That dream you have...
to become fluent in Italian, and finally feel at home in Italy,
can become your reality.
CALLING BEGINNERS AND SELF-TAUGHT LEARNERS
Your journey towards Italian fluency starts here
Have you tried learning Italian, but couldn't progress?
It's because traditional language learning methods rarely work.
That is why we’ve created the holistic 3D Method, and designed the Italian Incubator program, to help you lay strong foundations for your future fluency.
THE LIVE EDITION OF ITALIAN INCUBATOR IS OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
What is your Italian dream?
- Do you want to feel a sense of deep belonging in Italy, while you travel all around the "stivale", and enjoy the nature, the art, the culture and the food?
- Do you want to call Italy your home, and create the life of your dreams, embracing "la dolce vita"?
- Do you want to reconnect to your Italian heritage and find your Italian identity?
You have your own special dream of feeling at home in Italy.
To make that dream a reality you need to
craft your Italian identity.
You need to be able to speak & think in Italian.
Here is how we can help you.
Does any of this sound familiar?
You are a complete beginner
You don't know where to start and feel overwhelmed
You are an advanced beginner
Your foundations are shaky, you can't build on them, so you can't really progress
You have tried self-teaching with apps, online videos, in-person programs, and live tutors.
However, you still haven't found the structure and clarity you need to make the language your own and start communicating in Italian.
Your Italian foundations were laid chaotically, so you feel stuck in a beginner's limbo, never able to break through that bottleneck.
You know you need to review the basics in a structured way, but going back feels frustrating.
WE GOT YOU!
Every step of this 3D journey will bring you closer to your goal: understanding, speaking and thinking in Italian.
Want to know what you're in for? Hit play!
What our graduates say
Our Incubator graduates share their success stories.
WANT TO START SPEAKING & THINKING IN ITALIAN?
Here is how we'll do it together in Italian Incubator | Live edition
- Lay solid and structured foundations to your Italian fluency, so it can become second nature.
- Grow your everyday vocabulary and put it in context, so you can travel or live in Italy with a sense of belonging.
- Discover how much sense Italian grammar can make, when you understand the "why" behind it, and every piece of the puzzle falls into place.
- Grow your language skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) simultaneously and organically. It's the shortest path to thinking in Italian.
- Learn about amazing Italians and beloved expats who shaped Italian history so you too can feel part of the Italian culture.
- Immerse yourself in Italian language and culture and start building your Italian identity. With love and ease.
What's special about the LIVE edition ?
- Live Grammar Clinics (Thursday, 5 pm [& recording]
- Weekly assignments with INDIVIDUAL feedback
- Conversation practice - Pausa caffè ☕
- Daily activities and accountability exercises in the community
- Questions and doubts answered and clarified
- A step-by-step holistic learning path, where each new element builds on the previous, with ongoing support
Some more love 💓 from our students
Italian Campus graduates share their experiences.
Is it you?
You have tried it all, haven't you? But nothing has worked.
- You've spent days, months or maybe even years on Duolingo.
- You've tried in-class and on-line Italian language classes.
- You've even tried the "Teach-yourself Italian" book, your grand-grandma brought with her in 1894.
- You've been binge-learning Italian words and force-feeding yourself grammar to the point of linguistic (and not only) indigestion.
And still... you feel your Italian is not progressing, you can't retain your new vocabulary, grammar is a hot mess and pronunciation makes you want to tear your own hair out.
Your attempts at speaking make you sweat profusely, and even the words you know are not there when you need them!
Absolutely. Nothing. Is. Wrong. With. You!
Your memory is just fine.
You are good with languages.
You do have what it takes.
[STOP LISTENING TO THAT LIZARD BRAIN!]
The only thing wrong is the traditional learning methodology that you've been exposed to.
And we have a solution for you
A holistic Italian learning experience, unlike any other.
We created it together with our students, based on their needs, interests, questions, difficulties and cultural curiosities. While leveraging the holistic principles of the 3D Method.
Then, with my team, we shaped and tweaked it until it became a truly transformational experience for our students.
In this 7-week course, you will find everything you need to build your Italian fluency from the ground up: a mix of guided self-paced lessons, simultaneous language skill growth, grammar and vocabulary practice, together with Italian history, culture, geography and mentality elements!
Every aspect of it, every exercise, story, audio, video and grammar lesson is structured as part of a holistic Italian learning experienceand builds on the previous steps, with a clear objective:
bringing you closer to your Italian dream
and your Italian identity.
A holistic Italian learning experience, unlike any other.
We created it together with our students, based on their needs, interests, questions, difficulties and cultural curiosities.
Then, with my team, we shaped and tweaked it until it became a truly transformational experience for our students.
In this 7-week course, you will find everything you need to build your Italian fluency from the ground up:
Every aspect of it, every exercise, story, audio, video and
In Italian Incubator we will:
Take a walk in Venice
Make new friends
Fill out forms and use documents
Ask and answer questions
Talk about our family
Get to know the Medici family
Explore the Italian peninsula
Meet Italy's most beloved expats
Experience a unique Italian language course, designed with the 3D method, carefully structured, with a step-by-step guidance and culturally relevant content.
Domande e risposte | Questions and answers
What is Italian Incubator?
Italian Incubator is our foundation course, perfect for a complete beginner or an advanced beginner, with gaps in the foundations.
It's the first step of the "La Trilogia" that makes up Italian Campus.
It is followed by Italian Accelerator, Ripasso and Italian Momentum.
Is Italian Incubator the right program for me?
Italian Incubator is for you, if you are a beginner, an advanced beginner, or even an elementary level student who feels that their foundations are a bit shaky.
If you feel advanced enough to start from a higher level program, take our placement test and let's find out!
When are the lessons happening?
Every week you will get access to a new weekly unit!
The lessons will be accessible on our Incubator platform and you will be able to go through the unit at your convenience, as long as you complete the lessons in 7 days.
After 7 days you will submit your assignment (compiti) and we will have a live lesson, the Grammar Clinic, to answer your questions!
When is the Grammar Clinic and what if I can't be there live?
The Grammar Clinic will take place on Tuesdays at 5 pm Italian time!
If you can't make it (so many students are busy professionals, or live on the other side of the world!) you can ask your questions in advance (!) on the platform and watch the recording.
When are the Pausa caffè conversation meetings?
Pausa caffè are small conversation groups where you practice the course topics we are working on together with 2-3 other classmates.
You will schedule the meetings with them at a time that works for everyone!
How much time do I have to dedicate to the course?
You decide how much time you can dedicate daily or weekly.
It's completely up to you. Our recommendation is at least 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week. But if you can do an hour or two, that's great!
Don't forget the weekly and monthly reviews!
How do I get feedback on my "compiti" assignments?
During the active phases of the course we have weekly assignments on the platform.
If you submit them on time, before the deadline, we will correct your text (or video) and share feedback.
Compiti submitted after the deadline do not get feedback, but it is still important to do the work!
What if I need to go on vacation or miss a few weeks?
You can take time off during the Incubator journey, and you will be able to catch up on everything, even if you miss up to 3 weeks of the course.
While you are catching up, you will be able to participate in the Grammar clinics, or ask your questions, even if they are from the previous weeks!
However, you won't be able to get feedback on the assignments if you miss the deadlines.
For how long will I have access to the lessons?
You will be able to access the lessons on the platform and the recordings until July 1st 2024, or as long as you are part of the 7-week Italian learning journey.
Fall in love with Italian! Learn or revisit the foundations of the Italian language on the way to your Italian identity.
You can achieve anything you can imagine | Se puoi sognarlo, puoi farlo!
Ciao, I’m Tania Troyan, the heart and mind behind the holistic 3D Method™ and the innovative Italian language programs here at 7-week Italian™.
I am on a mission to transform the way Italian is taught and help my students reach their Italian dream. 🍋
This mission stems from my pretty unusual life journey…
What makes my Method truly unique and allows me to understand your struggles, challenges, and help you find the fastest way towards your Italian identity is the fact that…
I have been you.
Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned learner who has mastered every aspect of the language, I have been where you are now and where you are headed.
Just like you, I started from scratch.
Because before I became an Italian language and culture expert, an Italian interpreter, translator, and teacher, I was a 17-year-old girl who fell madly in love with the sound of this magical language and decided to master it perfectly and become Italian.
Whatever it took.
I quite literally dedicated the rest of my life to reaching this objective and then helping others do the same.
For years I’ve been painfully aware of the imperfections of the traditional language teaching methods, that throw information at you in the hope something would stick, that never provide tools for retention and see just the language and never add the learner to the equation.
I’ve been looking for an alternative, and when I couldn’t find one, I created it.
I had to build the plane while flying it. 🛫 But you don't have to.
I’ve distilled years of academic studies, language studies, and research into the holistic 3D Method™, and poured my heart, soul, and decades of experience of both learning and teaching Italian into creating my programs.
Today, together with my wonderful team, I guide my students towards fluency through a structured step-by-step Italian language journey that equips them with the right tools, techniques, and most importantly, the right mindset.
We helped over 10 000 students from all over the world to make their "Italian" dream come true.
It's my way of making a difference and helping passionate Italian learners transform their lives and feel at home in Italy. 🏡
Reviews
5
Top Rated
Joan Kirschner
My Italian Journey
Having just completed the 7-week Italian Incubator course, I must say “Grazie mille” to Tania! The past seven weeks flew by, and I am amazed how much I have learned! The Italian Incubator and Tania’s 3D Method far exceeded my expectations! What a thoughtful and well-developed program it is! Tania’s passion for the Italian language and all things Italian and her dedication to teaching is obvious and woven throughout this course. There are many aspects of the Incubator course which are different from other Italian language programs. How I loved that Tania has woven cultural topics throughout this entire course! I so appreciated the frequent live classes which provided that personal touch! Tania and Oreste are excellent teachers and were always available to answer questions and provide help in any way. Being part of the Incubator community and practicing speaking Italian with fellow learners were added bonuses! Tania’s 3D Method learning style really provides you with a variety of tools to help you on your Italian journey. I am so excited to be continuing mine with Tania, Oreste, and the entire team! If you truly wish to learn Italian and will put in the effort and time, this is for you! I highly recommend the 7-week Italian Incubator course!
Gertraud Cocker
Excellent course!
Tania’s 7weekitalian program is a godsend for anyone wanting to learn Italian. I started as a total beginner and after completing the first 7-week Incubator course I am amazed at how much I have already learnt. There is equal emphasis placed on listening, speaking, reading and writing which all helps greatly towards the ultimate goal of thinking in Italian and crafting the ‘Italian You’ The support and encouragement from Tania, Oreste and the team is second to none. Grazie mille!
Kate Dauphinee
Excellent!
Tania's course is the best I have encountered so far. I have taken lessons, which were helpful. I do Duolingo every day, and it gives me lots of repetition and vocabulary. But the process of learning--speaking, writing, reading and listening--and all the great exercises were key to my learning journey. I feel as I gain more understanding and I feel more confidant as a result of joining Italian Campus. I look forward to continuing my learning with Tania and the team!
Gina Micarelli
3D Italian language learning....
The 3D Method exceeded my expectations. I would recommend the course to anyone who really would like to learn the language and who is willing to put in the time and effort (but the speed is up to you). I have tried learning in many different ways and never felt like I was making any progress. What I have enjoyed the most about this course is that it doesn't just teach the language, but it teaches you how to learn the material...how to learn new vocabulary, how to improve your pronunciation, how to practice speaking, and most importantly, how to learn to think in Italian. The structure of the course as well as very specific details about how to learn (for example, how to set up a vocab notebook) has been crucial to my learning. I am quite disorganized, so I've been looking for something to help with a plan and how to implement the plan for quite a while. The personal feedback, encouragement, and opportunity to interact with others, in Italian, made this type of learning different than anything else I have tried. Will certainly be continuing on this journey!
Maria Durrant
Emotion
I agree with the many reviews that Tania’s course is effective because it integrates all aspects of language - thinking in Italian, reading, writing and speaking. I want to add that the most important to me is to learn vocabulary by associating personal meaning and emotion to each word to improve retention of the vocabulary we study. Associating personal emotion with the vocabulary of Italian is magical.
John Bannister
Lions, lizards and your Italian You
The 7-week Italian Course? I first came across this course via an advert on my phone – which I ignored for a while. I finally got curious and opened the advert... “Oh, OK, this looks different!” I thought, and very sceptically and with a ‘well, I’ve nothing to lose’ attitude, registered for the 5-day introductions. Having listened to Tania as she explained about her courses, philosophy, and the processes, I was faced with a dilemma and a decision to make... was this for real, or was this yet another very elaborate scam? In the end, I decided to sign up. What persuaded me? I think it was the ‘first things first, will evaluate your Italian and get your course ready and the promise of live sessions, homework and tutor access’ – as opposed to ‘You will start at day one (whether you like it our not!!) – and you’ll just have to get on with it as best you can’ approach that I have seen with other courses. So, did I make the right decision? Absolutely. The Lion stood by me and told the Lizard to go for a walk -sign up for the course to find out what I am talking about, it’s worth it even if you only learn about lions and lizards, believe me. The course? Intense, no messing about, and hard work from day one – and, under Tanya’s guidance, as I started to look around the website and was introduced to the different elements, I realised that I had stumbled across a goldmine. There is so much to see, do, listen to, and learn and, just when you think you have seen everything, a whole new learning world and experience opens up and it never stops. Is it worth the effort? Definitely. Halfway through my first few weeks, I thought that I wasn’t really learning anything properly and it was getting too much – but then, under Tanya’s guidance, I recapped my first few weeks and was astounded to find that I knew a lot more that I thought I did, that all the mistakes that I had been making had disappeared as if by magic. Will I carry on? That is for sure. Finally, would I recommend 7-week Italian? Without a doubt. This is not just any old Italian Course, it’s a whole new and exciting learning philosophy and way of life. Just do it – you won’t regret your decision.
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