Welcome to

The English
Factory

Where English is built.

English lessons online and in person in Ostia

General English · Conversation · Business English · Cambridge English · Translations

Carla, English teacher, in her study space
Online, wherever you are.

A path built around your goals, with the same closeness as an in-person lesson.

About me

Who's behind
the Factory

My story

My love for English began long before it became a profession.

As a girl, I used to watch the kids from my neighbourhood leave a language school and stop to look at their work and projects displayed at the entrance. One day my parents decided to enrol me. That's how I discovered how fascinating it could be to step into another language.

Starting to understand the songs I listened to, recognising myself in their words and emotions, finding new ways to express what I felt… gave me enormous motivation. I even wrote poems in English. I've always been quite romantic.

Services

Let's build your English,
one piece at a time.

General English

Improve your English. Build confidence.

Personalised paths to improve your English for everyday life, travel, understanding original-language content and communicating more naturally.

Business English

Unlock your professional potential.

English for the professional world: meetings, presentations, emails, networking, small talk and workplace communication. A safe space to practise realistic situations before facing them at work.

Cambridge English Exams

Structure your English. Certify your skills.

Personalised preparation for Cambridge English certifications, from A2 to C2, with a structured method, constant practice, exam simulations and individual feedback.

Translations and Proofreading

English ↔ Italian ↔ Spanish

Translation and language revision for professional, educational and other texts, with careful attention to context, register and natural expression.

Conversation Lessons

Learn to speak
by speaking.

Because often it is not knowing English that makes the difference, but having the courage to use it.

A safe, pressure-free space where you can express yourself in English, make mistakes, experiment and grow more confident.

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Cambridge English Exams

+200

certifications earned
by my students

Personalised preparation from A2 to C2, with constant practice, exam simulations and individual feedback.

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The first step
towards your English

Want to meet me and find out which path is right for you? Book a free trial lesson.

During the trial lesson:

  • we get to know each other;
  • we talk about your goals;
  • we assess your needs and level;
  • you discover my approach and teaching method;
  • together we find the path that suits you best.
When are you generally available?
Preferred days
What are you interested in?

Testimonials

Students'
voices

5,0on Google · 10 reviews

“My sister and I have been taking lessons with Carla for years to prepare for the Cambridge exams. Needless to say, the lessons are always interesting, dynamic, well thought out and well structured. We often do mock exams with thorough, immediate feedback. The real added value of Carla's lessons, though, is the safe environment she creates and the relationship you build with her: besides being extremely well prepared, she is a wonderful person. You can always ask her a question without fear of getting it wrong, have her explain any topic again, and the conversations that come up often feel like friendship and spontaneity.”

Caterina D.

“The course my daughter took with Carla was the most stimulating one could ask for when studying a language. She encouraged her to approach studying in a very practical way, while keeping the rigour of the rules to apply. Thanks to her, she overcame many hesitations about speaking and got past the idea that she couldn't start directly from English to understand English. She now watches films in the original language, and music has a meaning as well as a melody. I appreciated the work done, both for the results achieved and for her seriousness and precision.”

Attilio F.

“Teacher Carla supported my son in learning English for 5 years with professionalism and great empathy, building lesson after lesson a relationship of trust with him — and that led them to reach their goals with excellent results.”

Eugenia S.

“I personally had a wonderful experience with Professor Carla. She is a very available, friendly and well-prepared teacher. She explains topics clearly and simply, adapting to the student's needs and creating a calm, pleasant atmosphere during lessons. I always felt comfortable asking questions and clarifying any doubts. I absolutely recommend her lessons!”

Giovanna P.

“As prepared and competent as a teacher as she is kind and gentle as a person! I couldn't have wished for better. Thanks to Teacher Carla, my English has reached levels I never would have imagined.”

Sabrina V.

“I had a great time learning with Carla. The lessons are fun; she is kind, gentle, motivating and very available because she communicates so well and explains everything so the student can understand, without judging or putting pressure on them. She always finds the best way to make things clear and adapts to how the student learns! Highly recommended!!”

Myrto M.

“I chose Carla for afternoon English lessons for my 9-year-old son. I was very happy because, beyond the improvements I could see, Carla managed to pass on passion and interest in the English language. We will definitely continue.”

Agnieszka L.

“A wonderful experience! A professional and very available teacher who makes you fall in love with studying the language!”

Tullio M.

“A very positive experience. The online lessons are always well structured, engaging and formative. I noticed a clear improvement in my children's comprehension and speaking. Highly recommended.”

Maria Luisa G.

“A completely positive experience: we reached the goal we had set at the start of the journey 👌🏼 flexibility and sustainability were the key to our success.”

Luigi A.

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Get in touch

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Write to me.

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