Italian for Beginners is a self-study course.
👩🏫 Created and supported by a qualified, experienced teacher and CELI examiner.
💬 Paired with a vibrant Italian learning community to keep you motivated every step of the way.
☕ From zero to ordering your coffee in Italian...
⏰ ...in just 15 minutes, 3 times a week.
Sounds good?
Why should you trust this Polish woman teaching Italian?
If you don’t know me, ciao! I’m Katarzyna Ciszewska. I’m an Italian as a foreign language teacher, a DILS-PG certificate-qualified trainer, and a CELI certificate examiner. I have two Master’s degrees: in Italian Language and Anthropology.
I have been teaching Italian for almost 20 years, and I am the owner of an online Italian school, AL DENTE. I work there with 16 native speaker teachers, and every day we teach adults how to communicate effectively and fluently in Italy. My school has been operating since 2010.
✉️ For the past year (2025), I have been creating newsletters and preparing materials for intermediate and advanced Italian learners.
❤️ My content has been met with a very enthusiastic reception here on Substack.
Italian for Beginners course will combine my experience in synchronous teaching (live lessons) and asynchronous learning (materials sent via email).
🏅You will get the best, the most effective methods from both fields.
For me, languages are a way of life, not just academic theory.
I speak English🇬🇧 and Italian🇮🇹, have a solid basis in Spanish🇪🇸 and Georgian🇬🇪. I’m currently learning German🇩🇪 (B1). Recently, my heart beats faster for Hindi🇮🇳.
Because I’m quite a busy person, I know exactly what it’s like when you want to achieve something, but only have a couple of minutes free.
🕐 I will make sure you use these minutes effectively.
🆘 I’ll help you not only master the basics of Italian but also:
✔️ take an easy-to-follow path to confidence in Italian
✔️ stay motivated
✔️ find the time
✔️ finally make your dream of speaking Italian in Italy a reality.
How is my program different?
🪜 I am really motivated to take your Italian to the next level.
First of all, it’s my job; I know how to do it. Just follow the path I created for you.
Second: I also have a program for intermediate learners. It’s more expensive, so you can bet I can’t wait to welcome you there 😉
Italian for Beginners:
A unique program for adults learning Italian.
A course created by a teacher and a fellow language learner.
Offering an easy-to-follow structure you can trust and engaging materials you'll actually use and enjoy.
Designed for complete beginners.
You will learn real-world language skills in bite-sized lessons.
Based on self-study materials.
You receive the materials once a week.
We have weekly Q&A sessions to cover all your doubts (here in the chat)
Immediate error correction of all your tasks.
The program is based on revision: if you follow the structure, you will learn and revise at the same time.
👩🎓 Opinions about Italian for Beginners:
Katarzyna is the best! She has worked with me directly in organizing which lessons to do and in which order. Language has always been a challenge for me, but I am hopeful this time. Looking forward to progress in August!
I love it and highly recommend 🇮🇹 Katarzyna Ciszewska and her Italian for Beginners and Daily Italian (intermediate) publication. Excellent work! And Kasia is a super star - a certified examiner of Italian and a holder of the C2 (near-native) certificate. You can’t wish a better teacher. I know I’m in good hands with her guidance. - Viktoria Verde
I really recommend Katarzyna’s posts if you want to learn or keep up with your Italian. As an English teacher I spent four years in Italy but nowadays I get few opportunities to use my Italian, not that it is very good. Katarzyna’s posts are really useful for me so I can dip in learn new grammar, vocabulary and phrases and brush up on what I’ve forgotten (a lot!). If you’re planning to visit Italy I really do encourage you to subscribe to her Substack. She presents the language in a really learner-friendly way. - Steve Ellis
Join us!
☕ Your next trip to Italy will be different if you can order your own coffee.
🕐 It takes just 15 minutes, three times a week.
