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Elisa M   
★★★★★ 4 reviews
Discover Italian Charm with Elisa: Lake Como Born, TV Writer Turned Passionate Italian Tutor & Dialogue Coach!

  • Los Angeles, California
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  • In-Person, Online
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 454 Classes Taught   7 years experience
Teaches: Italian
Specialties: Business Italian, Italian Dialect Coaching for Actors
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Tutor Bio

Ciao a tutti! I'm Elisa and I was born on Lake Como, Italy (but no, I don't know George Clooney). I got my Bachelor's Degree in Arts at DAMS in Bologna. I spent a few years in Milan working as a TV writer for different production companies. When I moved to the States I started teaching Italian and I really enjoy seeing my students making progress and loving my language. I still write, plays and movies, and teaching is a great way to meet interesting and inspiring people.
I always try to incorporate students' interests in my classes, to make it fun and more personal.
I also work as a dialogue coach on movie sets and I prepare actors for Italian speaking roles. A presto!
PS if you're taking my classes, I provide the textbook included in the fee

Degrees and Certificates

  • Degrees: BA

Personal Interests

Foreign language learning

Learn more about Elisa

  • What is your favorite word in your language and why?

    Pisolino (nap) - Sounds cute and who doesn't love naps?

  • What is your favorite dish from your hometown? If you no longer live there is there a good local restaurant that serves it?

    I love pasta all'arrabbiata. You'll find a great one at Civico in Los Feliz.

  • Besides the languages you teach, do you speak or study any other languages?

    I understand French and Spanish, and speak a little

  • What are your interests outside of teaching at Strommen?

    Writing, reading, travelling. And my dog Bugsby... he's the boss. You might see him popping up in class.

  • What do you consider your hometown? Why do you love it?

    Lecco, Lake Como. It's a beautiful and romantic place.

Tutor Testimonials

  • J
    Katherine F
    ★★★★★
    Elisa is a wonderful instructor! She meets me where I'm at and is super helpful in expanding my conversation and comprehension skills. Highly recommend her if you are looking to improve your Italian language skills.
  • J
    Suzy V
    ★★★★★
    I recently completed several language courses with Elisa Manzini, and it was a wonderful experience. Elisa is a patient, engaging, and creative instructor who makes every class enjoyable. She explains grammar clearly, but more importantly, she brings the language to life with cultural insights, conversation practice, and exercises that feel natural rather than forced. Her classes are well-structured yet flexible, adapting to the students’ needs. I always felt encouraged to speak, even when I made mistakes, and that helped me build confidence much faster. Elisa’s enthusiasm for teaching is contagious, and it made learning fun instead of intimidating. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to learn Italian in a supportive and inspiring environment.
  • J
    Karen J
    ★★★★★
    I'm in my fifties and learning a new language for the first time. I've chosen Italian because I'd love to visit there one day or perhaps retire there. Even though I struggle a great deal with this new mental task, Elisa is patient and employs several tactics and practices to help me from all angles. At some point some of it actually started to make sense and I grew in confidence. She's a wonderful teacher / tutor / mentor using humor and positive feedback freely. We've worked together most of this year so far and her particular style of sharing her knowledge is working. It feels very uncomfortable for me to develop this new skill but I feel very positive that she's the person to help make it happen.
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    Garrett S
    ★★★★★
    I joined a sample class with Elisa M—really great session. The structure was tight and interactive—Elisa M explained concepts simply. I’d happily recommend {name} to new students.

Hourly Rates

Online tutoring
  • Pay as you go
    $65/hr
  • 10-hour package Save $50
    $60/hr
    $600 total
  • 20-hour package Save $200 Best value
    $55/hr
    $1,100 total
Tutor's location in Los Angeles
  • Pay as you go
    $70/hr
  • 10-hour package Save $50
    $65/hr
    $650 total
  • 20-hour package Save $200 Best value
    $60/hr
    $1,200 total
Your home or office
  • Pay as you go
    $150/hr
  • 10-hour package Save $100
    $140/hr
    $1,400 total
  • 20-hour package Save $400 Best value
    $130/hr
    $2,600 total

Available Lesson Times

May 30 - Jun 05, 2026

Elisa's Group Classes

  • Elisa M

    La Dolce Vita - Italian for beginners

    with Elisa

    Saturday, Starting Jun 6th 09:30am - 10:30am

    Ciao! This is a comprehensive overview of beginner Italian. Great for beginners or to review the basics in a fun environment. We will cover and master pronunciation, travel vocabulary and...

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    Discounted Early Bird rate expires May 23, 2026

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