Includes: Weekly assignments, corrections, feedback & support
€490
YOUR TEACHER
Meet Riccardo
Born and raised in Terni, in the heart of Umbria, Riccardo studied Languages, International Relations and Italian Literature and History at the University of Trieste. Today he coaches adult learners from all over the world in 1:1 online sessions.
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Certified teacher
DILS-PG certification in teaching Italian as a foreign language, from the Università per Stranieri di Perugia.
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6+ years, 15+ countries
Teaching Italian professionally since 2020, to adults from the USA, Europe, Australia and beyond.
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Four languages
A native Italian speaker, fluent in English, French and German: explanations in the language you feel comfortable with.
What students say
“If you are looking for an Italian language coach or teacher, Riccardo is excellent. He is very kind and patient. I was afraid when I started, and he put me right at ease.”
— Madonna, USA
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“Lessons with Riccardo feel as if you were in Italy. We talk about different topics, do short translations together, and also work on grammar. It’s a mix of everything, with someone who feels like a friend. There’s no fear and no stress. For me, he is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet.”
— Michael, Germany
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Explore Italy
Language, culture and travel — written from inside Italy. On the blog, on YouTube and on the podcast.
Ready to begin?
Book a free 20-minute discovery call. No obligation — just a conversation about your Italian, in English, French, German or Italian.
