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Simona L.
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Professional TeacherTeaches
Italian
Native
English
Spanish
Speaks
Neapolitan (Napoletano)
Native
Specialties
Test PreparationNEW STUDENTS WELCOME - Professional teacher / have lived & taught 3 years abroad
Teaches
Italian
Native
English
Spanish
Speaks
Neapolitan (Napoletano)
Native
Specialties
Test PreparationNEW STUDENTS WELCOME - Professional teacher / have lived & taught 3 years abroad
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From ItalyLiving in Naples, Italy (18:11 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 21, 2017InterestsWritingTravelFoodReadingArt
My name is Simona, and I’m a certified language teacher specializing in Italian, English, and Spanish. I've been teaching since 2014, working with students of all levels—from complete beginners to advanced learners.
I’m originally from Italy, but I’ve also lived and taught in England and Spain. My experience includes teaching Italian both in my home country and abroad, which has given me a deep understanding of how to support students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
As a teacher, I’m enthusiastic, focused, and passionate about helping others succeed. I bring a positive, creative approach to every lesson and set high expectations that inspire, motivate, and challenge my students.
I strive to keep my lessons engaging and dynamic, regularly varying interaction patterns to maintain a lively pace and ensure my students stay motivated. In my 2 years of teaching in two different countries, I have worked with learners of all ages—from young children to seniors—and from a wide range of racial and ethnic backgrounds.
My experience includes teaching English as a foreign language at the Cambridge Academy in Naples, and Italian as a second language to members of the US Navy, also in Naples. Currently, I teach English in public school classrooms here in Italy, where I continue to adapt my methods to meet the diverse needs of my students.
I am committed to continuous learning, always seeking to broaden my knowledge and experience and explore innovative teaching methods. In addition ...My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teaching Listening Effectively in the B2 classroom - Trinity College London - 2020
Certificate verified
Teaching Writing Effectively in the B2 classroom - Trinity College London - 2020
Certificate verified
Teacher Training Webinar: English as aLinguaFranca - Trinity College London - 2020English as a Lingua Franca: New perspectives in English language teaching and learning
17th March 2020
Certificate verified
Training Course for Teachers of Italian: Grammar - Loescher Editore - 2020Training Course for Teachers of Italian: La grammatica valenziale e il modello testuale della
rigidità-elasticità: due modelli correlati held by SABATINI Francesco (presidente onorario dell'Accademia della Crusca), CAMODECA Carmela
Certificate verified
Success with Listening at A2 and B1 levels - Cambridge Assessment English - 2020Tips for Cambridge Listening Tests A2-B1, obtaining a certificate of attendance (27th of
October 2020).
Certificate verified
Teaching Reading Effectively in the B2 classroom - Trinity College London - 2020
Certificate verified
Reading Skills: Developing Reading skills at A2-B1 - Cambridge Assessment English - 2020Webinar - Reading Skills: Developing Reading skills at A2-B1, obtaining a certificate of attendance (20th of October 2020).
Certificate verified
Diploma in Teaching Italian as a Foreign Lang - UNIVERSITY OF NAPLES "L'ORIENTALE" - 2017MASTER IN DIDATTICA DELL'ITALIANO L2
Certificate verified
Teaching Italian to migrants: BASIC ITALIAN - ALMA Edizioni s.r.l. - 2016
Certificate verified
WEBINAR for Italian L2/LS teachers: “Vai a quel paese!” Come parlano veramente gli italiani - ALMA Edizioni s.r.l. - 2016
Certificate verified
Knowledge of Italian and Foreign Languages Learning – Modern and Classical - ASLI Scuola, Associazione per la Storia della Lingua Italiana, University of Naples 'L'Orientale' - 201525th of September 2015
Certificate verified
Translation and Interculturality - 16 hours - University of Seville, Faculty of Philology - 2015(17th, 18th, 19th, 20th of February 2015)
Certificate verified
The historical and etymological lexicography of Italian and LEI - Accademia della Crusca - LEI (18th and 19th November 2014) - 2014Selected through a competitive process; workshop held by Prof. Max Pfister.
Certificate verified
XI ASLI Conference The Italian Language in politics - Accademia della Crusca - ASLI (20th,21st, 22nd November 2014) - 2014(20th,21st, 22nd November 2014)
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2019 - Current
Secondary School Languages Teacher
Education
2016 - 2016
Other - Cambridge English Course - Where Teaching Flourishes, Training Course for English TeachersStazione Marittima Congress Centre, Naples (8th of November 2016).
2016 - 2017
Other - Diploma in Teaching Italian as a Foreign Language, Grade A+Master di II livello in Didattica dell'italiano L2.
Communicative approach and phonetics. Analysis of the different teaching methods and of the materials used in the classroom. Methodology and language awareness.
2017 - 2017
Other - Training Course for Teachers of Italian - "Parliamo d’italiano"16 febbraio 2017: Francesco Sabatini, presidente onorario dell'Accademia della Crusca, L'italiano: la
prima disciplina scientifica.
27 aprile 2017: Rita Librandi, L'italiano letterario a scuola.
11 Maggio 2017: Paolo D'Achille, Tra norma e uso: punti di crisi dell'italiano contemporaneo.
2022 - 2022
Master's - Training Course for Teachers of Italian: "Modern Teaching Methods - Italian Language"Cristiana De Santis, Professore Associato di Linguistica italiana, Università Alma Mater Studiorum di Bologna - Induttiva-mente: percorsi ragionati nella grammatica alla luce della linguistica moderna
2020 - 2021
Master's - Training Course for Teachers of Italian: "Produrre, ricevere e capire"01/12/2020
2010 - 2014
Master's - Master’s Degree in Modern European Languages and Literatures, with 110/110 cum laude.English language and literature; Spanish language and literature; Linguistics; Romance philology and
Germanic philology.
2022 - 2022
Master's - Training Course for Teachers of Italian: "Modern Teaching Methods - Italian Language"Anna De Meo, Professore Ordinario di Didattica delle lingue moderne, Università di Napoli L'Orientale
Favorire lo sviluppo della competenza pragmatica in italiano L1 e L2. Un'analisi dell'atto linguistico del rifiuto.
2021 - 2021
Master's - Training Course for Teachers of Italian: "Produrre, ricevere e capire"01.12.2021
2019 - 2019
Other - Training Course for Teachers of Italian: " Italian Grammar, teaching and assessment"Quale grammatica nelle prove INVALSI?
2021 - 2021
Master's - Training Course for Teachers of Italian: "Produrre, ricevere e capire"13.01.2021
2022 - 2022
Master's - Training Course for Teachers of Italian: "Modern Teaching Methods - Italian Language"Sergio Lubello, Professore Ordinario di Linguistica italiana, Università degli Studi di Salerno - La scrittura degli studenti: modelli di lingua e norme in conflitto
2015 - 2017
Doctorate - Ph.D in Italian (Didactics of Italian Literature)Language learning strategies and literature and cinema as language teaching tools (Italian as a Foreign Language)
2022 - 2022
Master's - Training Course for Teachers of Italian: "Modern Teaching Methods - Italian Language" -Matteo Viale, Professore Associato di Linguistica italiana, Università Alma Mater Studiorum di Bologna - Educazione linguistica e tecnologie in classe: idee ed esperienze didattiche
2025 - Current
Doctorate - Postgraduate Teacher Training in SENPostgraduate teacher training program in Italy, focused on developing the skills and knowledge necessary to support students with special educational needs in lower secondary schools. The program includes theoretical coursework, practical teaching experience, and strategies for inclusive education and individualized support.
2021 - 2021
Master's - Training Course for Teachers of Italian: "Produrre, ricevere e capire"18.02.2021
2019 - 2019
Other - Training Course for Teachers of Italian: " Italian Grammar, teaching and assessment"La grammatica delle valenze: concetti fondanti, pratiche didattiche, curricolo verticale
2006 - 2010
Bachelor’s - Bachelor’s Degree in Modern Languages and CulturesEnglish language and literature; Spanish language and literature; Portuguese language and literature;
Linguistics; Medieval, Modern and Contemporary History of Art.
Work Experience
2016 - 2019
Translator, Linguist, Proofreader
2017 - 2017
Transcriber, Editor
2015 - 2016
Lector in Italian Language and CultureTeaching students (adults) at all levels. Italian language and culture, phonetics, literature.
2015 - 2015
Italian Language Assistant
2015 - 2015
Lector in Italian LanguageOrganising and leading an intensive Italian language course addressed to students and professors of the University of Seville.
2014 - 2015
Tutor of Italian As a Foreign Language
2013 - 2014
Academic Assistant
2017 - 2018
Teacher of Italian as a Second Language
2018 - 2018
Teacher of English as a Foreign language
2019 - Current
Teacher of English Language and LiteraturePublic school
5.0
Rating
295
Students
3,616
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Spanish
Italian
English
Trial Lesson
114 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Spanish Grammar&Vocabulary (from complete beginner to advanced level A1 > C2)
A1 - C1Language Essentials25 lessons completed
USD 38.00+
Package with 12% off
Informal Spanish: Conversation Practice
A1 - B2Conversation1 lessons completed
USD 43.00+
Package with 15% off
Spanish - Complete course of Spanish
A1 - B2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 48.00+
Package with 9% off
Availability
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Salwa Al digs
55 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I am learning Italian with Simona and I cannot recommend her enough. Her passion for the language is truly infectious, making every lesson engaging and enjoyable. She has a remarkable ability to explain complex grammatical concepts with clarity and patience. Her lessons are fun with a great positive energy.
Her teaching methods are innovative and tailored to the needs of each student, incorporating a mix of traditional exercises, conversational practice.
I am enjoying every minute of my classes.
May 20, 2024
Francisco
7 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Simona is an excellent teacher. I am getting prepared for CILS certificate, level C1, and I find Simona's lessons very helpful and motivating. She knows well how to make the lessons fun and easy to follow. I recommend her for those interested in getting a certificate or learning Italian at any level.
Apr 28, 2018
salwakinda
12 Italian lessons
Amazing teacher
May 5, 2026
Chris Traviglia
132 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
One of my priorities over the years has been to be more comfortable with Italian in hopes of actively using the language in daily life. Media and apps help, but nothing has been so empowering as working with Simona. She is engaging yet patient throughout each lesson, which are relaxed and conversational; this has given me confidence and disarmed the feeling of being out of my comfort zone. I also find I'm naturally using the language more and more as time goes by, which did not happen when I took Italian university classes years ago. If you're looking to truly utilize English, Italian, or Spanish, Simona will be invaluable for realizing your potential!
Nov 6, 2020
salwakinda
12 Italian lessons
I love Simone’s lessons a lot
May 6, 2026
salwakinda
12 Italian lessons
Great as usual
Apr 20, 2026
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