Fluency is not found through shortcuts, but through a journey of growth and discovery. I’ll be there at every step — guiding you, inspiring you, and helping you master the language with confidence.
– Emanuele Piva –
Online one-to-one lessons
£40 per lesson
Study smarter, not harder. Online one-to-one lessons let you learn comfortably from home, skip the commute, and progress quickly.
What you need to know:
Each lesson lasts 50 minutes and takes place on Zoom. All learning materials are fully provided, so there’s no need to buy any books—just log in and start learning.
General Italian
Italian language courses from beginner to mastery (A1–C2).
Exam Preparation
Specialised preparation for PLIDA, CILS, and CELI, as well as Italian university entry exams.
Italian Citizenship
Targeted preparation for the Italian citizenship language exam.
To get a feel for how the sessions work, you can book a free trial. It’s completely free and gives you the chance to experience the teaching style, structure, and atmosphere before committing
Why choose Piva School?
What truly sets my lessons apart is my personal approach. I believe learning works best when there is a real connection between teacher and student, built on listening, trust, and encouragement. I have a university degree in Italian literature and teaching, and I am formally trained to teach the language in a clear, structured, and effective way. With many years of experience, I understand the doubts, frustrations, and small victories that come with learning Italian, and I create a relaxed, supportive environment where mistakes are part of the journey and progress feels natural. I prepare all learning materials in advance, and lesson topics are carefully chosen to match your interests, making each session engaging and enjoyable.
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I have been learning with Emanuele and would highly recommend him. I have been learning for around 15 months from beginner level and have made fantastic progress through to a A2/B1 level.
Emanuele's lessons are well structured and enjoyable focused on your own life and interest, he is also really understanding of learning around work/family life etc.
Looking forward to achieving great things with Emanuele in 2026!
I am fully satisfied with the lessons taught by Emanuele. He is a very skilled teacher, and his classes are dynamic and efficient.
Emanuele is a kind and structured teacher who makes learning Italian feel easy and enjoyable. His lessons are always clear, well-organized, and full of positive energy. He creates a relaxed atmosphere where you feel comfortable making mistakes and improving step by step. I always looked forward to our sessions, and I’d honestly recommend him to anyone who wants to learn Italian in a fun and effective way
Emanuele is a fantastic teacher. He really brings the Italian lessons to live, not only explaining the grammar but also teaching about the cuture of Italy. I always have a lot of fun on my lessons and really improved my language skills.
Emanuele picks me up where I am stand and is always prepared.
Emanuele helped me achieve a much higher level of Italian in a very short time. His lessons were structured, clear, and perfectly adapted to my learning needs. He made complex topics easy to understand and always kept me motivated. If you're serious about learning Italian, Emanuele is the teacher you need!
I have been taking lessons with Emanuele Piva for two years, and hands down he has been the best teacher I’ve ever had. His lessons are very well structured, he’s got a systematic approach and balances the lessons in a way so that they are both productive and fun/interesting at the same time. One thing I’ve learned in my foreign language acquisition journey; when you finally find a good teacher, hang on to them. Teachers like Emanuele are few and far between.
To get my Italian to a passable B1, I looked for someone who could 'teach to the test' i.e. someone who knew CILS and could help me study the pratical content I needed to succeed on the exam in order to apply for Italian citizenship.
I tried a few other teachers and they just couldn't focus their lessons on the target skills for B1. When I met Emanuele, he quickly made clear he knew the CILS well and could provide me the instruction needed to bring my spoken Italian to the correct level.
His lessons paid off and I am extremely grateful! Grazie a te, Manu, sono (quasi) italiana!
I have been studying Italian on a off for many years. While I am motivated to study and learn the language, often times I have dropped lessons after some time cause I plateau and teachers don't usually have a systematic methodology or an entertaining approach to motivate the student.
Then I found Emanuele, who is the best language teacher I ever had: Emanuele has a wealth of teaching experience and he creates content which is enjoyable while helping me to bring my Italian to the next level. He strikes the right balance between conversation, grammar, and reading and lessons never fail to teach me something new. The content is tailored to my needs and focuses on the areas where I need most improvements, so I can progress rapidly and steadily.
After I few months with him my Italian is progressing faster than ever, and while I am far from proficient I know that Emanuele will push me to the next level. The value for price is amazing and anyone thinking of studying Italian, no matter the level, should give Emanuele teaching a try.
Mir macht es großen Spaß, mit Emanuele meine Iralienischkenntnisse zu verbessern. Ich war während der Pandemie anfangs skeptisch gegenüber Sprachkursen in Online-Formaten, aber kann jetzt sagen, dass es wunderbar funktioniert! Ich habe durch Emanuele sehr viel lernen und meine Sprachkenntnisse verbessern können. Er ist super zuverlässig, hat immer anspruchsvolle Texte/Materialen vorbereitet und legt viel Wert auf Konversation und Aussprache. Daher: uneingeschränkt zu empfehlen 🙂
Emmanuelle is not only patient and organized but very down to earth. He knows what works best for the student and will tailor his lessons to the students' needs.
