Ciao Languages

09/30/2026

Homeschooling in California? Your charter school funds can cover language classes! 🌍

Ciao Languages is an approved vendor with many California homeschool charter schools. That means your child can learn Italian or another world language, and you can pay with your instructional funds instead of out of pocket.

✨ Live online classes led by an experienced teacher
✨ Fun, interactive lessons that build real speaking skills
✨ Flexible scheduling
✨ Easy ordering through your charter school, and we handle the invoicing

We are a vendor with schools including Ocean Grove, Cabrillo Point, Blue Ridge, Cottonwood, Visions in Education, Granite Mountain, Clarksville, Feather River, Lake View, B.E.S.T. Innovations Learning Academyy, Epic Academy, and more.

📩 Don't see your school? Message us and we'll check whether we can get set up.

👉 Text us at (949) 478-1786 for a quick quote.

09/18/2026

Ciao Languages just published the times and days for our Fall Italian Language Group Courses.

These courses begin the week of September 21 and end the week of December 7.

If you are a returning student and are not sure which course it is suited to your specific level, please contact us via text at (949) 478 - 1786 or via email at [email protected]

The courses below are brand new courses that start from the beginning of the level indicated.

Italian Group Courses - Details

$360

12 consecutive weeks starting from the week of September 21

Small groups: 2-5 students - lots of opportunities to speak

Live interactive lessons with Italian language teachers - not a language app, actual live interaction

In case of missed lesson, possible to watch recording

Access to learning materials and activities on Ciao Languages Learning Area

100% satisfaction guaranteed or your money back (requested after first lesson)

A2+ and higher levels require book purchase, usually 30$

Sign-up Here: https://ciaolanguages.com/groupcourses-2025-2026/
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Ciao Languages offers language lovers chances to sign up for Italian, Spanish and French courses throughout the year.

09/13/2026

Live group Italian lessons (Adults) start the week of September 21.

Tired of winning streaks on your app that do not translate into ability to speak Italian?

Interact with live human teachers who will get you to speak in a encouraging and structured environment so that you can finally converse in the language.

12 Week courses
1 hour per week
Live teacher
Access to effective learning materials
Course total $360

Sign Up Here:
https://ciaolanguages.com/groupcourses-2025-2026/

Have questions? Shoot us a text at: 949-478-1786

A presto!
Sean - Manager Ciao Languages

Ciao Languages offers language lovers chances to sign up for Italian, Spanish and French courses throughout the year.

09/10/2026

Last call for in-person Italian lessons in Laguna Beach. This is a one-off collaboration with the city of Laguna Beach, so save your spot if you are interested.

Details:
Times / Days: Check link below
Teachers: Sean Cook and Patrizia Amati
Length - 12 weeks September thru beginning of December
$360, all materials included
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In collaboration with the Recreation Department of Laguna Beach ("The Susi Q"), Ciao Languages is organizing an in-person Italian course. This is an exciting opportunity and we encourage you, if you are interested, to enroll so as to guarantee your seat in the course. Location: Laguna Beach Communit...

08/11/2026

New Italian courses starting the week of September 21, 2026

Fall is the perfect time to start learning Italian, and spots are filling up fast!

Your native speaking Italian teacher will guide you through the program and get you speaking Italian right away!

Between lessons, study our online course materials - teacher slides, digital exercises and assignments to help you learn and use your Italian.

Our 12-week group courses are small (just 3–5 students), taught by native Italian speakers, and designed to get you actually speaking from day one.

✅Once a week, 60-minute live sessions
✅Recordings if you miss a class
✅Only $360 for the full 12 weeks

The sooner you sign up, the sooner your spot is secured.:
www.ciaolanguages.com/groupcourses-2025-2026

Not sure of your level? Take our free Italian level test on the website — we'll help you find the right course.

A presto!
Ciao Languages
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07/04/2026

Ciao Languages celebrates the United States' 250th year as an independent nation.

05/10/2026

🌸 Festa della Mamma in Italia 🌸

In Italy, Mother's Day (Festa della Mamma) is celebrated on the second Sunday of May—a day dedicated to honoring the incredible women who shape our lives.

Want to say "I love you, Mom" in Italian? Try these heartfelt phrases:

💚 "Ti voglio bene, mamma."
(I love you, Mom.)

💚 "Grazie per tutto quello che fai."
(Thank you for everything you do.)

💚 "Sei la migliore mamma del mondo."
(You are the best mom in the world.)

Whether you're learning Italian to connect with your heritage, impress your Italian family, or simply fall in love with the language—every word you learn is a step closer to meaningful connection. 💕

This Mother's Day, celebrate the special women in your life... and maybe practice a little Italian while you're at it! 🇮🇹

✨ Ready to master Italian? Start your journey with Ciao Languages today! ✨

05/09/2026

Why take individual lessons with Ciao Languages?

Reason #4 – Amazing Teachers

Behind every great language learner is a great teacher! 🌟 Our select team of experienced, knowledgeable Italian teachers is ready to guide you every step of the way.
Meet Virginia, Federica, Cristina, Ornella, Zaira and more — your perfect teacher is waiting! 🇮🇹❤️ 👉 CiaoLanguages.com

https://ciaolanguages.com/individual-lessons/

05/04/2026

Reason #3 – The Learning Area

Your Italian classroom is open 24/7! 💻

Log into the Ciao Languages Learning Area and access lesson slides, digital exercises, customized homework, and progress tracking — all in one place. Study smarter, not harder. 🚀 👉 CiaoLanguages.com

https://ciaolanguages.com/individual-lessons/

04/29/2026

🇮🇹 Italian Grammar Spotlight: Telling Stories with "C'era una volta"
____ una volta un principe e una principessa…
("Once upon a time there were a prince and a princess…")

If you've ever read an Italian fairy tale or children's book, you've almost certainly encountered the magical phrase "C'era una volta" — the Italian equivalent of "Once upon a time." But why "c'era" and not the other options? Let's break it down.

The Three Choices Explained:
A.) "Ci sono stati" is the "passato prossimo" form of "esserci," meaning "there have been." This tense is used for events that are connected to the present or have a defined endpoint. It doesn't carry the timeless, narrative quality needed for storytelling.

B.) "C'erano" is the imperfetto plural form — "there were" — used when referring to multiple people or things. Since the sentence mentions both a prince and a princess (two people), this would actually be grammatically defensible, but it lacks the classic fairy tale rhythm.

C.) "C'era" — the correct answer — is the "imperfetto: singular of "esserci," meaning "there was." In Italian storytelling tradition, "C'era una volta" is used as a fixed, idiomatic phrase regardless of whether what follows is singular or plural. It is the conventional fairy tale opener, frozen by centuries of usage. And THAT is how you say, "Once upon a time..." in Italian!