LearnAmo’s group classes are a good-value way to get regular speaking practice: four students at most, one hour, €10–15 a class, at every level from A1 to C2.
How LearnAmo group classes work
You buy a package of lessons, then book single one-hour classes whenever you like. There is no fixed class, no term and no subscription.
| What LearnAmo publishes | |
| Group size | 4 students at most; bookings close when a class is full |
| Length | 1 hour, live online |
| Levels | Beginner (A1/A2), Intermediate (B1/B2), Advanced (C1/C2) |
| Lesson types | Conversation or grammar; each slot has its own topic |
| Schedule | Every day, weekends included, from the morning until late at night, Italian time, shown in your time zone |
| Teachers | Qualified native speakers from LearnAmo’s team |
| After class | A PDF with the explanation, exercises and the teacher’s notes on you |
| Between classes | Access to a Telegram group with students, teachers and the founders |
| Price | 15 lessons €225 (€15 each), 25 lessons €325 (€13), 40 lessons €400 (€10) |
| Expiry | Lessons never expire |
| Cancelling | Free up to 24 hours before; later than that, or a no-show, uses the lesson |
| Guarantee | Refund if the first lesson isn’t for you |
Source: LearnAmo group classes page.
What I like about them
Every level is covered, including advanced. Group classes for B2 and above are hard to find online. Lingoda, the best-known group platform, currently teaches Italian only at A1 and A2. LearnAmo runs conversation classes up to C1/C2, with topics like current affairs and debate.
The price is low for a live class with a teacher. At €10 to €15 an hour you can afford two or three classes a week. Frequency is what builds speaking confidence, and it is much harder to afford with private lessons.
You get written feedback. The PDF after each class includes the teacher’s notes on what you did well and what to work on. Most group formats give you the slides and nothing personal.
No subscription and no expiry. You pay once and use the lessons at your own pace. If work gets busy or you travel for a month, you lose nothing. The 24-hour cancellation window is also generous compared with platforms that ask for several days’ notice.
There is a community around the classes. The Telegram group gives you a reason to write in Italian between lessons. Short, daily, low-pressure contact with the language is exactly what most adult learners are missing.
What to watch out for
The level bands are wide. A1 and A2 share a class, and so do B1 and B2. A strong B2 and a new B1 are far apart. In a group of four, one mismatched student changes the pace for everyone.
You commit to 15 lessons up front. The smallest package is €225, and I couldn’t find a way to buy a single class. The first-lesson refund lowers the risk, but it is still a big first step.
The headline price needs the biggest package. The €10 per lesson shown on LearnAmo’s homepage applies only to the 40-lesson pack at €400.
No recordings or exam preparation are mentioned. If you are preparing for CILS or the B1 citizenship exam, or you want to review a class afterwards, ask LearnAmo before you buy.
How they compare with other Italian lessons
| Option | Students per class | Price per hour | Italian levels | Structure |
| LearnAmo group classes | Up to 4 | €10–15 | A1 to C2 | Drop-in; you pick level and topic |
| LearnAmo individual lessons | 1 | From €16 | All | Personal programme |
| Tutor marketplaces (Preply, italki) | 1 | About $10–25 for most tutors | All | Depends entirely on the tutor |
| Lingoda | 3 to 5 | About $11–23 | A1 and A2 only | CEFR curriculum; monthly subscription |
| Traditional group course | Often 12 or more | About €20 (one university example) | Usually A1 to B2 | Fixed timetable, textbook, same class all term |
Against private lessons. A private teacher builds the lesson around you, corrects everything and tracks your progress. You pay more per hour and you lose the other voices. Group classes give you different accents, different mistakes to learn from, and the practice of following a conversation you don’t control.
Against tutor marketplaces. Preply and italki can match LearnAmo’s price one-to-one, but quality varies and finding a good tutor takes trial lessons. LearnAmo selects the teachers for you and adds the PDF and the community.
Against Lingoda. Lingoda gives you a curriculum that tells you what to study next, which LearnAmo’s classes don’t. But its Italian stops at A2, it runs on a monthly subscription, and it asks you to cancel three days ahead. From B1 upwards, LearnAmo is the stronger option.
Who should choose LearnAmo group classes
They are a good fit if you:
- already study on your own and need a regular place to speak
- have an irregular schedule and don’t want a subscription
- want several hours of live Italian a week on a small budget
Look elsewhere if you:
- are preparing for an exam such as CILS B1 Cittadinanza
- want one teacher who knows your history and holds you accountable
- have specific goals, like Italian for work, that need a tailored programme
How to get more out of them
Conversation classes work best when you arrive with something to say. Before a class, read or listen to something at your level on a similar topic: a short story, a magazine article, a podcast episode. Note five or six expressions you want to use, then use them in class.
Afterwards, do the exercises in the PDF and write two or three sentences in the Telegram group with the corrections you received. That turns one hour of talking into a full cycle of input, speaking and review.
My verdict
LearnAmo’s group classes are among the best-value live speaking options for Italian right now, especially for intermediate and advanced learners. Start with the first lesson, judge the teacher’s feedback for yourself, and use the guarantee if it isn’t for you.
Sources
- LearnAmo: Italian online group classes: group size, prices, schedule, cancellation, guarantee
- LearnAmo homepage: the €10 headline price and individual lessons from €16 an hour
- Lingoda: Italian classes: A1 and A2 only, three-day cancellation on monthly plans
- Lingoda review, PCMag via Yahoo Tech: groups of three to five, about $11–23 a class
