LEARN ITALIAN (First Lesson $35 online/in person) (manhattan)
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(FYI: I am fully 'vaccinated' and 'boosted', so depending on your situation/ personal preference, we can meet in person or online)
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Learn from an Italian who has lived and traveled throughout Italy:
I have been teaching Italian for about 15 years both privately and groups.
Some of the material we would cover is:
Vocabulary
Pronunciation
Sentence Construction
Conjugation of Verbs
How to make conversation
Read and Write in Italian
Education:
Immersion Program - Donatella Sardini, Professor of Italian Studies,
University of Bologna --
University of Illinois, Chicago -- Italian StudiesParliamo Italiano-Italian Language School, NYC
Scuola Italia, NYC
REVIEWS from students - 5/5 stars Italian Lessons Verified Review:
Jay B.
Superb experience with Rob. Contacted him in the am and was learning with him at 3pm. Very professional and gave excellent feedback and encouragement. Improved a lot in one lesson. I recommend.
Aug. 9, 2025
Angelo O.
I started from zero, and thanks to Robert, it’s become something I look forward to every week. His patience, kindness, and consistent encouragement have made a difference in my progress. He’s not only a great instructor but also a truly supportive presence. Highly recommended!
Jul 22, 2025
Johny N.
Robert is an exceptional, skilled, patient, and highly professional Italian instructor. Each lesson is well-structured, with clear goals and personalized feedback that has noticeably improved my technique and confidence. I always leave the sessions feeling motivated and challenged. Highly recommended, especially beginners like myself.
Jul 21, 2025
Victoria Z.
Robert is an amazing teacher. I used to try to use YouTube videos to start learning Italian but for some reason couldn’t grasp it. Robert gave me an amazing foundation. His exercises are really good and thorough. He’s also a very kind and patient person and assured me I was doing better each week even when I thought I wasn’t. I would recommended him to anyone trying to learn Italian.
Jul 6, 2025
Ben L.
I was brand new to Italian and Robert was great at explaining the fundamentals and getting me started. Very patient but direct and keeps things moving forward. Every minute of each lesson is well spent!
June 17, 2025
Tal F.
Conducted the lessons with lots a patience and a positive attitude.
May 17,2025
Bob M.
Robert is a true professional. He knows what you need and knows what to tell you to get it done!
April 2, 2025
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Tom P.
I have several years of self training via YouTube. Robert has already leveled up my speaking, pronunciation, and comprehension via his vast knowledge and consistent teaching. I’m excited to continue lessons with him!
Feb 26, 2025
Kritika S.
ESL (English as a Second Language) Lessons
Working with Robert has been an incredible experience. He is a true expert in Italian language development, helping with writing, speaking, pronunciation, grammar, and overall communication skills. His personalized approach makes learning both effective and enjoyable, guiding you toward becoming a confident and articulate speaker.
From our very first session, I was impressed by his ability to assess my proficiency and tailor his teaching to my specific needs. We refined grammar, practiced tongue twisters to sharpen my pronunciation, and worked through vocabulary exercises—all of which made a noticeable difference in a short time. His expertise and encouragement created a supportive learning environment that made improvement feel natural and effortless.
I highly recommend Robert to anyone looking to master public speaking or simply enhance their Italian communication.
Feb 13, 2025
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Roddy G.
Italian Lessons
As an adult beginner, Robert made the daunting task of learning Italian extremely comfortable and reassuring. The lessons so far have been both challenging and rewarding. I would recommend anyone thinking of learning Italian to use Robert’s services!
Feb 4, 2025
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John C.
Robert put me at ease. He is friendly, supportive and encouraging and I'm glad that I signed up with him.
Jan. 2, 2024
Ellen M.
Learning Italian with Robert has been super fun. He is patient, encouraging and flexible. Highly recommend to anyone who is interested in learning.
Sept. 19, 2024
Ali N.
I had a great experience with Robert as my Italian instructor during my first lesson as a beginner. Even though it was only one session, he made me feel comfortable and confident. Robert was patient right from the start. His approachable teaching style made the lesson enjoyable, and I’m excited to keep learning more thanks to his guidance.
Sep 4, 2024
Karen L.
I highly recommend Robert for students at any level, especially beginners. As someone who started out, I found Robert’s guidance invaluable for solidifying the basics and building a strong foundation. His clear and patient instruction made learning accessible and enjoyable. His versatile teaching approach ensures that I receive tailored support to improve.
Sep 2, 2024
Alex K.
I am a beginner and have done 4 sessions with Robert. He's very good at giving constructive criticism on how to improve. He brings patience and a good attitude to each session. I look forward to working with Robert for the foreseeable future!
Michael S.
Instruction was excellent! Robert was clear and responsive.
Jul 7, 2024
Wen Z.
Robert is incredibly easy to work with, making each lesson enjoyable and stress-free. As a total beginner, I have seen significant improvements in my skills, thanks to his patient and methodical teaching style.
Jun 10, 2024
Mayumi S.
I’ve taken 3 lessons with Robert so far and it’s been a great experience and lots of fun. He is a kind and thorough teacher and I am looking forward to continuing lessons. I’m basically a beginner but feel like I’ve already learned a lot from him already, and would highly recommend!
04/26/24
Preston D.
Robert is an excellent italian teacher. He meets you where you're at and adapts his lesson plan to fit your interests/learning style. His keen attention to detail is very helpful . Would highly recommend!
May 1, 2024
Alexandra C.
The classes with Robert are excellent .He designs your personalized class to your needs. Thank you for helping me advance in my Italian.
Apr 27, 2024
Ella J.
Robert is fun, he's patient, flexible with time, and I learned a whole lot in a very short time!
Jan. 5, 2024
Mayank M.
Robert has been an excellent teacher - I had no background in Italian and he's been very patient and methodical in teaching me the basics and helping me build confidence. He gives highly personalized advice by carefully observing, which has been extremely helpful to me. Would 100% recommend.
Aug. 24, 2023
Linda M.
Robert is an excellent communicator, offers a calm and ease to learning a new skill, answers any and all questions, has a dedication and supportive nature. Bravo!
July 15, 2023
Roula S.
Robert is excellent! I had minimal Italian background when I started taking lessons with him and only a few months in already feel confident. He is very patient and provides lots of constructive feedback. Highly recommend!
June 7, 2023
Ellen G.
Robert has been a fantastic Italian teacher, I have felt my skills improving each week. The exercises are fun and tailored to what I’m interested in learning. Cannot recommended highly enough!
Mar 30, 2023
David W.
I’ve been working with Robert for a few months now and cannot praise him enough. He does a great job of breaking the learning curve down to manageable, actionable exercises that pay off. I was a novice and have been very impressed by his professionalism, patience, and his genuine excitement to see me improve.
Mar. 16, 2023
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Felix Y.
Rob is a great teacher. His non-rushed and hands on approach really corrected my bad habits. Most importantly, he is truly happy when you are improving. Definitely the best Italian teacher that I ever had. Highly recommended.
Mar. 1, 2023
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James P.
I’ve been taking Italian lessons with Robert for about 2 months after taking a break for many years. He provides a good balance between technical exercises, grammar and conversation. He also provides historical context within the Italian language. He gives constant constructive feedback and does so in a patient manner. And he also provides additional notes outside of class. His scheduling has been very flexible for me, and is very responsive. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who wants to start learning Italian or wants to improve their speaking.
Feb.16, 2023
Mario C.
Commenting on my language teacher, Mr. Robert Mitchell, makes me very honored because I can enter the merits of a very valid person with methods to his credit and a deep knowledge of its subject that makes him excel in communicating and correcting the inevitable mistakes that occur when one begins to explore a "simple" yet complex language such as Italian. Therefore it isn't at all difficult for me to promote his professionalism and his way of working with beginner students, including using plenty of exercises and printed learning material that penetrate the understanding of others in order to better "attack" the most difficult areas of the language he teaches.
I congratulate Robert on the results obtained, clear proof of his teaching skills. Highly recommended!
Feb 1, 2023
Rebecca H.
Highly recommend. Robert has been a great Italian teacher. He is knowledgeable, patient and takes the time to explain everything. He has made my experience enjoyable!
Dec 28, 2022
Joy M.
Was able to recognize and address deficiencies in technique.
Oct 27, 2022
Marco M.
I work with Robert on a weekly basis to improve my Italian grammar and speaking skills. He is professional, knowledgeable and has great resources for learning. He provides weekly homework that is relevant and challenging.
During our sessions we converse in Italian, review/correct the assigned the homework and plan upcoming homework. Robert tailors each session and homework based on the areas where I need improvement.
I highly recommend Robert as an Italian tutor.
Oct 25, 2022
Soraya D.
Robert is a great teacher- he is articulate, patient, and very knowledgeable!
September 29, 2022
Perela G.
Robert has been a professional and extremely knowledgeable instructor thus far, my husband and I have truly enjoyed working with him!
Aug. 25, 2022
Wayne G.
Robert is a very professional instructor with good work quality. Highly recommended.
Jul 20, 2022
Lisa C.
Robert is great! I've learned so much from him, and he's always kind and punctual. Definitely recommend!
Jul 8, 2022
Eric M.
Been doing lessons with Robert for many weeks at this point. Really enjoy the instruction and flexibility.
June 17, 2022
Julia P.
Robert made getting started easy by being a patient and skilled teacher. I’m enjoying the lessons and improving a lot. Defiant recommend him!
June 7, 2022
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Kirstin P.
My daughter is enjoying her lessons with Robert and progressing very nicely. She had taken lessons for several years as a young child and then got interrupted, but Robert has gotten her back on track right where she left off. His approach is very efficient, and well balanced. Highly recommended!
May 29, 2022
Jennifer K.
Robert is excellent. He makes learning fun and really builds confidence.
May18, 2022
Rebecca P.
Robert is patient and thorough. I've been taking lessons with him for the last 2 months. His inputs have helped me improve my technique. I'd definitely recommend Robert to anyone looking to improve in Italian.
Apr 26, 2022
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Caroline W.
Robert is an excellent instructor. His pace for progressing skills over time is perfect, as well as his ability to identify, communicate, and help improve areas where I’ve struggled. I have seen continuous improvement since working with him and can’t recommend him enough!
Apr 25, 2022
Karen W.
I learned how to improve my speaking from Robert. He is professional, responsive and provides high value. I recommend learning from Robert!
Apr 23, 2022
Dan F.
Robert is an excellent Italian teacher who I am working with to improve all aspects of my speaking and writing. Robert is able to recognize areas to improve my language skills through changes both large and small. I would highly recommend Robert to both beginners and those more experienced .
Apr 23, 2022
Mark S.
Robert knows his stuff and makes lessons fun!
March 20, 2022
Sara R.
Robert is a dedicated and patient Italian teacher. His language background and skill are evident during the lessons. Highly recommend!
Dec 11, 2021
April Y.
My friend and I started Italian lessons with Robert as almost beginners. Robert was very effective in breaking down the basic grammar in digestible detail and I felt that we were learning technique in a structured manner. We tried several instructors and found Robert to be the most detailed, and we appreciated that Robert advanced us at an appropriate pace so that we did not feel overwhelmed by trying to learn too much at one time. I would highly recommend Robert for any future prospective students.
Dec 5, 2021
Cc P.
Robert has been very patient and encouraging with teaching newbies. He also helps correct my pronunciation very carefully. Would definitely recommend him!
Dec 1, 2021
Ofir L.
Robb is a fantastic Italian teacher! He is extremely professional, highly skilled and qualified. My language skills have substantially improved in a short period of time. Communication with Rob is great - he is very responsive and accommodating. I definitely recommend Rob if you are looking to improve your language!
Nov 30, 2021
Yi C.
I am a near beginner in Italian and Robert has been very patient with me since day one. He is quick at pointing out what my mistakes are and helpful in correcting them. In addition, he is punctual and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend!
Nov 30, 2021
Morgan L.
My girlfriend and I started semi-private lessons with Robert several weeks ago. We are both beginners. Robert is a great teacher, who is able to identify what part of your language skills most needs improvement and then makes sure you are correcting that properly. He is patient and makes the lessons enjoyable. We have been having a lot of fun learning and always look forward to the next lesson.
Oct 29, 2021
Alexander B.
We had a very good experience. Robert worked well with students of very different skill levels.
Oct 22, 2021
Saaket P.
Robert is a wonderful Italian instructor to help out students of any skill level. His experience and patience are perfect for those learning for the first time. I decided to start recently, and after my first lesson with Robert I knew he was the perfect instructor for me. He is able to diagnose strengths and weaknesses for each student and help them improve their weaknesses while also providing encouragement about strengths to help build confidence in students. I look forward to taking many more lessons with Robert and would highly recommend him to anyone wishing to learn a language.
Oct. 20
Veronica m.
I couldn't be happier with Robert as an instructor! I had previously taken a handful of lessons with others who were not as detailed or reliable. He's also cool so that's a plus. Robert drills the basics and calls out my mistakes, which has helped me tremendously. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Robert if you're looking for Italian lessons.
Oct 10, 2021
Min Z.
I have had 3 lessons so far with Robert and he is a very good instructor. I was a complete beginner and he approached our weekly lessons with the utmost professionalism and patience. He is always flexible with scheduling and very responsive via text. I highly recommend Robert to anyone who is looking to build a solid foundation in Italian!
Sept. 20, 2021
Becky N.
I personally never tried learning Italian before and never thought I would enjoy it. However, Robert is so patient and detailed as an instructor, and has such great sense of humor that I got my husband to join as well, now study with him weekly and so look forward to it. He is flexible with scheduling as well. Would recommend to any beginner!
Aug 18, 2021
Steve L.
Best ever. He is consistent and passionate and kind and professional!
Aug 8, 2021
Carlos C.
Professor Robert ,
Thanks for everything!!
Aug 1, 2021
Thao N.
Rob has helped me with all of the basics of learning Italian. He has broken it down clearly to help me to learn quickly. He is very responsive. Highly recommended!
July 27, 2021
Dominick D.
Robert is a great Italian instructor! He is very helpful and patient. He breaks down the mechanics so you can learn quickly. Highly recommend him!
July 17, 2021
Hannah K.
Robert is GREAT ! I'm a beginner and needed a teacher with patience and a strong skillset. Robert is that and much more - he is a wonderful communicator and extremely flexible. I'm so grateful I found him and look forward to my weekly lessons. I highly recommend him.
July 7, 2021
Charlotte S.
I highly recommend working with Robert to improve your Italian skills. He perfectly adapted the lessons to my level and has helped me get to my goal much faster than I thought was possible. Robert is fun, observant, talented, and an extremely effective teacher!
June 17, 2021
Linh J.
I started taking Italian lessons with Rob since Aug 2020 and loved it so I recommended other friends to study with him as well. He is caring and professional. Would recommend you to learn with him.
Jun 13, 2021
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Soro S.
About two weeks ago I was in Manhattan visiting family for a little over one week. During that time I met up with Robert three times. I found each session to be productive and fun. I’m looking forward to working with Robert again the next time I visit my family in Manhattan.
Jun 4, 2021
John A.
Robert’s been a great instructor in bringing the best out of me! Really appreciate his guidance and communication!
Jun 4, 2021
Karen W.
I learned the foundation of Italian from Robert and it has been a great experience! Highly recommend.
May 31, 2021
Mar M.
May 30, 2021
I studied with Robert since the spring of 2020 and improved my comprehension and conversation a lot. I’ve studied Italian in several phases of my life since I was young, but felt like it finally came all together.
As I thought it would be fun to have a hobby with my boyfriend. I encouraged him to take lessons with Robert in the summer as well. And despite he had no experience, Robert helped him to get a very solid understanding of the language basics and he's enjoying himself immensely.
Sweta M.
May 29, 2021
I started training with Robert last year with zero experience. But Robert has a knack for teaching and 6 months later, I’m now able to converse and comprehend and write better and better as I continue to fine tune my skills. I highly recommend Robert for all levels of students. He is a thorough professional. It has been a pleasure learning with him.
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Arseny L.
Robert is a world class Italian instructor. I am a beginner and what I have learned in the first few lessons with Robert has really taken me to the next level. He is professional, always on time and very highly engaged. He is interested in attention to detail. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to either start or perfect their play! A++ in my book.
May 29, 2021
Catherine S.
I had a lesson with Robert last weekend. I have been studying for years but I definitely feel my grasp of thew language has greatly improved. Robert also places a lot of emphasis on detail, which will come helpful in future visits abroad.
May 18, 2021
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Stephanie B.
Robert is fabulous and I would recommend him 100%. I started lessons as a beginner with no experience and Robert has been incredibly patient while teaching me. The way he goes through the details of each tactic is very detailed and he is very knowledgeable.
March 1, 2021
Cheryl c.
Robert is amazing! I’ve taken 3 lessons with him so far and I’ve made great progress, so good that I decided to make it a weekly thing. He’s very patient and gives good instruction. Very flexible with scheduling too, highly recommend!
Jan 14, 2021
Erick P.
I thought this was money well spent. Robert gave me some good instruction and he also seemed to care about me improving my technique.
Oct. 14, 2020
Aug 11, 2020
Caroline K.
I'm new to Italian and have only taken a couple of lessons with Robert so far, but I'm already learning so much and seeing an improvement in my skills. Robert is fun, easygoing and thorough with his instructions and makes the technique easy to pick up. I highly recommend Robert.
I had studied before but Robert renewed my interest in learning with his very logical, patient and insightful suggestions for improving my pronunciation, broadening my vocabulary, and encouraging me to engage more in conversation and practical speaking.
Emma Pennington
July 21, 2020
He's patient and fun to work with and knows his stuff!
Bill B.
April 10, 2020
Italian Lessons
Firstly, I must say thank you to Robert. I recently spoke with someone I haven't spoken to before taking lessons with him and she couldn't believe how far my speaking ability had come. Those sessions with Robert were so effective. I cannot thank him enough!
Andrew M.
Jan. 15, 2012
Joe S.
Italian Lessons
Robert is knowledgeable, patient, and fun to work with,
Sept. 25, 2019
Unterhofer A.
Italian Lessons
The work with Robert was very valuable. As managing director of our company in Germany, my goal was to improve my Italian skills to better communicate with our Italian clients. Robert was a great conversation partner, adapted immediately to my level and was a very good coach. Robert is very experienced and intuitively addresses individual needs. It was a lot of fun in this short time to increase my Italian skills. Thanks a lot Robert for the great job.
July 22, 2019
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GM M.
Our session has been a good mix of grammar, translation, and conversation. Robert is prepared, knowledgeable, and flexible in adapting the class to meet our needs. It has been a very enjoyable and rewarding learning experience.
Jun 21, 2019
Lori G.
This is a recommendation for Robert Mitchell. For the past several months, I’ve enjoyed working to improve my Italian language skills with instructor Robert Mitchell. His classes offer a good mix of grammar, comprehension, and conversation to meet the needs of his students. Everyone in the group feels comfortable to participate whatever the ability of the student.
Jun 1, 2019
Dory K.
I have been taking Italian at an intermediate level with Robert for several months. He is knowledgeable, patient, and flexible. Our group is progressing well and we enjoy his lessons. We do grammar, comprehension, pronunciation and conversation.
May 7, 2019
Steven W.
March 7, 2019
Robert is a wonderful teacher!
Dore L.
February 3, 2019
I hadn't studied Italian for several years, but Robert has ignited a resurgence in me, and I'm really enjoying Italian again!
Gerry Franklin
January 5, 2019
My friend and I have been working with Robert for 2 months now and we're really having a good time and broadening our vocabulary, our reading comprehension, and even beginning to make small conversation!
I've been working with Robert for more than a month now, and enjoying and learning a lot!
Sally C.
December, 2018
Robert is the best! Personable, patient, fun to work with, and he knows his subject and knnows how to teach it!
Frank O.
September, 2018
Robert is a professional & responsible ESL teacher. He correctly understands what I need to learn and arranges effective learning contents. He always explains the point clearly and makes difficult topics easy to understand. Also, his rich background in the arts gives the class a variety of topics to discuss. Can be recommended for beginners to advanced English learners.
Taylor U.
July 23, 2018
I had no knowledge of Italian at all when my friend suggested we start learning. We then found Robert via Thumbtack and it has been one of the greatest learning experiences! Each week I am so excited to practice Italian with Robert as he is very knowledgeable and most importantly patient with my beginner ability. He kindly corrects mispronunciations and has basic Italian conversations with us. I thoroughly enjoy his teaching style! Highly recommend.
Katie O.
April 24, 2018
I am taking lessons with my friend under Robert. He is a wonderful Italian teacher and has been very patient with us as we learn . He is flexible in appointment times and always there to help! We are happy with how much we have learned in a short time.
Orhan C.
January 24, 2018
Italian Lessons
Robert is a great Italian teacher. I was looking for a one-on-one course with a patient person to help me to say things in the correct way. Robert is definitely that person! He doesn't only teach me how to say things correctly, he also helps me to improve my vocabulary and grammar.
Michele D.
January 9, 2018
Robert is a great Italian instructor! I have studied Italian previously, but it has been many years - he has been very patient with me as I struggle through it again. And, he is very flexible with scheduling, which I appreciate greatly due to my crazy schedule. I would recommend him highly as an Italian instructor! All classes are a great combination of conversation, grammar, and reading/translation.
Harold S.
November 4, 2017
Robert is enthusiastic and insightful. He is direct and uses well every minute of the lesson. He is positive and encouraging as I read out loud, answer questions and do exercises. His enthusiasm is motivating and his specific comments aid in my understanding of how the language works. His professionalism is complimented by a friendly personality. I look forward to my lessons each week and highly recommend him to other individuals who want to learn to speak and to read Italian.
Michael K.
September 10, 2017
Italian Lessons
Responsive, interested, professional and pleasant.
A wonderful job!
Robert has been giving me Italian lessons for the past six weeks. I am an intermediate student who goes back and forth to Italy where I own a home. I really need work in grammar and someone guiding and correcting me when we converse. Robert is doing a wonderful job filling "in the holes", tidying up my bad habits, and explaining things for me. He is very personable and patient with a good sense of humor. I feel he has a special feel for understanding how my brain works when it comes to language, as he is also a native American English speaker.
Lisa A. on April 19, 2017
5/5 stars Italian Lessons Verified Review
What a Great Italian Teacher
Robert teaches Italian lessons. I am a terrible student frequently confusing my High School French with what Robert patiently teaches me. He is good humored, well prepared and pushes me along just enough. I am never frustrated but always encouraged. Robert always is smiling and I never feel silly with my pronunciation. Robert really is a great teacher. I wish I had met him years ago before my first trip to Italy. I look forward to my lessons all week. Bravo Robert!!!!
Roy L. on April 17, 2017
5/5 stars
THE BEST ITALIAN TEACHER!
I was looking for an Italian teacher who could do a good job helping me learn the language. Robert turned out to be a FANTASTIC choice! He is smart, kind, and patient. He is interested in making sure you understand what you are learning. He also is happy to tailor the lessons to fit your style of learning. In short, you would be hard pressed to find a better Italian teacher in NYC!
Kevin B. on March 14, 2017
Not only is Robert a wonderful Italian teacher, but he is a lovely person as well. He is patient, kind, funny, and I have learned more than I ever expected to. I consider myself very lucky to have found him!
Claudia C. on April 19, 2016