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Michela Badii
Professional TeacherTeaches
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 (01:12 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 6, 2017InterestsReadingTravelFood
I am Michela, a DITALS-certified Italian language professor and native speaker based near Florence. With an academic background in Modern Literature and a PhD in Cultural Anthropology from universities in Paris and Siena, I have since dedicated myself to research and teaching. I'm serving also as a Lecturer of Italian as a Foreign Language at the University of Palermo. I invite you to contact me or schedule a trial lesson. I look forward to meet 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. From 2024, I'm also a Lecturer of Italian as a Foreign Language at the University of Palermo, teaching to international students and scholars. 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
305
Students
9,170
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
184 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
General Italian for Beginners, Intermediate or Advanced
A1 - C2Language Essentials6,644 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 10% off
Italian for Tourism & Travelers
A1 - C2Language Essentials56 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 10% off
Italian for University Students and Scholars
A1 - C2Language Essentials431 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 6% off
Italian for Food Lovers
A2 - C2Language Essentials124 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 10% off
Conversation
A2 - C2Conversation808 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 10% off
Italian Language Certifications: Cils, Celi, B1 Citizenship
A2 - C2Test Preparation920 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
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1,449 Reviews
Amy
12 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been studying with Michela for a couple of months now. She is a fantastic teacher! I am still in the stage where I feel like a beginner and need to study a lot more. But I'm also amazed at how much I have learned in such a short time. She is very patient and encouraging. She is also generous with her time and her help. I feel lucky to have found her on this site! I plan to continue studying with her until I feel much more comfortable holding conversations in Italian.
Dec 12, 2025
Tia
1 Italian lesson
Teacher’s pick
She is truly the italian queen of italki. Her full agenda and loyal students say everything about her teaching. It is hard to get a spot in her calendar, but when having class with her time goes by so fast. If you can plan your agenda ahead of time, I recommend her for all levels. Also, she can speak English and French fluently so she can teach in both languages.
Oct 20, 2025
Andrea
81 Italian lessons
Very enjoyable conversation discussing holiday traditions!! I enjoy learning about Italian culture. 😊
Dec 25, 2025
Elizabeth Appleby
93 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Michela has a sixth sense about language. When I struggle to express a nuanced thought she is able to both cognitively and emotionally ascertain precisely what it is I'm trying to say. This is a rarity.
Her humor and her empathy are a winning combination which augments her obvious intellect. Finally, she has an ocean of patience for me, far more than any instructor with whom I've previously worked.
Her ability as an instructor is unrivaled, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Oct 20, 2025
Andrea
81 Italian lessons
I started Italian with Michela a little less than two years ago. I had already learned a little on my own and wanted to practice some speaking before a vacation. My continuing to study Italian after that vacation is in no small part due to having found this amazing teacher!! Anyway, we moved past A1 pretty quick and then onto A2. And now as we hit the end of 2025 we’ve just completed the B1 textbook. She assigned me a test in order to ensure I mastered the necessary topics before we move onto the B2 text next year. I appreciate how much experience Michela has as an instructor and how she’s able to tailor to the individual. When I started Italian I just wanted a bit of background for an upcoming vacation and now I’m deep in it!! I cannot recommend Michela enough.
Dec 30, 2025
Andrea
81 Italian lessons
Great lesson. Picked the next book I’ll read! Can’t wait!!
Dec 20, 2025
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