Italian teacher Valeria

Valeria

Professional Teacher
Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
French
Chinese (Mandarin)
I Teach Italian and Create Cultural Experiences in Italy. My motto: connection over perfection!
From ItalyLiving in Messina, Italy (01:50 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 23, 2020
InterestsPets & AnimalsFilms & TV SeriesFoodReadingMusic
Like many, I initially believed I was not adept at language learning due to traditional academic methods. However, through immersive solo travel experiences, I discovered a more effective communicative approach. Engaging in real-life interactions—whether negotiating at markets in Murcia, conversing on the beaches of Las Palmas, or navigating Manchester with limited English—helped me refine my language acquisition skills. Professionally, I hold a Master’s degree in Language and Linguistics from the University of Bologna and am CEDILS-certified to teach Italian. Additionally, I organize Language & Cultural Retreats in Sicily to help students learn through immersive experiences.
5.0
Rating
128
Students
1175
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate

Italian Lessons

Trial Lesson
88 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
🇮🇹 ITALIAN FOR TRAVELERS (Absolute Beginners/Beginners)
A1 -  B1

Language Essentials

493 lessons completed
USD 50.00+
Package with 18% off
🥇 DIG DEEPER [intermediate-advanced] 🥇
B1 -  B2

Language Essentials

247 lessons completed
USD 50.00+
Package with 18% off
💬 IT'S TIME FOR DEEPER&MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS
A2 -  C2

Conversation

255 lessons completed
USD 50.00+
Package with 18% off
📖 BOOK CLUB 📖
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

45 lessons completed
USD 50.00+
Package with 18% off

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117 Reviews

Nadir
36 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been learning Italian on and off for a few months, trying different online tutors and language learning apps with mixed results. I finally found Valeria who immediately demonstrated a much more thorough approach to language learning, and has helped me quickly improve my level in Italian in the few weeks I have been taking classes with her. Valeria follows a more holistic approach to language learning covering listening, speaking, reading and writing (most other online tutors have an unbalanced focus on oral conversation). Also unlike most other online tutors, Valeria covers a decent amount of grammar and conjugation with the student, but does so progressively to not overwhelm the learning process. Valeria shares a sizeable set of materials which she goes through during her classes, giving the opportunity to go over the material in my free time to review any points from the class. If you are serious about learning Italian, I highly recommend you book a class with Valeria.
Nov 13, 2023
Student Jim Tornatore
Jim Tornatore
67 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have really enjoyed my lessons with Valeria. She has a great demeanor as an instructor and is able to adapt each lesson to the student / skill level. I find her to be very relatable and easy to talk to, which makes the conversation more comfortable for a new learner. Highly recommend!
Sep 23, 2022
Steven G
43 Italian lessons
Awesome lesson to learn how to use properly meglior and megliore in different context. I was also able to talk about my best friends and what we do when we are together. Its always a discussion that flow easily with Valeria.
Mar 21, 2026
Dan
29 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been taking lessons with Valeria for about 6 months, after having completed the Duolingo Italian program. At first, I had a lot of trouble understanding basic sentences and expressing myself, but over time I’ve become able to hold simple conversations and discuss topics for an entire hour. Valeria is extremely patient and supportive and adapts her lessons and homework to the areas I most need to develop. I’m genuinely pleased and surprised how quickly my language skills are developing and happy that I chose to study with Valeria!
Oct 27, 2023
Steven G
43 Italian lessons
Great lesson to discuss about hobbies. I like going to the gym so I could explain what type of programming I do for workout. I have also discuss the storybook which was interesting since the story happens in Milan, which make you learn about center town
Mar 26, 2026
Steven G
43 Italian lessons
great lesson to discuss a new story of a study book. Its very nice to learn Italy through novel stories. I also liked to make sentences to compare things that I like better than others. Always well prepared lesson.
Mar 12, 2026