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Italian · CELTA / DELTA certified

Giulia Ricci

Native Italian teacher — expressive, joyful Italian straight from the heart of Bologna.

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About

Meet Giulia

Giulia hails from Bologna, home of Italy's oldest university and some of its best food. She teaches Italian the way it is spoken — with hands, heart and plenty of expression — so students learn to feel the language, not just decode it.

At Lingua Nova she leads Italian groups across all levels and prepares students for the CILS certification. Her lessons move quickly, laugh often, and leave you humming Italian on the drive home.

Italian · all levels
9 yrs experience
4.9 (152 reviews)
What Giulia Teaches

Courses & specialities

Small groups of 8, on campus in Santa Monica or live online.

Conversational Italian

Lively speaking-first groups from A1 to C2 that get you gesturing and chatting like a local.

CILS Exam Prep

Focused preparation for the CILS certification, with oral practice and full mock exams.

Italian for Travel & Opera

Themed courses around travel, cuisine and culture for anyone in love with Italy.

Teaching Approach

How Giulia teaches

Giulia keeps her classes warm, fast and fun. She immerses you in real spoken Italian, corrects with a smile, and makes sure every student leaves each lesson having actually spoken a lot.

  • Immersive, expressive spoken Italian from day one
  • Culture woven into every lesson — food, film, music
  • Encouraging correction that keeps you talking
  • Personal weekly feedback on your progress
Qualifications

Credentials & training

  • Native Italian speaker (Bologna)
  • Degree in Modern Languages, University of Bologna
  • DITALS certification in teaching Italian as a foreign language
  • 9 years teaching Italian to international learners
  • CILS exam preparation specialist
Student Says

In their words

“Giulia's energy is contagious. I signed up for a holiday and stayed for a year — now I read Italian novels for fun. Grazie mille!”

Tom, B1 Italian
FAQ

Good to know

Can I start Italian as a complete beginner?
Of course. Giulia's A1 groups assume zero Italian and have you speaking simple phrases in the first lesson.
Does Giulia prepare students for the CILS exam?
Yes, she offers dedicated CILS preparation including mock orals and written practice.
How big are the classes?
Groups are capped at 8 students, so Giulia gives everyone real speaking time every lesson.

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