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Sylvia
Professional TeacherTeaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
French
Greek
Other
30+yrs teaching experience *Italki professional teacher since 2016*Ex stewardess &Yoga teacher*
Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
French
Greek
Other
30+yrs teaching experience *Italki professional teacher since 2016*Ex stewardess &Yoga teacher*
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ItalyLiving in Other, Italy (07:42 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 31, 2016InterestsPets & AnimalsFilms & TV SeriesArtTravelEnvironment & Nature
Would you like to learn/ improve your Italian with the help of a professional with long teaching experience? Are you planning to visit Italy this yr ? Welcome to my page!
After being a flight attendant and a certified Italian/English interpreter, I taught Italian in California and after a long stay in India, I became a certified Yoga teacher . Speaking foreign languages and my Yoga and meditation background helped me being more empathic , supportive and understanding with my students! My huge passion is travelling around the world! I enjoy Yoga , meditation , hiking in nature , animals , photography , foreign languages , art, cinema etc.Me as a Teacher
I teach with passion, patience , sense of humour and enthusiasm ! Students think my teaching is clear , well-structured and stress free !:)) I have wide experience with students of all ages and motivations as travelling, communicating with relatives & friends, working , school studying or simply enjoying to learn /improve Italian!
** Looking forward to help you with your Italian!You can start anytime ,anywhere and at any age ** I am learning new languages too!😉 My lessons & teaching style
I like to create a welcoming, pleasant atmosphere with my student and together work on
*pronunciation and intonation
*reinforce grammar
*build up vocabulary and typical Italian daily expressions
*encourage conversation
*correct mistakes
*If you are beginner you will learn basic grammar and enough vocabulary to make you feel confident .
*If you are intermediate or advanced, we will use articles, videos, books, podcasts, songs, etc. about topics of your interest!
Feel welcome to book a trial lesson and send me your CONTACT FORM ! GRAZIE!
***I follow Italki's 24 HOUR CANCELLATION/RESCHEDULE POLICY*** thanks for your understanding!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
- Graphs and charts
Certificates
A.I.T.I - (Association Italian translators interpreters) - 2016
Certificate verified
English /Italian tutor - Alexandria Institute of Athens - 2015
Certificate verified
English/Italian Tutor - Brunetti Language School Bordighera, Italy - 1990
Certificate verified
English/Italian tutor - Istituto Professionale del Commercio, Sanremo - 1987
Certificate verified
A.I.T.I - Italian interpreters/translators - 1985
Certificate verified
TOEFL - University of California , Long Beach - 1985
Certificate verified
Flight attendant - Alitalia - 1980
Certificate verified
Maturita' classica - G.Rossi Liceo Classico - 1977
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
1989 - 1990
Italian/English teacherConversation teacher for High school students
1986 - 1987
Italian/English conversational tutorOne - on one lessons and group lessons Italian/English
2009 - 2015
Italian/English teacherItalian/English lessons(all levels)
2015 - 2016
Italian/English teacher
2016 - 2024
Italian professional teacheritalian (all levels)
Education
1972 - 1977
Other - maturita' classica
Work Experience
1980 - 1982
flight attendant
1997 - 1999
Tour leaderTour leader around the world
2010 - 2018
yoga teacher
2008 - 2012
Italian interpreterInterpreter and translator
5.0
Rating
311
Students
7,925
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
218 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
ITALIAN ( from ABSOLUTE BEGINNER to ADVANCED)
A1 - C1Language Essentials5,870 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 7% off
ITALIAN CONVERSATION
B2 - C2Conversation973 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 7% off
ITALIAN FOR TWO PEOPLE (ALL LEVELS)
A1 - C2Language Essentials456 lessons completed
USD 45.00+
Package with 8% off
ITALIAN FOR FLIGHT ATTENDANTS
A2 - C2Language Essentials65 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 4% off
Availability
1,699 Reviews
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English
Italian
Doreen L
99 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Having lesson with Sylvia is like talking to an old friend. There is so much comfort and ease, it takes the stress out of learning
Mar 26, 2026
Jean Mandell - home
190 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sylvia is a sensitive and wonderful teacher. She is patient, organized, creative and caring. I look forward to my sessions and can't speak highly enough about Sylvia!
Feb 23, 2022
Cincin
4 Italian lessons
Sylvia is an amazing teacher who taught me a lot and let me speak like a real Italian! I love her so much , I will keep going and learning !!
Mar 29, 2026
Dawn Taylor
34 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’ve been learning Italian with Silvia for over a year now, and she is hands-down the best tutor! She’s super patient, always comes prepared with great materials, and explains everything in a way that actually makes sense. She never rushes through lessons and makes sure I really get it before moving on. Learning a new language can be tricky, but with Silvia, it feels fun and doable. I can’t recommend her enough!
Feb 5, 2025
Deb
267 Italian lessons
Un'altra ottima lezione, grazie!
Mar 29, 2026
Athena Katsaros
126 Italian lessons
Sylvia is a wonderful teacher. She is engaging, knowledgeable and makes learning fun. The hour flies by!
Mar 24, 2026
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