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Ti aiuto io!

Ti aiuto io is an Italian language tutoring program that gives you the opportunity to study Italian online with a teacher by your side to guide you

Studying a foreign language as an adult can be a bit challenging, especially when it comes to finding the best resource for our needs.

We all live very busy lives and sometimes we do not have much time to devote to studying, even if we are really committed to learning that language we love so much.  In many cases, though, it is not only a matter of time but also of finding the course that perfectly fits our needs.

If we decide to learn a certain language at an adult age, we probably have a very specific goal in our mind.

For example, if you decide to study Italian you may do it because you want to be able to communicate with the people you meet during your trips to Italy. Maybe you want to do it to better understand the culture and way of life of a country you love so much.

Maybe you learn Italian because you want to be able to read Italian books in the original language and you don’t care much about communicating. Or maybe you do it just to reconnect to your roots, learning the language your parents didn’t teach you when you were little.

The reasons for learning a new language can be endless and the resources to do it are quite infinite as well. But what are your options?

You can sign up for a language class at the local university but you may find yourself learning a lot of grammar without having the chance to speak. You can attend a free language course at an institute in your area only to end up in a class of twenty people or more, all with different levels of Italian, where you feel you make no progress at all.

You can also decide to study Italian online and begin looking for resources in the big sea of the Internet. So you may end up downloading an app that guarantees you will learn Italian in a breeze or find other automatized courses where you are given just rules, exercises and vocabulary without the chance of interacting with a teacher.

This is what happened to me when I was looking for resources for French, a language I have always wanted to study. I went online and found a variety of different courses. They all looked super interesting and full of great resources, so every time I purchased one I was looking very much forward to beginning. Guess what? I’ve never gone past lesson 2, every time. All my enthusiasm disappeared rapidly.

It was because there was nobody there to explain things to me, to fuel my passion for the language, and most importantly, to hold myself accountable for what I needed to do in order to actually learn the language. I needed some human interaction, I needed to build a relationship with a teacher I could trust and who could walk with me along that language learning path.

This personal experience and the feedback I get from my students about what they look for in a language course gave me the idea to create Ti aiuto io!, an Italian language tutoring service that will help you study Italian online according to your needs and likes.

Ti aiuto io! is your way of learning Italian with a personal tutor by your side. 

If you have been studying Italian but feel that you haven’t made much progress, if you are not satisfied with your local Italian language class, or if you still haven’t found the perfect resource for your learning needs, Ti aiuto io! can be the perfect solution for you.

You can study Italian on your own, focusing on the topics you are most interested in and doing it when and how you decide – with a teacher by your side to guide you and keep your motivation high.

How?

Chatting over Skype with me on a regular basis.

Studying and exercising on carefully selected materials.

Having a tutor by your side to motivate and guide you.

Do you want to try?

Request your 30 minutes free: we meet each other, we chat and discuss your goals. We figure out where you are with in Italian language learning process and where you want to go. If you then decide to start working with me, we can set up a schedule. If you don’t like it, not a problem, amici come prima (friends as before), as we say in Italian!

If you want to request your 30 minutes free, send me an email at cinzia@instantlyitaly.com

What happens if you say yes?

After our first chat, I will set up a program based on your interests, on your level of Italian and on your goals, which takes into consideration grammar, communication skills, and all different aspects of language learning. I will give you tasks to complete and exercises to do, I will check your progress and I will chat with you on a regular basis to practice the language and help you with all issues that can come up during self-study.

What it is

It’s the opportunity of studying Italian online with a teacher and tutor to help and guide you. The program is absolutely flexible: we decide together how often we chat and how much self-study work you can do, depending on your schedule and your needs.

What you get

After signing up, depending on what your goals are, you will get a program and a recommended schedule for self-study and live chats on Skype. Plus, you will also get exercises to do and follow-up and check-ins from me.

It is for you if

  • You already know a bit of Italian
  • You want to take your Italian to the next level
  • You are satisfied neither with language classes nor with the resources you find on the Internet
  • You want a teacher by your side to help and guide you

It is not for you if

  • You are an absolute beginner in Italian
  • You are interested in speaking practice only
  • You do not like self-study

Why me

Because I am Italian and I live in Italy! But also, because I am qualified to teach languages, holding a B.A in languages and communication and a master’s degree in Teaching Italian as a Foreign Language and having years of experience in teaching (you can read all about my education and work experience here). Well, I also have been studying languages all my life and I know how difficult it is. And, most of all, because I truly believe that languages set you free and I want to help students to have that great feeling of confidence and freedom when they speak Italian.

Price and subscription

1 lesson (60 minutes): 

59 USD

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Package includes:

  • one one-hour Skype lesson and self-study material according to your needs.

Package of 5 lessons

245 USD (instead of 295 USD)

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Package includes:

  • five one-hour Skype lessons
  • self-study material
  • feedback on your self-study (via email) whenever needed.

Package of 10 lessons

400 USD (instead of 590 USD)

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Package includes:

  • ten one-hour Skype lessons
  • self-study material
  • feedback on your self-study (via email) whenever needed.

Due to the high demand for this service, I currently cannot guarantee to perfectly accommodate your needs in terms of times/hours. Anyway, I’ll be happy to chat with you to see if we can find the perfect time for your Italian practice!

Still not sure if it is for you or not?

Don’t forget that you can request your 30 minutes free: we meet each other, we chat and discuss your goals. We figure out where you are in your Italian language learning process and where you want to go. If you then decide to start working with me, we can set up a schedule. If you don’t like it, not a problem at all!

If you want to request your 30 minutes free, send me an email at cinzia@instantlyitaly.com

FAQ

1. What are the lessons about?

Ti aiuto io! is a tutoring program that helps you study Italian on your own with the guidance of a teacher. After discussing your goals and needs, I set up a specific program for you. Such a program will include grammar, comprehension exercises, and all sorts of language learning materials, depending on your level of Italian and on your goals. Our lessons on Skype will be a mix of speaking practice, grammar explanations, and exercises correction but there won’t be a standard format.

If you want to request your 30 minutes free, just send me an email at cinzia@instantlyitaly.com.

2. Will I learn grammar during the lessons?

Of course, you will. As boring as it may seem, I strongly believe that grammar is the foundation of language learning. Fluency in a language isn’t reachable without a solid grammar basis. However, we won’t work on grammar exclusively, because the language is much more. There will be conversation and communication tasks, some reading, some writing, and a lot of Italian pop culture!

3. I speak just a little Italian, can I sign up for this program?

Well, we can have 30 minutes FREE chat and check your level of Italian. In the chat, we discuss your goals and see what we can do to work together. I love helping people improve their Italian, so I am always up for a trial. Let’s chat and see if we can work together!

If you want to request your 30 minutes free, just send me an email at cinzia@instantlyitaly.com. 

4. We have a lesson scheduled, but I cannot make it. What happens?

No worries! Just send me an email at least 6 hours before the fixed time and we will reschedule the chat, without charges. 

5. I bought a package, but things changed and I cannot attend lessons anymore. What can I do?

 Unfortunately, packages are non-refundable. But they do not expire, which means we can restart the program when you are free and willing to start again. I’ll always be here for you! 

6. How long does the program last?

It depends. There is no fixed time, it depends on your goals, the time you have available to focus on your self-study and how hard you work to reach your goals. 

7. Why is there the chance to buy one lesson only if you say that it is a longer program to build together?

I decided to include one hour lesson for those who need to focus on something specific, like a certain grammar topic or some preparation for an exam or other specific needs.

8. What is the difference with Chiacchieriamo?

Chiacchieriamo is purely speaking practice. It’s like meeting for coffee with a friend and chatting del più e del meno, as we say in Italian. Ti aiuto io is a tutoring service, which requires self-study from you and constant guidance and follow-up from me as your teacher.

Please note: your purchase is non-refundable. Please shop mindfully.

If you are not sure if you’ll like the course or not or are worried you’ll regret making your purchase, please check my blog, my newsletter and my about page, which are a great way to get to know me and my products better. If you sign up for my newsletter, you’ll access to Your Italian Toolbox, a library of language learning materials.

Do not hesitate and write me if you need more information. Just send me an email here:cinzia@instantlyitaly.com. I’d love to hear from you!



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