Testimonials

“This course was so much more than just a language class. Each week, we looked forward to coming together to speak Italian while exploring meaningful topics around love, relationships, and how to navigate them thoughtfully. We learned how to express ourselves more clearly in Italian, but also how to recognize the difference between authentic, healthy relationships and those that aren’t. The conversations were honest, thought-provoking, and often eye-opening — all in a warm, safe, and engaging environment. A special thank-you to our instructor, Maria Conte, whose ability to guide the discussions with insightful questions and clear examples of both positive and negative dynamics made each session truly impactful. Her warmth, professionalism, and intuitive approach helped us grow both linguistically and personally. It was incredibly useful not only for our language growth but also for our self-awareness. We appreciated the space to reflect, connect, and communicate — all while gaining confidence in real-life Italian conversation. This class was interesting, enriching, and a lot of fun. We’re so grateful for the experience!”

“Having both our son and daughter in the same Italian class was a wonderful experience for our family. The instructor skillfully balanced their different learning styles, making each lesson fun and engaging for both. The mix of language, music, and creative activities kept them excited to learn every week.”

This conversational Italian course was a wonderful experience — a perfect balance of listening and speaking. Each session included a variety of engaging activities that sparked lively conversation and laughter. It truly made learning a joy!”

 “The Montessori-inspired methods helped my four year old child develop not only language skills but also a love for learning. The weekly songs were a hit and helped reinforce vocabulary naturally. Maria is absolutely fantastic!”

“Having siblings in the same class was a blessing. Maria Conte created a supportive environment where both my children, a boy and a girl, thrived academically and socially. The Spanish lessons were diverse and engaging, with a perfect blend of language, art, and music.”

Enrolling our two boys together was such a great decision! They loved the Montessori approach and looked forward to the interactive lessons. The instructor’s ability to connect with each child individually while fostering teamwork made the class feel like a second family.”
— Ana & Miguel S. – Boston, MA

“I am of Italian descent and want my U.S.-born children to take Italian citizenship. In order to start the process, the Consulate General of Italy required the translation of some important family documents, such as birth and marriage certificates, various letters and a Divorce Agreement from English to Italian.  Maria Conte was referred to me by a work colleague, and I subsequently hired her to do my services. I was very pleased with her attention and at the quality of the resulting work she delivered to me. I recommend Maria Conte for the translation of any documents.”

“I have just completed my fourth Italian course with Maria Conte. Her lessons, in addition to the written and listening exercises (audio and video), are enriched with a variety of other mixed activities that encourage both interaction with other students in the class (role play and improvisation) and to fix the grammatical and cultural aspects of each lesson. I really appreciated Maria’s patience and kindness as well as the pleasant atmosphere of the class. I recommend all adults to take Italian classes with Maria, the best teacher I have ever met. Thank you Maria, see you in the next class!” – J. K. Crawford – Concord, MA – Winter 2025

“Maria is a wonderful instructor and is very passionate about teaching her students! I started taking her course with a basic understanding of Italian, and she helped me flourish. I can now speak with my grandmother in Italian and feel much more confident conversationally. I highly recommend taking her courses to improve your language skills!” 

“I recently completed the Italian level B1.2 class with Maria Conte. I really enjoyed these lessons! She made them both informative and fun, combining book exercises with spontaneous conversations about our daily lives. Above all else, it gave me the opportunity to speak Italian in a welcoming environment, and even after just 10 lessons I could feel my listening and speaking skills improving. I already enrolled in B1.3 course. I highly recommend her, and would encourage anyone interested in learning Italian to attend one of her classes.”