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Michela Badii
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Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
French
German
Specialties
Test Preparation16 Years Experienced Certified Teacher, University Lecturer, Cils Examiner, Phd in Food Anthropology
Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
French
German
Specialties
Test Preparation16 Years Experienced Certified Teacher, University Lecturer, Cils Examiner, Phd in Food Anthropology
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ItalyLiving in Florence, Italy (17:32 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 6, 2017InterestsReadingTravelFood
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
Cils Examiners - Università per Stranieri di Siena - 2025A certification allowing the teacher to lead the process related to the test attendance for any level (materials, sessions schedule, oral interviews). for any level.
Certificate verified
Ditals I Level - Università per Stranieri di Siena - 2016Certification attesting a teaching competence in Italian as a Foreign Language.
Certificate verified
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
2024 - Current
Lecturer 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) .
5.0
Rating
298
Students
8,881
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
181 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
General Italian for Beginners, Intermediate or Advanced
A1 - C2Language Essentials6,451 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 15% off
Italian for Tourism & Travelers
A1 - C2Language Essentials56 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 15% off
Italian for University Students and Scholars
A1 - C2Language Essentials431 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 15% off
Italian for Food Lovers
A2 - C2Language Essentials124 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 15% off
Conversation
A2 - C2Conversation789 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 15% off
Italian Language Certifications: Cils, Celi, B1 Citizenship
A2 - C2Test Preparation846 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
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1,425 Reviews
Rebecca Martin
84 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Michela is an amazing teacher. I have been taking lessons with her twice a week for one year now. Each lesson starts with conversation and then we review homework. She is kind, she explains things well, and I truly just look forward to my lessons with her. I highly recommend Michela to anyone looking for an Italian instructor.
Aug 2, 2025
Andrea
65 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another great lesson! We practiced using the subjunctive in conversation and went over the homework. She has great resources. Challenging! We also discussed the novel I’m now reading. I’m so happy Michela recommended this novel. Learning vocab in situ is fantastic and the imagery in this novel is terrific. Michela is brilliant and discussing the book with her is really enjoyable!!
Jul 2, 2025
Susanna
308 Italian lessons
Michela è un'insegnante fantastica. Imparo tantissimo da ogni lezione, che si tratti di studiare un testo, parlare di cinema, di cibo o di viaggi. È un dono studiare con lei.
Susanna
Sep 11, 2025
Aulay Carlson
2 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
excellent teacher!!
Jul 31, 2025
Dave Mullaney
246 Italian lessons
Tonight we started the next chapter in the C1 workbook which looks at the history of Italy….. mainly during and after the Second World War. I find this an interesting topic and my lessons with Michela have introduced me to a lot of topics like this. For me it is a perfect way to learn Italian! Tonight’s lesson resulted in a discussion about Fascism and why Mussolini succeeded in Italy whilst the Fascist party in the UK failed. It is a long way from asking for directions and how to order food that we covered back when I was at A1 level. There are still a lot of improvements to make, but the lessons with Michela have resulted in the Italian language and culture being part of my life now!
Grazie Michela! A presto
Sep 11, 2025
Andrea
65 Italian lessons
Great lesson communicating about day to day topics.
Sep 10, 2025
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