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The Love Language

Italian is one the most beloved of all the love languages

News & Events: Study Abroad - Study abroad in Sorrento, Italy for college credits: Click here Lessons. We have a few open spots. Reserve your lessons spot now. Italian Conversation Hour: Informal conversation meet-up, most Saturdays, 3:00-4:30. Contact us for details. Twitter: @LezioniItaliano

Conversation for Travelers

November 22, 2016
A practical introduction to spoken Italian. In these lessons…
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Group Lessons

November 22, 2016
Our group lessons are tailored to the particular needs and goals…
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Italian Diction for Singers

November 22, 2016
LEZIONI D’ITALIANO offers a full course on Italian diction…
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One-On-One Lessons

November 22, 2016
These one-on-one lessons have a personalized structure designed…
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CAN I REALLY LEARN ITALIAN?

I wanted to learn Italian when I learned a project we were doing meant travel to Italy at least twice a year. I found Carlos from his website and am still taking lessons with him 3 years later! I would say I’m intermediate to advanced in my Italian conversation skills thanks to Carlos. My new friends in Italy commend me on my speaking and he’s always game to help me whenever I need it. I recommend Carlos to everyone. Ciao!

Buddy QuaidRealtorhttp://www.thequaidgroup.com–The Quaid Group.com

I have been fortunate to have some great teachers in my life, school teachers, yoga teachers, teachers in meditation or skiing or music. Carlos Capra ranks among the best of them, in that his instruction of the Italian language goes beyond the technicalities, or grammar, but his presence inspires you to want to learn. His is patient, methodical but intuitive in his approach; he clearly has a lot of experience in that he can adjust his instruction to the level and background of the student.

I highly recommend him, you will learn Italian quickly and efficiently and have fun in the process.

Yves Oberlin

I worked with Carlos for just three months and my communications skills improved dramatically. Carlos is both a great teacher and a fun person to learn a language with. I recommend him with great confidence to anyone looking to learn a new language.

Seve Garza

We were heading to Tuscany with Lauren’s family for an extended stay and really wanted to be able to learn some simple phrases and social niceties. Carlos developed a custom curriculum that was tailored to the activities we were planning to spend our vacation on: ordering food at restaurants, shopping at the grocery store and open air markets, shopping for clothes and gifts, asking for directions and, of course, buying lots and lots of wine! Very soon after arriving we were the unofficial translators for our group and realized that the basics Carlos taught us were the perfect base to build on during our trip. Near the end we felt almost like locals as we shopped and ate our way through Tuscany. Thanks Carlos!!

Lauren Kleine & Chris Downey

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    I am thrilled to be taking Italian from Carlos. Where many teachers complicate the learning process, he brings simplicity to his teachings, making learning Italian a complete joy. He is patient, and thorough with each lesson. I have benefited greatly from my lessons with him. I recommend him to people of all levels of Italian study.
    B.D. Watts, tenortenor

    I’ve taken many language classes, and Carlos’s classes (at UT Austin) rank at the very top. He’s got a great teaching style and cares very much about the success of his students. As long as you’re willing to do your part in the learning process, you’ll have a great time in his class. Learn from one of the best; you won’t regret it.

    Yang Liu (Student at UT Austin)

    Short of enrolling in one of Carlos’ classes at the University, this is the way to go. He’s very flexible in his style of teaching and builds on each concept learned. He mixes writing, speaking and listening so that the student becomes aware of how Italian “really” sounds. The student also has opportunities to see Italian films as well as casual conversation time. I DO recommend him to anyone wanting to learn Italian. If you’re planning a trip to Italy, give yourself a few months to learn. After all, Rome wasn’t built in a day.

    Jane Furr Ginestra
    I have been taking Italian lessons form Carlos for a year and a half. Previously, I took Italian at a university. I did well academically, but was frustrated about my ability to communicate. Carlos is the best teacher by far that I have come across, because he immediately sees your strengths and weaknesses and alters his approach accordingly. What he offers is far more than just someone to speak Italian with – you will learn Italian culture and are sure to improve your Italian. You don’t need to look any further for an instructor, Carlos is the best.
    Yoshie Hasumi

    Carlos Capra is an excellent language teacher. Some of the qualities he brings to lessons:

    -Command of the language.
    -Adroitness in directing the learning process.
    -Relaxed patience working at any skill level.
    -Lucidity in explaining grammar.
    -Organized lesson plans.
    -Sense of humor.

    I highly recommend Carlos as an Italian teacher/coach. He’s a gifted teacher who’s personable and patient, no matter what your skill level is.

    Maimy Fong, pianist and voice coachpianist and vocal coach
    An absolutely excellent teacher! A teacher myself, I learned so much from Carlos–and will be forever thankful! He is caring, insightful, passionate, and so very knowledgeable of anything Italian (not just the language, of which he is an expert of course, but food, opera, music in general, history, dialects, popular culture, current events…you name it!!)
    Alis Manolescu

    I have taken Italian classes with Dr. Capra for over two years. Over the course of these two years, Carlos has crafted an individual course of study for me, emphasizing conversational ability and experiential learning. Every week when I meet with Carlos he know exactly what topics to focus on to maximize the impact of the lesson, and is always ready to provide extra help.

    It is clear to me that Carlos’ work is more than a job; it’s a vocation. He is so enthusiastic about Italian and culture that he often continues our lesson even after we have officially run out of time. In fact, after only a few months of study with Carlos,  I was able to take a trip to Italy where I could plainly gauge the progress I have made in reading, writing, and speaking ability.

    I wholeheartedly recommend Carlos’ course to everyone interested in learning Italian, traveling to Italy, or anyone looking for a new venture

    Carmen Berdion

    Carlos is a terrific teacher who adapts on the fly to my state of mind in any given lesson.  Some days when I’ve been a “good student” and completed all my homework we focus on moving forward with grammar instruction targeting areas he’s observed that I need to strengthen.  Other days when my mood is less disciplined, we launch into pure conversation ranging from cheese making to complaining about politics…all while ensuring I don’t stray too far away from proper Italian.  Carlos makes the lessons varied, teaching with readings and film, pulling from a variety of grammar exercises and drawing upon his own original material from his years teaching at UT.  The sessions with Carlos move quickly and are great fun.

    Jennifer Vickers

    Carlos Capra is a wonderful Italian teacher!  He combines deep idiomatic and grammatically sound knowledge of the language with fun exercises, readings, conversations, and coaching sessions.  In a recent trip to Italy, I was delighted to talk with (and understand!) so many people I interacted with.  What a joy to learn a language in Carlos’ supportive and encouraging classes.  If you want to learn Italian, Carlos è buonissimo!

    Elota Patton, Communication Consultant and Coach.

    I decided to work with a language tutor to prepare for my first visit to Italy. Although I possess certain useful life skills, learning a foreign language is not among them. Dr. Capra is the most patient teacher imaginable. He is very attuned to my needs and has even managed to convince me to speak Italian out loud with actual people (not just my dog, who never laughs at my pronunciation or my absurd way with pronouns). I would recommend Dr. Capra to anyone who would like to learn Italian!

    Nancy P. Daley, PhD
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