Small, friendly online groups at every level — beginners, intermediate and advanced, as they are scheduled.
The beginners’ course. No previous Italian needed. If you’ve always fancied learning Italian but never quite started — this is the course for you. We begin at the very beginning, and before long you’ll be holding real conversations: ordering, introducing yourself, asking directions, and understanding what comes back.
Courses starting soon
This list comes straight from my diary, so it is as current as I am. A course drops off the list once it is full – if you don’t see one, put your name down and you will be the first to hear about the next one.
No group course has a start date yet. Register your interest below and I will email you as soon as the next group is scheduled - courses only start when there is enough interest, so your name genuinely helps.
Beginners’ course details
- Availability: the list under Courses starting soon comes straight from my diary – if a course is listed, there are places on it today. Once a course is full it drops off the list, so if you don’t see one, register your interest below and you will be first to hear about the next one.
- Lessons: Live and interactive, with lots of speaking practice
- Where: Online, so you can join from anywhere
- Pace: Gentle and step by step, with clear explanations throughout
- Cost: £150 for a 10 week course, which is £15 a session, in 90-minute lessons
- Group size: Small — just a handful of students, so everyone gets to speak
- Level: Complete beginners (A1). No prior Italian at all is needed.
What you’ll be able to do
- Greet people properly — and know when ciao is the wrong word
- Introduce yourself, say where you’re from and what you do
- Order food and drink with confidence, and understand the answer
- Ask for directions, prices, and the time
- Handle a hotel, a train ticket and a shop
- Understand the everyday phrases Italians actually use
- Read a menu without guessing
Who it’s for
People planning a trip to Italy. People with Italian family who never learnt the language. People who’ve retired and always meant to. People who just love the sound of it. You do not need to be “good at languages” — that’s my job, not yours.
Who’s teaching
I’m Laura Geraci, a native Italian teacher from Sicily with over 20 years’ experience. I hold a PGCE, QTS and CELTA, and I’ve taught everyone from nervous beginners to GCSE students. My lessons are relaxed and practical — we speak from the first week, and I promise not to make you conjugate anything in silence.
What students say
“Laura is a great teacher — warm, friendly, knowledgeable and encouraging. I really like the style of the lessons with a combination of conversation and worked exercises.”
— Jess
“Laura is a patient, enthusiastic, warm, and encouraging teacher who makes learning Italian really enjoyable. She explains everything clearly, creates a relaxed atmosphere, and has really helped build my confidence.”
— Rosa
“Laura is excellent, very encouraging and enthusiastic. I’m really enjoying the lessons.”
— Barbara
Register your interest
Groups are kept small so that everyone gets to speak. Leave your details below and I’ll let you know about the next group — or, if you’d rather not wait, ask me about one-to-one lessons at £30/hr. If you have any questions at all, just get in touch.
Register your interest in the next beginners' group
Prefer to chat first? WhatsApp Laura or email laura@italianwithlaura.co.uk