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Silvia
Professional TeacherTeaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
German
Dutch
French
Spanish
Russian
Other
Certified multilingual teacher. Native speaker with international experience. Master of Arts.
Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
German
Dutch
French
Spanish
Russian
Other
Certified multilingual teacher. Native speaker with international experience. Master of Arts.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ItalyLiving in Florence, Italy (07:22 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 1, 2022InterestsMedical & HealthcareReadingArt
I am passionate about languages and literature. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Italian Studies with specialization in Linguistics from the University of Florence (Italy), and a Master of Arts in Literary Studies from Leiden University (NL) with German literature as major. Ich bin eine von Sprachen begeisterte Lehrerin mit einer Leidenschaft für die Genre Kinderliteratur und Fantasy. Bachelor Studium in Italianistik , Universität Florenz, Italien, Abschluß Cum Laude
Masterstudium in Literaturwissenschaft, Universität Leiden, Niederlande, Abschluß Cum Laude
DITALS I Zertifikat der „Università per Stranieri di Siena“. Ik ben een enthousiaste docente met een passie voor kinderliteratuur.Me as a Teacher
Having studied five foreign languages on my own and without living in the country where those languages were spoken (except Dutch) I know very well how challenging it is to improve one's language skills! I empathize very easily with new students, and I cherish people with different backgrounds. I am looking for motivated adult students who are genuinely interested in the Italian culture. Students from abroad who are planning to stay in Florence for a while to study Art History, Literature, Arts & Crafts in one of the cultural institutions, or universities in town are most welcome too! My lessons & teaching style
I like to teach in an informal learning environment with ample room for mutual feedback between teacher and apprentice. Depending on my students' level, I devise a personalized learning plan based on their needs. I like to set up creative lessons in which I alternate between listening and speaking activities. I provide a variety of inputs to create more learning opportunities for my students, using different teaching materials such as videos, songs, plays, games, etc. Upon requests, I can also delve into the most challenging parts of the Italian grammar and vocabulary. However, this is not the core of my class in the conversation course CHAT time.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
DITALS I level - Università per Stranieri di Siena, Centro Ditals - 2022DITALS I is an official certificate awarded by the “Università per Stranieri di Siena”, Italy, that assesses the theoretical and practical qualifications in the field of teaching Italian to foreigners. I took the exam in November 2021, and I got the results this month. I passed the exam with final mark 82/100.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2021 - 2024
Owner and founder
Education
2010 - 2014
Bachelor’s - Italian Studies, LinguisticsItalian literature and culture, linguistics.
2014 - 2018
Master's - Literary Studies - German LiteratureArts, literature, and media.
Work Experience
2016 - 2016
Student assistant
2021 - 2024
Owner and founder•Established and managed a personal business focused on professional digital education in Italian language and culture;
•Developed a diverse product portfolio, including workshops on Italian literature, fashion, and art;
•Built an active network and maintained effective relationship management;
•Managed internal administrative organization and budget.
5.0
Rating
30
Students
700
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
9 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Italian language course. Class levels available: from beginner to advanced.
A1 - C2Language Essentials418 lessons completed
USD 47.00+
Package with 5% off
Chat time - Conversation practice from lower intermediate to advanced.
B1 - C2Conversation195 lessons completed
USD 47.00+
Package with 5% off
Italian to cheer you up: 5 comforting books about Italy that uplift your mood and bring you joy.
A1 - C2Conversation60 lessons completed
USD 47.00+
Package with 5% off
CILS A2 & B1 Exam Preparation – Pass with Confidence!
A2 - B1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 47.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Quiz (1)
70 Reviews
Wendy Mazursky
102 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I enjoy my lessons with Silvia so much! Over the years with her, my confidence has grown and even though I still make many mistakes, it feels great to know that I can participate in conversations with such varied themes as fashion, pop culture, news, literature, history, language and art. She always presents the most interesting articles. Today we discussed research about why birds sing, beavers the Czech Republic and the history of the anti-mafia movement in Italy.
Feb 23, 2025
Anthony O
37 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another excellent class with Silvia. I so appreciate the opportunity to work on all aspects of my language development - including reading and writing. Silvia creates a number of opportunities to engage with materials and incorporates just the right amount of grammar into each lesson. Grazie mille!
Apr 14, 2022
sharon kohls
63 Italian lessons
Abbiamo avuto un'altra bellissima conversazione oggi! È sempre divertente parlare con Silvia! (-: (-:
Oct 10, 2025
sharon kohls
63 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Abbiamo avuto una discussione molto interessante. Silvia ha sempre molto pazienza con la mia abilità limitata di esprimere mi stesso in una discussione più complicata! Lei è una bravissima insegnante!
Jan 21, 2024
sharon kohls
63 Italian lessons
Abbiamo avuto una bella chiacchiarata! Mi piace sempre parlare con Silvia!😀
Oct 29, 2025
sharon kohls
63 Italian lessons
È sempre un bel piacere parlare on Silvia. È una persona molto gentile, molto simpatica, molto interessante. Non vedo l'ora alla prossima volta!
Sep 28, 2025
Trial Lesson
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