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Ilaria Gigantino
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Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Japanese
French
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessKidsItalian Tutor, TESOL Teacher and Translator, with 4 years of experience in school setting and 1:1
Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Japanese
French
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessKidsItalian Tutor, TESOL Teacher and Translator, with 4 years of experience in school setting and 1:1
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ItalyLiving in Melbourne, Australia (19:26 UTC+10:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 20, 2022InterestsTravelFoodScienceHistoryFilms & TV Series
🎉🎉🎉 September Promo – Italian Lessons Only $20! (until 30/09)
Hi, I’m Ilaria — a native Italian speaker, professional translator, and certified language teacher (CELTA). I offer personalized Italian and English lessons focused on real-life communication to help you reach your goals.
Whether you want to improve conversation, prepare for exams, or learn Italian for travel or work, I’ll create a fun and effective learning path just for you. Lessons cover grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural insights.
💡 Save up to 31% with lesson packages!
⏳ Limited time offer — book now and start speaking confidently!Me as a Teacher
I teach Italian and English with a practical, communicative approach, including Italian for business, exam preparation, and lessons for children. I focus on topics like Greek myths, Disney stories, films, and world cultures.
Students read selected texts, answer questions to spark conversation and expand vocabulary, and write short texts together. I use translation exercises to explain grammar naturally and in context.
I create a trusting environment to help you reach real, satisfying goals. Tell me your needs—I’m happy to help! 😄My lessons & teaching style
My lessons last 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes and are suitable for all ages and levels.
I focus on techniques and methods, working on conversation and grammar.
I choose a specific topic to practice vocabulary, pronunciation, and text analysis, then explain grammar through practical examples.
Each class ends with review questions based on current and previous lessons.
If requested, I assign personalized homework (handouts, readings, songs), agreed on with the student.
❗Every 2–3 months, I launch a seasonal promo — available to both new and returning students!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
CELTA Certificate - Teaching House London - 2025I have a strong academic background in language education and a Master’s degree in Language Interpretation and Translation. Through CELTA, I developed strong, student-centered teaching methods that I successfully apply to teaching Italian as well.
I am very familiar with the structure and requirements of Italian proficiency exams such as CELI, CILS, and PLIDA, and I have successfully helped students prepare for these certifications by focusing on exam strategies, grammar, vocabulary.
Managing mental health - Anzuk - 2024Certificate that allowed me to work as a Teaching Assistant in London high schools (3 years), with a focus on supporting students with special educational needs (SEN) across various age groups and learning contexts.
Front Desk Operations (Hotels & Cruise Ships) - Accademia Creativa del Turismo - 2018Trained in guest services, check-in/out procedures, and hospitality standards. Includes official PMS Opera certification.
Teaching experience
2021 - 2024
Learnign Support Assistant
2024 - Current
TESOL Teacher
2024 - Current
English Teacher
Education
2011 - 2016
Bachelor’s - Comparative Languages and LiteratureI studied English and Japanese language and culture in comparison, with a strong focus on linguistics, literature, history, archaeology, religions, and cross-cultural studies.
The program explored how Eastern and Western traditions connect and differ, combining language learning with deep insights into each culture’s historical and social background.
2023 - 2023
Master's - CELTA Teaching English to AdultsCELTA is a well-known certificate for teaching English to adults. It teaches how to plan lessons, manage classes, and help students improve speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Though focused on English, the skills I gained—like creating clear lessons and adapting to learners’ needs—help me teach Italian effectively. This means I can guide you with proven methods to learn Italian quickly and confidently.
2020 - 2021
Master's - Translation StudiesDuring my Master’s in Arts of Translation and Project Management, I translated technical, marketing, medical and legal texts from English and Spanish to Italian language. I also learned how to manage translation projects, coordinate teams, use CAT tools, and ensure quality. This training deepened my understanding of language nuances and how meaning varies with context and culture, improved my ability to explain complex language concepts clearly and tailor lessons to each student’s needs.
Work Experience
2021 - Current
TranslatorTranslate texts across various fields including politics, human rights, sports, and history from English, Spanish and French into Italian.
2021 - Current
Educational Content Creator & Culture BloggerWrite blog articles exploring world cultures, behaviors, and linguistic diversity.
2019 - 2024
Hostess and Receptionist
5.0
Rating
82
Students
503
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
18 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
🍕 🍝 Impariamo l'Italiano Insieme! (Grammatica e Conversazione) - Let's Learn Italian Together! (Grammar and Conversation)
A1 - C2Language Essentials232 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 40% off
🗣️ 🤌🏻 Conversazione in Italiano: Pronuncia, Lessico e Fluidità - Italian Conversation: Pronunciation, Vocabulary & Fluency
A2 - C2Language Essentials30 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 30% off
🎉🎉 September Promo – Back to Lessons!!! 🎉🎉Promo Settembre – Ritorno a lezione!!!
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 15% off
👧🏽👦🏼 🧒🏿 Italiano per bambini - Italians for children
A1 - C2Kids27 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 40% off
👑☂️ Inglese per italiani - English language for Italians
A1 - C1Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 34% off
🧑🏻💼 Italiano per il Business e Preparazione di Esami CILS, CELI, PLIDA - Business Italian and Exams Preparation CILS, CELI, PLIDA
B2 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 33% off
Availability
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Vocabulary (7)
Podcast (3)
Quiz (170)
59 Reviews
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6 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ho fatto una lezione fantastica con Llaria! Her class was very useful and engaging. During the conversation, she knows how to enage students to speak, in a professional and clear way. She will also assign optional homework for me as extra materials to improve my italian! Highly recommended!
Jun 13, 2022
Henrique Jorge
20 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
É uma professora que tem muito conteúdo e m deixa à vontade na sala de aula. Me passa muita confiança.
May 14, 2022
Collier Bowling
2 Italian lessons
Ilaria was very attentive and patient with me in my lesson. I am a beginner and she made sure to help me improve my pronunciation, along with learning some new vocab. Good lesson!
Jan 8, 2025
ilker kocabas
16 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
perfect in any condition. I would definitely recommend it to everyone.
Jun 1, 2022
Leah Fakir
10 Italian lessons
My teacher, Ilaria, is so patient and explains everything like she would to a friend. She always checks up on me before class, and we incorporate the lesson into things we discuss! I am very thankful for her.
May 30, 2025
Deanna J
3 Italian lessons
Great lesson with Ilaria! We spoke Italian for the first half. Then, she told me certain sentences (in English) to write in Italian. After that we did reading. This was the perfect structure for my level and I am excited to continue with her weekly.
Dec 31, 2024
Trial Lesson
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