From ItalyLiving in Milan, Italy (19:12 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 9, 2019
Interest topicWritingMedical & HealthcareFood
***Do you need a LAST-SECOND LESSON? just text me :)***
My name's Vanessa. I run my own business as a freelance translator + English, Italian, French, Spanish online teacher. FOR ENGLISH: please note that I am a certified TEFL teacher and I can release English certificates.
While working ft in Accounting dept and then in Marketing dept, I got 2 Master's degrees in Translation, and could make my biggest wish come true :) I specialized in several fields - medical, business, marketing, web - in English, Spanish and French.
As a 'language learner', I've tried out myself both traditional and non-traditional methods and, as a teacher, I also create language courses for A to C levels.
Me as a Teacher
***FOR ENGLISH ONLY: as a certified TEFL teacher, I can issue ENGLISH CERTIFICATES to my students indicating your level and the number of hours of study. Please text me beforehand if you need to get certified.***
I guess that because of my job, I'm quite detail-oriented, but because of my personal life, I'm quite flexible. So I think both of these characteristics are present in my teaching style.
I always try to give solutions and to suggest strategies and tips. I usually stick to the objective and do my best to help you keep high motivation levels. Also, I give mistakes great importance. I guess they are part of the learning process and they're key to go to the next level.
My lessons & teaching style
I offer laid-back and (hopefully!) inspiring chats. My lessons are based on everyday dialogues, where YOU will be talking 90% of the time.
We can use specific teaching materials or just improvise. I don't think you can learn a language by using traditional academic methods, that's why I offer flexible lessons starting from practical situations; however, they're always rooted in grammar and real language at the same time. In my lessons, theory goes with practice.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Audio files
Image files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Homework Assignments
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Rating
324
Students
1,155
Lessons
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5.0
Rating
324
Students
1155
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
Italian Lessons
Italian
English
French
Trial Lesson
98 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Italiano C2- conversazione
C1 - C2Conversation Practice114 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 2% off
Italiano A1-C1
A1 - C1General307 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Corso di italiano: studio individuale + esercizi
A2 - C1General4 lessons completed
USD 17.00
Availability
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239 Reviews
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Italian
English
Marco Di Palma
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Vanessa è un insegnate molto preparata, ti mette a tuo agio e le sue lezioni le trovo molto efficaci per imparare una nuova lingua, molto pratica non con i soliti metodi.
Oct 15, 2022
Kenyetta Louis
6 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
I learn so much from Vanessa every session. She is definitely helping get more comfortable with speaking out loud in French. On top of that she is such a nice and lovey person!
Apr 21, 2021
Julia
4 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Vanessa is so knowledgeable about translation and all of the languages she speaks! I improved three languages during one session! I look forward to our next one :)
Feb 21, 2021
Margherita
30 French lessons
Negli ultimi mesi Vanessa mi ha aiutato tantissimo, non solo a superare due esami di francese ma anche a migliorarlo, lavorando su dettato e traduzione. E' una bravissima insegnante, professionale, disponibile e chiara!
Jun 19, 2023
gtschroeder
1 French lesson
Vanessa provides a fantastic lesson with good feedback and instruction throughout the conversation. I recommend lessons with her.
Jun 9, 2023
Martin Rauch
14 Italian lessons
Vanessa è molto paziente e il suo metodo di insegnamento rende le nostre lezioni molto utili. Lei fa correzioni (scritte e orali) veloci durante la lezione; il suo stile ti permette di imparare in un ambiente confortevole e rilassato. È intelligente e spiritosa. ALTAMENTE RACCOMANDATO!