Italian lessons & immersive trips in PugliaLet Italian sound familiar.
Train your ear on real, natural Italian from the very first lesson.
Italian lessons & immersive trips in Puglia
Stop translating.
Stop translating.
Start living.
Listen. Understand. Speak. The Orecchiette Method™: listen like a local, speak like you mean it.
Personalized 1:1 lessons in English, online or in person in Lisbon and Puglia.
One teacher. Your own path.Personalized, one-to-one lessons
Start from your levelEnglish support when you need it
Real conversationFood, humour, music, and daily life
A connection to PugliaOnline first. Italy when you're ready.
New here? Start here.
Ciao, I'm Paola.
Ciao, I'm Paola.
Your partner from Puglia.
The Orecchiette Method™ is not the usual way to learn a language. No grammar books. No endless exercises. No boring lessons.
Every class is built around you: your interests, your goals, your life. It's conversational and interactive, and we learn through culture: the food, the music, the humour, the way Italians really talk.
I've lived in four countries, speak four languages, and hold a Master's in International Communication. One hint before we start: culture is the key.
Born in Puglia, built for real conversation
The Orecchiette Method™
Listen like a local, speak like you mean it. Three connected steps, shaped around the Italian you want to use.
Find the meaning in the culture.
Learn how Italians think, joke and live, through culture, not rules.
Join the conversation.
Build confidence with guided conversation about topics you actually care about.
Picture yourself in these moments
You don't just want to learn Italian.
You don't just want to learn Italian.
You want to live it.
Order your favourite pasta without fear. Understand a joke, your favourite song or movie. Ask for directions, make friends, and stay for the conversation.
The stories you love.
Understanding your favourite Italian book, movie or song.
Follow your curiosity.
Visiting Italian landscapes, with the words to find your way.
Order like a local.
Ordering your aperitivo, asking a question, and enjoying the answer.
Feel part of it.
Flirting, laughing and living new connections in Italian.
The change you're working towards
From knowing a few words to being part of the moment.
You've tried apps, courses, and grammar books. You still freeze when someone speaks to you. Your lessons start with the conversations you want to have.
A familiar starting point
“I rehearse my order in my head, then switch to English.”
Picture your next trip
“Un aperitivo, per favore.” You order, ask a question, and keep the conversation going.
Before: words on a page.
Imagine after: words you use.
Take your Italian to Puglia
A week to feel
A week to feel
part of the place.
Based by the sea in Margherita di Savoia. A small group, Italian lessons, and daily practice woven into local food, village streets, and time with people.
These are the kinds of experiences to explore with Paola. The final programme follows the season and availability.
The words behind the food.
Practise the language around cooking and eating, with seasonal workshops and new learning material every day.
Small places. Real conversations.
Explore a selection of southern Italian towns, meet local people, and use the Italian you've been learning.
Room to slow down.
A seaside base for the week. Time to explore, time to unwind, and Paola there to help you find the words.
7 nights · 6 to 8 travellers · Margherita di Savoia
Explore the Puglia experience →
Planned pilot: 25 April to 2 May 2027. From €1,750 per person, subject to confirmation.
Online, in Lisbon, or in Puglia
Italian lessons, built around you.
One-to-one conversation, a personal plan, and materials for every class. Choose a first lesson or ask Paola which package fits your goals.
Start with a conversation
€60
One personalized lesson
One hour, just for you
Meet Paola, talk about your goals, and start using Italian.
Book your first lessonFind your rhythm
€275
6 lessons in total
5 lessons at €55 + your first lesson
Your first lesson is on us when you choose a package.
Book your first lessonMake it part of your life
€500
11 lessons in total
10 lessons at €50 + your first lesson
Your first lesson is on us when you choose a package.
Book your first lessonAll lessons last one hour. The first lesson is included at no extra charge when you subsequently buy a package. Paola will confirm the package and first-lesson payment arrangement before booking.
How it works
Your next step is a conversation.
Book a first lesson.
Tell Paola about your goals and your story with Italy.
Get your personalized path.
Lessons shaped around your interests and level.
Start speaking.
Use Italian in real situations, from your very first lessons.
Before we start
A few questions, answered.
Do I need any Italian to start?
Not at all. We start from your level and learn together, from day one.
Are lessons in English?
It depends on your level. We use English when you need it and move into more Italian as you progress.
I have Italian roots but never learned the language. Is this for me?
Absolutely. If you want to reconnect with your ancestors' language, this is made for you.
Can I take lessons in person?
Yes. In-person Italian lessons are available in Lisbon. In Puglia, you can practise what you've learned when you join one of our trips.
How does the first-lesson offer work?
A single lesson costs €60. If you subsequently choose a five- or ten-lesson package, your first lesson is included at no extra charge. Ask Paola how the first-lesson payment and package are arranged before booking.
Let's make it personal
Your story with Italy starts here.
A journey, your family roots, or the joy of a conversation. Tell me what brings you here, and we'll plan your next step together.