Italian Program

Fantastic experience: This is a well-prepared and interactive program with experienced teachers and effective learning materials! The student-teacher ratio is 3:1. This is an excellent ratio that combines the best of both worlds: on the one hand, students get the teacher's attention and ample speaking opportunities (as in private lessons) and on the other hand, they interact with other students (as in group lessons). John and Marco are the dream team — they're exceptionally effective in their teaching methods and are well-prepared ahead of every class. The class's atmosphere was quite friendly and I felt comfortable asking questions. I highly recommend this program!

Fantastic experience: I have been studying with John for over 8 years and have enjoyed every minute of it! When I started with the program, the only word that knew was "ciao". Over the years, both in person and later on Zoom, I've learned a LOT, and it's been fun. John puts a lot of effort into making the classes interesting and engaging - mixing the language component with the different regional cultures. He also has a great team of patient and engaging teachers who assist him, ensuring that the teacher/student ratio allows for maximum benefit. I would highly recommend this program to anyone interested in learning Italian language and culture!

Fantastic experience: I really enjoyed this program, but it was a long drive from the cape. I am so excited that we are doing the lessons virtually on “zoom”. I am not a high tech person, but this has been so easy. John still provides a variety of materials and we often break out into small groups with an assistant teacher (who sits at home in Italy!). While I want the virus to go away, I hope our zoom lessons do not! And the price is great! The pandemic is over (yea!), but the zoom lessons continue! This plan is great, you can be anywhere and still take the lesson. The instructors are wonderful, and the lessons are well planned. I recommend this program for all levels!

Fantastic experience: I swore I'd never do another on-line course--and then a friend told me about the Italian Program. Now I'm hooked. Weekly lessons are fast-paced and structured. Homework is challenging and useful, while the program's system of small groups and alternating teachers gives students a lot of listening and speaking opportunities. Specific areas or needs are met in the mini-courses, which have been really helpful to me. When other language programs take summer breaks or winter vacations, I continue to progress. My Italian is getting better and better--and I owe it to an on-line course!

Fantastic experience: John's online classes are a great way to learn Italian! I joined the classes after doing Rosetta Stone and my conversation and speaking skills grew right away. His focus on small group sizes makes sure I get the attention I need to get better. And John creates a comfortable environment to learn and improve.