Hi everyone!
I’m excited to share the latest updates at Piccardo Languages with you all!
First, I want to congratulate all my students on their dedication and hard work in their language-learning journey. Your commitment is truly inspiring, and your efforts are paying off!
Meet Our New Teachers!
I’m also delighted to announce that we have new native-speaking teachers joining our team for Spanish, English and Ukrainian.
A warm welcome to our newest instructors—we’re thrilled to have you on board and look forward to learning together!
Anastacia, a great dynamic tutor from Ukraine, brings experience in teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) online. She also teaches Ukrainian and speaks fluent Russian.
Since 2021, Anastacia has been teaching both children and adults in online and offline formats, offering group lessons as well as one-on-one sessions. Beyond general language instruction, she specialises in Business English training, helping professionals prepare for meetings, presentations, and negotiations.
Her expertise extends to working with CEOs and top managers, delivering tailored lessons designed to enhance workplace communication and fluency. With a proven track record of success, she has helped many students make significant strides in their English proficiency.
We’re also excited to welcome Thomas to our team for online Spanish and English lessons! His teaching style is friendly, dynamic, and highly interactive, incorporating engaging games and quizzes to make learning enjoyable.
Thomas holds a four-year degree in English Language Teaching (Profesorado de Inglés) and two international diplomas in Spanish language education, bringing a wealth of expertise to his lessons. He has extensive experience teaching Spanish online to learners from diverse backgrounds and proficiency levels.
His approach is student-centered, integrating cultural context and interactive methodologies to create a truly immersive learning experience. Thomas prioritises authentic communication and practical language use in everyday situations, ensuring his lessons feel relevant and engaging.
Every session is tailored to each student’s interests, goals, and real-life needs, transforming language learning into a practical and enjoyable journey.
A Growing Passion for Italian
We’ve noticed a beautiful and deeply personal trend in language learning across the UK. More and more young students are choosing to study Italian—not just for the joy of learning a new language, but as a way to reconnect with their heritage.
Many of our learners have Italian grandparents or a parent from Italy, and through language, they are rediscovering family traditions, childhood stories, and cultural roots that feel both familiar and new. Italian is becoming more than just a skill—it’s a bridge to history, identity, and belonging.
We love being part of this journey, supporting students in developing fluency while deepening their connection to their ancestry in meaningful ways.
Italian and Spanish lessons
Our experienced PhD language instructor Letizia has been teaching Italian online with us for the past two years. She is also currently teaching Spanish A1 in person.
For Italian courses at levels B1 and B2/C1, we’ve been enhancing the learning experience by reading several novels from well-known Italian authors:
- Il giornalino di Gian Burrasca by Vamba
- I Racconti Romani by Alberto Moravia
More recently, following student requests, we’ve explored:
- Fiabe di Fanciulle Fatate by Italo Calvino
- Il Sentiero dei Nidi di Ragno by Italo Calvino
For Italian levels A1 and A2, learners have been enjoying graded readers, which are great for taking Italian to the next level:
- Dolomiti by Andrea De Giuli
- Mafia, Amore e Polizia
- Pasta per Due
I highly recommend these graded stories—they’re fun with lots of useful idioms. They are essential for learners looking to build confidence and fluency!
French Lessons at B2 Level
Our French students have just finished reading Patapoufs et Filifers by André Maurois, a delightful fantasy novel about two boys who stumble upon an underground world filled with intriguing characters divided into two distinct groups—the Patapoufs and the Filifers.
Next, we’ll be diving into Le château de ma mère by Marcel Pagnol, a heartwarming novel that celebrates childhood memories and the author’s deep love for Provence.
I highly recommend these graded stories—they’re essential for learners looking to build confidence and fluency!
Language learning is more than just words—it’s connection, discovery, and growth. We’re thrilled to have such a wonderful learning community, and we look forward to seeing how you progress in the coming months!