Beyond Basics is CLOSED...
But not for too long!
This is not your average intermediate course. Itโs a guided step forward into real, confident Italian, designed for learners who are ready to keep growing, speaking, and understanding real Italian
๐ก Heads-up: This program only opens a few times a year so we can focus fully on each studentโs growth and progress. Enrollment is currently closed, but the next round is coming soon.
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You have been learning Italian for a while now...
and you know very well how it feels to understand grammar rules but struggling to use them in real conversations
Maybe sometimes you have the feeling of hitting a wall in your progress - like you're stuck between "beginner" and "fluent"
Thereโs a Solution to This
Introducing Beyond Basics: the course designed specifically for advanced beginners who are ready to move forward.
This isnโt just another grammar lesson โ itโs a step-by-step guide to mastering Italian grammar in a way thatโs practical, clear, and directly applicable to real-life conversations.
With structured lessons and real-world examples, Beyond Basics bridges the gap between knowing the rules and confidently speaking Italian. Plus, with 3 Live Group Classes in January and February, youโll have the opportunity to ask questions, interact with other learners, and feel part of a supportive community that understands your journey.


Let Me Guess...
You dream of speaking Italian effortlesslyโwhether itโs chatting with locals on your next trip, connecting with family, or finally feeling confident in your skills.
However, along the way, youโve encountered obstacles:
โฃ๏ธGrammar that seems easy in theory but feels impossible to apply
โฃ๏ธVocabulary youโve learned but struggle to recall when it counts
โฃ๏ธA lack of structured practice that leaves you unsure if youโre improving
And What Youโre Looking for Is...
โญA deeper understanding of Italian grammar that you can actually use
โญA way to break through the plateau and feel progress again
โญOpportunities to practice and get feedback in a safe, supportive environment
โญPractical lessons that prepare you for real-life situations.
โญThe confidence to speak Italian without second-guessing yourself


Maybe Youโve Already Tried...
๐คจ Apps and YouTube videos that teach grammar but donโt help you apply it...
๐ Classes that rush through topics without giving you enough time to practice
๐คท Learning on your own, only to feel isolated and unsure of your progress
Now, Stop for a Second and

Youโre confidently ordering food in a bustling Italian cafรฉ, effortlessly chatting about your family and upcoming plans.
You can navigate grammar rules like "passato prossimo" and "imperfetto" with ease, and Italian pronouns donโt scare you anymore.
Imagine feeling excited about learning again โknowing exactly how to improve and having a community of fellow learners cheering you on.
Sounds great, right? Itโs possible! I promise.
I know because Iโve helped hundreds of students just like you overcome these same challenges.

Ciao, I'm Elisa Torello
I'm a Certified Italian Language Teacher born in Milano. I'm a language enthusiast and the founder of Elisa's Italian School.
I am passionate about Linguistics and what happens in our minds when we learn a language.
I studied this and in 2020 I started putting it into practice by teaching Italian to hundreds of students with a unique teaching method.
My aim is and has always been to empower students to communicate confidently and effortlessly in Italian. This is how I work and this is why all of my students have reached incredible results with me!
I started Elisa's Italian School to share my passion for the Italian language
After years of studying Italian Literature and Linguistics and teaching Italian as a Language Assistant in university, I still wanted more.ย
Now every day I teach students from all around the world and I see the transformative impact that language learning can have on peopleโs lives.
Some of my students even made their dream of moving to Italy a reality and they were able to speak confidently with locals once there!

Let Me Introduce You to Beyond Basics
No more feeling stuck or unsure about how to progress. No more struggling to turn grammar rules into practical conversation skills.
Simply a clear, structured path to mastering Italian at your level โ backed by lessons designed for real-world application and live group classes that offer support and community


40+ Video Lessons
Learn at your own pace, wherever you are, whenever you want!

Exercises & Solutions
Test yourself with hundreds of homework to make sure everything is clear before you move on to the next topic!

Live Group Classes
Join the live classes, ask the questions, clear all your doubts and meet a community of students just like you!
Why Beyond Basics Is Different
Comprehensive Curriculum: From possessive adjectives to passato prossimo, youโll master the grammar you need to speak confidently.
Interactive Live Group Classes: Get your questions answered, connect with fellow learners, and gain real-time feedback to accelerate your progress.
Practical Lessons for Everyday Use: Learn vocabulary and expressions tailored to common situations like family, holidays, shopping, and more.
A Supportive Community: Youโre not learning alone. Youโll join a group of learners who are on the same journey, cheering each other on.
Check The Course Content Here:
- 1.1 Vocabolario: Talk About Family (10:18)
- 1.2 Grammar: Possessive Adjectives (14:01)
- 1.3 Grammar: Article or No Article? (9:33)
- 1.4 Past Tense: Imperfetto & How to Use It (18:56)
- 1.5 Verbs: Reflexive Verbs & How to Use Them (12:57)
- 1.6 Verbs: The Past Tense of Reflexive Verbs (7:21)
- ๐ Capitolo 1: La Famiglia Italiana
- 2.1 Vocabolario: Talk about Holidays & Time (13:10)
- 2.2 Past Tense: Passato Prossimo & How to Use It (17:16)
- 2.3 Grammar: Direct Pronouns (12:12)
- 2.4 Grammar: Direct Pronouns with Different Tenses (7:22)
- 2.5 Talk About Indefinite Quantities (12:08)
- 2.6 Grammar: La particella NE (7:38)
- 2.7 Grammar: NE with Different Tenses (5:25)
- ๐ Capitolo 2: Le Vacanze Italiane
- 3.1 Vocabolario: Shopping in Italy (Clothes, Artisan Products, Food, Souvenirs) (17:04)
- 3.2 Verbs: The Future (11:51)
- 3.3 Grammar: Indirect Pronouns (10:52)
- 3.4 Verbs: Piacere & How To Use It in Different Tenses (14:11)
- 3.5 Verbs That Need Indirect Pronouns (12:28)
- 3.6 Modal Verbs & Pronouns: How To Use Them Together (10:59)
- 3.7 Grammar: Demonstrative Adjectives & Pronouns (10:07)
- ๐ Capitolo 3: Fare Acquisti Italiani
- 4.1 Vocabolario: The City & Modern Changes (12:05)
- 4.2 Past Tense: Passato Prossimo o Imperfetto? How To Pick The Right One (29:41)
- 4.3 Past Tense: Passato Prossimo with Special Verbs (19:01)
- 4.4 Past Tense: Passato Prossimo and Double Ausiliare (10:23)
- 4.5 Grammar: Comparing in Italian (15:45)
- 4.6 Grammar: Talking About The Best or The Worst in Italian (10:45)
- 4.7 Verbs: The Verb "Stare" and Other Verbs (14:37)
- ๐ Capitolo 4: Le Cittร Italiane
- 5.1 Vocabolario: Describing Physical Appearance & Personality (10:13)
- 5.2 Verbs: How to Form the Condizionale Tense & How to Use It (8:17)
- 5.3 Verbs: How to Form the Irregular Condizionale (9:21)
- 5.4 Grammar: Comparing Tenses & Understand The Differences Between Futuro and Condizionale (8:41)
- 5.5 Grammar: La Particella CI & How To Use It (Extensively) (16:27)
- 5.6 Verbs: Piacere in Condizionale Tense (4:03)
- ๐ Capitolo 5: Gli Altri in Italiano
- 6.1 Vocabolario: Giving Directions & Instructions (8:19)
- 6.2 Verbs: Giving Informal Orders, Directions & Instructions with the Imperativo (11:12)
- 6.3 Verbs: Imperativo & Irregularities (5:07)
- 6.4 Verbs: Giving Formal Orders, Directions & Instructions with the Imperativo Tense (10:17)
- 6.5 Grammar: Using Pronouns Correctly When Giving Directions & Instructions (10:49)
- 6.6 Grammar: Using Pronouns with Formal Instructions (4:31)
- 6.7 Grammar: Mixing Different Pronouns - Part 1 (8:32)
- 6.8 Grammar: Mixing Different Pronouns - Part 2 (4:22)
- ๐ Capitolo 6: Dare Indicazioni Italiane