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😵💫 Do you understand Italian… but freeze the moment it’s time to speak?
💭Do you translate in your head, second-guess every tense, and by the time you’re ready… the moment has passed?
If you’re stuck between: “I understand Italian” and “I can actually speak it” …then it’s time to close the gap.
Understanding Italian is just the first step. Speaking it is what gets you closer to fluency.
🚫 The problem? Apps, courses and group classes often teach a one-size-fits-all curriculum.
But you need something more.
✨ More personalised. More focused. More support.
✅ A personalised programme tailored to: Your goals. Your level. Your schedule.
Introducing the Intrepid Italian VIP 1:1 Coaching Programme
If you're serious about finding your voice in Italian
— join the Intrepid Italian 1:1 VIP Coaching Programme.
✅ Satisfaction Guarantee ⭐ Fully Personalised Programme for all levels 📅 Flexible start date
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"I don’t think any other programme or any other method would’ve gotten me this far, this fast" - Dominic, USA - 🥇1:1 VIP Coaching Graduate
Ciao!
It's Michele Frolla here, founder of Intrepid Italian and creator of the 80/20 method.
If you're reading this page, it's because something inside you is ready to stop studying Italian and finally start speaking it — with the confidence you know is in there somewhere.
Below, I have a special invitation for you to apply for my Intrepid Italian VIP 1:1 Coaching Programme.
It's the most personal, high-touch experience I've ever created — and honestly, the most exciting thing to happen to Intrepid Italian in years…
Here's something I've never told anyone...
Even after years of learning Italian, I didn’t feel confident speaking.
I could read. Complete exercises. I understood far more than I could express. But when it came time to actually speak, especially in situations where I felt exposed or self-conscious, something would block me.
Phone calls were the worst. I couldn’t see the other person’s mouth or body language, and without those visual cues, my confidence disappeared.
Speaking with friends and family was often harder than speaking with strangers too. With friends, I wanted their approval. I worried about being judged. I felt the pressure to “get it right.”
So instead of speaking freely, I thought about grammar. I replayed rules in my head. I hesitated, corrected myself mid-sentence, or stayed quiet when I had something to say.
I was afraid of opening my mouth. I didn’t want to be judged.
What frustrated me most was that I was doing exactly what I had been taught to do.
I’d learned to treat Italian like a problem to solve before speaking, instead of a tool to use while speaking. I had been taught to get the grammar right first. To think carefully, then speak, instead of speaking and adjusting in real time.
That approach made me cautious, hesitant, and afraid of making mistakes.
Once I understood that, everything changed.
And that realisation is the foundation of how I teach Italian today.
The pattern I couldn’t ignore
What I began to notice through my courses was something very consistent.
When my students had clear structure, practical explanations, and a focus on what actually matters, their confidence shifted. Not because they suddenly knew everything, but because Italian started to feel usable.
Students told me things like:
“This course has given me more confidence to chat with locals during my trips to Italy,” and “I’m feeling more confident in actually speaking Italian than I ever did using apps.”
Others shared that the fear of making mistakes started to soften. One student put it simply:
“It improved my confidence to try out simple phrases and decreased my fear of making mistakes.”
Again and again, I saw that when students stopped drowning in unnecessary information and focused on the essential Italian, something unlocked. They ordered coffee. They spoke to their nonno. They tried, even when they were unsure.
Those moments matter to me. They are the reason I have spent years refining my courses and my unique 80/20 Method.
But they also made one thing very clear.
If this kind of progress is possible through self-paced study alone, imagine what becomes possible with focused speaking support layered on top.
But here's the thing...
I can only work with so many people directly. And that has been something that's played on my mind for a long time.
Because I know there are thousands of people out there who are stuck in the same place—who've been "learning" Italian for years but still can't speak it. Who feel like a fraud every time they say "I'm studying Italian" because they know they'd freeze if an actual Italian spoke to them.
I wanted to create something that could reach all those people. Something that wasn't just another course to "collect" and never finish. Something that would actually transform how they speak.
So I created this....
The Intrepid Italian 10-Week VIP 1:1 Coaching Programme
A personalised journey from stuck to speaking with a certified, native Italian coach.
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"It's an incredible program and I would highly recommend it to anyone regardless of your level" - Jeanmarie, USA - 🥇1:1 VIP Coaching Graduate
Phase 1: We figure out exactly where you're stuck
Before anything else, me and my team of Intrepid Italian coaches need to understand you.
Not just your "level"—that's the easy part. We need to understand where you freeze. What makes you doubt yourself. The specific gaps that are holding you back.
We'll do a full diagnostic of your speaking, listening, grammar, and—this is the part most people miss—your confidence blockers. The invisible walls that stop you from speaking even when you know the words.
From there, we will build you a custom 10-week roadmap. Not a generic syllabus. Your roadmap. Based on your goals, your gaps, for your schedule.
Your primary goal will be your North Star.
Once we identify your North Star, we shape the entire programme around it to ensure you reach it.
Phase 2: You speak. A lot.
Every week, you'll have two private coaching sessions with a certified native Italian coach who I've personally trained in my 80/20 method.
This is where everything changes.
✅ You'll practise real conversations—not textbook dialogues.
✅ You'll learn to stop translating in your head.
✅ You'll get immediate, gentle corrections that stop bad habits before they stick.
✅ You'll slowly, steadily, learn to think in Italian instead of mentally translating from English.
And because your coach knows exactly what you're working on, every session builds on the last.
No wasted time. No irrelevant topics. Just focused practice on the things that will actually move you forward.
I'll also check in with you regularly during the programme—to make sure everything is working and adjust if needed.
Between sessions: You're never alone
Learning doesn't stop when the call ends. So I've made sure you have support whenever you need it.
You'll receive personalised homework so you know exactly what to do right when you need it.
Alongside this, your coach will set short, targeted mini-challenges and share additional resources tailored to your needs, so you keep building momentum and always know what to focus on next.
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"My experience with Michele and the Intrepid Italian 1:1 Intensive Italian course deserves 10 Stars, not just 5!" - Laura, USA - 🥇1:1 VIP Coaching Graduate
⚖️ How the 80/20 method works
To help you learn Italian efficiently, me and my team of coaches use the Pareto principle, also known as the 80/20 rule.
This rule states that 80% of your success or results comes from just 20% of your effort. It applies to many areas of our lives without us realising it.
For example:
- 📊 20% of articles generate 80% of a website’s traffic
- 💪 20% of exercises drive 80% of your results
- 🗣️ And in language learning, just 20% of words are used in 80% of everyday conversations
The exact percentages aren’t the point.
What matters is this: not everything you learn is equally useful.
And that’s where most learners get stuck.
😓They spend months or years learning everything…instead of focusing on what actually helps them speak.
🚀 Inside the VIP Coaching Programme, we do the opposite.
Together with your dedicated Italian coaches, we identify the exact gaps holding you back and focus on the highest-impact 20% that will move you forward fastest
No fluff. No wasted effort.
⭐Everything is guided by your personalised roadmap, built around your goals, your level, and your “North Star”.
So instead of jumping between random topics or memorising disconnected phrases, you’re building a system.
- Each session builds on the last.
- Each concept is reinforced.
- Each step is intentional.
So that you’re not just learning Italian…
You’re actually using it 💬
From your very first sessions, you’ll speak - expressing your own thoughts, and speaking with purpose.
Because when you focus on the right 20%, speaking isn’t something that happens “one day.”
It starts right away ✨
🥇 Here's why Intrepid Italian VIP 1:1 Coaching works when nothing else has
The 80/20 Activation Loop
Most language programmes ask you to do two things at once — learn the language and use it — in the same hour.
That's why you end up with a head full of rules you can't reach for when it matters.
The Intrepid Italian VIP Programme flips that on its head.
Inside this programme, you study and speak in two separate, deliberate modes — and that's exactly what makes it work.
🧠 Between sessions: You learn the 80/20
You'll study the top 20% of Italian that gets you 80% of real-life results through my Intrepid Italian courses — the same method trusted by over 3,000 students worldwide.
No fluff. No obscure vocabulary. No memorising body parts or colours you'll never use.
Just the verbs, structures, and patterns that show up in real conversations — absorbed at your own pace, on your own schedule.
🗣️ Inside your sessions: You activate it
Then, twice a week, you show up to your 1:1 coaching session — and everything shifts.
You're not there to just learn the grammar. You're there to use it, out loud, with a certified native Italian coach who knows exactly what you studied and exactly where you freeze.
Guided speaking. Targeted repetition. Real-life role-plays. Gentle corrections in the moment.
Your Italian stops living in your head and starts coming out of your mouth — automatically.
🔁 The Loop: Learn → Activate → Refine → Repeat
Every week, the cycle tightens:
- You learn the right Italian (between sessions)
- You activate it with your coach (in sessions)
- You refine it through feedback and repetition
- You repeat — and each time, speaking becomes easier, faster, more natural
This is a flipped-classroom model — the same approach used by top coaching programmes, business schools, and performance trainers the world over. Because fluency isn't built by studying harder.
It's built by doing the right kind of speaking, over and over, until Italian stops feeling like a test and starts feeling like you.
✨ Why this changes everything
Traditional lessons waste your most valuable minutes — your speaking time — on explanations you could've watched on your own.
Generic tutoring gives you conversation practice, but no structured progression. You drift.
The 80/20 Activation Loop offers everything you need:
✅ A clear, proven learning method (the 80/20)
✅ Focused, personalised speaking practice (your coach)
✅ A rhythm that builds confidence week after week
It's the only way I know of to turn everything that's already in your head into something you can actually use — in Italy, at your partner's family table, on the phone with your zia, in the wedding toast you never thought you'd give.
This isn't conversation practice.
It's coaching with a method behind it.
⚡ The Intrepid Italian 1:1 VIP Coaching Programme is powered by The 80/20 Activation Loop™ — learn between sessions, activate during sessions, speak with confidence.
The Real Cost of Staying Stuck
You’ve probably already invested time, energy, and hundreds of dollars in courses, apps, and tutors. Maybe you’ve even joined a language programme in Italy.
But if you’re still freezing when it’s time to speak, the real cost isn’t financial.
- 🍝 It’s sitting at the dinner table with your partner’s family and smiling politely while the real conversation happens around you.
- 👵 It’s hearing your nonna tell a story in Italian and only catching fragments, when you wish you could understand her every word.
- 💭 It’s wanting to ask your zio about his life back in Italy, but not knowing how to begin.
- 💔 It’s the wedding toast you didn’t give. The joke you didn’t get. The connection you felt but couldn’t express.
This programme was created to change that.
In 10 focused weeks, you’ll stop mentally translating and start speaking with confidence.
You’ll stop second-guessing yourself and start staying in the conversation. You’ll stop feeling like a visitor and start feeling like you belong.
📅 10 weeks from now...
I want you to imagine a moment that usually feels uncomfortable.
You are in Italy, or with Italian friends or family, and the conversation is moving quickly. In the past, this is where you would have felt excluded. Lost. On the outside.
This time, you feel part of the conversation.
When it is your turn to speak, you don’t spiral into grammar questions. You don’t second-guess asking yourself which past tense to use, whether a noun is masculine or feminine, or where a pronoun should go.
You’re not afraid to open your mouth.
You say what you mean. The conversation continues.
Later, you notice how you feel. Proud.
Because speaking Italian makes you feel like you have accomplished something real. Something special.
You feel smarter. More connected to the people around you. More connected to your heritage. Less like a visitor and more like someone who belongs.
That is what many students like you tell me they want most. Not perfect Italian, but the confidence to be unafraid of opening their mouth.
This programme is designed to help you get there in ten focused weeks by turning what is already in your head into something you can actually use.
By the end of these ten weeks you will be able to:
- 🗣️ Speak for several minutes at a time without mentally translating
- ⚡ Respond in conversations without freezing or needing to rehearse sentences
- 🎧 Participate in fast-moving conversations without feeling left behind
- 💬 Speak with Italian friends or family without the familiar knot of anxiety
This is not about speaking perfectly.
It’s about being able to meaningfully contribute to any conversation.
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"After completing the coaching, I felt a massive jump in both my natural phrasing and overall confidence." - Fernando, USA - 🥇1:1 VIP Coaching Graduate
⭐ Who are your 1:1 VIP coaches?
Every coach in the Intrepid Italian 1:1 VIP Programme meets what I call my Gold Coaching Standard.
There are no shortcuts. No exceptions. No “good enough”. A coach only joins the VIP team once they meet all three of these criteria.
1️⃣ Certified, professional Italian coaches
Every coach is a native Italian speaker with formal teaching qualifications. Not just fluency. Not just experience. But real training in how adults learn languages — especially adults who already understand a lot, but struggle to speak.
2️⃣ Years of 1:1 teaching experience
All Intrepid Italian 1:1 VIP coaches have spent years working one-on-one with international students.
They know how to:
- spot hesitation patterns
- recognise confidence blocks
- adapt instantly when a student freezes
- and guide conversations so progress actually happens
This isn’t their first rodeo.
3️⃣ Trained in my 80/20 Method
Every coach is personally trained by me to teach using my 80/20 Method.
That means they know how to:
- focus on what actually moves your speaking forward
- cut out unnecessary complexity
- and adapt Italian to your goals, not a generic syllabus
When you join the programme, you’re not just working with a great teacher.
⚡You’re working with a coach who understands how speaking confidence is built.
One Dedicated Coach for Your Entire 10 Weeks
One important thing to know about the VIP Programme is this:
You won’t be passed around between different coaches.
Once you’re accepted, you’ll be matched with one dedicated coach who works with you for the entire 10-week programme.
That means:
- they learn how you think
- they recognise when you start to freeze
- they understand your goals, your patterns, and your pressure points
- and they can build week by week, without starting from scratch every session
- This continuity is essential for confidence.
Speaking blocks don’t disappear in a single lesson. They dissolve through trust, familiarity, and momentum.
That’s why this programme is designed around a real coaching relationship — not one-off sessions with rotating teachers.
🗣️ Meet the VIP Coaches Who’ll Get You Speaking
🇮🇹 Alessia from Turin has 8 years of teaching experience
Born and based in Turin, Alessia brings authentic, everyday Italian straight from northern Italy into every coaching session. With 8 years of experience teaching Italian as a foreign language and a DITALS II qualification, she has a rare talent for making even complex grammar feel clear, logical, and manageable.
🇮🇹 Sonia from Tuscany has 4 years of teaching experience
Originally from Italy and now living in Spain, Sonia brings a beautiful mix of cultures and a deep understanding of what it’s like to learn and use Italian as a second language in real life.
She’s been teaching Italian L2 online since 2021 and holds a Master’s degree in Teaching Italian as a Second Language, with a strong focus on methodology and didactics. In other words, she knows exactly how to explain Italian in a way that actually sticks.
🇮🇹Martina from Rome has 5 years of teaching experience
Born and raised in Rome, Martina combines Italian warmth with crystal-clear explanations, making her the perfect coach if you want to speak more naturally, feel less self-conscious, and finally think in Italian. Expect practical Italian, gentle corrections, and plenty of “aha!” moments.
Each coach can only work with a limited number of students, which means spaces fill up quickly.
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"I would never have been able to speak if I hadn't done this...it's a world of difference." - Karen, USA - 🥇1:1 VIP Coaching Graduate
Who this 1:1 VIP Programme is for
This programme is for you if:
- 😓 You've been "learning" Italian for months or years, but speaking still feels impossible
- 🧠 You know more than you can use—the Italian is in your head, but it won't come out
- 😩 You're tired of random apps and courses that never lead to real conversation
- 🤝 You want someone to guide you—not just give you content and leave you alone
- 🔥 You're ready to commit to 10 focused weeks of real work
- 🌍 You want coaching that fits your schedule — whether you're in the US, UK, Australia, or anywhere else, sessions are arranged around your personal availability across any time zone
This is a serious investment of time and energy.
Two coaching sessions per week.
Daily practice between sessions.
It's not for everyone.
But if you're ready—truly ready—to stop studying and start speaking, I'd love to work with you.
✨Go from Stuck to Speaking Confident Italian in the Second 1:1 VIP Cohort
This is the second time I’m offering this 1:1 VIP Coaching Programme: diagnostic, coaching, roadmap, and support in one complete, guided programme.
The first cohort gave me the chance to see what worked best, where students made the biggest breakthroughs, and how to make the experience even stronger.
Now, I’m opening a small second cohort of 10 learners who want a more personalised, supported path to speaking Italian with confidence.
This isn’t just about joining early. It’s about being part of a small group where I can still be highly involved, give close attention to each student, and make sure the programme delivers exactly what you need over these 10 weeks.
In return, you’ll receive:
- ✨ More direct access to me throughout the programme
- 💬 A higher level of personal support and feedback than future cohorts will receive
- 🎁 A locked-in special early-cohort rate, including $250 off as a thank you for joining at this stage
- 🔓 Priority access to future programmes and iterations
This second cohort is intentionally small, not to create hype, but to make sure every student is seen, supported, and heard.
Who This Is Really For
This is not for everyone.
This is a high-touch, premium programme that requires a meaningful financial investment.
I am looking for learners who trust my way of teaching, value depth, personalisation, and are willing to show up consistently for ten focused weeks.
If you have learned with me before and felt that something clicked, but you know there is still a gap between understanding Italian and actually speaking it, this programme is your next step to reaching your goals
🍹 The “Celebrate with a Spritz” Guarantee
I genuinely believe the Intrepid Italian 1:1 VIP Coaching Programme delivers more value — and better results — than most language programmes that cost far more.
That’s why this programme comes with my "Celebrate with a Spritz" Guarantee.
If you:
- Show up consistently
- Attend all your coaching sessions
- Follow your personalised roadmap
- Put in the recommended effort
And at the end of the 10 weeks you don’t feel you’ve made real progress, or you’re unhappy for any reason…
You won’t be asked to justify it.
You won’t be left stuck.
Instead, I’ll gift you an additional full 10-week cohort at no extra cost.
Same structure.
Same support.
Same value.
I don’t know many language programmes willing to stand behind their results like this — but I do, because I truly believe in the transformation this experience creates.
So either way, there’s something to celebrate:
- You finish the programme speaking Italian with confidence
- Or you continue your journey with full support — on me
🍹 Either way… we celebrate with a Spritz!
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"It’s a vast difference with this programme than what I could’ve found somewhere else…without being in Italy it provides as much of a real life immersive opportunity to learn as possible." - Paxton, USA - 🥇1:1 VIP Coaching Graduate
Here’s what’s included:
Everything is designed to move you from a "stop-start" speaker to a confident conversationalist in 10 focused weeks is right here:
- 🎓 2 × 1-hour 1:1 coaching sessions per week with a dedicated certified native Italian coach so that you can practise speaking consistently and get real-time correction.
- 🧭 A personalised roadmap tailored to your goals so that you always know exactly what to focus on to reach your North Star.
- 📚 Personalised study materials so that you’re only learning what’s relevant to you, not wasting time on what you don’t need.
- ✍️ Homework and mini-challenges to implement between sessions so that your progress continues even when you’re not in a lesson.
- 💬 Regular check-ins with Michele so that you stay accountable, motivated, and on track.
- 🌍 Flexible scheduling across any time zone — sessions are arranged around your personal availability, so the programme fits your life, wherever you are in the world.
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🎁 A $250 lifetime discount locked in for this second cohort only as a thank you for joining at this early stage.
🎯Are you ready for your next big breakthrough?
Here's how to join..
If this resonates, I’d love to hear from you.
Tell me where you are on your Italian journey. What’s clicked. What still feels frustrating. What you’re hoping to change in these ten weeks.
Spots are limited so that each student receives the support, attention, and guidance they need to truly progress. This is a small, hands-on programme, and I want to make sure it’s the right fit on both sides. If it is, I’ll be with you every step of the way.
Are you ready to finally speak Italian without hesitating?
👉 Submit an application and schedule a call with Michele to see if this programme is right for you
👇I'm ready to join now and secure 1 of 10 spots👇
✅ Satisfaction Guarantee ⭐ Fully Personalised Programme for all levels 📅 Flexible start date
If you're serious about finding your voice in Italian — the kind that lets you toast your zio at the family table, chat with locals in Puglia, or finally tell your nonna what you've always wanted to say — you join Intrepid Italian 1:1 VIP Coaching Programme.
Then, in 10 weeks, we Celebrate with a Spritz.🍹
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I would never have been able to speak if I hadn't done this...it's a world of difference.
I feel like I couldn't speak Italian in the beginning more than the basics, and now I feel like I can have a conversation and stay in Italian...I would never have been able to speak if I hadn't done this. It's a world of difference. Thank you. I love your programme!
- Karen, USA
"It's transformative. It's very interesting and fun to see a transformation in 10 weeks". - Karen, USA
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The 1:1 Intensive Course was way beyond my Expectations!
My experience with Michele and the Intrepid Italian 1:1 Intensive Italian course deserves 10 Stars, not just 5!
I had been on a flat plateau in my learning experience for too long, and I really wanted to go back to Italy to take a summer intensive course. Unfortunately, that just wasn’t possible. When I heard about the personal, one-on-one opportunity, I was immediately captivated. Maybe this could help me out of my learning slump, help me get to the next level.
Now, after completing the course, I say: WOW! This was exactly what I needed. Italy came to me!
My Italian instructor and I connected immediately, and she guided my path in a way that perfectly fit me and helped me gain more than I could have ever hoped.
I definitely worked hard, and it was worth it. Each week I studied specific grammar lessons from Michele’s solid, online learning lessons that my instructor assigned.
My vocabulary grew naturally, and with each new conversation I realized I could “hear” the language easier, in an ever-broadening range of situations.
Instead of stuttering and feeling like I would never really “get it,” I am now able to listen and speak with a lot more confidence and ease.
These results compounded week-by-week, and the results are far beyond any of my expectations. Michele is amazing and definitely hands on. In addition to my amazing teacher, Michele was there to cheer me on and encourage me when I needed it. She answered my emails promptly. Big PLUS! I truly feel Michele cares about me and my goals for learning Italian.
If you are serious about improving your rusty, pretty good, or even nonexistent language skills, this course can truly help you get there and achieve your goals.
Laura Carey, USA
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"Speaking comes so more natural now...I've noticed I'm thinking more in Italian" - Laura, USA
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Fun, Fulfilling, and Effective!
For the last twenty years, almost every autumn, my wife and I have traveled to the same small hill town in Liguria. Over time, we have made many friends in our village. Though some of our friends speak English, many do not. A couple of years ago I decided, at the ripe old age of 73, that it was about time to learn to speak Italian so that I could have meaningful conversations with our Italian friends and a richer cultural experience when traveling in Italy.
Like many, I explored various online resources, programs, apps, and for a few months I met with a tutor near our home. Though I learned something from each of these experiences, I was still not making real progress toward my goal of being able to converse with our Italian friends.
Thankfully, I discovered Michele’s online Intrepid Italian lessons, and I purchased a block of courses including Italian for Travel, some of the 30-Day challenges, and the A1 – B2 courses. Almost immediately I began learning more than I had in my past endeavors. The material is clear, well presented, and full of practical and useful content.
Several months ago, Michele made me aware of her ten-week 1:1 VIP Coaching Programme. I applied to the course and, thankfully, I was accepted. That’s where my learning journey really took off. She matched me with an amazing coach, she and my coach designed a custom learning plan based upon my personal goals, and I began meeting online with my coach two times every week for ten weeks. Additionally, I committed to an hour of study and “homework” each day that was directed toward my personal learning journey and goals.
Like so many second-language learners, I have been reluctant to speak out loud because of a perceived lack of vocabulary, fear of making mistakes, or having mid-sentence “brain freezes.” This course has allowed me to make genuine and measurable progress in overcoming many of those challenges. At the very end of my ten-week course I spent two weeks in Italy traveling by car from Sicilia to Milano. During our journey I had interactions with many non-English speakers. Though I was far from perfect, I was able to communicate effectively in restaurants, museums, grocery stores, with lodging hosts, etc. And, more importantly, I had a richer and more fulfilling travel experience than I ever had before in Italy.
The customer service and attention I have received from Michele is second to none. She has responded quickly to every question I have directed to her. She requested weekly feedback from me, and we have had several personal online check-ins about my learning progress.
In addition to all I have learned and the successes I have experienced, this course is just plain fun. Michele and my coach have crafted a learning program that is both effective and enjoyable. Everything about it has increased my desire to learn, study, and progress in my Italian language journey. I’m so happy with it that I have enrolled in 1:1 VIP Coaching Programme Phase 2 which will begin very soon.
Michele, grazie mille per questa fantastica esperienza!
- Lawson, USA
Trustpilot
"I’ve been studying Italian for several years, but I never would’ve been able to communicate the way I did had I not spent the last 10 weeks working with you" - Lawson, USA
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From lost to learning Italian
After a trip to Italy last year, I fell in love with everything— the food, the culture, the atmosphere… and yes, especially the food. But one thing held me back: I couldn’t speak the language. Not being able to connect with the incredible people I met felt like a huge missed opportunity.
I knew I’d be going back, so learning Italian became a goal—but where do you even begin?
With a full-time job and years since I’ve been in school, I wasn’t sure I could do it. I tried everything—YouTube, apps, books—but it all felt scattered.
As I told Michele, I felt like I was wandering in the desert.
Then I found Intrepid Italian—and everything changed. The 80/20 method gave me a clear, structured path that’s easy to follow, practical, and actually fun. The lessons are approachable, with exercises that build real confidence.
What truly sets it apart, though, is Michele. She’s incredibly responsive, supportive, and genuinely invested in your success.
When I started 1:1 coaching, it took my learning to the next level. Practicing speaking, refining pronunciation, and using real, everyday Italian has been a game-changer.
Even better, the coaching aligns perfectly with the course material, making everything feel seamless.
If you’re tired of “wandering in the desert” trying to learn Italian, I wholeheartedly recommend Intrepid Italian.
Michele is not only incredibly responsive—she answers messages quickly and personally—but she also takes your feedback seriously, addressing any suggestions or needs immediately.
That level of care, combined with a clear structure and real-world practice, makes this program exactly what I was looking for.
- Marie, USA
Trustpilot
"In these 10 weeks I probably learned what would’ve taken me a year to get my head around…I’ve already started recommending it to people." - Marie, USA
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I completed the 10 week Intrepid Italian VIP 1:1 Coaching Program and it was excellent!!
It took focused effort to complete, but if you put in the time, you will get the results.
Before I started the Intrepid Italian Coaching, I tried some other self-study courses but found after about 30 days I couldn’t speak much Italian, even simple short sentences. I also got stuck on the understanding and application of grammar and verb rules. It seemed like what I had in my head, I couldn’t get to come out of my mouth.
What I like about Michele’s program is the true VIP 1:1 attention that she and the coach provide. It begins with a conversation with Michele to understand what your goals are.
Next you get a personalized 10 week roadmap so you and your coach are on the same page with what you will learn.
Finally, the Intrepid Italian learning materials are complete and explained using simple language. They are an excellent resource!
The weekly attention to how things were going and if needed, making changes to the roadmap to help you reach your goals were key for my learning.
My goals were to be able to have simple conversations such as greeting people, checking-in at a hotel, ordering at a restaurant and buying food at a market when I go to Italy. We accomplished that and more!
Finally, my coach was excellent!! Grazie mille!
If you are serious about learning Italian, Intrepid Guide Coaching will get the results!
- Dom, USA
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"I don’t think any other programme or any other method would’ve gotten me this far, this fast." - Dom, USA
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Language learning tailored for you!
I was attracted to the Intrepid Italian VIP 1:1 Coaching Programme for the individualized language course. I worked one-on-one with a coach, identifying my goals, and tailoring the program to meet them.
It takes a lesson or two to find the right balance between grammar and conversation. And if tweaks are needed as you go along, no problem. Michele monitors your progress to make sure you're moving in the right direction.
The big win for me was getting over my fear of speaking--I feel far more confident, even though I know I still have further to go.
I would definitely recommend the program for anyone who is serious about advancing in Italian.
- Ruth, USA
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"I feel the difference that I volunteer to speak, I enjoy speaking, that is a big win for me, that is a very big win....I feel the progress." - Ruth, USA
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"It's an incredible program and I would highly recommend it to anyone regardless of your level"
"I joined Intrepid Italian VIP 1:1 Coaching Programme and have just completed the 10 week course.
The program is constructed in a most organized fashion from beginning to end with a multitude of resources to carry you through the program.
The roadmap, week by week, created after an assessment of abilities, experiences, prior exposure to the language and is "on point" to maximize one's time with the teacher.
Overall it's an incredible program and I would highly recommend it to anyone regardless of your level of learning , i.e. Brand New to a language or "In process"- this program pulled together a lot of disconnected elements to move me in the right direction."
- Jeanmarie, USA
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"It's 100% worth your investment...Intrepid Italian [VIP] is the course that will help you achieve your end goals in the most organised, pleasant and productive way." - Jeanmarie, USA
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"The absolute best way to gain real confidence in Italian"
"Working with Michele and my teacher Martina in the Intrepid Italian VIP 1:1 Coaching Programme has been an incredible experience.
Unlike traditional language methods that drag out long, rigid structures, the approach focuses on high-yield, natural Italian that you can start using immediately in real conversations.
The 1:1 sessions provided personalized feedback, immense clarity on tricky grammar, and a structured path that really boosted my speaking confidence.
After completing the coaching, I felt a massive jump in both my natural phrasing and overall confidence.
If you're serious about taking your Italian to the next level with tailor-made support, I highly recommend the VIP 1:1 coaching."
- Fernando, USA Trustpilot
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"I can express ideas that are way more complex than they were 10 weeks ago…I enjoyed the classes, I enjoyed the videos, I enjoyed the homework. I think it had a good balance of theory and practice…Super fun! Really looking forward to Phase 2." - Fernando, USA
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"For me, it was transformative. It made the difference between the end of a very dark tunnel, versus I see the light at the end of the tunnel...I would recommend you to anybody and I feel the course was worth every penny....truly, thank you for the time well spent." - John Connelly, USA
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"If finding the best person to help you on your Italian journey, then look no further!!! You have found it!"
"Intrepid Italian VIP 1:1 Coaching Programme: If building a foundation is your goal, if finding the best materials and cheat sheets is super "neato" to you and if finding the Best person to help you on your Italian journey, then look no further!!! You have found it! I found the experience to be a pleasure, informative and foundational. Couldn't have done a better job for me!
- John Dan Connelly, USA - TrustPilot
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"Reflecting back 10-weeks from day 1 is pretty amazing. The level of understanding and comfort with the covered material is night-and-day from then."
"I've been extremely pleased with the Intrepid Italian VIP 1:1 Coaching Programme.
I found Intrepid Italian via YouTube after watching a lot of Michele's videos and finding them to be very engaging and educational.
I had started learning basic Italian through apps, but knew that I'd need a more functional and dedicated method to advance my learning. This program fulfilled that need with a customized program based on my individual level of understanding, a tailored road map to achieve program objectives, and an awesome staff.
Michele is great at outlining the program and methodology before it even begins, and she takes great care with weekly check-ins and feedback throughout the program.
My teacher Sonia was fantastic as well, providing real-life 1:1 situations and conversations, and offering an engaging teaching demeanor that made it super comfortable to try new things, make mistakes, and ultimately further my understanding of the language.
I recently completed Phase 1 of the Intrepid Italian VIP 1:1 Coaching Programme, and reflecting back 10-weeks from day 1 is pretty amazing. The level of understanding and comfort with the covered material is night-and-day from then.
At the same time, I recognize that there is so much more to learn, and I'm looking forward to continuing the program to take the next step.
Whatever your motivation is to learn Italian, I would highly recommend reaching out to Michele to discuss how the program can address your goals.
- Paxton, USA - TrustPilot
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"It was so wonderful…I don’t think there’s a better way to learn…it was fun…it brings joy…Phase 2 is on the trajectory." - Tanya, USA
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"I highly recommend this course if you are serious about learning Italian."
"I just completed the 10 week Intrepid Italian VIP 1:1 Coaching Programme with Michele and my wonderful coach, Martina.
The course is very comprehensive, well thought out and organized, and although I've completed it, I intend to go back through all the lessons again to further cement my understanding of the language. Repetition is key!
It was great to have 2 hours every week to be able to practice speaking spontaneously (my pronunciation definitely improved also), and even though I still have a long way to go, I improved so much more than I ever could have just by learning on my own.
Michele and Martina were very responsive whenever I needed some adjustments to my program.
To get the most out of the program you must be willing to put in the time! I found that, for me, I needed more than 1 hour of study every day to really absorb the lessons, but that's ok since I am really committed to learning the language!
I highly recommend this course if you are serious about learning Italian."
- Kate, USA - TrustPilot
Your Questions Answered
Why not just hire a tutor?
A tutor gives you conversation practice. This gives you a complete system: diagnostic, custom roadmap, trained coaches, structured progression, course access, AI support between sessions, and personal check-ins with me. Everything works together.
How does this compare to immersion programmes or college classes?
Immersion schools can be expensive, intense, and overwhelming — with limited personalisation.You’re often placed in mixed-level groups with learners from many language backgrounds, which can slow progress, introduce confusion, and reinforce non-native patterns rather than helping you develop clear, natural Italian.
College classes, on the other hand, tend to move slowly and focus heavily on theory, with limited speaking time and little individual feedback.
This programme is different.
It combines the best of both worlds:
- A clear method (the 80/20 approach)
- Fully personalised 1:1 coaching and accountability
- Focused exposure to correct, natural Italian — not learner interference
- Flexible scheduling around your life
- Consistent, real-world speaking practice
- Measurable progress in a defined timeframe
All without relocating, changing your routine, or putting your life on hold.
What level do I need to be to apply?
This programme is open to all levels.
What matters isn’t your CEFR level, how many courses you’ve taken, or how long you’ve been studying Italian.
What matters is this:
- you want to speak Italian more confidently
- you’re willing to practise consistently
- and you’re open to coaching and feedback
Some applicants are beginners who want to build confidence from the very start.Others are intermediate or advanced learners who understand a lot, but still freeze or overthink when speaking.
Because this is a 1:1, personalised programme, your roadmap is built around where you are right now — not where a syllabus says you should be.
You don’t need to self-diagnose your level.That’s my job.
Is this more grammar or more speaking?
The focus is speaking.
Grammar supports that goal — it doesn’t lead it.
Every coaching session is designed to help you:
- stay in the conversation
- trust what you already know
- and speak with more ease under pressure
We work on what actually shows up when you speak — not theoretical perfection.
Will I work with the same coach the whole time?
Yes.
You’ll be matched with one dedicated coach who works with you for the entire 10 weeks.
That continuity matters.
Your coach learns how you think, where you freeze, and what situations matter most to you — and builds on that week by week.
You’re not starting from zero every session.
What if I need to reschedule?
Life happens. You can reschedule any session with 24 hours' notice, and there's a two-week grace period built in for emergencies.
Does this work if I live outside the UK or Italy?
Absolutely. Intrepid Italian 1:1 VIP Coaching students come from the US, Canada, Australia, UK, and beyond. Sessions are arranged around your personal availability, no matter your time zone.
During onboarding, you'll let us know the days and times that work for you, and we'll match you with a coach whose schedule aligns.
How much time does this really take?
This is a focused, high-commitment programme.
You should expect:
- 2 × 1-hour 1:1 coaching sessions per week
- Around 1 hour of focused self-study per day
That level of commitment is intentional.
If you want meaningful results in a short amount of time, this is what’s required.
This is not designed to fit around everything else.It’s designed to work.
Is this suitable if my goal is family or relationship-based?
Absolutely.
Many applicants want to:
- speak more comfortably with Italian partners
- connect with in-laws or extended family
- feel more included at family gatherings
- or finally participate in conversations instead of listening silently
Your roadmap is built around your real-life goals — not generic scenarios.
Are you ready to finally speak Italian without hesitating?
👉 Submit an application and schedule a call with Michele to see if this programme is right for you
👇I'm ready to join now and secure 1 of 10 spots👇