Welcome to
Lingua Lunga Italian!

Lingua Lunga is an online Italian school, that provides lessons to people who want to become fluent in Italian and learn the most romantic and melodic language in the world while discovering the culture behind it. “I truly believe that it is quality over quantity and the right method that matters when it comes to learning a new language. That’s why I will guide you through every step of this beautiful journey!

Ciao! I'm Alice, a linguistic mediator, polyglot and founder of Lingua Lunga Italian!

I was born near Venice and have taught Italian for nearly a decade to students from more than 15 countries. I hold a Bachelor’s degree with honors in Linguistic and Cultural Mediation, a Master’s degree with honors in Languages for International Communication, and a certification with first-class honors in Didactics of the Italian Language to Foreigners. In 2022 I launched my online Italian school called Lingua Lunga Italian to continue pursuing my dream of helping people master my native language. I’m fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.

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My Mission

I’m committed to providing the best Italian language preparation through an engaging learning environment. My tailor-made courses are high quality and are designed to take into account each learner’s characteristics. I also aim to promote Italian culture around the world! Italy is a small country but few parts of the world can claim so intense a range of natural beauty, arts, and architecture as Italy. It’s no surprise Italian is the fourth most studied language in the world. Knowing the language will open the doors to its beauty even more!

My Students

Anyone of any age can start learning a new language! It’s never too late! I‘ve been teaching students of all ages and nationalities and deaf people included: you just need consistency, enthusiasm, and passion. Did you get a scholarship to study at an Italian University? Do you qualify for Italian citizenship but you need to pass the B1 exam? Or do you just love the language and want to learn it and have fun with it? Then make yourself comfortable and start learning a new language with just with a click!

Improve your learning curve!

Many times students reach out to me to ask for help because they feel frustrated as they can’t see any improvements. Maybe they can understand well but lack fluency when speaking. I know how it feels as I have experienced this myself sometimes during my process of learning English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. That’s why I said to myself “I will create and design lessons with a special focus on communication and listening”. You will be able to talk right from the first lesson. And I always keep my promise. Your goal is my goal!

Do you already know the basics but you feel you’re at a point where you’ve hit a wall and can’t improve?

I know exactly how you feel and this is the most FAQ for me :
how can I really improve my learning curve and take my Italian to the next level?

Don’t waste any time and accelerate your learning curve with me!
I will give you tips to help you study more efficiently and reach your goal.

“Give a person an idea, and you enrich their day. Teach a person how to learn, and they can enrich their entire life.”
-Jim Kwik-

These are my rules of thumb

Be consistent

Dedicate a bit of time to studying Italian every day (15 to 30 minutes will do the trick).

Be consistent

Dedicate a bit of time to studying Italian every day (15 to 30 minutes will do the trick).

Quality over quantity

Privilege quality over quantity. Learn in chunks and always study vocabulary in context.

Quality over quantity

Privilege quality over quantity. Learn in chunks and always study vocabulary in context.

Choose what you like

The brain remembers things it likes. Choose the topic of your interest and expand your vocabulary.

Choose what you like

The brain remembers things it likes. Choose the topic of your interest and expand your vocabulary.

Have fun

Enjoy learning the language through songs, podcasts, and TV series. Do it at your own pace.

Have fun

Enjoy learning the language through songs, podcasts, and TV series. Do it at your own pace.

My Method

P

Practical

I will give you the knowledge you need to become fluent in Italian using real-life and meaningful contexts. You might have heard it a thousand times, but my students' success stories speak for themselves.

Practical

A

Awareness

I am conscious and sensitive about each person’s different way and pace of learning. That is why each lesson is tailor-made and focused on developing your communication skills right from the beginning.

Awareness

C

Co-construction

I will provide scaffolding and guidance and the student will be at the heart of the learning process. I will assign a little task after every lesson so the student can construct their own knowledge and progress will be consistent.

Co-construction

E

Empathy

It’s not only about teaching but also about empathy. I truly believe that an empathetic teacher plays a fundamental role in the learning process and in the creation of positive emotions during the lesson. Empathy and fun are the key ingredients.

Empathy

I’m very conscious that each person has their own rhythm of learning. Thus, I promise you will always feel comfortable and at ease in every lesson and that I will adjust to your PACE! All my courses are designed in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) issued by the Council of Europe.

Why Lingua Lunga?

Lingua Lunga, which literally means “long tongue”, is not only the name of my school but is also an Italian idiom. Lingua Lunga identifies a chatterbox and this is my goal with you, to help you become a Lingua Lunga!

I strongly believe that a language lives through its idioms, people, traditions, and also gestures!!! In Italian gestures are closely coordinated with speech. Hand gestures are used in the Italian language as a form of nonverbal communication and expression. The gestures are dominated by movements of the hands and fingers, but also include movements of facial features such as eyebrows and the mouth.

By the way, why do Italians make this gesture?! Take a guess!!!

How It Works

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Office Locations

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Vancouver

Howe St, Vancouver, BC VZS 2S8, Canada.
+1 12345 67890

Montreal

Henri Ave, Montreal, QB H2S 3S3, Canada
+1 12345 67890

Toronto

Kingston 584 Toronto M4L 1V3, Canada
+1 12345 67890

About Us

Ciao a tutti! Sono Alice and after many years of teaching to more than 20 nationalities I finally made my dream come true: Lingua Lunga is my online Italian school, which provides lessons to foreigners who want to become fluent in Italian and learn the most romantic and melodic language in the world while discovering the culture behind it. I truly believe that it is quality over quantity that matters when it comes to learning a new language. That’s why I will guide you through every step of this beautiful journey. Let’s get started!

Our Mission

I’m committed to providing the best Italian language preparation through an engaging learning environment. My tailored-made courses are high quality and are designed to take account of each learner’s characteristics. I also aim to promote Italian culture around the world! Italy is a small country but few parts of the world can claim so intense a range of natural beauty, arts and architecture as Italy. It’s no surprise Italian is the fourth most studied language in the world. Knowing the language will open the doors to its beauty even more!

Our Students

Anyone of any age can start learning a new language! It’s never too late! ‘ve have been teaching students up to 80 years old and believe me: they’re among the best in terms of consistency, enthusiasm and passion. Did you get a scholarship to study at an Italian University? Do you want to get the Italian citizenship through marriage? Or do you just love the language and want to learn it and have fun with it? Then make yourself comfortable and start learning a new language just with a click!

Testimonials

Alice is a great teacher! She knows the perfect balance of when to help and when to push you so you are constantly learning!

Monica, 32 (May 2023)

Connecticut, USA

Alice is very helpful and attentive during lessons. I appreciate all the assistance she's given me whilst I continue to better my understanding of the Italian language. It is especially wonderful that she is a native speaker of the language 🙂

Jacinda, 16 (April 2023)

Perth, Australia

I studied Italian at Cambridge University and I can say that Alice helped me to move to the next level with my use of Italian in a professional context. I am a lawyer, so language is very important for me. Alice was very aware of this. She was able to teach me relevant vocabulary, advise on appropriate register and explain some of the particularities of the Italian legal system. I am very grateful to Alice for all her help!

Usman, 40 (March 2023)

London, UK

Alice’s teaching methodology allowed me to feel comfortable speaking early on in my Italian study. After only a few weeks, I could have a basic conversation. Alice prepares lessons that are fun and geared specifically towards my ever-increasing proficiency. I’ve had many language teachers over the years and she is one of the best!

Dorothy, 43 (February 2023)

New Jersey, USA

Alice is a wonderful instructor; she has taught me in both group and individual settings. She has the uncanny ability of being able to cater to students at all levels and does so with patience and compassion. She has deep knowledge of the language not only from the grammatical standpoint, but also the cultural significance that Italian holds. She can teach the more formally-spoken Italian or the more colloquial version, and ensures that you’re well-prepared for any level of conversation. The homework that she provides is also very helpful and practical. I highly recommend Alice if you’d like to learn Italian; she is a joy to work with and I learned a lot during my time with her.

Prathiba, 31 (January 2023)

Brooklyn, New York

My grandparents spoke Italian at home. I’ve always wanted to learn. At 68 I started taking lessons with Alice. A year later I’m still learning! The lessons are fun. Alice uses short stories, audio and conversation. It’s a great method. Try it!

Michael, 68 (January 2023)

Winslow, Maine

Grazie per avermi aiutato a raggiungere uno degli obiettivi della mia vita, parlare italiano come un italiana!

Lina, 45 (December 2022)

Connecticut, USA

Alice is an outstanding teacher. I've taken classes with her for over a year and can't say enough good things about her. She strives to find relevant examples for new topics, gives out homework that allows for the concepts to set in your brain, and - if needed - reinforces the learnings until you get a solid grasp of the topic. She is flexible with the schedule and always goes out of the way to adjust to your times (and timezones). Plus, she's funny and makes the class a delightful experience!

Héctor, 32 (November 2022)

Dallas, Texas

I started Italian with Alice the first week I was enrolled in an Italian university for a Ph.D. course. Although in theory, the program was international, in practice most lessons were in Italian, for which reason it became clear that learning the language earlier was a necessity. The flexibility of online classes allowed me to start from zero to a comfortable B2 relatively quickly. Now, after two years, I am preparing myself for a C1 certification and, perhaps more importantly, I am taking full advantage of the opportunities that a rich network of Italian professors and colleagues offered me. I believe that being able to talk with locals in their mother tongue was immensely important for both personal and professional reasons. For this, I sincerely recommend taking any of the courses offered at Lingua Lunga.

Eduardo, 26 (December 2022)

Mexico City

At Lingua Lunga I found exceptionally qualified, personable, patient and dedicated foreign language teachers! I highly recommend Lingua Lunga to everyone who is considering learning or advancing their Italian. As a teacher who has lived in many nations and is fluent in English, Alice is able to easily relate to their students and provide meaningful and helpful linguistic and cultural comparisons. Stop searching, look no further, you have found your amazing instructors!

Nicole, 37 (November 2022)

Vermont, USA

Alice is a very effective teacher. I’m so grateful to have had her help in learning Italian. She uses the time in each class wisely to help you make continuous progress and is very patient, helpful, and encouraging throughout. With different formats for exercises in each lesson, the classes are fun and the time flies by. I’d recommend her lessons to anyone looking to learn Italian!

Danielle, 26 (October 2022)

Connecticut, USA

I started at Lingua Lunga because I needed private tutoring. Before, I was struggling a lot in another course I was taking in group since the pace was very fast and I needed more time to digest things. Alice perfectly understood that I needed to slow down the pace and learn on my time. Alice is very good. Very friendly.

Alicia, 36 (September 2021)

Sevilla, Spain

Alice is so passionate, enthusiastic, kind, and easy to talk to. She speaks English very well which makes it easier for absolute beginners. I can't believe I'm conversational now. Thank you!

John, 57 (September 2022)

Miami

I've been taking lessons with Alice for a few months now and I had a wonderful experience. I thought that learning online would be hard, but actually I had the opposite experience. She is very patient, always very energetic and smiley. Alice always prepares notes for the class in advance and I can always look at the notes when I need it. Also the fact she speaks many languages is extremely helpful, she can help me compare to French or Spanish!!! The one hour tutoring goes very fast with her and I can not wait until next week!

Elif, 30 (August 2022)

Istambul, Turkey

I started at Lingua Lunga because I got a job in Italy. Alice is so patient and lessons with her are great fun. Very friendly. I'm now fluent and very happy!

Nathalie, 36 (August 2022)

Utrecth, Holland

Alice, vogliamo prendere questo tempo per dirti quanto siamo felici del tuo stile di insegnamento. Tu sei molto professionale, organizzata e ci piace il modo in cui parli. Non possiamo aspettare la prossima lezione. Ci vediamo presto!

David and Lynn, 63-60 (August 2022)

Pennsylvania, USA

I took French lessons for 5 years in grade school and I remember It was a lot of translating English to French and memorizing. I did well in school because I studied hard and memorized what I needed to, but when lessons ended I did not know how to speak French. I thought I was just bad at learning other languages until I started taking Italian with Alice. Alice is professional, personable, and patient. She took the time to explain things, she made learning fun, and she always had a great attitude. From the first class I was able to start communicating in Italian. I got really good results and now I live in Italy! I highly recommend Alice as a language teacher.

Catrin, 30 (July 2022)

New York, USA

Alice is passionate and just amazing. She understood that different people don't usually learn the same thing at the same pace. She was just really patient with me and she always made sure that I felt comfortable asking questions. I always felt comfortable speaking in class. She would spend time to clarify things whenever I requested it, and she always made herself available for questions between classes. Working with her has been a great experience.

Britney, 36 (June 2022)

Brooklyn, New York

My husband is Italian from Rome but we live in the USA so I never learned the language until I decided to apply for citizenship and needed to pass the B1 certificate. I really started from scratch and thought I would never be able to speak Italian. I started studying Italian at Lingua Lunga with Alice from the A1 level and after almost 2 years I became fluent and passed my exam. My tip is: be patient, it's not impossible but you need to put the effort into it.

Laura, 56 (June 2022)

Detroit, Michigan

Alice has an excellent command of English and Italian and great teaching skills. You can tell she has a lot of experience with foreigners which is why her method is so successful.

Polyanna, 26 (June 2022)

Baltimore, USA

I am truly thankful I had the chance to meet Alice. She is incredible and a funny person. Excellent and super energetic all the time, so there was no time I wouldn’t pay attention.She really knows how to keep lessons engaging through a variety of activities. Her passion and dedication is beyond words. Regarding the method, I had one lesson every day and my Italian level improved in a short time. I could speak fluently in a short time. Such was the case that after 8 months I traveled to Italy and I could communicate and understand with no difficulties. I would definitely recommend her!

Isabella, 20 (May 2022)

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Thank you Alice for making me feel so comfortable in class. Sometimes I feel, like I’m doing so badly, but you always challenge me, and you never come across and judge my work wanting to just give up on me! It’s been such a great experience working with you girls so far and I just wanted to say thanks so much for being such good and patient teachers.

Nicolette, 51 (May 2022)

Miami, Florida

Teacher Alice is absolutely excellent! She was very precise and helped me correct mispronunciations which was precious to me, because I am a Deaf Chef. I wanted to be sure my diction and grammar were correct, especially for commonly mispronounced foods and beverages! She took great care to use visual cues and even fun pops and videos, so that the lessons were memorable and provided diverse retention methods. She was also extremely knowledgeable as a native Italian speaker, kind and patient. I highly recommend her!

Hadassah, 50 (April 2022)

North Carolina, USA

My family is of Italian origin, from Campania. I was so frustrated I couldn't communicate with them so I decided I had to do something. I found Lingua Lunga and it was a game changer. I take lessons 3 times per week and I have become fluent in 8 months. Totally recommended!

Rose, 35 (April 2022)

New York City, USA

I’ve started Italian because I work for an Italian company in Paris. In 4 months I could reach an Intermediate level thanks to the good method and techniques that Alice uses in class. I work with different Italian colleagues and Alice definitely helped me get used to the Italian accent. I definitely recommend Alice and her school.

Solène, 27 (March 2022)

Paris, France

I am very pleased and happy to write a review of Teacher Alice, who in one year of weekly zoom lessons taught me way more Italian than I thought possible. She is a teacher in the true meaning of the word. Not only does she know the latest pedagogy about teaching languages, she applies it in a very personable, attentive, engaging and fun way. She has great energy and enthusiasm for teaching and is a joy to learn from.

Tom, 63 (February 2022)

Sonoma, California

"I’ve started at Lingua Lunga to reach fluency in Italian. My family is of Italian origin and I could speak a little but never improved really. I’m currently taking lessons with Alice and I’ve progressed so much. She is so understanding and patient.

Tiffany, 32 (February 2022)

Washington D.C.

Before I started to learn Italian with Alice I had another teacher who was quite boring and unmotivating. So I was looking for other options and got Alice recommended, which was a totally new experience. I had classes with Alice she was very motivating, she has a great spirit and her lessons are always very different and professional! I made great progress- So I can highly recommend her!

Jana, 33 (January 2022)

Düsseldorf, Germany

Alice is very good. Very friendly. Does an excellent job during lessons with recordings, many different exercises, and conversations. I really recommend her!

Anthony, 42 (December 2021)

Chicago

I had to prepare for CILS examination to study a semester at an Italian University in Florence. I had to present the B1 intermediate level. At Lingua Lunga I found what I was looking for because they help me pass the exam. The lessons were very structured and I perfectly knew what I was expecting the day of the exam. I will always be grateful!