Speak Italian.
Talk about what interests you.
Stay connected to Italy.
In-person Italian conversation with Giovanna for adults in Ridgewood, NJ and nearby Bergen County communities. Private tutoring and small groups, shaped around your interests and everyday Italian life.
Meet Giovanna
I grew up in Castelfranco, a small medieval village just outside Florence. Away from the tourist crowds, the food, art, local traditions and little rituals of Tuscan life taught me how deeply language and culture are connected.
That’s what I bring to my conversation groups: relaxed, informal gatherings where we speak Italian, share stories and explore food, travel, art and everyday life in Italy.
There’s no pressure to be perfect. Whether you’ve studied Italian for years or want to reconnect with the language, I’d love to have you join us. Let’s speak Italian and discover a little more of Italy along the way.
ONE-TO-ONE WITH GIOVANNA
Private Italian lessons.
Shaped around you.
One-to-one, in-person Italian lessons with Giovanna, shaped around your interests, your level and the Italian you want to use in real life.
A relaxed space to find your words, ask questions and build confidence at your own pace.
SMALL GROUPS · IN PERSON
Italian conversation groups.
Better together.
Small, welcoming groups for adults in the Ridgewood area. Practice Italian in person in a relaxed, social setting, guided by Giovanna.
Different perspectives, shared interests and plenty of chances to join the conversation.
So much more to talk about.
A tavola
Food, restaurants, favorite recipes and the little rituals around an Italian table.
In viaggio
Places you’ve been, places you dream about, and the everyday conversations that bring a journey to life.
La vita italiana
Art, homes, design, daily habits and the expressions that make Italian feel like a living language.