A native Italian filmmaker and professor offers immersive Italian lessons while exploring Rome.

Francesco’s lessons are genuinely different from anything I’ve tried before. We connect on a video call and he takes you on a walking “tour-class” through Rome—one week the Colosseum, another the Trevi Fountain, sometimes the Roman Forum. It makes the language feel alive, because you’re speaking about what you’re actually seeing. The conversation practice is very practical: everyday Italian, useful phrases, and pronunciation tips that help you sound more natural. He corrects in a calm way and keeps the flow going, so you don’t freeze or lose confidence. I’ve improved my speaking a lot and, honestly, it feels more like an adventure than a lesson.

Francesco is great for learning to converse fluently in Italian (he is a native Italian speaker). In addition, he has truly extensive general knowledge, which makes it possible to talk with him about every topic and context in Italian. Highly recommended.

Even though it was distance learning, it felt natural and easy to follow. He really focused on helping me practice real-life situations, which was exactly what I needed to get over my shyness. I feel a lot more confident speaking Italian now and I could of never imagined I’d be this comfortable talking.

His approach is immersive and fun: you practise speaking while he guides you through the streets of Rome, so the “classroom” changes every time. It’s a creative way to learn and it really helps with confidence, especially for intermediate learners who understand a lot but need to speak more. Friendly, professional, and great at making you connect language with culture.