Simone Testaverde

What I appreciate most is the structure: every lesson is a complete unit with a clear communication goal, grammar, and vocabulary. Simone’s custom-made materials are free and better than most paid resources. He also adjusts to my work schedule and helps me prepare for meetings with Italian partners. I’ve seen real progress in fluency and pronunciation.

Simone started by giving me a placement test and we jumped straight into speaking Italian from the first lesson. His communicative approach helped me stop worrying about mistakes and start discussing real-life topics like my future medical career. The materials are interactive and visually engaging, and conversation practice takes up at least half of each session — exactly what I needed!

I was preparing for a long trip to Italy and wanted to improve my speaking skills quickly. Simone focuses on real-life situations — how to order coffee, ask for directions, book a hotel. After a month of lessons, I was confidently chatting with a barista in Rome! He also includes fun cultural facts, like the history of espresso or tips on regional dishes. Learning with him is a joy.

Every lesson is about Italian art, music, or culture. Simone brings short videos from the Uffizi Gallery or opera clips, and we immediately use new words in conversations. After just six weeks, I can describe my favorite Raphael painting in Italian! The lessons are fun and never feel like a chore.

I needed help preparing for a job interview in Italian. Simone organized mock interviews, explained common HR questions, and helped me polish my language to near-native level. He even corrected subtle pronunciation issues — now people think I’m from Northern Italy!