Hi, I’m Serena!
I help adult learners improve their Italian through real conversation and practical use of the language.
I have a degree in Philology and Literary Criticism from the University of Siena, and I’m a certified Italian teacher. I love reading and writing, and I’m a cheerful and curious person, always ready for new adventures — like the year I spent in Australia teaching Italian.
Teaching allowed me to discover the joy of sharing Italian culture and helping students feel more confident when they speak.
If you’d like to explore Italy not only as a tourist, but as a real speaker of Italian, I’d be happy to guide you on this journey. I’m looking forward to meeting you!
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Me as a Teacher
I’m a careful, precise, and approachable teacher. My students never feel inadequate: mistakes are a natural part of the learning process, and every lesson is a safe space to experiment, ask questions, and grow.
I believe that confidence is the key to learning how to speak Italian naturally.
My lessons & teaching style
I have five years of experience teaching Italian to adult learners, mostly non-native speakers, for study, work, and personal enjoyment.
I don’t follow a single standard method: I carefully choose the approach that best suits the person in front of me and their learning goals.
I strongly prefer practice over theory. My lessons are interactive and focused on real communication, with guided conversation, practical exercises, and dialogues designed to help you speak with more confidence and ease.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Quizzes
Graphs and charts
Homework Assignments
Certificates
DITALS II - Università per stranieri di Siena - 2025
Certificate verified
DITALS I - Università per stranieri di Siena - 2025
Certificate verified
Laure triennale - Università degli studi di Siena - 2023
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2020 - Current
OnlinePreply
Education
2020 - 2023
Bachelor’s - Laura in filologia e critica letterariaUniversità degli studi di Siena
2024 - Current
Master's - Master I livello, DITALSUniversità per stranieri di Siena
Work Experience
2022 - 2025
StagistaScuola - Bagnolo Piemonte, Italy
5.0
Rating
16
Students
75
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
96%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
16
Students
75
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
96%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
10 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
🗣️ Speak Like an Italian — Speak confidently and naturally in real conversations
B1 - C2Conversation30 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 33% off
🌍 Italian for Travelers — Speak confidently on your trip to Italy
A2 - B1Language Essentials3 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 8% off
🎨Italian Through Culture — Learn Italian with films, music, food & art
B1 - C2Language Essentials21 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 24% off
🇮🇹 Italian from Zero — Start speaking Italian in your first lessons
A1 - A2Language Essentials11 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 20% off
🏃♂️ Intensive Italian — Boost your level in 4 to 8 weeks (premium plan)
B1 - B2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 23% off
Availability
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My creations
Quiz (3)
10 Reviews
Nolwenn R.
11 Italian lessons
Serena est très attentive au niveau de ses élèves et à leurs envies. Avec un niveau débutant, je ne vois pas l’heure passer. Serena vient préparer, mais reste adaptable durant l’heure, pour répondre aux questions, ou approfondir des sujets qui m’interrogent.
J’apprends l’italien en autodidacte depuis plusieurs mois, mais mes échanges avec Serena ont réellement changé mon approche de l’apprentissage de l’italien, et me donnent envie de progresser avec son soutien.
Jan 26, 2026
Connor
3 Italian lessons
Serena è stata bravissima nella nostra prima lezione, la sua esperienza e talenta come istruttrice è evidente. Abbiamo avuto una conversazione divertente e accessibile, e lei mi ha trattato con pazienza e gentilezza, creando un ambiente confortevole per migliorare le mie abilità. Vi raccomando di iscrivervi subito per una lezione con Serena!
Dec 4, 2025
Miguel Sepulveda
11 Italian lessons
Serena è una ottima professoressa lei se adatta al mio bisogno de praticare la lingua e mi proporre un schema per migliorare tutti gli aspetti dell’apprendimento. Sono molto felice con lei.
Grazie mille.
Miguel.
Nov 3, 2025
Iván
13 Italian lessons
Estoy muy contento de haber encontrado a Serena. Es una profesora sumamente paciente, amable y divertida. Es súper fácil perder el miedo de hablar con ella, la clase se siente como un súper "safe space". ¡Gracias Serena!
Dec 12, 2025
Iván
13 Italian lessons
My classes with Serena are definitely a highlight of my week. She's super flexible and adapts her teaching methods to my needs. Thanks, Serena!
Nov 7, 2025
Iván
13 Italian lessons
Estaba súper nervioso de retomar mi italiano después de años sin hablarlo. En un par de segundos Serena derrumbó ese miedo. Es súper fácil sentirse cómodo con ella y hablar de cualquier cosa. ¡Estoy muy contento de haberla elegido!