Our Italian teachers are native speakers (from Italy) experienced in teaching Italian to children and adults.All instructors have extensive experience in teaching Italian as a second language. The primary objective of all courses is to encourage and develop speaking and comprehension skills.

Michele Fiorillo is a native of Vibo Marina, a small village located in the southern region of Italy, Calabria. As a child Michele spent most of his time with his 10 siblings on the white beaches of Vibo Marina. After graduating from High School he went on to earn his degree in Geological Sciences from the University of Rome, Italy (“La Sapienza”), and his Master of Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering from SUNY at Buffalo, NY in 2000. Michele moved to Western New York in November 1994. Michele resides in Greece, NY with his beautiful wife, Rosalba, and their two adorable children (Giuseppe and Isabella). When he is not at the office or teaching Italian at L'Italiano...Parlando, he enjoys playing volleyball, golf, running, biking, and/or hiking (in the summer) or cross-country skiing (in the winter). However, you are mostly likely to spot him with his family, enjoying picnics and playing under the sun along the beaches of Lake Ontario.  

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   is a native of Ripabottoni, Molise. Her continuous studies and teaching of the Italian language, culminates her life long love to maintain the Italian language and culture among both the young and the adults. In her own words: ”Studying the language and your roots broadens your mind and gives you a better understanding of who you are.”