👋 Ciao, this is Elena! Welcome to my profile!
I love learning languages and helping people learn a new language.
🎓 I graduated in Classics and Archaeology. Yes, my study was mostly about ancient languages. But this makes it easier to learn and teach alive languages too.
📜 I'm qualified for teaching English and Italian as a foreign language.
I also have experience teaching children (mainly English and History) 🦄
☕ I love drinking tea and coffee. Please feel free to bring your cup :)
My creations
Me as a Teacher
➤ I teach children, teenagers, and adults - beginners, intermediate, and advanced.
Doesn't matter what age or level, my favourite student is curious and eager to learn new things.
➤ I enthusiastically prepare for every lesson and I spend my time planning and customizing the teaching material to match your wants and needs.
➤ My lessons are fully tailored to your specific goals, but here are some of the things that I can support you with:
- Improving Fluency through Conversation
- Vocabulary and Useful Sentences for Travelling
- Pronunciation training
- Language for Business and Academic Purposes
- Story writing class
My lessons & teaching style
🎯 Students at the centre
My teaching method is based on customized learning material and on a program tailored to the student's aims and interests. My goal is to help you learn the language, so you will start speaking as much as possible starting from lesson #1.
🎡 Learning + fun = success
We will keep the conversation relaxed and focused on the things you enjoy. Grammar structures are not going to be neglected either. My technique involves the use of interactive material.
Certificates
Qualified Teacher Status - British Department for Education - 2024
Certificate verified
TEFL certificate (120hours) - Teacher Record - 2021
Certificate verified
Education
2013 - 2016
Bachelor’s - ClassicsUniversità degli Studi di Perugia
2019 - 2021
Master's - Teaching Italian as a Foreign LanguageUniversity of Rome Tor Vergata
5.0
Rating
38
Students
713
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
38
Students
713
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
🇮🇹 Conversation and Language Practice in Ιtalian 💬
A1 - C2Language Essentials508 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 20% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (1)
94 Reviews
Louise Gray
33 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Incredible first lesson with Elena for my kids! They LOVED her! Thank you so much for making Italian such fun. We can’t wait to continue with you! Grazie mille!
Apr 10, 2022
Øivind
120 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ottimo, bellissimo, come sempre un grande piacere fare lezione con Elena:) Oggi ci siamo concentrati sulla pronuncia italiana. Abbiamo parlato degli accenti italiani, abbiamo letto qualche dialogo insieme e poi ho provato qualche scioglilingua. Tutto molto interessante e divertente. A presto, non vedo l'ora!
Jun 5, 2021
Tamara Kerr
120 Italian lessons
Elena is the best teacher! I would never have come so far in speaking Italian without her.
Nov 12, 2023
Tamara Kerr
120 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Elena is a wonderful teacher. Not only am I acquiring new knowledge and skills as a 2nd language speaker, I am also feeling more confident in taking risks while speaking - which ultimately contributes to my learning. Choosing italki, and Elena as my teacher and guide, was the best decision I made in regards to learning Italian and really making it a part of me. Grazie Elena!
Jan 9, 2022
Tamara Kerr
120 Italian lessons
Elena is the best teacher. I have learned so much, and have come so far in my ability to read, listen and speak Italian. She has helped me to feel much more confident and given me the space to try and to make mistakes which has enhanced my learning and growth as an Italian speaker.
Dec 10, 2023
Tamara Kerr
120 Italian lessons
We always have a lot of conversation, which is what I have asked for. That always leads to very a natural progression of grammar and speaking lessons, homework and practice. It is a very organic and individualized way of teaching and engaging.