Over 3,000 students around the world have joined Intrepid Italian—and the love keeps pouring in! Here’s what real learners are saying about how Michele’s courses have helped them travel better, speak with confidence, and fall in love with the Italian language.
This course is well-organized into digestible chunks – so it’s never overwhelming but just enough content in the module to learn and retain the lesson. The exercises are excellent to reinforce learning! I appreciate that lesson transcripts are included and offers great tips for remembering rules.
I just love the structure of the course and like that Michele is in the videos so it has more of a classroom feel!
This course has improved my speaking skills, especially with the use of reflexive verbs, as well as a better understanding of possessive pronouns and adjectives. Highly recommend this program if you are looking to learn Italian!
– Sheila, Toronto, Canada
I am so happy to be learning Italian through your Intrepid program. The fact that I can go at my own pace, always review and look back at each and every course is so helpful to my study. I started with your 30-day challenge and was hooked on your teaching method. It’s exactly what I was looking for and the best way for me to learn! I am continuously studying, listening and reviewing your courses (you know…because I’m hooked!). Each time, there is something new that I hear or read.
– Theresa. USA
Completing the course proved that even a 70-year-old beginner can learn a new language!
Michele’s warm and enthusiastic teaching style truly makes learning enjoyable and effective.
It was excellent value and has given me more confidence to chat with locals during my trips to Italy. It makes travel so much more rewarding.”
– Manya, Stratford-Upon, Avon, UK
I started my quest in learning Italian through a well-known language app. After a year of trying to learn tangible skills on this game platform, I realized I needed to step it up and get serious. Luckily I found Michele and I was drawn to her teaching style. Her videos had a positive energy and exuded such passion for the language. I had to experience more so I purchased the A1, A2, B1 plus the Italian for Travel courses.
I love that the modules are arranged in easily digestible amounts. I have the flexibility to devour a lesson when it fits into my schedule rather than the commitment of a weekly in person lesson.
I was able to test out some of my newfound knowledge recently in Italy. The ability to communicate with locals gave me the extra boost to keep forging ahead!
I love that Michele’s technique focuses on what you really need to know (80/20 method!) rather than obscure vocabulary you might never need to use.
The level of communication from Michele is amazing. She’s truly invested in her student’s success with learning Italian. I think Michele has found her calling in teaching and empowering others. I am grateful to have found Michele and this program!
– Kristy, Florida, USA
I have found taking language courses from Michele a rewarding and enjoyable experience, which I would recommend to anyone without hesitation. For myself, my Italian has improved from near zero to where I can now carry on basic conversations.
Michele does an excellent job of breaking the material down so you study only what you need to without wasted effort. If you are serious about a language, or just curious, taking Michele’s course is a decision you will not regret.
– Marty, Ontario, Canada
Michele is more than just the guide behind this course, she is a natural teacher and passionate language learner who cares deeply about her students and sharing the Italian language. This shines through as she walks you through learning Italian basics, in small, bite-sized steps.
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by learning a new language. But, Intrepid Italian’s short, simple lessons (that include videos, exercises, tips and printables) build on one another, giving you invaluable confidence and momentum.
– Sara, Washington, USA
I found renewed interest and passion in the Italian language when I found Intrepid Italian because of the way Michele presents the course in manageable modules and her upbeat way of presenting. I’m able to pick up and learn in a way that fits with my lifestyle. Before starting with Michele I was quite lost in the many different ways of learning I had tried and had no real direction or success. I put my inability to learn down to my “senior” stage of life but with Intrepid Italian it seems to just fit. Each new module inspires me to continue.
– Angela, New South Wales, Australia
Having visited Italy 4 times and still not feeling confident in my grasp of the Italian language, I decided to try a different approach. I found Michele’s course on the web, and decided to try it.
There are so many things I liked about this course. Michele’s accent and voice is pleasing, each section was short enough I felt like I could commit to daily learning. I really like the downloadable guides as well as the recorded conversations as both full and from different perspectives of the actors. Unlike other travel apps, her course taught me practical words and phrases. Apps I have used before teach useless words such as the Italian word for whale!
I now have a newfound understanding and confidence in communicating in Italian. I have a much better understanding of grammar and the proper use of the language.
– Rick, South Carolina, USA
Loved it, loved it, loved it. I’ve been trying to learn languages using various language learning apps for years now and although I know random words I feel no more confident in actually speaking the languages than I was when I started. I’m 5 days into this course and feeling more confident in actually speaking Italian than I am while using the apps. This course cuts through all the unnecessary stuff the apps were teaching me and focuses on getting me comfortable and confident to put my new-found Italian to use. The audio and worksheets are my favourite as it gets me to speak and write which is definitely speeding up the learning process for me. I cannot recommend this course highly enough. Definitely worth every penny. Thank you Michele. I can’t wait for my next trip to Italy.
– Basil. London, UK
I really enjoyed the Master Italian for Travel FAST course, it certainly exceeded my expectations. The learning methodology is great, and easy to follow and found that I progressed much faster in the last 4 weeks than I ever did on my own or using other language apps. Grazie mille Michele, I can’t wait until I can put my new skills into action!
– Roma, London, UK
Michele’s course is the best! I can’t even count how many other courses I’ve tried, as I’m sure, we all have. For me, Michele’s course is simply the best and Michele’s additional videos are invaluable.
The course is the perfect combination of, starting off with the simple phrases and easy sentence structure you need to get by on a visit to Italy, along with the formal instruction to fully learn Italian.
Having just returned from our first trip to Rome, just knowing the simple phrases Michele teaches just to make yourself understood was extremely helpful! I honestly used EVERYTHING I learned! I am now even more inspired to stay with the Intrepid Italian Guide to really master Italian! Grazie, Michele!
– Billy, New Jersey, USA
The course improved my confidence to try out simple phrases and decreased my fear of making mistakes. Even though I “completed” the course in 14 days, I still practice the role-playing scripts for everyday situations. I feel like I will get a lot more out of being in Italy even for a short time now that I have the basic structure of the language and simple phrases to use. I am looking forward to being able to communicate like an Italiano on my trip. Grazie mille!
– Bonnie, Oregon, USA
Michele’s “Master Italian for Travel FAST” course has helped to reignite my interest in learning the Italian language. The course was easy to navigate, comprehensive and accommodating to my learning needs. I found the real-time feedback provided by each module’s quiz to be useful and appreciated the course’s variety of learning resources available. I can’t wait to put into practice the phrases I’ve learnt when I’m next in Italy … and who knows, perhaps be mistaken for a local!
– Mark Anania. Melbourne, Australia
I’m so happy I took this course. I’ve spent years feeling badly about forgetting the Italian I learned and never reaching fluency. I love learning with Michele. I love that she isn’t a native Italian speaker.
I would argue that she makes a better teacher because she had to learn just the same way I have to learn. And she is confident enough to provide native Italian speakers in the course so you don’t have to worry that you are not hearing the language the way Italians speak it. You make it easy to be successful.
– Michele, New York, USA
Learning a language is never easy. The Intrepid Guide Italian Language Course has me speaking Italian in a few short modules. Combining written work, video and audio mastering Italian easily and perfecting my accent without even thinking about it.
The Facebook group and Facebook live are perfect to help if you have any difficulties. There are quizzes to mark your progress and help you consolidate what you have learnt.
The perfect course for a beginner or anyone who wants to improve their written and spoken Italian.
– Larch. Scotland, UK
The Intrepid Italian: Master Italian for Travel Fast! Course was perfect for quickly giving me more confidence in my ability to communicate important travel basics. The course was simple to follow and incredibly effective. I am well equipped for my next adventure to Italy thanks to Michele and this course.
– Chris, California, USA
I was instantly surprised by how brilliant this course is! The content is presented in an easy to follow lesson style format, whilst not being too much content for even a 10 minute session. Michele really has made things very methodical and she covers the information and details you need, really well. She’s found a way to make even grammar and sentence structure appealing! I love the pronunciation videos, and how well things are broken down into manageable chunks, and that I was learning things immediately. The course is also extremely professional looking, with aesthetically pleasing graphics and beautiful cheat sheets that will be so practical on future travels. This course has been a brilliant present to myself! I would definitely recommend it!
– Emily Wills
The program was more useful than the 6 week course I took at my local adult school…which was twice the price. Thanks for a wonderful program! Your clear lectures, practical info, and infectious enthusiasm have been delightful.
– Marla, California, USA
Thanks for the easy to follow, stepped plan to learning the language. Communicating with the locals was like opening a door to something I feel I have been missing out on.
– Lyn, Singapore, SG
Enrolling in the Intrepid Italian Bundle (A1, A2 & B1) was definitely my best personal investment of 2021! As an Australian with Italian heritage, I’m loving my lifetime access to Michele’s compact yet comprehensive Italian lessons and practise resources. In just a couple of months, I’ve been able to refine and expand my Italian language skills, significantly boosting my confidence and competence in daily life when speaking with born and bred Italians.
The course content is exceptionally well-organised and linguistically thorough. What’s more, because Michele has lived in Italy among the locals, she instinctively infuses cultural idioms and scenarios into her lessons… a priceless advantage for us, her lucky students. The best part of the course structure is that I can follow Michele’s lessons at my own pace, from my home, car, or even walking the dog, and with no time limit, I can adjust my input around life’s changing priorities – I just pick up where I left off and I’m once again learning more of what I believe is the world’s most beautiful language.
I highly recommend Michele’s Intrepid Italian courses to anyone who wants to learn the Italian language in a culturally-rich context. No matter what your skill level on this exciting language journey, Michele has a course suited to you. Her warm, bright, welcoming personality is an added bonus so it’s always a pleasure to progress to the next lesson… complimenti Michele e grazie mille!
– Angela, Sydney, Australia
Michele has a great presentation style and has experience learning and teaching Italian. Her videos are easy to follow and the exercises help consolidate the teaching from the videos. A Facebook group is available to have queries and issues discussed.
– Jeff Brady, Victoria, Australia
I love the course. I’ve found it easy to follow, stimulating & motivating. You have provided a language course that is enjoyable and achievable in learning conversational Italiano. I would recommend it to others with gusto.
– Lindi, Greater Sydney Area, Australia
After following Michele on social media for a while, I decided to sign up for the Intrepid Italian language courses and am so glad that I did!
The courses are easily accessible (a lesson is only a few clicks away), simple to navigate, and include exercises and tips to help reinforce your learning. Each module is a good length – not too long – so are great for accessing when on the move or if you’re short of time, and can be replayed as many times as you wish so you never miss an important point.
I use my Intrepid Italian alongside my face-to-face weekly lessons and have definitely found it useful for revision and for gaining extra confidence.
I would thoroughly recommend Intrepid Italian to anyone wanting to learn Italian or to reinforce their Italian language learning.
– Julie, Suffolk, UK
We travelled to Milano and Firenze last year and I did your Intrepid Italian for Travel course which helped us so much. I’m proud to say that I conversed in cafes and ordered coffees and pastries. Everyone smiled as I used my basic Italian. I think they really appreciated my efforts. I only gave myself two weeks prior to our last trip to establish some phrases. Your repetitive teaching approach helped me to memorise the words and phrases that I still remember a year on. I loved that you gave me the confidence to have a go.
– Larissa, NSW, Australia
This program is very intuitive and a nice way to learn a new language. I was able to learn so many words and phrases that will help me navigate through our first trip to Italy.
I love all the helpful tips and guides along the way as well. After I was finished with the program, I contacted Michele to find out how to order my sparkling wine correctly and she answered me very quickly.
What a wonderful resource! I highly recommend this program if you are traveling to Italy!– Jennifer, Texas, USA
I just got back from a two-week vacation in Italy. The many words and phrases did come in very handy and made it very enjoyable in communicating with various shop owners, staff at hotels , restaurants and trying to get directions.
I was very impressed by how much I could understand. People really do appreciate it when you try and speak the local language.– Larry, Ontario, Canada
I took Michele’s Italian travel course before a three month trip to Italy and it was awesome! I really like her 80/20 method (learning the top 20% of the language so that you can communicate in 80% of situations that you find yourself).
The lessons build on each other with lots of repetition. You listen, watch and practice. I found it fun and very easy to follow. She also has tons of free guides and worksheets on her website to supplement her courses.
Best of all, she has always responded quickly when I have reached out with a comment or question which I really appreciate!– Alexandra, Hawaii, USA
I can definitely say that having watched some of your videos before I went helped me tremendously. I’m returning to Italy, and after having completed your 30 day Verb Challenge, I will go with more confidence of being able to understand and engage with local people. Thank you again for all you have done and helped me with.
– Melvyn, UK
Fun, Fulfilling, and Effective! For the last twenty years, almost every autumn, my wife and I have traveled to the same small hill town in Liguria. Over time, we have made many friends in our village. Though some of our friends speak English, many do not. A couple of years ago I decided, at the ripe old age of 73, that it was about time to learn to speak Italian so that I could have meaningful conversations with our Italian friends and a richer cultural experience when traveling in Italy.
Like many, I explored various online resources, programs, apps, and for a few months I met with a tutor near our home. Though I learned something from each of these experiences, I was still not making real progress toward my goal of being able to converse with our Italian friends.
Thankfully, I discovered Michele’s online Intrepid Italian lessons, and I purchased a block of courses including Italian for Travel, some of the 30-Day challenges, and the A1 – B2 courses. Almost immediately I began learning more than I had in my past endeavors. The material is clear, well presented, and full of practical and useful content. Several months ago, Michele made me aware of her ten-week 1:1 VIP Coaching Programme. I applied to the course and, thankfully, I was accepted. That’s where my learning journey really took off. She matched me with an amazing coach, she and my coach designed a custom learning plan based upon my personal goals, and I began meeting online with my coach two times every week for ten weeks. Additionally, I committed to an hour of study and “homework” each day that was directed toward my personal learning journey and goals.
Like so many second-language learners, I have been reluctant to speak out loud because of a perceived lack of vocabulary, fear of making mistakes, or having mid-sentence “brain freezes.” This course has allowed me to make genuine and measurable progress in overcoming many of those challenges. At the very end of my ten-week course I spent two weeks in Italy traveling by car from Sicilia to Milano. During our journey I had interactions with many non-English speakers. Though I was far from perfect, I was able to communicate effectively in restaurants, museums, grocery stores, with lodging hosts, etc. And, more importantly, I had a richer and more fulfilling travel experience than I ever had before in Italy.
The customer service and attention I have received from Michele is second to none. She has responded quickly to every question I have directed to her. She requested weekly feedback from me, and we have had several personal online check-ins about my learning progress.
In addition to all I have learned and the successes I have experienced, this course is just plain fun. Michele and my coach have crafted a learning program that is both effective and enjoyable. Everything about it has increased my desire to learn, study, and progress in my Italian language journey. I’m so happy with it that I have enrolled in 1:1 VIP Coaching Programme Phase 2 which will begin very soon. Michele, grazie mille per questa fantastica esperienza!
– Lawson Drinkard, USA
I don’t think any other programme or any other method would’ve gotten me this far, this fast.
– Dom Testa, USA
💡 How My 80/20 Method Works
Learning a language doesn’t mean memorising endless vocabulary or spending hours on grammar drills. With my proven 80/20 method, you’ll focus on the 20% of Italian that gets you 80% of real-life results. That means you learn faster, retain more, and speak with greater confidence.
- 📌 Learn only the most essential grammar, verbs, and phrases
- 🧠 Short, bite-sized video lessons with real-world examples
- 🎧 Audio and pronunciation support (native speaker recordings)
- ✍️ Printable cheat-sheets, transcripts, and quizzes for practice
- ⏳ Go at your own pace, from any device—forever!
🚀 Explore All My Intrepid Italian Courses
Ready to start or level up your Italian? Here’s what’s waiting for you:
- Intrepid Italian for Travel – Perfect for absolute beginners going to Italy soon. Learn how to order food, ask for directions, and speak politely in everyday situations.
- Intrepid Italian for Beginners (A1) – Build a rock-solid foundation in Italian grammar, verbs, and vocabulary.
- Intrepid Italian for Advanced Beginners (A2) – Take the next step and start expressing yourself clearly and confidently.
- Intrepid Italian for Intermediate (B1) – Master more complex grammar and conversation skills for real fluency.
- Intrepid Italian for Upper Intermediates (B2) — Go beyond grammar and learn to express your unique personality, opinions, and humour in fluent, natural Italian.
- Intrepid Italian for Confident Conversations – Improve your listening comprehension with native dialogues and build speaking fluency.
- Intrepid Italian 30-Day Tenses Challenge – Finally understand Italian verb tenses with daily video lessons and practice.
- Intrepid Italian 30-Day Verbs Challenge – Master the most important Italian verbs through structured repetition and real examples.
- Intrepid Italian 30-Day Pronouns Challenge – Learn how to use tricky Italian pronouns without getting lost or overwhelmed.
- Intrepid Italian 30-Day Prepositions Challenge – Master those confusing little words that change everything!
- Intrepid Italian 30-Day Idioms Challenge – Learn expressive idioms Italians use daily to sound more natural.
- Intrepid Italian 30-Day Slang Challenge – Speak like a local with real, everyday expressions.
- Intrepid Italian 30-Day Articles & Agreement Challenge – Crack the code and master Italian articles so gender agreement becomes second nature.
Not sure where to start? Take my free Italian level test to find your perfect starting point!