Conversational Italian classes online

I have studied foreign languages and literatures at university and I can speak Italian, English, Russian, Spanish and some German. I have been tutoring students for three years now and I have experience in helping both adults and teenagers. I hold a C2 certificate in English, so we won't have any communication problems. I've been told I'm a very precise and patient teacher and, in fact, I truly enjoy helping people.

"Whoever dares to teach must never stop learning" - John Cotton Dana. I have spent the last few years learning from the people I have taught and have no intention of quitting. What have I learned? To relate to different types of people, to be patient, to encourage learning and recognize merits... I also learned new Peruvian, Colombian, Mexican recipes (I am passionate about cooking), and new cultures, along with many idioms from different places... In short, it is I who thank my students. I have been living in Latin America for 3 years now teaching Italian online and in different cities. From Medellín to Guatemala City, from Lima to Santiago de Chile, and from Tijuana to Leticia.

I started teaching on italki in 2016 as a community tutor and I liked it so much I decided to study and get a certification to be able to teach more: I now offer professional lessons as well as informal tutoring and conversation practice. As a student of languages myself, I know that speaking the target language since the start is the way to progress faster. I also know that a relaxed atmosphere is vital to learn effectively, because our brains work much better when not under pressure... don't panick! If you really don't feel like speaking Italian right away, it's not a big deal: we can use English, French or Norwegian.

I will teach you all my communication skills in the Italian language. No matter what level you are at, together we will achieve your goals! We will focus on the conversation, we will analyse dialogues and idioms in Italy, always paying attention to grammar! You will also receive invaluable motivation in learning the Italian language, but also in terms of everyday life.

I am curious, open-minded, and flexible, meaning that I always try to adapt to my student's needs. I believe that the more fun you have, the better you learn! My main focus is a conversation, however, I am open to go through single grammar topics and adapt my lessons accordingly.

Ho una laurea in Mediazione linguistica e italiano come lingua seconda. Ho insegnato italiano a stranieri durante il mio tirocinio all’università e online, per diversi anni.

I started teaching Italian "by chance", agreeing to the request of a Japanese friend to help her maintain and deepen her knowledge of Italian. I found it fun and inspiring, so I continued. Ho iniziato ad insegnare l'Italiano "per caso", acconsentendo alla richiesta di un'amica giapponese di aiutarla a mantenere e approfondire la sua conoscenza dell'Italiano. Ho trovato la cosa divertente e stimolante, così ho continuato.

I have been studying foreign languages for many years, and I am still in this process. Teaching and learning are two sides of the same coin. You cannot teach if you are not open to learning every single day. I am currently studying to get CEDILS (Certificate to teach Italian to foreigners). I really LOVE TO SHARE MY KNOWLEDGE and I feel happy when my students progress. I will do my best to make you feel at ease and challenged. I will help you overcome some typical blocks we all have while learning a new language, such as the fear of making mistakes or the fear of speaking. I'm an emphatic, easy-going, and patient teacher. LET'S START LEARNING!!!

Je suis étudiante aussi et cela me permettra de me mettre dans la peau des jeunes élèves qui peuvent rencontrer des difficultés pendant leur apprentissage, mon but c'est de les aider à faire face à ces défis et surmonter ce type de problème.

Come si evince dalla mia presentazione, non e' mio intento e grado, insegnare ad un livello accademico. Based on my background and life style, my goal in teaching is to improve the communication skill in everyday life needs. As I travelled a lot, I like to give priorities to those common habits and understanding of dialects and slang cacophonic weird sounds which could lead to an unpleasant experience in my beloved country. Such misleading wordings, put myself into some hard time scenarios, both in working environments either everyday life. Therefore, to plan in advance an all round historical and cultural heritance vision, should be a must for everyone willing to learn a new language.

In the last 6 years I thought Italian to hundreds of Chinese students. I taught in Hubei University of Technology, and in many private training centers around china. I am a certified Italian language teacher (CEDILS certification by University of Venice). I also just completed a Master Degree in Teaching Italian as a foreign language by University of Insubria. Besides I got a degree in Teaching Chinese as a foreign language too... I did my studies. But what counts more Is my rich experience, and the simple fact that I love this job. 在中国教了6年意大利语，帮助各地语言机构中的上百名中国学生圆了去意大利的留学梦。我是一名认证的意大利语教师（威尼斯大学CEDILS认证）。 我还刚刚获得Insubria大学意大利语教育专业的硕士学位。此外，我还获得了重庆大学的汉语国际教育专业硕士学位。 更重要的是我拥有的丰富经验，以及我对这份工作的热爱。

I have a lot of patience, a good sense of humor, and I love explaining the subtilities of Italian. I can easily adapt to your level. On top of that I am a good vibes provider, so you will completely refreshed after the class ;)

My motivation for becoming a teacher is that I enjoy instilling confidence in people and sharing whatever knowledge and experiences that I have had in my life. I'm currently teaching between Italy and Iran, with courses for all levels, normal or intensive, online lessons and preparation courses for Italian certification exams: CELI, CILS, PLIDA (i am a CELI certified examiner). I have taught to people from around the world, in person and online: there is nothing more rewarding than seeing your students learn and improve! ;)

Sono un'insegnante molto amichevole, nelle mie lezioni creo un ambiente molto rilassato. Ho imparato io stessa diverse lingue e questo mi aiuta tanto per insegnare perché posso dare molti consigli ai miei studenti. Mi piace usare la mia creatività anche nelle mie lezioni per creare attività originali. Le mie lezioni sono molto dinamiche. Quando insegno do la mia anima, nelle lezioni c'è tutta la mia esperienza di vita. I am a very friendly teacher, in my lessons I create a very relaxed environment. I learned several languages ​​myself and this helps me a lot to teach because I can give a lot of advice to my students. I also use my creativity in lessons to create original activities.

Sono un insegnante molto affabile e cordiale. Cerco sempre di mettere a proprio agio lo studente, impostando la conversazione e le lezioni su argomenti che possano stimolarne l'interesse e la concentrazione. Ciò che mi spinge invece ad insegnare è il desiderio di stare a contatto con culture diverse dalla mia.

I am an understading, kind and friendly teacher, i try to create the right atmosphere that can help learning. At the same time i carefully follow my students and encourage them to study.

Amo moltissimo insegnare italiano e la cultura italiana a persone straniere. Sono meticoloso,attento alle esigenze dei miei studenti e cerco sempre di creare un ambiente sereno con i miei studenti. Le mie lezioni sono divertenti,ed amo parlare di temi di attualitá. Sono un insegnante estremamente paziente e disponibile, motivo sempre i miei studenti a dare il massimo nelle mie lezioni. Ascolteró con attenzione le vostre storie ed i vostri obiettivi.

I am a patient, understanding and detail-oriented person; I always try to be as clear as possible so that my students can fully understand me. I always try to be positive and engaging: it is very important to put the student at ease if I want to involve him/her in the lesson, make him/her practice and thus make sure that he/she can really learn. Having had translation studies and linguistics at university I know very well how fundamental these aspects are in learning a language, therefore the translation of short sentences and the logical and grammatical analysis will be an important part of this path. I am available for individual further information if necessary or requested.

Studio lingue straniere fin da bambina e questo mi permette di essere sempre anche “dall’altra parte”, cioè di capire la persona che ho davanti, come si sente davanti alle difficoltà ma anche alle soddisfazioni che imparare una lingua straniera comporta. Cerco di essere l’insegnante che, da studentessa, vorrei avere: qualcuno che mi aiuti a trovare il mio stile di apprendimento personale o che, se già lo conosco, adatti metodologie e materiali a queste mie caratteristiche personali. La preparazione delle lezioni per me è una fase fondamentale: cerco sempre di trovare argomenti interessanti e stimolanti e modi di usare questi materiali che siano adatti ai bisogni specifici dei miei studenti.

The key of my teaching style is «Learning&Doing – Doing& Learning». When I teach offline, every activity, from the one to one lesson to the workshop, from the board game to the Apulian tour, is based on missions to accomplish. Students learn Italian with Karaoke, role plays (would you like to be Pavarotti for few hours?), Italian recipes, cappuccinos to ask in a cafè, treasure-huntings around the city. When I teach online I try to add fun to my lessons: role-plays, quizzes, customized conversations and songs are my trump cards. Smiling is the main ingredient for effective learning. This is the (not so secret) recipe of my lessons!