Whether you need language skills for travel, career, family or personal interest, I can help you with individually tailored lessons that fit with your schedule.
Salve amici! Mi chiamo Alessandra. After 10 years in Los Angeles, I have returned to my U.S. hometown of Chicago. I am now offering Italian language lessons and services in the Chicago area and online.
I am a native Italian/English speaker who has been teaching Italian language and culture to students of all ages since 2003. I have taught in international language schools, and I am now focusing on private clients. Having learned Italian and English simultaneously, I possess native proficiency in both languages, allowing for excellent comprehension of (and ability to explain/translate) idioms, colloquialisms, and language nuances to help students converse more naturally. Available services can be found below on this page.
Feel free to contact me for more information or to schedule a session . |
PRIVATE LANGUAGE COURSES
Students in the Chicagoland area can choose between in-person or online lessons in a one-to-one or small group format. All courses are tailored to fit students' needs in terms of learning styles, course content, scheduling, and location*.
+ Individual (in-person) Lessons for local* students. (Online options as well; see below) + Group Rates for 2 or more students. + Save with discounts on 5 or 10 Lesson Packages. *an additional Travel Surcharge may apply to some locations. 24-hour Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to lesson time will be charged the full price of the lesson. |
ONLINE LANGUAGE COURSES
If you are outside of Chicago, your location incurs a Travel Surcharge, or you have a very busy schedule, online lessons may be a good option.
Learn Italian in real-time from your computer, tablet or smartphone with more flexible scheduling, lower rates, and no need to travel to a class! + Individual Online Lessons at lower rates than in-person lessons. + Group Rates for up to 3 students. + Save with discounts on 5 or 10 Lesson Packages. |
DIALECT COACHING & DICTION FOR SINGERS
Sing arias, standards, and contemporary songs with ease and fluency. Speak Italian or execute an accent with confidence.
Whether you need help with one song or want to master pronunciation to cover a repertoire of songs, I can help. If you have an upcoming audition or a role you've been cast in, I can help with one line or prepare an actor for any performance. I can assist with pronunciation guides and phonetic spelling, meet with actors for rehearsal, and translate dialogue. Please CONTACT ME and let me know your specific needs and if you are working within a time frame. I will reply asap with a quote. |
TRANSLATION
I can assist with many translation needs including:
CONTACT ME with project details and timeframes, and I will reply asap with a quote |
TUTORING
This is the best option for those who need additional support in their university or high school language course. You lead the way by requesting help with specific tasks or assignments. I will help fill in the gaps by:
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24-hour Cancellation Policy
Cancellations or rescheduling made less than 24 hours prior to session time will be charged the full price of the session.
Cancellations or rescheduling made less than 24 hours prior to session time will be charged the full price of the session.