Michela Badii
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Michela Badii
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Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
French
German
Certified Ditals Italian Teacher, 15 years of experience teaching Italian, Phd in Food Anthropology
Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
French
German
Certified Ditals Italian Teacher, 15 years of experience teaching Italian, Phd in Food Anthropology
From ItalyLiving in Florence, Italy (03:31 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 6, 2017Interest topicReadingTravelFood
Hi, I'm Michela, an Italian Language teacher with DITALS certification. I'm a native speaker living near Florence. In 2008, after a degree in Modern Literature, I earned a PhD in Cultural Anthropology in Paris and Siena followed by research and teaching in Italian universities on the role of food in culture. Please contact me or book a trial lesson. I'm looking forward to meeting you.
Me as a Teacher
Since 2009, I've been giving Italian Language and Culture courses to adults, including managers, asylum seekers and university students. I offer courses for any level and Language Certification - like CILS, CELI and the new B1 level test for obtaining the italian citizenship - or interest whether tourism, work, study or simply a passion for the language.My lessons & teaching style
All courses will be tailored to your specific needs. I use to share a googledoc to take notes during the classes and a google-drive folder to collect all the course materials. For Certifications specific classes and materials will be provided. Classes can emphasize conversation, vocabulary, written Italian for academic and professional use. For those tourists, students or professionals focusing on the food and wine sector, I am especially qualified to teach specific courses.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Test templates and examples
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
- Text Documents
- Quizzes
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Presentation slides/PPT
Certificates
Ditals I Level - Università per Stranieri di Siena - 2016Certification attesting a teaching competence in Italian as a Foreign Language.
Certificate uploaded
Teaching experience
2009 - 2012
Teacher of Italian as Foreign LanguageIndividual and Group language courses to adults, professionals and high school students.
2015 - 2017
Teacher of Italian as Foreign LanguageItalian Course to refugees, preparation for certification for Citizenship.
2015 - 2017
Adjunct Professor of Ethnology
2014 - 2015
Professor of Anthropology of Food
2013 - 2015
Post-doctorate in Anthropology of Food
2018 - 2024
Honorary Fellow in Social Sciences
2011 - 2013
Post-doctorate in Social Anthropology
2010 - 2013
Teacher of Italian as Foreign Language
Education
1997 - 2002
Bachelor’s - Modern Literature
2023 - 2024
Other - Training Course of: 'Grammatica valenziale'Training course online for teachers of Italian language: "Una grammatica da insegnare: Progettare e sperimentare il laboratorio di grammatica valenziale". The course focuses on a new methodological approach (Grammatica valenziale) to teach italian language to native and foreigners students.
2004 - 2008
Doctorate - Cultural AnthropologyAnthropology of Food Cultures
2003 - 2004
Master's - Master in Communication of Food Cultures
2003 - 2004
Master's - Master IThe Roots of Taste: master for experts in eno-gastronomic tourism and communication of food cultures.
Work Experience
2013 - 2015
Researcher for Expo 2015Research team working to investigate food polices and to advocate scientific and institutional papers (Carta della Scienza) .
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Rating
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Students
7,601
Lessons
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Attendance
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Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
157 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
General Italian for Beginners, Intermediate or Advanced
A1 - C2General5,547 lessons completed
USD 30.00
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Italian for Tourism & Travelers
A1 - C2General51 lessons completed
USD 30.00
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Italian for University Students and Scholars
A1 - C2General419 lessons completed
USD 30.00
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Italian for Food Lovers
A2 - C2General110 lessons completed
USD 30.00
Package with 10% off
Conversation
A2 - C2Conversation Practice703 lessons completed
USD 30.00
Package with 10% off
Italian Language Certifications: Cils, Celi, B1 Citizenship
A2 - C2Test Preparation612 lessons completed
USD 30.00
Package with 10% off
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1,308 Reviews
David Fan
1 Italian lesson
Teacher’s pick
Had a great introduction lesson with Michela! She is very organized, structured and enjoyable to learn with. Immediately book a 10 class package after and can't wait to learn Italian with her!
May 27, 2024
Andrea
8 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
She has materials for everything! I wanted to go more in depth into prepositions and talking about moving around and being in position and our lesson focused on that. Looking forward to continuing this topic next time.
May 25, 2024
Alex
4 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Michela was very well-prepared, patient, and articulate. I look forward very much to continue learning Italian with her!
Mar 20, 2024
Susanna
265 Italian lessons
Michela è una insegnante meravigliosa. Sono così felice di studiare con lei.
Susanna
May 24, 2024
Dave Mullaney
197 Italian lessons
Just as the weeks are flying by, so do our lessons. This week after talking about many subjects from pole dancing to visiting the lake district, we finally had just enough time to discuss the homework I had done.
We have been looking at dialects, especially the Tuscan dialect and its influence on the Italian language. I am slowly starting to recognise the different dialects, even though I do not always understand the spoken words!
I have said this before a few times, but learning the language with Michela is more than a lesson in learning how to speak the language, but also a lesson in Italian culture, and it is these lessons that has created my love of all things Italian, from the food, the culture, the places as well as the history of Italy.
Grazie Michela! A presto!
May 17, 2024
Andrea
8 Italian lessons
This week's homework is doing to great for filling in one of my weak spots!
May 13, 2024
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