Learn Italian with Adelia

Learn Italian with a Unique, Tailor-Made Method

If you are looking for a standard, cookie-cutter course or random worksheets taken off the internet, this path is not for you.

In my lessons, I use exclusively customized materials and files, written and developed by me over 30 years of experience as a native Italian teacher. Every single handout is the result of decades of work and is adapted to the actual needs of the student in front of me.

Here is how my courses work:

💻 Exclusively online via Zoom: Convenient lessons, wherever you are, with maximum interaction.

👤 1-on-1 private lessons: The most effective and fastest way to break the ice and make real progress.

👥 Small groups (maximum 2-3 people): I accept small groups only under these strict conditions:

The group must be formed by you (I do not pair up strangers).

You must all start strictly from the exact same level.

The commitment must be identical for everyone: you must keep the same pace. Delays in the program because someone didn't study or didn't show up are not allowed.

🎁 An exclusive bonus for my students:
All my students will receive a free copy of my book, "Study Smarter, Not Harder"—a collection of proven learning techniques I wrote to help you optimize your study time and memorize faster.

🌐 Important technical details for registration:
Due to strictly technical and management reasons, I can only accept students residing within the Eurozone or in Egypt.

If you want to study with a solid, structured, and customized method, enrollment for the upcoming months is open.

📩 Send me a private message to check availability and assess your starting level together!

August is the perfect month to start (or restart) your Italian journey

While the rest of the world slows down for summer, this is actually the best time to finally focus on learning Italian — lighter workloads, freer evenings, and undivided attention just for you.

I'm an Italian teacher with over **30 years of experience**, offering **private online lessons via Zoom**, with English as the bridge language — so whether you're a complete beginner or already speak some Italian and want to refine your skills, we start exactly where you are.

What I offer:
✅ Private one-on-one lessons, tailored to your level and goals
✅ Small group lessons (minimum 5 people, all starting at the same level — assessed by me beforehand, to make sure everyone truly benefits)
✅ All levels welcome, from "Ciao, come stai?" to fluent conversation
✅ Flexible scheduling, 100% online via Zoom
✅ Over three decades of teaching experience, with a method built on patience and real results

A practical note: for payment reasons, I currently accept students residing in the Eurozone or in Egypt only.

If you've been putting off learning Italian "until things calm down" — this is that moment.

Send me a message, and let's talk about your goals. 🌿

🇮🇹 Vuoi imparare l'italiano o migliorare il tuo livello? Studia con me!

Cerchi un corso di lingua italiana personalizzato, flessibile ed efficace? Sono qui per aiutarti a raggiungere i tuoi obiettivi, qualunque sia il tuo livello di partenza (da principiante assoluto ad avanzato).

💻Come funziona?

* Lezioni private e individuali 1-a-1.
* Interamente online su Zoom: studi comodamente da casa tua.
* Programma personalizzato in base alle tue esigenze.

📍Requisiti per l'iscrizione:
Per motivi logistici e di pagamento, i corsi sono rivolti esclusivamente a studenti:

1. Residenti in Eurozona o in Egitto
2. Che abbiano una buona conoscenza della lingua inglese (utilizzata come lingua di supporto, se necessaria).

Non importa il tuo livello attuale di italiano: sei il benvenuto!

📩 Contattami in privato per ricevere maggiori informazioni, conoscere i prezzi e fissare la tua prima lezione.

Iniziamo subito!

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🇬🇧 Want to learn Italian or improve your skills? Study with me!

Are you looking for a tailored, flexible, and effective Italian language course? I am here to help you reach your goals, whatever your current level (from absolute beginner to advanced).

💻 How does it work?

* Private, 1-on-1 lessons.
* Entirely online via Zoom: study comfortably from home.
* Personalized program based on your specific needs.

📍 Requirements to join:
Due to payment and logistics restrictions, these courses are exclusively open to students who:

1. Reside in the Eurozone or in Egypt.
2. Speak English (used as a support language during lessons, if needed).

Your current Italian level doesn't matter: everyone is welcome!

📩 Send me a private message for more details, pricing, and to book your first lesson.

Let’s start today!

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Cosa serve davvero per imparare una lingua? 🤔 (Spoiler: non solo grammatica!)

Ecco i 5 ingredienti per riuscirci sul serio:

1️⃣ CURIOSITÀ: La scintilla che ti spinge a voler capire un mondo nuovo. Senza di lei, è solo un dovere. Imparare deve essere una gioia.🔎
2️⃣ ORECCHIO: Prima di parlare, impara ad ascoltare. Sintonizzati sul ritmo e sulla musica della lingua. 🎧
3️⃣ ACCETTAZIONE: Il coraggio di sbagliare. Se non accetti l'errore e un accento buffo, non parlerai mai. 🎭
4️⃣ IMPEGNO REALE: Il motore. Non servono 5 ore di fila, bastano 15 minuti al giorno, ma costanti. 🛠️
5️⃣ UNA VERA GUIDA: Non un'app fredda o un tutor improvvisato. Serve un insegnante professionista che sappia rispondere ai tuoi dubbi e adatti le lezioni al tuo modo di apprendere. 👩‍🏫

💡 Una lingua non si studia e basta, si vive!

💬 Inizia il viaggio con me: offro lezioni private online personalizzate, dedicate esclusivamente a studenti in Eurozona e in Egitto.

👇 Scrivimi in privato (DM) per info!
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What does it really take to learn a new language? 🤔 (Spoiler: it’s not just grammar!)

Here are the 5 key ingredients to succeed:

1️⃣ CURIOSITY: The spark that makes you want to discover a new world. Without it, it’s just a chore. Learning must be a joy. 🔎
2️⃣ LISTENING: Before speaking, learn to listen. Tune into the rhythm and music of the language. 🎧
3️⃣ ACCEPTANCE: The courage to make mistakes. If you don't embrace errors and a funny accent, you'll never speak. 🎭
4️⃣ REAL COMMITMENT: The engine. No need to lock yourself away for 5 hours; just 15 minutes every single day. 🛠️
5️⃣ A REAL GUIDE: Not a cold app or someone improvising. You need a professional teacher who answers your questions and adapts to your unique learning style. 👩‍🏫

💡 You don't just study a language, you live it.

💬 Start this journey with me: I offer tailored, private online lessons exclusively for students living in the Eurozone and Egypt.

👇 Send me a DM for details.

Send a message to learn more

Se pensi che per imparare l'italiano basti aprire un libro di testo o una app e memorizzare regole, sei sulla strada sbagliata: i libri standard descrivono una lingua che spesso non esiste nella realtà e le app sono piene di errori e frasi inutili.

Nelle mie lezioni non si usano libri prefabbricati. Tutto il materiale didattico è creato interamente da me: su misura,
dinamico e pensato per farti parlare davvero fin da subito, qualunque sia il tuo livello di partenza.

Mi rivolgo specificamente a studenti che vivono in Eurozona o in Egitto e che hanno bisogno di imparare l’Italiano per motivi professionali, personali o di studio.

Che tu sia un principiante assoluto o un livello avanzato che vuole eliminare le ultime incertezze, il percorso sarà cucito esclusivamente sulle tue esigenze e sui tuoi ritmi.

🚀 I posti sono limitati.

👉 Scrivimi subito un messaggio privato per ricevere maggiori informazioni e progettare insieme il tuo percorso!
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If you think that learning Italian is as simple as opening a textbook or an app and memorizing the rules, you're on the wrong track: standard textbooks describe a language that often doesn't exist in reality, and apps are full of mistakes and useless phrases.

My lessons don't use prefabricated textbooks. All the teaching materials are created entirely by me: tailor-made,
dynamic, and designed to get you speaking right away, regardless of your starting level.

I cater specifically to students living in the Eurozone or Egypt who need to learn Italian for professional, personal, or academic reasons.

Whether you're a complete beginner or an advanced learner looking to eliminate any remaining uncertainties, the program will be tailored exclusively to your needs and pace.

🚀 Places are limited.

👉 Send me a private message now to receive more information and design your program together!

If you are studying Italian, you have definitely learned that "ci" is used to indicate a place (e.g., "Vai a Roma? Sì, ci vado" ➡️ "Are you going to Rome? Yes, I'm going there").

But then, you listen to a native speaker and you hear them say: "Ci sono!", "Ci sto". At that point, your head might start spinning because there is no place or location involved in those sentences!

The truth is, in Italian, the little word "ci" completely changes the meaning of some of the most common verbs. Here are 3 essential expressions you absolutely need to know to truly understand native speakers:

1. "Ci sono" ➡️ (I understand / I'm ready)
This doesn't just mean "I am here". Italians use it to say they have finally grasped a concept, or that they are packed and ready to go.

💬 “Ah, adesso ci sono! Ho capito come funziona.” (Ah, now I get it! I understand how it works.)

💬 “Dai, muoviti!” ➡️ “Arrivo, ci sono!”
(Come on, hurry up! ➡️ I'm coming, I'm ready!)

2. "Ci sto" ➡️ (I'm in / I agree)
If someone proposes an idea, a project, or a night out and you want to say "Yes, counts me in / I agree", don't just say "Sì". Use this formula instead:

💬 “Ti va un caffè più tardi?” ➡️ “Sì, ci sto!”
(Do you fancy a coffee later? ➡️ Yes, I'm in!)

3. "Non ci sto" ➡️ (I don't accept this / I disagree)
This is the opposite of the previous one, but with a stronger punch. It means you refuse to accept an unfair situation or a bad decision.

💬 “Vogliono aumentare i prezzi senza preavviso? No, io non ci sto!”
(They want to raise prices without warning? No, I don't accept that!)

💡 The Learning Tip: Stop trying to translate "ci" as an isolated word. Learn these expressions as single, complete blocks, just like you would with brand-new vocabulary. This is the real secret to stop translating in your head and start thinking directly in Italian.

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Here's how you can study with me:
- Online without borders: It doesn't matter if you're in Europe or Egypt, the quality of my teaching reaches you everywhere.
- Private Lessons: A surgical approach to your goals. Just you and me.
- Small Groups (formed by you): If you have friends, partners, or colleagues you'd like to share the journey with, you can create your own group (maximum 3-4 people). It's the best way to learn while having fun with people you trust.
- No time wasters: Just targeted, logical teaching and lots of practice.

Are you ready to stop just studying and start talking? Message me privately and tell me about your project.

Please remember: leave me a like and follow my page so you don't miss a single post!

Oggi, 2 giugno, l'Italia si ferma per la Festa della Repubblica.
Ma cosa si festeggia esattamente?

Facciamo un salto indietro nel tempo: il 2 e 3 giugno del 1946, appena finita la Seconda Guerra Mondiale, gli italiani e le italiane furono chiamati a votare per un referendum importantissimo. Dovevano scegliere la forma di governo per il Paese: Monarchia (con il Re) o Repubblica?

Per la prima volta nella storia italiana, votano anche le donne a livello nazionale.
Il risultato?
Vinse la Repubblica! Da quel momento, l'Italia divenne il Paese democratico che conosciamo oggi.

Ogni anno, il 2 giugno, a Roma si tiene una grande parata militare e le famose Frecce Tricolori colorano il cielo con la bandiera italiana.

E tu, conoscevi questa storia?
Quando si festeggia la festa nazionale nel tuo Paese?
Scrivilo nei commenti!

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Today, June 2nd, Italy celebrates Festa della Repubblica (Republic Day). But what are we actually celebrating?

Let’s travel back in time: on June 2nd and 3rd, 1946, right after the end of World War II, Italian citizens were called to vote in a crucial referendum. They had to choose the country's form of government: Monarchy (ruled by a King) or Republic?

For the first time in Italian history, women were also allowed to vote in a national election. The result? The Republic won! From that moment on, Italy became the democratic country we know today.

Every year on June 2nd, a grand military parade takes place in Rome, and the famous Frecce Tricolori (the jet patrol) paint the sky with the green, white, and red of the Italian flag.

Did you know this story? When do you celebrate your country’s national day? Let us know in the comments!

Master Italian This Summer. Private, Bespoke, High-Impact. ☀️

Learning a language isn't just about grammar; it’s about acquiring a new perspective with confidence and fluid command. If you value your time and demand a learning experience tailored strictly to your pace, standard courses and mobile apps simply won't suffice.

This summer, skip the crowded classrooms. I offer a premium, private Italian coaching service designed exclusively for individuals who expect executive-level results, absolute flexibility, and a deeply personalized approach.

Backed by over 30 years of professional teaching expertise, every session is crafted to elevate your command of the language efficiently, focusing on sophisticated, real-world communication from day one.

Strictly Limited Availability: To maintain the highest standards of elite dedication and custom-tailored attention, I am opening only 4 private slots for the summer term.

✨Available for flexible private sessions via Zoom.
✨ Exclusively for highly motivated residents in Egypt or the Eurozone.

Elevate your summer with the gift of true Italian fluency.

👉 Send a private message today to check current availability and schedule your introductory consultation.

If you're at level A1 or A2, you probably spend hours searching for the right verb to describe an action.
I'll let you in on a secret: Italian is incredibly efficient. We have a "passepartout" verb that solves half your conversation problems: the verb FARE (to do).

While in other languages ​​you have to memorize ten different verbs, in Italy we:
- Non "prendiamo" la doccia: la facciamo.
We don't "take" a shower: we do it.
- Non "chiediamo una domanda": la facciamo.
We don't "ask a question": we do it.
- Non "scattiamo" foto: le facciamo.
We don't "take" photos: we do them.
- Non "mangiamo" la colazione: la facciamo.
We don't "eat" breakfast: we do it.
If you're having a hard time and can't think of the right verb, try "fare" (to do). 90% of the time, an Italian will understand you, and you'll even sound more natural. It's the "shortcut" that books never tell you so as not to sound too simple.
🔷 Teaching for 30 years has made me realize that grammar is only half the battle: the other half is knowing how to use the language to truly live.
That's why my courses aren't for everyone: I'm only looking for highly motivated students who want to master communication right away.
Here's how you can study with me:
💻 Online without borders: It doesn't matter if you're in Europe or Egypt, the quality of my teaching reaches you everywhere.
👤 Private Lessons: A surgical approach to your goals. Just you and me.
👥 Small Groups (formed by you): If you have friends, partners, or colleagues you'd like to share the journey with, you can create your own group (maximum 3-4 people). It's the best way to learn while having fun with people you trust.
🚀 No time wasters: Just targeted, logical teaching and lots of practice.
👉Are you ready to stop just studying and start talking? Message me privately and tell me about your project. 📩
Please remember: leave me a like and follow my page so you don't miss a single post!

🐺 "In bocca al lupo!" The Answer No One Ever Explained to You!

"In bocca al lupo!" (in the mouth of the wolf) How many times have you heard or used it?
And the most common response is... "Crepi!"(death to the wolf)
But are we sure that's the right response?

The wolf pack manages its pups collaboratively, with all members contributing to their care and growth. Parents and other adults participate in feeding, protection, and education through play and training. Initially, the pups stay in the den, then move to gathering areas and learn hunting techniques and the pack's social rules by following the adults.
That's why the most authentic and heartfelt response to "In bocca al lupo!" is not ""Crepi!", which evokes the death of the wolf, but "Viva il lupo!" (Long live to the wolf)" or "Grazie, lupo!" (Thank you, wolf!)
❤️It's a wish for protection, luck, and success, just as wolves do for their young.

👉Do you want to learn REAL Italian and stop making mistakes?
Follow me to discover the authentic Italian language and culture!

Want to learn Italian or improve your current level? Perfect.
I'm Adelia Salerno, a teacher with 30 years of experience, and I offer private online Italian lessons to ensure maximum flexibility.
Lessons reserved for residents of Europe and Egypt.
Stop procrastinating: start your journey with a plan tailored just for you!