Italian Language & Culture for Children
Our programs are for both children who are being introduced to a new foreign language and for those who need the practice to improve what they already know. This journey is going to be such a fun and positive experience that it will leave a mark on your child’s life. Our lessons are stimulating and entertaining and children end up learning without even realizing it. They are encouraged to experience the language through a wide range of fun activities which means that they will start speaking and using Italian in a very natural way. Our Italian language teaching method is anchored in the Common European Framework of Reference and is driven by a didactic method that is the result of the director’s almost two decades of experience in the field.
We use a combination of activities based on the communicative approach with active learning (group work, role plays, etc.) and practice exercises to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Based on the age group, we do teach grammar because we believe that clarity in the structure, will help the child eventually to understand the language, use patterns, and re-create new ones.


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Kathryn Phrayme2025-06-15We had such a good experience with Speakitaly. Salvo was an amazing teacher! The classes were fun and engaging. The staff were always so helpful. Grazie Mille!
Owner's reply
Grazie di cuore ❤️
David Rufo2025-05-31Raffaela saved the day for us again! Communicating with Italian officials to help confirm our birth certificate registrations. She is fast and accurate! Molto Grazie Raffaella!
Owner's reply
David, grazie di cuore ❤️ I’m so happy for you all! Welcome to the family 😎
Kristen DiCarmine2025-05-24Raffaella was so helpful in putting together my application for Italian citizenship. She is able to handle all aspects - she helped me request documents from Italy, translated others, and requested apostilles where necessary. She is also very responsive to requests for help, so I always felt like I had someone to help. I highly recommend her services!
Owner's reply
Grazie mille Kristen! Very happy I was able to help to make it happen ❤️
April Rowe2025-05-16I have thoroughly enjoyed the courses I've taken with Speakitaly. Simona is a wonderful teacher. She is so nice and explains things perfectly. Our class had a lot of fun while we learned. I highly recommend Speakitaly to other Italian learners. The East Coast time zone was very helpful for me since I am in that time zone. Sometimes it's hard to find native teachers that can accommodate my schedule. I'm so happy I found this school. I learned a lot, and it's a plus that the classes are mostly in Italian. It's great practice! Grazie mille Simona e Speakitaly! È stato un vero piacere.
Owner's reply
April, ma che belle parole! Grazie grazie mille a nome di SpeakItaly NYC e soprattutto di Simona! Thanks for being part of our wonderful community
Bobby Natali2025-03-17I had an exceptional experience working with Speak Italy. Raffaella was professional, and helpful and worked quickly and thoroughly to help me with my document needs. Would absolutely use them again. Maria N
Owner's reply
Grazie mille, di cuore ❤️
Kate Felsen Di Pietro2025-03-13The application for Italian citizenship by marriage is no easy task but Speakitaly NYC has been there for me every step of the way. Chiara prepared me to pass the Italian language exam with flying colors and Raffaella helped me at all times of day and night with official translations, answers to vexing questions, and uploading pages and pages of documents correctly. I couldn't have done it without them! Mille grazie non bastano!!
Owner's reply
E come si risponde a un messaggio così bello? Grazie mille Kate ❤️
Elizabeth Munson2025-03-12SpeakItaly assisted me in getting all my papers in order to apply for Italian citizenship. Raffaella helped me and did a fantastic job. She was friendly and prompt in answering all my emails . She was especially helpful during the upload phase because the Interior Ministry of Italy was experiencing many technical issues. Prices are reasonable. Highly recommended 🌟
Owner's reply
Grazie mille, Elizabeth! It was a pleasure assisting you. Happy we made it despite the technical issues :)
Cecilia Boschelli2025-02-20I had an outstanding experience with Speakitaly NYC. Rafaela was instrumental in guiding me through the process for my Italian citizenship; she was always prompt in responding to messages and swift in handling all procedures. Her extensive knowledge allowed her to answer all my questions thoroughly. Thanks to her support, I successfully took the Italian B2 exam at their location, and the entire process was incredibly smooth. I highly recommend Speakitaly NYC for assistance with Italian dual citizenship, translations, and apostilles. Susanna R., Babylon, NY.
Owner's reply
Grazie mille Cecilia ❤️
Andrew Pugliese2025-02-11Wonderfully friendly and knowledgable staff. Great service. They help me get the documents and translations I needed for my citizenship
Owner's reply
Grazie mille Andrew for choosing us!
ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE FOR CHILDREN
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