Conversations in Italian with native speaker, former radio presenter, music and stage professional, arts lover. Keep your Italian going!

From 89 C$ /h

Italian is a language officially spoken in Italy only, unlike Spanish, or English, to name the most spoken languages in the western world. But it's becoming more and more a must-know language for many, whether the connection with it comes through food, fashion, Opera, design, the arts in general, or any other of the many interesting sides of Italian culture to make it outside "the boot"'s borders. I have been doing Italian conversation lessons for a few years, it has always been a great pleasure for me to share the beauty of Italian language with people showing a genuine interest in my culture. I tend to keep the conversation fully in Italian, but there would be no problem at all with communicating in English if necessary. I give grammar support when needed, and I have a real interest in etymology and words in general if there's an interest in going deeper in the language. Along with the use of precious grammar books and language manuals, the best way to get into a language is to speak it, even more so if with someone giving you support with its correct pronunciation, and its actual use in a realistic scenario. Like most Italians I have an obsession with good food, I love cooking and I'm always happy to share my recipes and cooking tips. Food is a great conversation subject, and it can give you new skills! All ages and levels welcome. For the youngest, I have a degree in primary school education and I've been a music teacher for over thirty years.

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

MUSIC: My background is classical piano, but as a professional musician I have approached music also from different angles. As a teacher I enjoy a creative and open approach, any interesting musical language is welcome in the lesson. I make sure I pick the right music to meet the pupil's interests and tastes, and I integrate classical music both as a precious technique tool, and as a great territory to explore. Lessons can include listening/analysing practice, sing and play practice, rhythm practice, songwriting.
ITALIAN CONVERSATION: I was born in Milan to a southern Italian family, and grew up in Trieste. I have a few years experience in Italian conversation lessons, and I always enjoy them immensely. I can give support on grammar, pronunciation, general knowledge of Italian culture and way of life.

Education

Teacher training specialization.
Primary school teaching certificate.

Conservatorio di Musica di Trieste “G.Tartini” - Music Conservatory
Classical Piano Master’s Degree.

Experience / Qualifications

Musician, songwriter, piano and music theory teacher, author and host of radio music programmes, actress, translator, librarian.

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Italian

Skills

Italian

Italian for adults

School

Culture

Cooking

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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12-16

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20-24

Creative piano and music theory lessons, for all ages and abilities.

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I'm a piano and music theory teacher with over thirty years experience, and a performing singer, pianist, and songwriter. My lessons are very much about what my pupils want to learn, so I'm making sure I pick the right music to make the lesson fun and rewarding. It can be Classical music, Pop, a bit of Jazz, Brazilian music, World music, or any other interesting musical language. I teach piano, theory and harmony, ear and rhythm training, general history of music, with a creative approach. My lessons can include songwriting, sing and play practice, listening/analysing practice. My aim is to provide each pupil with the specific tools they need to enjoy playing music.

My background is classical piano, but as a professional musician I have approached music also from different angles. As a teacher I enjoy a creative and open approach, any interesting musical language is welcome in the lesson. I make sure I pick the right music to meet the pupil's interests and tastes, and I integrate classical music both as a precious technique tool, and as a great territory to explore.

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- I'm a professional Italian teacher from Italy, now living between Pisa and Rome. I have 10 years of teaching experience. I am very patient and I love to make a relaxed and friendly class environment. I have qualifications and experience teaching at different levels and in different contexts. I can help the student to improve the oral, written, and comprehension skills. Most important is that each course is based on the needs, interests, and availability of the student. I can offer students private accommodation in Pisa, a comfortable private apartment in the historic center of the city, a short walk from my home.

- The method is mainly what is called communicative, aimed at stimulating the student to speak immediately and putting the focus on the functional aspect of the language. For beginners, I usually follow a specific program, I prepare a course, and for each lesson, I send students the files that I scan from the various books. Also, the lessons can be essentially developed as conversations on specific subjects.

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Ciao! I have been teaching Italian for the past sixteen years, privately and at language schools including La Scuola Italiana del Greenwich Village in New York and ItalCultura, the school of the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago.

During our first two lessons, I’ll make sure you have the tools to pronounce and recognize all the sounds of Italian. This step is essential, and it makes everything that comes afterwards much easier.

When I teach, I try to avoid all the things I hated as a language student. My terrifying French teacher in middle school made us repeat the same fake dialogue from a really bad textbook ad nauseam, over and over and over again. Some of it is still carved into my brain: “Bonjour, je m’appelle Richard Drapeau, je viens du Canada, je suis Canadien...”

So we won’t do that.

We’ll use real songs and real literature. We’ll have real conversations, tell stories, improvise, and, when possible, go on “talking walks.” I find that when you engage more of your senses, it becomes easier to relax, stay curious, and actually remember new words.

I customize my materials around your interests, needs, and desired pace. If you love cinema, we can work with films. If you’re interested in literature, politics, food, art, history, or simply being able to have a proper conversation when you’re in Italy, that can become part of the class.

And because you’re learning with a native Italian, you’ll also learn about Italian culture, history, habits, gestures, contradictions, and ways of thinking. Language is never just a pile of grammar rules.

I speak several languages myself, so I know both how exciting and how painfully tedious learning one can be. My aim is to give you a strong foundation without draining all the life out of it.

I hold a degree in Lingue e Letterature Straniere (Foreign Languages and Literatures) from Università Roma Tre and a Master of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts and Media from Columbia College Chicago. I wrote my university thesis on translating a long epic poem by W. H. Auden, and at one point I tried to ride a horse across America.

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👋🏼 Hello! I'm Francesca. Do you want to learn or improve your Italian?
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I offer online Italian courses for all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced learners, i.e., C2. I always have quality reference books to recommend to students.
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🚀 During the lessons, I will help you learn the basics of general Italian, paying attention to pronunciation and intonation while reading. I am always attentive to the needs of the students and ready to tailor my lessons. My lessons are an investment for the present and the future because they are prepared with passion, a lot of experience, and dedication 🧡.

🌟 If you are a beginner, don't worry because I take great care to make you feel comfortable.

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In my classes, you’ll master not only grammar and vocabulary but also how to think and express yourself naturally like a native speaker.

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CLTA qualified teacher, native Italian who turned his passion for Italian language and culture into his profession.
I am a friendly person, always looking to create a relaxed and easy-going atmosphere during the classes.

I am available for online classes or in person.
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During the first lesson I will assess your level just with a very informal chat and we'll set up together a functioning plan.

During my classes I make use of various resources such as books, films, music, newspapers, providing an informal and enjoyable way of learning.

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I am a high school teacher. I speak several languages. Arabic is my native language. I have worked with all levels. And I had training in teaching 👩‍🎓. I helped several foreigners master standard Arabic and the Tunisian dialect 🏆.

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🇫🇷 Speak French with Confidence — Travel | Business | Exams | Conversation 🇫🇷
✨ Do you want to learn French in a way that's fun, practical and focused on real communication? This is your place!
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🇫🇷 Speak French with confidence! — Travel | Business | Exams | Conversation 🇫🇷
✨ Would you like to learn French in a practical, fun way that focuses on real communication? You've come to the right place!
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If you answer yes to one or more of these questions:
○ Do you want to learn the basics of Italian, one of the most beautiful languages in the world?
○ Would you like to converse in Italian with a native speaker, improve your oral communication and pronunciation, and learn new commonly used expressions?
○ Are you fascinated by the culture, art, gastronomy or even the history of Italy?
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So good news, look no further: you've come to the right place!
Dante's language will no longer hold any secrets for you thanks to clear, dynamic and entertaining lessons, adapted to your pace and your personal needs.

- Small games will also be organized: don't they say that it's by having fun that we learn best?
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- At the end of each course, you will receive a personalized document containing all my notes and observations to facilitate revision and your learning.

If you are motivated, I can:
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An expert in Italian culture and literature thanks to my university studies and multilingualism, I offer courses that will help you progress quickly thanks to an effective method.
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No, you don't see the unexpected news, here you go!
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Whether your goal is travel, work, daily communication, or improving your fluency, I would be happy to create a personalized learning plan for you. Together, we can develop your Turkish in a structured and enjoyable way.

I look forward to meeting you in our first lesson!

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What is a language?
A language is a mode of communication that people uses for effective communication.Zambian languages are a must to know whenever someone is interacting with many Zambians across the world and in Zambia.
Why you need to know how to speak Zambian languages ?
1.To gain confidence when in a conversation with Zambians.
2.To improve your communication skills .
3.To make agreeable deals with Zambians.
4.To avoid exploitation or any of it's possibility
5.To win indigenous Zambian hearts-Zambians are social people who loves someone who relates with them.Knowing a Zambian language is just one effective way you could instantly relate with many Zambians.
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A big question remains, do you need to know all the Zambian languages?
One sharp short answer is a big NO!
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On the other hand, BEMBA is dominant on the Copperbelt, Luapula, Muchinga and Northern province.Actually it's the second most spoken language after NYANJA.
Thirdly, TONGA is the widely spoken language in the Southern province of the country.
Lastly, Mambwe is a dominating language in Northern province and partially in Muchinga Province.

Now which Zambian language can one choose to be taught?
Answers;
1.A language that is dominant to where you will be working from -In Zambia
2.A language mostly spoken by your workmates
3.Your indigenous Zambian language.Good for those born from Zambian parents but raised overseas.
4.Your Zambian language of your interest .

I can't wait to take you through for a class.Book me today.
See you in class.
~Tutor Kelvin

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Many learners struggle not because of vocabulary, but because they don’t fully understand pronunciation, context, and cultural meaning.

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Alphabet and pronunciation
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In my lessons, you can:
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Vous êtes diplomate, cadre dirigeant ou homme/femme d'affaires en phase d'expatriation ou en mission dans le monde arabe ? La réussite de votre mandat repose autant sur votre expertise que sur votre capacité à décrypter les codes linguistiques et culturels de vos interlocuteurs.

Fort de plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans l'enseignement universitaire, je vous propose un accompagnement linguistique de haut niveau, strictement adapté aux exigences de la diplomatie et des affaires. Ce cours interactif par visioconférence (Google Meet) est conçu pour vous rendre opérationnel rapidement, avec un support de cours édité en temps réel et exporté en PDF à la fin de chaque séance.

Ce que vous allez maîtriser :
• L'Arabe Littéraire de base et intermédiaire : Pour comprendre les discours officiels, lire la presse, rédiger des correspondances formelles et maîtriser le vocabulaire institutionnel ou commercial.
• L'immersion dans les dialectes locaux (Darja/Ammiya) : Parce que les relations de confiance se tissent dans la langue de tous les jours, nous aborderons les expressions clés et les nuances des dialectes :
o Tunisien : Maîtrise approfondie pour briser la glace et interagir au quotidien.
o Algérien & Libyen : Compréhension des spécificités régionales limitrophes.
o Égyptien : Le dialecte incontournable, largement compris dans tout le monde arabe grâce à son influence culturelle.

• Le décodage culturel et l'étiquette (Focus Tunisie & Monde Arabe) : Comment saluer selon le rang, les sujets de conversation à privilégier (ou à éviter), l'art de la négociation, le protocole de l'hospitalité et les subtilités du "non-dit" dans les pays d'Afrique du Nord.

Ma méthode :

• 100% sur-mesure : Le contenu s'adapte à votre pays d'affectation et à votre secteur (politique, économie, commerce).

• Pratique et interactif : Jeux de rôles, simulations de réunions, dîners d'affaires ou rencontres bilatérales.

• Suivi rigoureux : Pédagogie universitaire structurée garantissant une progression mesurable.

Prenez une longueur d'avance pour votre prochaine mission. Contactez-moi pour planifier une première séance d'évaluation de vos besoins.