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Desi
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Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
English
Spanish
French
German
Experience, good mood, language + art and history. See 400+ great reviews on my profile.
Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
English
Spanish
French
German
Experience, good mood, language + art and history. See 400+ great reviews on my profile.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ItalyLiving in Other, Italy (14:50 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 15, 2019InterestsHistoryArtReading
Ciao, my name is Desi Alessandrini and I teach italian as a foreign language since 1988. I was born in Trento, northern Italy and I live in a small town in Abruzzo. I have a Laurea in Lingua e Cultura Italiana per Stranieri and the DILS-PG, certificate of competence in teaching italian as a foreign language from Università di Perugia. I love history, politics, philosophy, art history, literature, comics, cinema. I offer a structured language course where you will speak from the first lesson, even if you are an absolute beginner, or a course that is a discovery journey into italian history and/or art history, and also conversation-only lessons. Check my profile for more information.Me as a Teacher
I am patient, understanding and willing to introduce you to Italy beyond stereotypes. I teach Italian as a foreign language since 1988, and here on Italki since 2019.
I work with all levels and learning purposes, like travel, studies, work and (inter)cultural growth.
Moreover, through the programs Italiano+Arte and Italiano+Storia you can learn Italian and at the same time follow a discovery journey into italian history and/or art history. Working with images, maps and videos, we can explore Italy’s fascinating events and cultural heritage while mastering the italian language.My lessons & teaching style
Since the first lesson you will be *using* the italian language and you will get in touch with authentic material even if you never studied it before. YOU will be the protagonist! Building a cooperative relationship e develop your autonomy and your awareness of the experience of learning will be our main goals.
You will have homework assignments and feedback in a virtual classroom that you can access from any device.
I work with all levels and learning purposes, like travel, studies, work and (inter)cultural growth.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
DILS-PG - Università di Perugia - 2008Certificazione in didattica dell'italiano come lingua straniera
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2019 - 2019
TeacherAt One World, I taught italian to people from various countries who come to Cagliari for a study trip.
1988 - 2012
TeacherI worked teaching Italian to adults in classes or in individual lessons and preparing teaching materials in many schools in São Paulo and Curitiba cities, in Brazil.
2012 - 2018
Owner and teacherIn 2012, I opened my own school, Corso Brancaleone, where I offered language courses in which, since the first lesson - even for beginners - we followed collaborative study paths on Italian art and history. It was a great experience that made me meet so many people interested in going beyond the common language lessons.
Education
2007 - 2010
Bachelor’s - Lingua e Cultura Italiana per stranieri
Work Experience
2019 - 2019
TeacherAt One World, I taught italian to people from various countries who come to Cagliari for a study trip.
1988 - 2012
teacherI worked teaching Italian to adults in classes or in individual lessons and preparing teaching materials in many schools in São Paulo and Curitiba cities, in Brazil.
2012 - 2018
Owner and TeacherIn 2012, I opened my own school, Corso Brancaleone, where I offered language courses in which, since the first lesson - even for beginners - we followed collaborative study paths on Italian art and history. It was a great experience that made me meet so many people interested in going beyond the common language lessons.
5.0
Rating
743
Students
7,222
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
517 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Italiano for beginners (Absolute beginners and A1) - No kids - Please, read lesson description before booking!
A1 - A2Language Essentials2,807 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
Italiano Intermedio e Avanzato - da A2 a C2 - No kids - Please, read lesson description before booking!
A2 - C2Language Essentials2,387 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
Conversazione A2 - C2 - No kids - Please, read lesson description before booking!
A2 - C2Conversation599 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 10% off
Italiano+Storia / Italiano+Arte. From beginners to advanced - No kids - Please, read lesson description before booking!
A1 - C2Language Essentials498 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 11% off
Duo or Trio Lessons - Italiano for any level - Please, read lesson description before booking!
A1 - C2Language Essentials76 lessons completed
USD 32.00
Package with 7% off
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466 Reviews
italki764715
79 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I continue to be amazed at the resources which Desi uses for the class - always interesting and thought-provoking. Excellent.
Nov 12, 2024

James Echmalian
9 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Desi mi ha fatto conoscere la poesia di Montale, una cosa per cui sarò sempre grato.
Aug 28, 2019

Hedwig Verhagen
5 Italian lessons
I really enjoyed my trial lesson with Desi. She showed me how I will be learning in next lessons and I was amazed at how much I already learned in such a short time. She has a very friendly and confident way of teaching.
Aug 29, 2025

Jay Steere
157 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been learning Italian with Desi on a weekly basis for over three years now. I have found her to be an incredible teacher who is professional, creative, and responsive. First, Desi provides students with a wide variety of options for scheduling lessons and has never missed a lesson. She keeps track of my progress through textbooks and provides tailored writing assignments and supplemental materials. As a professional teacher, she has lots of interesting materials that she can tailor to your interests including music, films, and articles on art and culture. Finally, Desi serves as an excellent coach who has helped me identify those areas where I need more work. She provides comments on my writing assignments and pronunciation and helps me understand context that is not always apparent in apps or textbooks. I am thankful to have found such a thoughtful and passionate teacher and would encourage anyone looking to begin or continue their language journey to study with her.
Nov 22, 2023

Hedwig Verhagen
5 Italian lessons
Desi explains grammar very clearly and adapts to my style of learning. Each lesson I have multiple "light bulb" moments".
Sep 29, 2025
Carol Del Cielo
30 Italian lessons
sempre ottimo!
Jul 24, 2025

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