In 2026, we’ll get you started with online courses from January to May, followed by in-person programs in June, July, and September. In August, only individual residential courses are available. Information on our Summer school in Abruzzo can be found here.
In cooperation with Abruzzissimo Magazine, our online classes combine grammar and conversation with real-life vocabulary about home, cuisine, and community life: perfect for anyone dreaming of feeling truly at home in Italy or owning a home in Abruzzo.
To make participation easy from anywhere in the world, our online lessons are scheduled to fit comfortably across multiple time zones (Europe, East Coast, and West Coast).
Online Program January- May 2026
Our online courses are organized in 6-weeks blocks to offer you different themes and maximum flexibility. The times have been carefully chosen in order to accomodate Europe, East and West Coast time-zones. For Aussies, please contact me to find a suitable solution.
• Small groups 4-8 students
• Flexibility: tailor made material and time-zone friendly schedules
• Experienced teacher: over 30 years of teaching Italian, English, and Dutch to expats and travelers. I use real-life language and intercultural elements to help you understand the values and norms of locals.
January 24 – February 28
Basic Italian Course 1: Chi sono, chi sei (introductions, basic social skills)
• 6 classes of 90 minutes
• Saturday 19-20:30 (Europe), 1-2:30 PM (NY/Toronto), 10-11:30 AM (Seattle/Vancouver)
→ €135 or €125 (special price for subscribers of Abruzzissimo Magazine)
March 7 – April 18 (we skip Easter)
Basic Italian Course 2: Cosa mangi (food and recipes for basic grammar)
• 6 classes of 90 minutes
• Saturday 19-20-30 (Europe), 1-2:30 PM (NY/Toronto), 10-11:30 PM (Seattle/Vancouver)
→ €135 or €125 (special price for subscribers of Abruzzissimo Magazine)
April 25- May 30
Basic Italian Course 3: Dove abiti (more grammar and vocabulary around places and directions)
• 6 classes of 90 minutes
• Saturday 19-20-30 (Europe), 1-2:30 PM (NY/Toronto), 10-11:30 PM (Seattle/Vancouver)
→ €135 or €125 (special price for subscribers of Abruzzissimo Magazine)
These three blocks give you a first start into Survival in Italian. From June we will open our Summer School in Abruzzo for residential courses of Italian language, cookery and culture, writing retreats, and wine-terminology for translators and interpreters.
For information and enrollment please mail: info@madrelingua.com