Why private Italian lessons work better for most learners
One-to-one attention means every minute of the lesson is spent on what you actually need.
Group classes are efficient for the school running them, not necessarily for you. In a class of eight, you might get a few minutes of speaking time per lesson. In a private lesson, the entire hour is built around your Italian.
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Beginner Italian A1.1 course in Covent Garden. Learn essential grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation to communicate confidently for travel or work.
Italian Classes in Covent Garden
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Our evening Beginner Italian Lessons in Covent Garden allows you to learn essential grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation to communicate confidently for travel or work.
Italian Classes in Covent Garden
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Start Italian from zero with our Online Lunchtime Italian Course A1.1. Learn grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation in live Zoom lessons.
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Start Italian from zero with our Online Beginners Italian Course A1.1. Learn grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation in live Zoom lessons.
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Take your intermediate Italian to the next level with this live online Zoom course. Designed for learners with around 180 hours of previous study or those who have completed Nuovo Espresso Book 2, the course develops confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing through practical conversations, role plays and interactive activities. Learn from an experienced tutor, receive personalised feedback, and strengthen your communication skills for travel, work and everyday life—all from the comfort of your home.
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The core advantage of private lessons is simple: your tutor can hear every mistake you make and correct it in real time, rather than moving on because the rest of the class is ready to.
It also means pace is entirely yours. If you pick up verb conjugations quickly but need more time on listening comprehension, your tutor spends the time where it’s actually needed instead of following a fixed timetable.
For many students, the flexibility matters just as much as the attention — lessons can be rescheduled around work trips, exam timelines can shift priorities for a few weeks, and the whole plan can evolve as your Italian does.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are private lessons worth the extra cost compared to group classes?
Most students see faster, more consistent progress with private lessons because every minute is focused on their specific needs — many find they need fewer total lessons to reach a goal.
Can two people share a private lesson?
Yes — see our lessons for couples if you and a partner, friend, or family member want to learn together.
How long is a typical private lesson?
Most lessons run 45–60 minutes, though this can be adjusted to what suits your concentration and schedule.