Are you traveling to Italy? I'll raise your comfort level by sharing everything I've experienced since my first visit to Italia in 1978. In fact, I recently returned from a month in Italia so I'll share the latest on dining, shopping, traveling plus provide the "hook-ups" you'll need to have a vacation that is enjoyable, memorable and relaxing. In other words, a GOOD time! 

Are you of Italian descent?  You know your upbringing was different than the rest of the kids on the block! I will reintroduce and reconnect you to your Italian roots and all those memories of growing up Italian.

When:  4 week class.  Wednesdays.  September 25 - October 16.  7:00-8:30pm.                       

Where:  Viva Napoli.  4301 W. El Prado Blvd.  Tampa, Fl  33629.       

Fee: 4 weeks-$240 per person.  This includes all class materials and dinner at every class. You are welcome to deviate from the class dinner by ordering off the menu. If so you will pay the price listed on the menu plus tax and tip. Fees paid for the class dinner are not applied to items ordered off the menu.    

Payment: A $50 per person deposit is required to secure your spot in the class. Balances will be paid in full the evening of the first class prior to the start of the class. To pay your deposit or to pay in full contact Roberto at ralvarez@learnitalian.us or at 727.492.6653. Payments in full received before  September 20th include an additional 5 hours of instruction via a 5-CD set I've recorded that is also available as an MP3 file (an $80 value). One 5-CD set per couple.   You are required to complete the registration form. To do so click here.

Sample a class: You can't attend four classes. Yes, come taste what these FUN evenings are about. RSVP and pre-payment are required by contacting me at ralvarez@learnitalian.us

When: 4 week class.  Mondays.  September 23 - October 14.  7:00-8:30pm. 

Where - Casa Cosenza.  3705 Tampa Road.  Oldsmar, FL  34677

Fee: 4 weeks - $195 per person. This includes all class materials and dinner at every class. You are welcome to deviate from the class dinner by ordering off the menu. If so you will pay the price listed on the menu plus tax and tip. Fees paid for the class dinner are not applied to items ordered off the menu.

Payment: A $50 per person deposit is required to secure your spot in the class. Balances will be paid in full the evening of the first class prior to the start of the class. To pay your deposit or to pay in full contact Roberto at ralvarez@learnitalian.us or at 727.492.6653. Payments in full received before  September 20th  include an additional 5 hours of instruction via a 5-CD set I've recorded that is also available as an MP3 file (an $80 value). One 5-CD set per couple. 

You are required to complete the preregistration form. To do so click here.

Sample a class: You can't attend four classes. Yes, come taste what these FUN evenings are about. RSVP and pre-payment are required by contacting me at ralvarez@learnitalian.us 

When: 4 week class - Thursdays.  September 26 - October 17.  7:00-8:30pm.               

Where: Gigi's Italian Restaurant. 5901 4th St. N. St. Petersburg, Fl 33703.  

Fee: 4 weeks - $195 per person. This includes all class materials and dinner at every class. You are welcome to deviate from the class dinner by ordering off the menu. If so you will pay the price listed on the menu plus tax and tip. Fees paid for the class dinner are not applied to items ordered off the menu.  

Payment: A $50 per person deposit is required to secure your spot in the class. Balances will be paid in full the evening of the first class prior to the start of the class. To pay your deposit or to pay in full contact Roberto at ralvarez@learnitalian.us or at 727.492.6653. Payments in full received before  September 20th  include an additional 5 hours of instruction via a 5-CD set I've recorded that is also available as an MP3 file (an $80 value). One 5-CD set per couple.  You are required to complete the preregistration form. To do so click here.

Sample a class: You can't attend four classes. Yes, come taste what these FUN evenings are about. RSVP and pre-payment are required by contacting me at ralvarez@learnitalian.us

My Italian lessons will prepare you for your vacation to Italy with language basics covering everything from dining to buying to travel within Italy. I can also teach you a higher level of fluency to speak with relatives or conduct business.