Italian Language Class: an introduction to Italy in words and pictures

From 47 C$ /h

I'm an Italian native speaker from Venice, Italy.
My country is quite diverse, known by many and yet often its funding elements and its culture are misrepresented and oversimplified. Language is key to get to know another culture, its history and political institutions.
With this course you will learn the basics of the Italian idiom and at the same time you will be given tools and suggestions on how to familiarize and start understanding contemporary Italian culture and its political landscape.

Extra information

Only online available

Location

Online from Netherlands

About Me

Venetian by birth
Studied International Relations and Central European History in Bologna and Brno
Lived in Berlin for 13 years
Since 2016 living in Amsterdam
Manager and Consultant in Learning and Development programs, post graduate education and professional training
Passionate open water swimmer
Loves jazz, classical and experimental music

Education

Università degli Studi di Bologna (IT) , MA in International Relations, 2000-2006
Mazarykova Univerzita, Brno (CZ), Central European Exchange Program 2004-2005
Liceo Scientifico G.B. Benedetti, 1994-1999

Experience / Qualifications

E-learning expertise
Language knowledge:
.TOEFL (106)
.DAF (best grades in 3 out of 4 parts)
Life saver certification (water)

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Italian

German

Dutch

Skills

Italian

Culture

Political science

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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Tue

Wed

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Sun

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04-08

08-12

12-16

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20-24

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