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Elisa
Professional TeacherTeaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
Greek (Ancient)
Latin
Spanish
Japanese
🇮🇹 Certified Italian teacher | Clear Structure, Real Communication & Culture
Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
Greek (Ancient)
Latin
Spanish
Japanese
🇮🇹 Certified Italian teacher | Clear Structure, Real Communication & Culture
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ItalyLiving in Brescia, Italy (02:05 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 1, 2022InterestsReadingMusicFilms & TV SeriesTravelMedical & Healthcare
Ciao! :)
I'm Elisa, a native Italian speaker from Lake Garda, in Northern Italy.
After high school (where I studied Latin and Ancient Greek, the languages that Italian descends from) I lived abroad for one year in Nottingham, UK. It was a great experience, where I discovered how important it is to immerse yourself in a language and culture to truly learn. When I returned to Italy, I graduated in Psychology and Neuroscience.
I love traveling and discovering new cultures. We can learn and broaden our perspectives also behind a screen (grazie tecnologia!), which is why I really enjoy listening to your stories and experiences. I also like sports, books, music, and meditation.Me as a Teacher
I am an easy-going, patient, and encouraging teacher. I’ll do my best to tailor each lesson to your level and learning style, helping you reach your goal while making our classes useful, engaging, and fun.
I can help you feel more confident using Italian, expand your vocabulary, and practice grammar in a relaxed and fun atmosphere! :)
I am a CEDILS certified teacher and I've been teaching Italian on italki since 2022.
I also have ten years of experience tutoring elementary and junior high school kids with special educational needs. I’ve volunteered as an English teacher for underprivileged children in Cambodia, in a local school in Thailand, and at a rehabilitation center in Laos. My lessons & teaching style
In my classes I like to balance the structured side of language learning with real-world communication. That way, you can build a solid understanding of Italian while also learning to use it in ways that feel natural and authentic.
I will encourage you to practice and stay exposed to the language, and most importantly, I want our class to be a safe and supportive space where you feel comfortable talking, making mistakes, and growing from them. :)
I provide:
- feedback and correction;
- homework;
- personalized material (slides and tables).
Whether you're learning Italian as a hobby, preparing for a trip, or just beginning your language journey, I’ll be happy to support you. A presto! 🚀My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Didattica dell'Italiano a Stranieri - Università Ca' Foscari di Venezia - 2024
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2023 - 2023
English as a Second Language teacher
2023 - 2023
English as a Second Language teacher
2022 - 2024
Community Tutor
2024 - Current
Professional Teacher
Education
2016 - 2019
Bachelor’s - Psychological ScienceGrade: 110/110 (summa cum laude)
2019 - 2021
Master's - Cognitive Neuroscience & Clinical NeuropsychologyGrade: 110/110 (summa cum laude)
Work Experience
2020 - 2021
Trainee Psychologist
2022 - 2023
Receptionist
2024 - 2025
Trainee Psychologist
5.0
Rating
215
Students
3,994
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
103 lessons completed
USD 12.50+
Impara con me! Structured Lesson 📚
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,443 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 15% off
Chiacchieriamo! Free Conversation 💬
A2 - C2Conversation1,017 lessons completed
USD 17.50+
Package with 15% off
Esercitiamoci insieme! Structured Lesson & Free Conversation 🎯
A2 - C2Language Essentials984 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 15% off
Structured Lesson & Free Conversation for LONG-TERM STUDENTS
A1 - C2Language Essentials447 lessons completed
USD 17.50+
Package with 15% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (2)
Quiz (28)
152 Reviews
Larry
270 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Working with Elisa has been an incredible language journey. Her easy and welcoming manner shine through. She is always well prepared bringing the right mix of grammar to a lesson and then incorporating those concepts into our conversation for reinforcement and practice. Elisa has a knack for pushing me out of my comfort zone while still being incredibly supportive. When I started with Elisa as a complete beginner, I was unable to formulate a sentence. Today, I am thrilled that our lessons are almost completely in Italian. My language journey still has a long way to go and I look forward to continuing my studies with her.
Apr 7, 2025
Henry Falotico
172 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Elisa is a natural teacher. Conversation with her flows -- aside from my garbled Italian aha. She effortlessly brings up interesting topics and asks questions that further the discussion. She explains things in a clear, concise manner. More than anything, however, lessons with her are both enriching and entertaining, and the time passes by in a flash. Se fosse possibile darle sei stelle lo farei!
Aug 21, 2023
Phil S
3 Italian lessons
We did a simple. 30 minute conversation. It was exactly what I was looking for when I booked the lesson. Elisa is very friendly accomodating, and helpful!
Jan 26, 2026
Gabriella Locricchio
37 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
This is a long over due review! Elisa is a true gem on this platform, and so lucky to have found her! I have been learning with Elisa for the past 3 months, and can confidently say my Italian has improved so much since starting. I am still quite a beginner, but have learned a lot since. For any other learners, I study Italian through Babbel which is absolutely great, but having a tutor like Elisa has really reinforced what I’ve learned. Elisa is a organized, polite, and presents all the material very clearly. She also provides examples, homework, and notes too! Elisa really cares if you understand the material and will adjust lessons as needed! Overall, Elisa is excellent and I am excited to keep learning with her!
Mar 16, 2024
Phil S
3 Italian lessons
Grazie di un'altra lezione divertente e utile!
Feb 6, 2026
Phil S
3 Italian lessons
Elisa is very friendly, very easy to talk to, and is also great at explanations!
Jan 20, 2026
Trial Lesson
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