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Francesca
Professional TeacherTeaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
Native
Spanish
German
Specialties
Test PreparationCILS examiner/ Italian teacher offering General Italian and exam preparation lessons
Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
Native
Spanish
German
Specialties
Test PreparationCILS examiner/ Italian teacher offering General Italian and exam preparation lessons
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ItalyLiving in Gothenburg, Sweden (06:49 UTC+01:00)
About Me
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As an experienced Italian instructor, I bring a multicultural background and a strong commitment to adult education. I was born and raised in Bassano del Grappa, a small and beautiful town near Venice in Italy. Over the past years, I’ve taught Italian in international settings.
One of the most rewarding moments in my teaching career was helping many adult students in Dubai pass the CILS B1 Italian exam, an essential step toward gaining Italian citizenship. I am CELTA certified, hold a First-Class BA (Hons) in Language Studies and a CILS exam invigilator certificate. Currently, I am pursuing a Master's in IT and Learning.Me as a Teacher
Inspired by Italian educator Maria Montessori’s philosophy in education, I place students at the centre of their learning journey. My role is to guide students through constant support, providing an environment in which they proactively develop their own learning path. I view students as active and interactive participants when learning Italian. Through consistency, students truly progress. My curriculum aims at helping students stay consistent with each online module having defined learning outcomes. A key factor for me is to help students build their language confidence. My lessons & teaching style
During CILS exam preparation, I design challenging but achievable communicative language tasks that are within their reach, offering guidance until the student is ready to take the exam. My individualised feedback focuses on where students can grow and improve. As an online teacher, I offer students preparation for the exam step by step with a structured curriculum to follow, broken down into online modules with digital resources. The combination of technology integration and personal support makes learning Italian enjoyable and engaging, while still retaining a human touch.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Reference letter - Eton Institute - 2026
Certificate verified
Certificato somministratori degli esami CILS - Università per Stranieri di Siena - 2025Official certification to administer CILS Italian exams, with training in exam procedures and standards.
Certificate verified
CELTA - Cambridge Assessment - 2022CELTA is a professional teaching qualification I hold, which trained me in lesson planning, classroom management, teaching methodology and student engagement. I apply these same principles in teaching Italian.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2023 - Current
B2C & B2B Online Italian InstructorOnline Italian courses - groups of max. 6 people (all levels)
2022 - 2023
Virtual English & professional skills trainerOffered English language corporate training to international business professionals, which resulted in career advancement within the company or abroad
2022 - Current
CILS Italian Instructor- Implemented CILS B1 Cittadinanza Exam preparation: successfully helped many students pass their exams as a requirement to gain Italian citizenship
- Increased class participation through technology: designed engaging lesson plans by also incorporating fun multimedia resources and digital platforms
Education
2025 - Current
Master's - Education: IT and Learning
2019 - 2022
Bachelor’s - Language Studies
Work Experience
2022 - Current
CILS exam invigilatorGained hands-on experience as a CILS exam Invigilator: ensured that all parts of the CILS examinations were conducted accordingly and led the speaking exam
5.0
Rating
13
Students
32
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
7 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Impara l'italiano!: General Italian (A1-C1)
A1 - C1Language Essentials10 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
Chiacchieriamo!: Conversational Italian (A2-C1)
A2 - C1Conversation4 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 10% off
Verso il CILS B1 Cittadinanza: Build your Italian foundation (A1-B1)
A1 - B1Test Preparation0 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 6% off
Percorso CILS: Exam preparation (B1 Cittadinanza)
B1Test Preparation11 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 6% off
Availability
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7 Reviews
Frido Cornelis Diepe
2 Italian lessons
Francesca is a very kind, cheerful and super professional teacher, spot on! Teaches very well, immediately understands the level of the student and explains clearly. Really good!
Feb 27, 2026
Andrew Plesniak
1 Italian lesson
Francesca è una persona con cui è facile parlare ed è stata molto paziente con me, nonostante fossi un principiante.
Feb 19, 2026
Aleks Lanmer
1 Italian lesson
Ottimo insegnante
Feb 13, 2026
Mali
1 Italian lesson
Grazie mille Francesca! Mi hai aiutato tantissimo a prepararmi per il mio esame orale!
Feb 25, 2026
Martin
3 Italian lessons
I was surprised how good the first lesson of italian ever was. Typically I expect the first 10 lesson of a new language to be really difficult and frustrating, but this one was pretty good.
Feb 18, 2026
Georgia Sue
3 Italian lessons
Francesca is a an organised and diligent teacher, she uses a range of activities in the lesson to cover all the necessary skills. Francesca explains concepts in a clear way and I feel more reassured at the end of our lesson.
Feb 8, 2026
Trial Lesson
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