Certified Italian Teacher with 10 years' experience in tutoring!
Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Greek (Ancient)
Latin
Japanese
Certified Italian Teacher with 10 years' experience in tutoring!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ItalyLiving in Brescia, Italy (18:40 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 1, 2022
InterestsReadingMusicFilms & TV SeriesTravelMedical & Healthcare
Ciao! :)
I'm Elisa, a native Italian speaker from Northern Italy.
After high school (where I studied Latin and Ancient Greek, the languages from which Italian descends) I lived abroad for one year in Nottingham, UK. It was a great experience, that taught me how valuable 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.
My creations
Me as a Teacher
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.
I am easy-going, patient, and encouraging. I’ll do my best to tailor our class to your level and learning style to help you reach your goal, making each lesson useful, engaging, and fun.
My lessons & teaching style
I use the communicative approach, a method that focuses on using the language in real-life situations, and I offer classes for all levels, from complete beginners to advanced learners.
Depending on your preferences, we can:
- follow a structured textbook (that covers grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening, speaking, and writing);
- have natural, spontaneous conversation;
- combine both approaches (to address more challenging aspects through personalized activities).
I can help you improve your Italian step by step and feel more confident in a relaxed and fun atmosphere! :)
I provide:
- feedback and correction;
- personalized homework;
- slides and tables.
A presto! 🚀
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Audio files
Image files
Articles and news
Quizzes
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 teacherCristina School - Cambodia
2023 - 2023
English as a Second Language teacherGEE! Gain English Easily - Thailand
2022 - 2024
Community Tutoritalki
2024 - Current
Professional Teacheritalki
Education
2016 - 2019
Bachelor’s - Psychological ScienceUniversity of PadovaGrade: 110/110 (summa cum laude)
2019 - 2021
Master's - Cognitive Neuroscience & Clinical NeuropsychologyUniversity of PadovaGrade: 110/110 (summa cum laude)
Structured Lesson & Free Conversation for LONG-TERM STUDENTS ONLY (who started BEFORE December 2024)
A1 - C2Language Essentials45 lessons completed
USD 17.50+
Package with 5% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (2)
Quiz (25)
118 Reviews
Gabriella Locricchio
35 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
Samantha Singleton
74 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
The Real Deal.
Elisa is a rare and wonderful language teacher. Not only is her methodology unique but it’s effective as well. She is flexible and will adapt to how you like to learn. Furthermore, she is so kind that you will find yourself comfortably speaking more Italian in each lesson with confidence. Oh and on top of all that: her English is perfect. A gem!
Dec 14, 2022
tomasso
18 Italian lessons
Grazie di tutto. È stato un piacere rivederti di nuovo.
May 7, 2025
Henry Falotico
140 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
Thomas Doty
28 Italian lessons
If you need encouragement to speak or are hesitant to start, Elisa is the teacher for you. From the first lesson, Elisa puts you at ease and makes you feel confident and eager to speak. She is always encouraging and give you the time to speak and express yourself, so you can find the verb tense or the words you may be struggling to find.
Lessons are fun and enjoyable, a mix of grammar at times or whatever topic comes up. Lessons are fun and enjoyable and develop - on my part as much as possible - into a natural conversation. That's the mark of a true teacher.
Tom
May 14, 2025
May 15, 2025
Richard Tedesco
3 Italian lessons
Elisa seems like a perfect teacher for me. Looking forward to the next lesson!