Lessons designed for Italians who genuinely want to speak English — at work, while travelling, in everyday life. No textbook boredom: just real conversation, with a method tailored to you.
One email a day with a new word, a short piece to read and an interesting bit of English trivia — perfect to read over a coffee, on a break, or while you unwind.
Whether you prefer one-on-one attention, group learning, or a pace all your own, there's a format made for you.
A personalised 1-to-1 path, in Palermo or online, built around your goals and your pace. Whether you need to prepare for an exam, for work, for a trip, or simply want to improve, we talk it through at the initial consultation and work on your specific goal.
Groups of up to 10 people to practise spoken English in a lively setting, at a more accessible price.
Interviews, emails, meetings and presentations: we work together on the English you really need at the office, within your individual or group lessons.
The phrases and confidence to get by at the airport, at the hotel and in every tourist conversation, prepared together before you leave.
Lessons and training sessions delivered directly on-site, for companies that want to train their staff in English.
1 or 2 lessons a week straight to your inbox, with downloadable exercises and materials: starting from €59/month.
Whether you need to sit an exam for school, university or work, I'll prepare you at every level and on every part of the test — Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking and, for Cambridge, Use of English too — with realistic mock exams and authentic materials.
Cambridge exams are recognised by schools, universities and employers all over the world. Each level has its own specific format, but they all share the same four-to-five-part structure.
Strategies for managing your time, spotting the most common traps, and building grammar and vocabulary with exercises targeted to your level.
Text structure, the register suited to each task (email, essay, review, report) and detailed correction with written feedback.
Exercises with authentic Cambridge-style audio, active listening techniques and practice with different accents.
Mock oral exams in pairs or groups, working on fluency, pronunciation and how to handle interaction with the examiner.
Trinity (GESE and ISE) is an exam more focused on real communication: conversation is at its heart, not multiple-choice tests. Great for anyone who wants to certify their ability to speak fluently.
Constant practice of spontaneous dialogue on current topics, personal experiences and subjects of your choosing.
I'll help you prepare and confidently present the topic you'll bring on exam day.
Timed practice tests with immediate feedback on fluency, pronunciation and interaction skills.
IELTS is the most requested exam for studying or working abroad (the UK, Canada, Australia and beyond). Preparation for both the Academic and General Training versions, with the target band score you need.
Practice with IELTS-style audio, and handling transcriptions and completion-type questions.
Skimming and scanning techniques for handling long texts within the exam's tight time limits.
Describing charts and data (Academic) or letters (General), plus the argumentative essay, with detailed correction.
Mock versions of the three-part individual interview, working on advanced vocabulary and coherence of speech.
The method
Every path is built around your starting level and your exam date, balancing all four skills.
Together we work out your real starting point relative to the exam you've chosen.
A path built around your exam date and the areas that need strengthening.
Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (plus Use of English for Cambridge), with authentic materials.
Timed practice tests under real conditions, so you reach exam day with no surprises.
I live and work in Palermo: my prices reflect the local market, but the method, the preparation and the attention given to every student are the same you'd find paying double elsewhere.
The price depends only on the format — individual or group — not on your goal: whether you need to prepare for an exam, improve your English for work, get ready for a trip, or simply want to improve, we work with the same commitment and seriousness in every case.
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from €17712 weeks, starting from €59/month
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| Half-year price (24 weeks) |
€648€27 per lesson
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€43224 lessons included
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from €33024 weeks, starting from €55/month
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Lessons from the Quarterly and Half-Year packages must be used within the package's duration (3 and 6 months respectively). For freezes, exemptions or make-up lessons due to an emergency, contact the support team: we assess each request on a case-by-case basis.
Work, interviews, travel, exams or simple curiosity: whatever your goal, we talk it through during the free introductory consultation. If you have a specific purpose, we work on it together in your individual lessons, with materials and activities built just for you — at no extra cost.
Lessons structured by level, delivered straight to your inbox: study whenever you like, at your own pace.
The right pace for anyone who wants to take it easy.
Pay for six months upfront? €330 for 6 months (€55/month, save €24)
Sign upFor anyone who wants to see faster progress.
Pay for six months upfront? €558 for 6 months (€93/month, save €36)
Sign upNo, same price: you choose the format that suits you best, lesson by lesson.
No, they're always included in every package. The consultation can be online, in person or by phone, whichever you prefer.
No. The price depends only on the format you choose — individual or group — not on your goal: we work with the same commitment in every case.
Yes. If during a package we discover you need a different path, we update the plan together during a consultation.
Just give reasonable notice (at least 24 hours) and we'll reschedule it — it won't be deducted from your package.
Yes: every package must be used within its duration — 3 months for the Quarterly package, 6 months for the Half-Year package — to keep an effective learning pace. For exceptional cases (freezing the package or making up lessons lost due to an emergency), write to the support team: we assess the situation on a case-by-case basis.
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"After a year of lessons with Josephine I can speak English on the phone without freezing up. A practical method, never boring."
"The lessons in Palermo are the moment of the week I look forward to most. You learn by actually speaking, not just with grammar."
"I prepared for a job interview in English in three weeks. Josephine gave me confidence, not just vocabulary."
I lived, studied, and worked as a French and English teacher in Canada for ten years before moving to Palermo. I’ve now been teaching adults, teens, and children for almost twenty years, bringing the same approach to every lesson: personable, light-hearted, and never boring.
My goal is simple: to help you reach your goal, whatever it is. If you're preparing for an exam or certification, we'll work together on the precision you need. If your focus is more on speaking, we'll work on fluency instead — without too much stress, but with steady effort, so you see your progress and grow more confident. I work with Italians in Palermo and online, tailoring every path to the person in front of me. I’ve also helped businesses get their staff up to speed with general or work-related English.
I’m a warm, patient, and gentle teacher, and I often build real relationships with my students that go beyond the lesson itself: I care about your progress, your goals become mine too, and we work together to reach them.
Write to me with a couple of lines about what you want to learn: I'll get back to you to set up a trial lesson, in Palermo or online.
Write to me or come and visit: I always reply personally.
I'll get back to you within 24 hours.
