Enrico Parlanti

Hi, I'm Enrico

Studying abroad between high school and university taught me two things: foreign languages matter a lot, and no textbook prepares you for ordering lunch. I went on to study foreign languages and literature, tried a few different jobs, and taught on the side until, after COVID, I made it my full-time job. First in schools across the EU, now fully online from home.

I teach the way I learned: through whatever you're actually into, whether that's music, videogames or films. My first teaching experience was in a café in Japan, teaching Italian to a girl who wanted to move to Italy. I bought coloured markers and paper to explain grammatical gender in a way that was at least pleasant to look at. She did move to Italy. She married an Italian. That's the kind of opportunity speaking languages gives you, you just have to take the first step.

Tuscany, Italy

Free 15-minute call - Italian, English or Japanese

We'll use this 15-minute call to get to know each other, discuss your goals and outline the kind of lessons you would like to take. I will also assess your level so as to prepare the right material for your needs.

Feel free to ask whatever you want to know, and write any specific needs you might have!

One-to-One Language Lesson - English / Italian / Japanese

A private lesson to improve and study in your favourite language. Choose between English, Italian or Japanese: we'll work with a variety of materials, media and activities, always keeping a dynamic and enjoyable approach and putting communication first. Feel free to share any specific request or requirements before the class!

Group (3 to 6) Language Lesson - English / Italian / Japanese

A group lesson (between 3 to 6 students) to improve and study in your favourite language. Choose between English, Italian or Japanese: we'll work with a variety of materials, media and activities, always keeping a dynamic and enjoyable approach and putting communication first. We'll interact between each other, students and teacher, trying to use the target language at all times.

Feel free to share any specific request or requirements before the class!

English Exam Preparation - IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, APTIS, Cambridge, etc.

In this session, we'll go through exam-specific materials, focusing on how to approach the test, understand the exercises and manage time in order to get the best possible result. We will practice using mock tests and official material, and we will also discuss strategies to understand and succeed in the exam.

Italian Exam Preparation - CELI, CILS, PLIDA, etc.

Japanese Exam Preparation - JLPT N5/N4

Specific/Technical Language - Italian / English

In this lesson we'll go through the language you need in your field of work or studies. I will use official and tested material to introduce vocabulary, expressions and ways of properly communicating in a specific sector, as well as etiquette and customs normally used in a particular place or country. Examples of language can be: medical, IT, hospitality, etc.

Language consultancy - Italian, English, Japanese

This is a single lesson to address a specific learning problem or discuss a clear strategy to help you improve in one of the languages I teach.

I will tell you how to approach the issue and find a suitable method to keep improving on your own.

I will write down all information and possible solutions, and after the session I will send you a personalized PDF summary, along with materials, links, and any other relevant resource.

You will also be able to contact me via email for any further clarification.