Speakitaly NYC in New York
Site: http://www.speakitalynyc.com/
- Monday:9AM–9PM
- Tuesday:9AM–9PM
- Wednesday:9AM–9PM
- Thursday:9AM–9PM
- Friday:9AM–6PM
- Saturday:9AM–5PM
- Sunday:Closed
I started my lessons in late September 2020. I was very impressed with the quality of the services, and particularly with Francesca, my teacher. I took both group and private lessons with her. She has been wonderful all around, and I really appreciated her putting up with my attempts at creative writing, correcting things that she had not yet taught me. I have to say that having a teacher adapt to a students way of learning is something that is not easy to find, so I am very happy to have had her as my own teacher! I am taking a short break from lessons to tend to my business and daughter, but cannot wait to get back to having lessons with them.
I highly recommend Speakitalynyc . Raffaella was super kind, she promptly got back to me and solved all the problems I had fast and efficiently and I am so grateful for the excellent job she provided to me . She is very professional, comunicative and always ready to answer my questions and make me feel like I was a special customer. It was my first time working with Raffaella. She exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend SpeakItaly!
I have been studying with Riccardo Costa for over a year now. Having had several Italian instructors previously, I can finally say that Im in the hands of a true teacher. Riccardo is organized, thoughtful, firm when needed, and always makes the teaching session lively and interesting. His command of the English language is excellent; he understands nuance and instructs students how to transfer that to Italian. My Italian has markedly improved under his guidance and tutelage. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Amo SpeakItaly! Ive been taking Italian classes with Chiara since October and already, Ive learned so much! I wanted to take Italian to reconnect with my culture and this experience has been incredible. Italian can be a bit intimidating, but not with Chiara. My lessons with her are the highlight of my week and Im amazed at how much my Italian has already improved. I can read, write and speak basic Italian now and l look forward to learning even more. I would also like to say that SpeakItaly is the #1 go to for any and all questions regarding dual-citizenship. Raffaella has been more than helpful and I feel so good knowing I have her support and her guidance during this process. She has reviewed all of my documents, and was able to get my great-grandparents marriage certificate from Sicily, in less than a month! She is always quick to respond to my many questions and I am so grateful for her, Chiara and SpeakItaly. Highly recommend!!!
I started studying with Riccardo Costa at Speakitaly in in-person classes, then we switched (absolutely seamlessly) to remote classes when the pandemic arose. Speakitaly is a great organization and I have enjoyed all my classes there, but Riccardo stands out. He is affable and infinitely patient, and ensures that the classes are challenging and that his students make genuine progress. He maintains a judicious balance of in-class work and homework, of conversation and exercises, and pays close attention to areas that need work without letting it get tedious. Riccardo is a very talented teacher, and it is a pleasure to learn with him!
Speakitaly is the best Italian learning program I’ve found around! The classes are the perfect size, and are always engaging, informative, andfun!My professor Chiara is an absolutely amazing teacher. In the intermediate/advanced conversation classes she always comes prepared with an interesting topic and curriculum, and makes the class truly feel like a conversation amongst friends. I always feel comfortable asking her questions, and she has really helped me become more confident in my speaking abilities, even if I make mistakes! I’ve learned so much about Italian society, culture, geography, etc. from Chiara, it’s been such a joy to learn from her!Chiara has also made the transition to remote classes feel absolutely seamless. I’ve never felt a difference in the quality of the education I’m receiving and the classes have become a true highlight of my week!
Raffaella is really charming and lovely to work with and I really enjoyed her group classes. She is very attentive to her students and challenges you without making language learning intimidating, and you learn things about Italian conversation and culture that you just wouldnt pick up from a book or app. She even came to my home for a private session when I didnt have childcare. Highly recommend!
I had a great experience in a conversation class with Riccardo. The class was small and each student got a lot of time to speak. We also did some reading aloud in class and were assigned homework to watch Italian films or series then write about them. So, we covered all the skills, but the emphasis was on speaking and listening. Riccardo has good energy, is warm and friendly and at the same time very professional.
Raffaella is an excellent Italian teacher/tutor. She knows how to teach at your current level without being afraid to push you to advance. Her lessons are well organized. I would highly recommend her, my conversational skills and confidence have significantly improved since I started my lessons.
Riccardo is an excellent teacher - the conversation classes Ive been taking with him for about a year now have been extremely rewarding and super effective; I have so much more understanding and confidence in conversation, and Ive found that the level of challenge and guidance in class (along with the homework assignments to watch Italian films/TV) exactly the push I needed to progress as far and as fast as Ive been able to. He is a very personable, engaging and attentive teacher, and I will be continuing on with him in private tuition for as long as possible!!
Raffaella was recommended to me when I was in the need of a few urgent translations while in the process of applying for Italian citizenship by descent. As a U.S. citizen I needed to receive translations from the New York, but I live in Sweden. I contacted Raffaella on a Friday afternoon and I received 21 translations by Tuesday afternoon in Sweden. She was incredible quick and thorough. The speed at which we communicated was impressive and felt her service was very reasonable priced. I appreciate all of your help and highly recommend her to anyone!
I highly recommend anyone looking to learn Italian, need documents translated, documents from Italy or dual citizenship assistance to work with Speakitaly NYC. From the very beginning, Raffaella, within minutes returns E-mails and answer any questions you may have. I have no idea how she does this because I know she’s very busy! If you need anything she is your go to person. I am very impressed by her diligence, patience and passion for the Italian language and culture. As far as my Italian lessons that I have taken through Speakitaly NYC, my teacher Tiziana, is an absolute gem. She takes the time to explain anything I have questions with. Already having studied Italian, she assists in making corrections with my grammar and teaches me how to use more modern expressions and vocabulary. I really look forward to our weekly classes. I currently live in Massachusetts, being able to have private classes over the Internet through Speakitaly NYC has been an absolute privilege! I am also working with Speakitaly NYC for my Italian citizenship. Raffaella has been assisting me every step of the way. When choosing a company to assist you with Italian citizenship, it can be very expensive and some companies are a hassle to work with. With an already stressful process, choose a company that’s worth it and who makes it easier for you, choose Speakitaly NYC.
During these difficult times Speakitaly has been the highlight of my two sons last few months. Valentina has been amazing, my boys have loved the camp classes and private lessons. In May my 6 and 4 year old didnt know how to say a single word in Italian, both are counting to 50, know the days of the week, months of the year and so much more only two months later. They love the interactions with Valentina and Nina and the various other students in the camp sessions. Valentina is warm, kind and responsive to both their needs and any questions I have. She replies within short amount of times and is so generous with her time. It has truly been a fantastic find and we are hooked.
Raffaella is a superb language teacher. Not only highly skilled, she is quick, vibrant, and fun. She keeps everyone engaged so the time flies by, and she knows how to get students comfortable speaking Italian right away. Also, she speaks Italian in such a way that we can all understand her. She always seems to know whats most important for the students success.
I loved working with Franci! She knows how to keep the flow going and has patience with the new student at the same time. (Hard to do I feel). Her upbeat personality and beautiful Italian accent is inspiring. My Italian improved. Now...if I can just get to Italy to try it out... one day!! Thank you SpeakItaly and I’ll see you soon!
AMAZING SERVICE, the job done was impeccable, Raffaella (Director) is very proactive, always looking to help and ensure to give a very professional and high level service. She truly exceeded my expectations and I would definitively use their services again, if needed. I do recommend Speakitaly NYC.
We loved working with Speakitaly. They provided for lessons for our son as well as translation work. Flavia, our sons teacher, is a wonderful person and very good instructor for children. She taught him a lot very quickly and liked her very much. We highly recommend her and the whole company for any Italian service you may need.
What an awesome experience to learn Italian with Speakitaly. We host a weekly Italian class for children in our home led by Valentina, the children’s program coordinator. Valentina has a warm, gentle and engaging manner, and connects with the children in a special way. She always comes prepared; the lessons are reinforced through music and movement, and she makes accommodations as needed. A must for little ones ! It is obvious that Valentina has a passion for teaching Italian and loves to share this passion with kids. We always look forward to our weekly lessons !
After searching for private Italian lessons in NY, I finally found SpeakItaly! Raffaella offers many options and is flexible with times & dates. We have one of her best teachers, Flavia, currently giving one on one lessons with our son, who is four. Each week, he can’t wait to see Flavia! Flavia is friendly and energetic and makes learning Italian fun! Great teacher, highly recommend!
There are not enough wonderful things to say about Valentina, she is truly the best! She has a very kind and gentle demeanor that allows her students to trust her and grow in confidence. I am impressed how she is effortlessly able to lead a wide age range of students in the same class, while fostering an environment that keeps all involved and learning. Most important though, as a mother, Valentina is that rare person you would trust your child with and not worry. And just as important, my daughter adores her. My daughter ask to be called Valentina! She ask when it’s a “Valentina day.” The amount of Italian she has picked up on and is incorporating into her everyday is amazing. I am so pleased with the entire SpeakItaly program and specifically Valentina we intend to be students for a long time to come. -Heather
I have had conversational Italian meetings with Raffaella for more than a year and have only the most complimentary remarks to make. She is punctual, flexible, congenial, seems genuinely interested in whatever topic is raised, and does not make one feel awkward or uncomfortable as one labors through a second language. She is also entirely informed about the most sophisticated, even arcane, features of Italian grammar and so can also engage on that level when called upon to do so. I recommend Raffaella without reservation.
Ive been studying with Francesca since October, first in group class and now in privates, and it has been a superb experience! Francesca è una bravissima insegnante! I cant believe how much Ive learned and how flawlessly she has made our classes challenging and instructive but never stressful (!!!) and met each student in the group class at their level with such kindness and such a lovely personality. I was worried, with the quarantine brain fog many of us have been experiencing, whether it was a good time to try to learn a new language but its actually been one of the best mental health decisions I made this year! Grazie mille!
SpeakItaly was immensely helpful in getting my mother her Italian citizenship. The communication was fantastic, Raffaella was very knowledgeable, and unlike other agencies worked very quickly! I would recommend SpeakItaly to anyone going through the citizenship process. Thanks Raffaella!!
Wonderful experience at Raffas new venture, Speakitaly. Really folks, she is the one who the Italian government hires to update and review the language courses! She is focused on unlocking your language potential and has enough experience to know what to skip and what to focus on, all in the service of your goals. If you are serious, she is the one for you. I was looking for a teacher who was born in Milan and who would kick my butt, found it! You should too....
I so enjoy studying Italian with Melania. As a business owner with an incredibly hectic schedule I go to class Monday nights and I am able to completely relax and enjoy myself. Its a low pressure, yet productive, learning environment. Melania is a receptive and creative instructor with an aptitude for interweaving language lessons with the history and culture of Italy, about which she is extremely knowledgable. Did I mention she is patient? And fun loving. I would recommend her adult classes to anyone looking for a gentle approach to learning Italian. I feel very taken care of with her as my teacher at Speakitaly NYC.
Our teacher Chiara is amazing. She is very knowledgeable, always sharing recommendations for extra practice. The class is fun and we get to drill down to various topics and I always get my questions answered. Can’t wait for our next group sessions to start. Highly recommended.
With a busy work schedule, it hasn’t always been easy to fit in evening Italian lessons. But I’ve had such a positive experience in Chiara’s advanced class that I’ve continued for three terms. She is an exceptional teacher, warm, energetic, and attentive. The small class sizes are an advantage, and the conversational format makes each session informative and fun. I’ve learned so much about geography and culture, food, music, and literature—the things that inspire me to continue studying Italian (not to mention adding countless destinations to my dream travel itinerary). In March 2020 the course switched to an online format. Chiara has effortlessly adapted to the circumstances, keeping the classes just as engaging as ever—and a genuine highlight of my week during this time of social isolation. Now we’re all at home, but maybe there’s never been a better time to learn a language.
Speakitaly has truly been a great experience. I’ve been learning Italian for years but I wanted to I wanted to improve my grammer and speaking abilities in order to potentially move abroad. Chiara is a wonderful teacher - positive, warm, great at explaining concepts and her class has helped me keep up with and improve my skills. Highly recommend!
It has been a very good experience learning a new language with Francesca, who teaches and interacts with each and all students.Shes very interested in ensuring that new words are repeated as many times as needed, for students to grasp the accent and meaning.Singing songs, including Italian culture, its been an amazing experience .
I spent about 6 months studying italian here and I was able to improve a lot during this time. I took group and private classes and I always found the most friendly atmosphere, which is very important if you want to enjoy the process of learning and stick to it. Both, my teacher and my classmates were great. In addition, Rafaella is always looking for new, interactive ways to make the classes fun and useful, so every now and then she plan activities outside the class to practice the language and get more into the italian culture.
SpeakItaly is the place to go for Italian lessons in New York City! I have had Raffaella and Flavia as teachers and they are excellent!I have also hired Raffaella to translate documents and amend a NYC marriage record and she knew exactly what to do. She worked with the Italian consulate to get me exactly what I needed also for the translations that the consulate certified!! Do yourself a favor and take lessons for your upcoming trip to Italy and if you need anything translated definetely hire Raffaella!! Buona fortuna!!! 🇮🇹
I have been taking classes at SpeakItaly for about a month now and really enjoy it. Flavia is fantastic! She uses a lot of different techniques (reading, writing, speaking, games, songs, etc.) to teach us the content each week. The classes are small, so its easy to feel comfortable and to ask for clarification as needed. Would certainly recommend!
I went to Raffaella for help with my Italian citizenship application -- a complicated process. She was enormously helpful, both in translating many documents, but also in helping me understand what I need to do and to have, in order to be prepared for my interview at the Consulate. Raffaela produced beautiful work and did so very quickly and efficiently. I recommend her to you without reservation.
Studying Italian with Riccardo Costa at Speakitaly has been a joyful experience. Hes utterly charming and his classes fly by. Hes warm. inspiring, and very funny. Laughter mingles with the learning. Hes always encouraging - despite the fact that I mangle his native tongue! He is a great teacher who makes sure we are always progressing. He has become a good friend - as have my wonderful classmates. I cherish my weekly two hours of fun escape into Rikys class.
SpeakItaly NYC is the best! Raffaella, the instructor goes above and beyond, planning all kinds of fun events that not only allow you to practice your Italian skills, but also learn about Italian culture and food. Shes also an amazing and patient instructor. Working with her improved my Italian tremendously!
Before starting my lessons with Raffy, I just knew a few basic Italian words and expressions. After a year of weekly lessons, I can pretty much read anything in Italian and understand it. I also can hold my own in a conversation. She’s a great teacher with a knack for explaining complicated stuff in a simple way. Best thing is she’s conversational, so you get to talk in Italian. And to that point, you start to develop an ear for it too.Shes very patient and very flexible with her schedule. Often my work would get in the way, and she would always accommodate. Classes always are fun and can range from reading, to grammatical, to purely conversational, but she ties it all together. I loved reading articles for homework.I would highly recommend Raffy!
Raffaella is a wonderful teacher. She helps create a ciriculum based on your needs and skill level. She makes sure you have the foundation you need to move on to future levels, before you attempt to do so. She is very patient, but makes you work for your answers, which in turn makes you a better speaker. She challenges her students to advance, and does not skip the hard things. Highly recommend!!!
We started doing classes a month ago and I am so HAPPY I found them online. I signed up on the weekend through a 3rd party website abc hadn’t received the confirmation email. I contacted them directly and explained the situation. They answered right away and without hesitation had a lesson for my child (we missed the group one). Great customer service!!! In today’s world is gold.Valentina, our teacher is amazing. The quality of the classes are excellent. Italian immersion 100% and I hear my child answered back and being helped when needed.My child is enjoying the lessons so much. I asked him if he wanted to continue and he said “for sure.” We are definitely staying with Speakitalynyc for a long time.
Speakitaly is the go-to place for all things Italian. The proprietor, Raffaella, held a class in fresh pasta making where we all made our own pasta together. After class, I went home at ate it all! It was delicious. But not just Italian cooking, Raffaella has language instruction, Italian wine tastings and parties. If you want to learn Italian or experience Italian cultural events or if you want to meet Italians, Speakitaly is the only place to go! When she takes a tour group to Italy, I will be the first to sign up.
Rafaella at Speak Italy NYC is the best Italian teacher I have ever had! When you find a person like this you feel really lucky. I have studied Italian for several years on and off, but now want to learn the language and to speak correctly. Rafaella understood what I was looking for and, after evaluating my Italian, structured the conversations/lessons to my level. She makes you feel so good and confident even when you make mistakes. She is competent, cultivated, professional, kind and, most importantly, fun. I already adore the Italian language and with Rafaella, I love it even more.
Outstanding service from Raffaella and her team. I could not thank this company more for providing all papers needed in a timely manner and really doing their best at meeting my requests. I highly recommend this company for any translation, Apostille, and Consular services. Their office looks lovely and I am certain that all their other programs are well curated as well.Thank you so much!
I have been studying with Riccardo for over 10 years. He is an excellent language teacher with an extensive background in culture, language, history, politics and literature. He is remarkable for his ability to encourage students and to listen and engage with them with intelligence and spirit.
I love Speak Italy!! I started classes with Raffaella and was so pleased that I got my 25 year old son to start with lessons also!I have now since had to change classes and started working with Flavia and have been just as happy! I love the classes and also love the workshops that they offer!!
Raffaella of Speakitaly NYC is an expert translator who handled all the documents for my Italian citizenship application. This included translating all the documents, sending and retrieving them from the Italian Consulate in NYC, and communicating with my Italian and US lawyers. Raffaella worked very swiftly, her rates are reasonable and her attitude to her clients and the service she provides first rate.
This is a great place to learn Italian. The groups are small and well tailored to our needs. I’ve been studying italian here for about 1 year and I must say I’m always excited to come to our weekly class. Flavia has been my teacher since beginning, she is a top-notch Italian instructor! Shes patient, funny and interesting, all of which make it easier and more engaging to learn Italian. Ciao Ana Abounader.
I am eternally grateful to Raffaella and her staff. She was professional and friendly, courteous and most of all efficient. Her team translated and was able to get two apostilles within a week of my departure to Italy. They were accepted at poste with no questions. Superb service. Go to Speak Italy.
Raffaella at Speakitaly is a consumate professional and overall awesome person to work with. She was extremely flexible and helpful in helping translate and mail documents despite many changes that needed to happen at the last minute. Highly recommended for any needs.
I contacted Raffaella to translate some documents I needed to enroll for my Masters in Italy as well helping me with handing in those documents at the Italian Consulate in New York while I was abroad. She was absolutely amazing in translating the documents as well as contacting the Italian authorities. I highly recommend her if you need translating official documents!
The teacher is very good and she takes the time to patiently help individual students who need the assistance. Being a native Italian, her vocabulary and usage are impeccable and she has enough knowledge of the language to explain why certain rules or pronunciations exist. Her knowledge of English is also very advanced so that she can explain equally well in either language.As for the class, the structure and content are fairly good, however, the take-home notes and exercises are insufficient. Having a text book to follow with weekly assignments would have been a huge help and I wouldve been willing to pay additional for the book.
I contacted Raffaella to translate some documents I needed; because I was having a destination wedding in Italy. She gave me advice and helped me get all of my documents in order for the Italian Consulate in New York. She was absolutely amazing in translating the documents in a timely fashion witch assisted me in the process with the Italian authorities. I highly recommend her if you need translating official documents!
I have really learned so much working with Flavia. The small class size and the discussions make it so much fun and easier to learn. Flavia is very warm and very flexible. She is always willing to answer any questions or make up classes i had to miss to keep me on schedule. I cannot recommend Speakitaly enough! What a fabulous resource we have to learn Italian from native Italians!!!!
I took a class at NYU, much more expensive, that was not as good as my class st speak ItalyNYCThe teacher Chiara is very professional, she is a great teacher and always encourages à gréât chemistry in our small zoom class. With great enthusiasm and positivity Chiara welcomes you to learn the beautiful Italian languageI highly recommend this small business!Grazie mille 🙏
I used Raffaella’s translation services to translate documents from English to Italian and I’m so glad I found her! She was pleasant and easy to work with and made sure that I had all the correct documents for the Italian consulate. Raffaella provided fast service and I highly recommend her!
Raffaella was exactly what we needed. She understood our problem and came up with solutions that were excellent. She communicated well and was very fast in her responses as well as with the final product .I would highly recommend Raeffaela and her services. She was able to work internationally without skipping a beat.
Chiara is an amazing teacher, she explains everything in such an easy way to understand since there are many complexities when learning italian, but she breaks them all down into digestible bites and it really sticks. She mixes up the lessons, so we do some homework review, exercises in the workbook or something else she has, and real life examples in conversation. She always makes it feel like we are 2 friends just having a conversation, even if one of the friends is infinitely smarter about the topic 🙂 I never feel intimidated even when I speak very slowly and when I am wrong we go over it so I know where I made the mistake. We always start and end our lessons with some small-talk and it really boosts my confidence. Our lessons are really the highlight of my week! The new office space (when we were able to use it) was really nice and welcoming. Now we do everything virtual and I have not noticed any difference in my lessons. Thank you Raffaella and Chiara!
Raffaella at SpeakItaly has provided translations of official documents on several occasions for members of my family. She responds promptly to requests for services, provides clear information about the costs and an easy to use method of payment. The translations are done professionally and in a timely manner. I highly recommend her services.
Raffaella is a pleasure to work with— super professional, easy going and friendly.Recommeded by the Italian Consulate as one of the professional translators on their website, Raffaella was very punctual in translating the documents I needed.She even triple checked one sentenced that was hard to read and got the job done with precision.I would highly recommend her and Speakitaly.
A cross between a structured curriculum and your own interests, you can learn Italian while having some fun doing so. Likewise, Raffaella is both an active teacher and casual conversationalist. You will discuss things that are actually pertinent—in America and Italy—just in Italian.
I’m a beginner who just started a course with SpeakItaly. I have had 3 lessons with Angela and I am learning so much as well as enjoying my lessons. Angela has made the lessons fun. The 2 hours go by much too fast. I have also made friends with my fellow students, who are lively. You will just love it. Joan Gerner
Speakitaly NYC was fast and efficient in translating several documents that were needed by the Italian Consulate to obtain my Italian citizenship. They were also able to do everything via email, which made it very convenient. I would recommend their services to anyone who needs documents translated in the future!
I hired Speakitaly to translate many documents from English to Italian, their service and speed in supplying translations with signed authenticity forms was incredible!I mentioned that I was searching for a birth certificate from Italy of a long deceased relative... Speakitaly offered to give a chance in finding it. To be honest I had hired other search companies over the last 8 months and no one could find.... Speakitaly found it within 10 days!! Amazing!! How they found it, I’ll never know but I’m grateful for their excellent service.I highly recommend Speakitaly and will always use in futureThank youRobert Molnar
I needed some documents translated from English for the Italian Consulate, so I contacted Raffaella. She answered me almost immediately, and offered a very reasonable price for the translation. She then completed the work very quickly. I will definitely hire her again to translate more of my documents, and would also recommend her to anyone needing the same.
I am an early advanced adult student who could not find the right Italian language school. I tried a private teacher through Meetup, a visiting graduate student through Craigslist, a retiree through Thumbtack, and a group class setting at WeWork before finding Raffy. These teachers either treated me like a number, had returned to Italy, were inconveniently located, or could not offer the level I needed. I was initially turned off by Raffys busy schedule and her frequent messaging, but I decided to try my luck.What I first thought was perhaps disorganization, I now understand to be an incredible ability to manage a wide range of Italian language lessons, cooking classes, wine tastings, dinner competitions, brunches, etc....all coordinated by herself, for her students. We meet weekly or bi-weekly for an hour at a cafe convenient for both of us, and we spend about 30 minutes in conversation followed by 30 minutes of grammar, writing, or reading. Raffy is fair with our time and has always given me the full 60 minutes, even talking to me after our class. She is creative and resourceful in assigning homework, coming up with an interesting article or topic relevant to our conversation right on the spot. What stands out to me however, is that Raffy is a pleasure to talk to. No topic is off-limits, so I am able to learn to talk about everything in a natural way. Because we end up talking about so many things, it feels like Raffy has become a friend. Ive now been taking lessons with her for almost a year, and I would highly recommend it.
I definitely recommend Speakitaly NYC. My Kids spent two years in this school and I really saw their progress. They learned in a enjoyable, and efficient way ! The teachers are great, well prepared and very motivating person. Im very grateful to the Speakitaly and definitely we back in September .
The rule to pass a B1 Italian language requirement for Italian citizenship was required two weeks before I was eligible to apply. I was in panic. When I found SpeakItaly, I set up a virtual one on one classroom (I do not live in NY) to take a deep dive into preparing for the test. In three short months, I prepared for the exam and passed! I couldnt have done it without their guidance. Excellent staff ... friendly and honest. I can only recommend one place -- SpeakItalyNYC!
Raffi has been my tutor for the past 3 years. She tutored my older sister in Italian, and now tutors me in Spanish.Raffi helps me with my homework, projects, and helps me study for tests. Since being tutored by Raffi, my grade has went up a full 11 points.Raffi is so friendly and is the exact opposite of intimidating. I’m so happy to see her every week because she helps me get on top of my school work.10/10 recommend.
My wife and I have had the good fortune to have Sole as our weekly tutor here at home. She is a highly-credentialed, pedagogically-skilled academic who has the gift of not sounding like a teacher, but an informative, interesting conversational partner. When necessary, Sole explains often complicated grammatical points with great finess, but the emphasis is on spoken Italian, which she uses almost exclusively, much to our delight. It is not laissez faire teaching -- there is a definite agenda, and she will make corrections quickly where necessary -- but she is sympathetic to the plight of the beginning student, and wholly non-judgmental. Add to these qualities the fact that she is a most amiable person and you have to end up with Five Stars.
I used them for translation services (English to Italian) of official documents and couldnt be more satisfied. Not only was the work done well but they were finished 2 days earlier than promised. Very easy to work with, fair pricing and gentilissima!! Recommend highly.
Raffys sessions were terrific! She has a knack for taking structured lessons and presenting them in a real world scenario that makes it so much easier to absorb. She has all the knowledge and methodologies youd want from a teacher, but with the unique ability to present it in a way that feels more cafe than classroom. Highly recommended!
Raffaella was lovely and kind and present as she guided me through the labyrinth of acquiring my Italian Citizenship. A genius of human understanding and connectivity and her knowledge of language is encyclopedic. i can’t wait to start Italian Language classes. Grazie Multo !!
I had an unusual request for my citizenship application in the UK - I needed a NYC document translated and apostilled. The service at Speakitaly was splendid from the cost to the no-hassle service. My request was quickly understood and handled by the local staff. I would highly recommend this service.
Raffaele deserves 10 stars not 5. I only gave her my papers this morning and she translated them on the same day. She is really an asset to Speakitaly NYC. I didnt expect them so fast. Brava!!!! Thank you so much. I will surely recommend you and your services any time to my friends and will certainly use you again if needed. Jeanette Nicosia
I used their translation services and was very impressed by Speakitaly NYC professionalism, customer service and attention to detail. The translation was done ahead of schedule and Raffaella also identified that there was a document missing. Would highly recommend it!
Great experience.Located right off the subway for your convenience.Raffaella was very helpful and has a lot of experience.She answered all my questions patiently.Raffaella quickly translated and mailed out my documents knowing, how quickly I needed them legalised by the consulate.I highly recommend her.
Excellent service with honest rates. Rafaella is very attentive and knows the Italian lawsuits well. I translated a certificate with her from Brazil and I felt safe all the time! It was she who ran after me, from the search for an old certificate in the NY registry, to posting in the mail. Super recommend it!
Rafaella service can only be classified as excellence. I contacted her to translate some documents for the Italian consulate and legalize them. Not only did he respond quickly to me but he also resolved all my legal questions to respectively. And most importantly he did everything in record time !!! Do not hesitate to hire her.
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160 Reviews for Speakitaly NYC 2023:
Review №1
2022-09-11Raffaella was efficient, professional, precise & QUICK with translations. I wouldnt recommend anyone else!!! Additionally the Italian courses are so worth it whether your level is beginner, intermediate or advanced. I am currently taking classes there to improve and its been lovely so far.
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2022-05-23My wife needed to take an Italian language proficiency test for her Italian citizenship application, and Raffaella was incredibly responsive and easy to communicate with while arranging for her test. We also needed a few documents translated from English into Italian as part of the same application process, and we got the documents back in less than 24 hours! Thank you to Raffaella and her staff for the incredible professionalism and courtesy! I would highly recommend Speakitaly NYC for all your Italian-related needs!
Review №3
2022-06-26Speakitaly NYC is exceptional! Raffaella assisted me with my Dual Citizenship application and was SO on top of it. She made sure every detail was covered. I felt totally helpless before learning about Speakitaly and could not have done the application without Raffaella’s expert help. Raffaella performs her quality work with the utmost professionalism and precision. Most of all she has endless energy, determination to solve any problem, a passion for her work, and enthusiasm for us all! I am so grateful and would recommend Speakitaly to anyone who seriously wants to pursue Italian Citizenship or Italian lessons. In addition, they helped me achieve my B1 status in a very short time!
Review №4
2022-09-13Teacher was great. However once a session is over there is relentless communication to sign up again. In my final session My schedule changed before taking any classes and I asked for a refund or credit. But the owner/management was not accomodative and does not know rules/regulations and thinks whatever says in the website can replace those. Unfortunately, I cant recommend this company to others and I am sure there are other more customer friendly choices in NYC.
Review №5
2022-07-06Getting translations done by Raffealla was extremely simple and easy. She was personable, responsive, quick, and accurate. Highly reccommend!
Review №6
2022-01-24I’ve been studying with Speakitaly NYC for over a year now. Tiziana has been superb to work with, and is a wonderful teacher. She’s kind, considerate, funny, and knowledgeable. I would recommend her to anyone who is interested in learning the language.
Review №7
2022-02-26I have taken seven online semesters and my Italian has improved tremendously. The teachers are exceptional and patient. The class sizes are small and by the end of the semester the students had all become friends. The only recommendation I would make is to start conversation and dictation sooner. The first few semesters were exclusively on grammar.
Review №8
2021-09-15Speakitaly has been assisting our family many years now. First for my son to learn Italian, getting their Italian passports appts fast tracked, and then for myself, helping me through the process to get my on citizenship through marriage. Maria Rafaella is well informed and very helpful through all stages. I have loved all the teachers we have been in contact with. Tiziana especially is incredibly patient, warm and wise. I thank Speakitaly for their expertise and efficiency navigating all the ups and downs for our Italo-Americano famiglia. Grazie Mille !
Review №9
2021-01-26I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I have the best time learning Italian with Riccardo! He always makes the class FUN, interesting, and full of laughter. After all, learning a new language could be intimidating, but his warm and friendly demeanor has helped with my confidence tremendously. He is a great teacher with a lot of experience and a great care for his students. He is truly the best:)
Review №10
2021-03-20Speakitaly is great organization that has exceeded my expectations for online language learning. And my teacher, Francesca D., is outstanding. Not only is Francesca highly knowledgeable about the structure and nuances of Italian but she is also very organized and professional while retaining the personal touch to mentor each of her students according to their needs. I am grateful to have found Speakitaly and to have Francesca as my teacher.