Expat support, made personal.
Practical bilingual assistance for English-speaking residents and families in Cagliari.
Living in Italy doesn’t mean you have to figure everything out on your own.
Whether you need to make an appointment, deal with paperwork, contact a local service provider, or understand something written in Italian, I can help.
I offer practical assistance in English and Italian, handling individual requests or providing ongoing support when there’s more to organize.
How I can help
- 01Appointments & paperworkHelp booking appointments, preparing documents, completing forms, and communicating with local offices. WhatsApp
- 02Home & everyday lifeUtilities, internet, rental arrangements, repairs, deliveries, and other practical matters. WhatsApp
- 03Healthcare & familyHealthcare registration, medical appointments, schools, childcare, and communication with local providers. WhatsApp
- 04Translation & communicationPhone calls, letters, everyday documents, and in-person interpretation when needed. WhatsApp
Translations are not certified or sworn.
How it works
- 01.
Tell me what you need.
Send me a message describing what you need help with.
- 02.
I’ll provide an estimate.
We’ll discuss what’s involved, how much time it might require, and the cost before getting started.
- 03.
We’ll get it sorted.
I’ll handle the agreed arrangements or accompany you where needed.
An example: healthcare registration
Need help registering for healthcare?
Depending on your circumstances, this may involve preparing documents, contacting the relevant office, booking appointments, and completing forms.
I can help you understand the process, communicate with the offices involved, and accompany you to appointments when needed.
Flexible support, clear pricing.
Some things can be handled with a quick phone call. Others take a little more time or require an appointment in person.
Remote assistance starts at €20 for up to 30 minutes. In-person assistance starts at €40 for the first hour.
For more involved requests, I’ll provide an estimate before getting started.
Packages are also available for families who need ongoing assistance.
Italian lessons
Private Italian lessons for English speakers, whether you’re starting from scratch or want more practice speaking the language.
Lessons can focus on conversation, grammar, vocabulary, and everyday situations.
Individual lessons: €25 per hour.
Lessons for two people and small groups are also available, along with discounted packages.
Italian lessons can be arranged separately or alongside ongoing expat support.
Getting settled?
If you’re new to Cagliari and need help with several things, we can arrange practical assistance and Italian lessons together.
We’ll work out a schedule based on what you need help with and how often you’d like to have lessons.
About me
Hi, I’m Martina. I’m Italian-American, with native-level fluency in English and Italian. I’ve spent over 15 years living and working between Europe and the US, including time in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. I work as a copywriter, and I’m raising my family here in Cagliari, so I know the everyday side of life in Italy first-hand: the schools, the offices, the doctors. I offer practical support to English-speaking residents and families, and teach both languages. I’m also the author of a children’s book.
From my bookshelf
Alberto the Brave Tree
A story for children about kindness, differences, and learning to be yourself.