The Speaking Club
An hour of real conversation in a small group, built around a real article or video, with me keeping it flowing. No preparation, no homework: just turn up, and leave with a pocketful of new phrases.
More days and levels are on the way.
Last time at the club
How a session runs
First 6 minutes
A few questions on the week’s topic, so nobody starts cold. Nothing to read beforehand: you just turn up.
Minutes 6 to 16
Around ten expressions you’ll need tonight. You match them, define them in English without translating, then check against my answer key.
Minutes 16 to 30
A real article or video, read aloud in turns, with a few questions to make sure it’s gone in.
Minutes 30 to 38
I read a statement, you argue for or against it, then you swap sides, whatever you really think.
Minutes 38 to 52
One advanced point, like the language of cause and consequence, with the traps Italians fall into, then straight into practice.
Last 8 minutes
A role-play that pulls it all together. Last time: briefing a sceptical minister (me) on a worldwide internet crisis.
After the session
A PDF vocab sheet lands after the session, and the WhatsApp group keeps the English going until next week.
From a real session
Three of the session’s seven sections, exactly as the group saw them.
PHP2Shell: The Week the Internet Went Dark
PHP2Shell: The Week the Internet Went Dark
Plan: warm-up → match and define → read the article together → debate → language focus (cause, consequence and implication) → practice → the Implications Summit.
Debate: Agree or Disagree?⏱ 8 min
I read a statement. One of you argues for it, the other against, about 30 seconds each, then a quick back-and-forth. Swap sides every time, whatever you really think.
Language Focus: Cause, Consequence and Implication⏱ 8 min
🇮🇹 Italian traps:
Membership
€70 for four sessions, and you pay once you’ve done them. No contract, no small print.
€70 for 4 sessions, €17.50 each
Prefer one to one? See individual lessons.
Overheard at the club
What students say after a few rounds of lessons.
It’s like going to an English school and taking all the courses, even extracurricular ones in a single lesson, without you having to move from your home.
GiulianaBologna · Individual lessons
Your teaching style is friendly, engaging and well-structured, which makes learning enjoyable and helps you feel comfortable speaking without worrying too much about making mistakes.
BerengarioVienna · Individual lessons
Anthony is well prepared, patient and knows how to motivate you. I started out knowing next to nothing of the language, but I’m enjoying it more and more!
OresteLodi · Individual lessons
Since I started studying with Anthony my ability to speak and understand English has improved tremendously, even though I had tried other schools.
Anna LauraRome · Individual lessons
Anthony is a competent, great teacher; he understands his students’ needs and prepares personalised lessons that are always interesting and engaging.
AlessandraOmegna · Individual lessons
I never find myself thinking, “Oh no, I’ve got a lesson,” because the lessons are always lively and fun, and the hour just flies by.
BarbaraRome · Individual lessons
Before you join
The Monday group is C1. More days and levels are on the way, so if you’re B1 or B2, get in touch and I’ll tell you when your table is ready.
No. Nothing to read beforehand and no homework afterwards. We read or watch everything together in the session, and the vocab sheet comes afterwards.
A small number, so everyone gets plenty of speaking time.
For now there’s one session a week, on Mondays at 19:30, Italian time. More days are coming.
You pay after every four sessions you’ve actually done, so a missed Monday doesn’t cost you.
It helps, because conversation is easier face to face, but it’s your call.
Once you’ve done four sessions, I’ll send you the details to pay the €70.
Before you go
Not sure the club is for you? Book a free call and we'll check it suits your level and your week.