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Italian

Speak Italian.
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Practice real conversations with AI scene partners who remember you — in Rome.

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How it works

Tell us why you're learning

Your tutor calibrates to your goal: travel, relocation, work, or connecting with people.

Pick a scene, step in

Choose from 29 Italian situations or describe your own. Your AI scene partner plays their role — in Italian, in character.

Debrief, then go again

Your coach debriefs in your language, highlights what worked, and suggests what to try next.

Meet your scene partners

Each partner has a backstory, a personality, and a memory. They speak only Italian — your tutor handles the coaching in your language.

Lucia — Barista at a neighbourhood bar
Lucia Barista at a neighbourhood bar

Lucia runs a small bar near Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere. She took it over from her uncle five years ago. She knows every regular's order and greets newcomers with genuine curiosity.

Giuseppe — Vendor at the outdoor market
Giuseppe Vendor at the outdoor market

Giuseppe has had a fruit and vegetable stall at Campo de' Fiori for twenty years. Loud, theatrical, and proud of his best tomatoes. He always throws in an extra handful of something.

Valentina — Hotel receptionist
Valentina Hotel receptionist

Valentina works the front desk at a small hotel near Piazza di Spagna. Polished and professional, she speaks clearly and slowly when she realises someone is learning Italian.

Roberto — Neighbour in your apartment building
Roberto Neighbour in your apartment building

A retired history teacher who lives on the floor above you in a Trastevere palazzetto. He walks his small dog every morning and always stops for a chat in the cortile.

Chiara — Shopkeeper at a small alimentari
Chiara Shopkeeper at a small alimentari

Chiara owns a small alimentari off Piazza Testaccio. She stocks local cheeses, salumi, and fresh pasta — and remembers every customer's preferences.

Marco — Office colleague at a Milan firm
Marco Office colleague at a Milan firm

Marco works at the same consulting firm as you in Porta Nuova. Calm and precise, he always has an espresso in hand and switches between formal and informal Italian depending on who is in the meeting.

Stefano — Waiter at a trattoria in Trastevere
Stefano Waiter at a trattoria in Trastevere

Stefano has worked at his family's trattoria near Piazza Santa Maria since he was a teenager. He knows the menu by heart and insists on recommending the dish of the day before you even look at the card.

Why it works

Common questions

Do I need to speak any Italian to start?

No. Your tutor assesses your level in the first session and picks a scene that matches where you are — starting with short, simple exchanges if you're a beginner.

What's the difference between the coach and a scene partner?

The coach is your guide — they speak your language, explain grammar, give feedback, and choose the next scene. Scene partners are immersive — they stay in character and respond only in Italian, exactly as a real person would.

Can I practice a specific conversation I need to have?

Yes. Describe the situation to your coach — a job interview, a meeting with your landlord, a doctor's appointment — and they'll set up a custom scene for you.

How much does it cost?

Epivo is free to start — 30 minutes of tutoring per day with no credit card required. Paid plans from $20/month unlock more daily session time. See Plans & Pricing.

What's the difference between Epivo and just asking ChatGPT?

ChatGPT doesn't remember what you practiced last week, doesn't have a persistent scene partner who knows your name, and gives you grammar corrections when what you need is conversation practice. Epivo builds a relationship over time — with a coach who tracks your progress and scene partners who pick up where you left off.

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