Buon Viaggio !
Your Journey to Italian Language and Culture Starts Here!
Get ready for a true Buon Viaggio with Speak!’s Italian for Travelers Course!
Discover the magic of Italy with our Italian Essentials for Travelers series, taught by experienced native Italian teachers in engaging, live lessons. Whether you’re strolling through the romantic canals of Venice, indulging in the landscapes and flavors of Tuscany, or reconnecting with family in Sicily, this course prepares you to navigate Italy with confidence and ease. Learning the Italian language and understanding the culture before you travel helps you connect with locals, avoid common missteps, and show respect for Italian customs.
Discover the magic of Italy with our Italian Essentials for Travelers series, taught by experienced native Italian teachers in engaging, live lessons. Whether you’re strolling through the romantic canals of Venice, indulging in the landscapes and flavors of Tuscany, or reconnecting with family in Sicily, this course prepares you to navigate Italy with confidence and ease. Learning the Italian language and understanding the culture before you travel helps you connect with locals, avoid common missteps, and show respect for Italian customs.
Why Learn Italian ?
Italian isn't just the language of Italy; it's a doorway to one of the world's most beloved cultures. Spoken not only in Italy but also in parts of Switzerland, San Marino, and Vatican City, Learning Italian opens up a world of art, music, history, and gastronomy and will help you prolong the travel experience by immersing you in the sounds and images before you land in Italia!
Start Your Italian Adventure Today
Immerse yourself in the beauty and charm of Italy and learn how to connect with locals with our Buon Viaggio: Italian Essentials for Travelers series. Whether you're ordering a cappuccino and cornetto in a quaint Florentine cafe, greeting your innkeeper or airbnb host in a Sicilian village, or marveling at the artistry of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel, let Italian be your key to unlocking the wonders of Italy and help you connect with the Italians you meet along the way.
“People don't take trips. Trips take people”
JOHN STEINBECK
Our Italian Course Options
Chi va piano, va sano e va lontano.
- Italian Proverb (Whoever goes slowly will go far and in good health)
How It Works
Your Online Learning
Journey Made Easy
Planning travel is challenging enough, so we try to make it easy for you!
We offer group, individual, 2-person (semi-private) and custom course options. Opt for individual lessons for a personalized experience, bring your travel partners to learn together, or join one of our scheduled Speak! group classes to meet and connect with other travelers. No matter the class size, you're guaranteed to Immerse yourself in Italy’s rich history, vibrant traditions, and exquisite cuisine while creating meaningful connections and unforgettable memories wherever your journey takes you.
We offer group, individual, 2-person (semi-private) and custom course options. Opt for individual lessons for a personalized experience, bring your travel partners to learn together, or join one of our scheduled Speak! group classes to meet and connect with other travelers. No matter the class size, you're guaranteed to Immerse yourself in Italy’s rich history, vibrant traditions, and exquisite cuisine while creating meaningful connections and unforgettable memories wherever your journey takes you.
Choose Your Course
Select a group, semi-private or individual option from the options below. Not sure which is the best for you? Reach out to us to schedule a consultation.
Sign up + pay
Fill out our info form on the selected course checkout page and submit your payment for the course selected.
Learn and Engage
Once we receive your registration, we'll send you an email to acknowledge, answer any questions and get you enrolled in the online course academy. There, you'll be able to chat with other students and review our intro unit before starting with your first live Zoom class.
Our Courses
Group courses
Semi-private
Individual
CUSTOM GROUP CLASSES
Live learning 5+ hours
Traveling with a group of friends, colleagues or family members? Contact us to inquire about our custom group courses for travelers.
- Tailored to your group and travel plans
- Suit your schedule, goals and level
- Customized curriculum
- Learn at your group's pace
- Personalized support
- Fun bonding experience
- Start your vacation while still at home!
Key Phrases and Practical Vocabulary
From buongiorno to arrivederci, you'll learn basics like greetings, useful expressions, and essential phrases for travel, including introductions, directions, shopping, dining, and more. Expand your vocabulary with words and phrases related to transportation, accommodation, food, shopping, and sightseeing to enhance your travel experience.
Live Instruction.
Human Connection
All Buon Viaggio courses are taught with actual human teachers, experts in the language, culture and travel experience of Italy. Connect with other travelers in our group courses and in our discussion board, where you can ask questions and share travel tips and get expert advise from our Italian team and travel partners.
Cultural Insights
Discover insights into Italian culture, customs, and traditions to deepen your understanding and connection with the country and its people.
Interactive Activities
Engage with interactive exercises, videos, fun quizzes, and real-life scenarios to reinforce your learning and build confidence in using Italian in practical situations with your teacher and learning partners.
What's Included:
Italian Essentials for Travelers
Our Italian Essentials for Travelers series equips you with essential language skills and cultural knowledge to navigate Italy with confidence and ease. From ordering your favorite pasta dish to conversing with locals, understanding Italian will enrich every aspect of your journey.
New Students: Buy any online Italian course and save 10% !
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Meet the Instructors
Christina Ball, Ph.D.
Founder and Director
I created Speak! in 2004 because I believed in the power of language to break down barriers and bridge the gap between people and cultures. I'm thrilled to finally have a platform that allows us to reach more people and create customized courses, while staying true to our focus on human-centered learning with exceptional teachers.
Raffaella Misuraca, Ph.D.
Aside from teaching, one of my greatest passions is traveling. When I travel, I immerse myself in the local culture, striving to understand and experience life as the locals do. Being both Italian and American, along with my children, our identity extends beyond citizenship to language and culture. Whether in Italy or the USA, we feel at home in both places. Our lives have been enriched by straddling two worlds, enjoying the unique experiences each has to offer.
Federica Priola, M.A.
I hail from Turin in northern Italy, but I've made Rome my home, where each stone whispers a tale spanning two millennia, every street is a stage, and every bite of carbonara is a journey... provided you navigate the chaos of the metropolis! Armed with a degree in linguistics, I specialize in teaching Italian to foreigners, sharing my language and culture with eager learners worldwide.
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