It all begins with an idea.

Have you ever wished you could speak Italian or Japanese? I'm here to help you make that dream a reality. Manna Languages and Cultures is the perfect place for you.

At Manna Languages and Culture, we're here to help you learn Italian and Japanese online. If you're 16 or older, we'd love to have you! We're open from 9 am to 8 pm Central European Time, Monday through Saturday.Our enterprise was born out of Alessandro's vision to bring the joy of teaching while maintaining top-notch quality.

At Manna Languages and Cultures, we are LGBTQ+ friendly. Students are welcome to share their pronouns. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination, and we strive to make this place of learning comfortable and kind for everyone.

Nice to meet you! I'm Alessandro, and I'm from Lecce in southern Italy. I've been teaching since I was 22, and I've worked in Japan, Italy, and Germany, both as a private tutor and with public Italian universities.I've met so many wonderful people from all over the world, and I've created this page to make it possible for people of all ages to learn, communicate, and make connections that will shape their lives.

Education

  • Master Degree in Cultural Anthropology (dissertation thesis: A Shamanic and Buddhist Ontology. A case study of Environmental Ethics in Sikkim (India)

  • Bachelor Degree in Japanese Studies (dissertation thesis: Gokudo. A Yakuza’s Image)

About Alessandro

When he was just 18, Alessandro picked up and moved to Venice to pursue his dreams. There, he not only got his bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies from Ca' Foscari University of Venice with flying colors, but he also went on to complete an internship in the famous Centro Italiano di Fukuoka. This incredible experience allowed him to expand his horizons and become part of a vibrant network dedicated to promoting Italy on the global stage. He was a key player in organizing and running local events, building strong relationships with the community members eager to learn about Italy and its rich traditions.Then, he moved to Hokkaido, where he got a job with a Japanese company as a Front Desk Manager. In this role, he was in charge of Public Relations and Human Resources. It was during this time that he really got to grips with Japanese, and he also learned a lot about the world of Italian food abroad. Then, to learn even more, he decided to go back to school for an MA in Cultural Anthropology. While he was studying, he got a job as a teaching assistant at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where he helped out with Japanese and Japanese Literature classes. He also worked with Cultural Anthropology students, tutoring and advising them.After graduating with the highest honors, he moved to Germany to continue his education as a doctoral candidate.