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Chiara D.
Professional TeacherProfessional Teacher![]()
Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
French
CEDILS Certified Italian teacher
Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
French
CEDILS Certified Italian teacher
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ItalyLiving in Catania, Italy (17:57 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 15, 2021Me as a Teacher
No show up: the student pays full lesson.
Notice of no show up less than 24 h prior to lesson time: the student pays full lesson.
I tend to use the communicative approach, hence you will start using Italian from lesson 1.
However, grammar is important, and I always include it in my lessons, in a way or another. We will not just study boring theory, I will also help you apply the rules immediately, so you can see the results of your efforts.
Materials:
I design by myself specific learning units for my students, and I also use some of the best Italian books for Italian learners.
As for advanced students, I like to use authentic materials, such as newpapers articles and literary texts.My lessons & teaching style
-If you choose to have structured lessons, they will aim at improving all your skills: reading, speaking, listening, writing. We will focus on grammar, we will build simple (or complex - depending on your level) sentences, and step by step you will build your confidence in speaking Italian. You will also be given homeworks, so you won't stop practicing!
If you are an advanced learner, we will use a text ( such as an article) as a support. We will analyse the linguistic aspects of it, and discuss its content.
-If you choose conversation sessions, I will correct all your mistakes and suggest new ways to express yourself, so you will learn new items, and increase your vocabulary.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
- Image files
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
CEDILS, Italian teaching certification - University of Venice, Ca' Foscari - 2021Certification of competence in teaching Italian as a foreign language
Certificate verified
Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach - University of London - 2020
Certificate verified
Education
2012 - 2017
Bachelor’s - European languages and culturesBachelor Honours Degree. Italian, French, English languages and literature.
2018 - 2021
Master's - Comparative languages and literatureMaster's Degree. Italian, French, English languages and literature.
2020 - 2021
Master's - Italian Teaching CertificationCertification of competence in teaching Italian as a foreign language or second language.
Work Experience
2019 - 2020
Italian tutorItalian teacher to foreign students.
2015 - 2018
Italian teacher
2013 - 2014
English trainee teacher
2019 - 2020
Italian tutorItalian Tutor to international students.
5.0
Rating
61
Students
1,236
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
28 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Conversation Only. Conversazione in lingua italiana (for intermediate and advanced students)
B1 - C2Conversation80 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Italian for ABSOLUTE beginners
A1Language Essentials152 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Italian for A2 to C2
A2 - C2Language Essentials225 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Old regular students, only those who have started their lessons with me before oct. 30 2021 - General Italian course A1-C1
A1Language Essentials602 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 14% off
Availability
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My creations
Quiz (67)
76 Reviews
Rodrigo de Azevedo
16 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ho frequentato innumerevoli corsi con varie insegnanti su Italki. Quindi, posso tranquillamente dire che una lezione con questa professoressa sarà una delle più interessanti che qualcuno può mai avere. È paziente, colta, divertente e sempre di buon umore. Senza l'ombra di dubbio è un grande piacere imparare sempre di più la lingua italiana con lei.
Consiglio vivamente a tutti questa esperienza.
Jan 7, 2022
Ivana Tomčíková
5 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Chiara is an excellent teacher who is patient and supportive all the time. I enjoy her classes so much. Despite the fact that I´m an absolute beginner, I feel really confident in speaking Italian. Grazie Chiara.
Jul 23, 2021
Stewart
113 Italian lessons
My lessons are conversational. Chiara helps my language and corrects me throughout, and writes down so many words and phrases to send to me afterwards. When Chiara was away I tried a different tutor who was fine but it was so much better when Chiara returned. The content from each lesson is enormous.
Nov 7, 2024
Frank
7 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
The lesson was well prepared and structured. Chiara's pronunciation is very easy to understand and she in general creates a relaxed atmosphere that makes you feel confident to speak. Looking forward for next lessons.
Jul 24, 2021
Anthony Costello
2 Italian lessons
Very helpful and patient instructor with great resources . .
Sep 9, 2025
luisa.buenten
3 Italian lessons
lezioni molto buone.
Jan 2, 2024
Trial Lesson
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