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Veronica Fontanini
Professional TeacherTeaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationCEDILS certified teacher of Italian for foreign students
Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationCEDILS certified teacher of Italian for foreign students
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ItalyLiving in Trieste, Italy (12:42 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 8, 2020InterestsFilms & TV SeriesReadingWriting
Ciao a tutti! 👋
I’m Veronica, a native Italian speaker from Udine, near Venice. I’m passionate about languages and travel, and I’ve lived in England, Scotland, and the USA, gaining valuable cultural insights.
I hold a C1 level in English (certified with the CAE exam), which allows me to effectively guide English-speaking students through their Italian learning journey. With a Master’s in Italian Studies, CEDILS certification, and 5+ years of experience teaching online and offline, I’ve helped 400+ students of all levels.
My tailored lessons make Italian learning smooth, fun, and effective. Let’s bring Italy into your life! 💡Me as a Teacher
My students often describe me as an empathetic and patient teacher who truly listens and adapts to their needs. In my lessons, you are always at the center, and I design each class to match your goals and learning style.
I specialize in teaching English-speaking students, thanks to my strong command of English, but I’ve worked with learners from all over the world and at every level. I also have extensive experience preparing students for exams, including the Italian citizenship test.
Learning with me is tailored, supportive, and effective—let’s achieve your goals together! My lessons & teaching style
I create personalized lessons tailored to your needs and interests, providing all the materials you’ll need. For beginners, I focus on reading and listening comprehension to help you get familiar with the Italian language. For intermediate and advanced learners, we’ll emphasize conversation and fluency. Grammar is seamlessly integrated as you practice reading, listening, and speaking, making it easier to learn naturally.
I’m also specialized in exam preparation, including the Italian citizenship test. During our first lesson, I’ll assess your level with a placement test, and together we’ll set clear goals for your learning journey. Let’s achieve your Italian goals together!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
PLIDA exam preparation - Italki - 2024My experience in teaching for the PLIDA exam preparation through Italki.
Certificate verified
CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) - Cambridge Assessment - 2020Livello C1 di inglese.
Certificate verified
CEDILS - Università Ca' Foscari di Venezia - 2019Didattica dell'italiano L2/LS a studenti stranieri.
Certificate verified
Education
2012 - 2018
Master's - ItalianisticaCorso di laurea focalizzato sulla filologia dei testi italiani, letteratura italiana dalle origini ai giorni nostri e linguistica/glottologia.
5.0
Rating
328
Students
3,631
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
240 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Italian for Beginners
A1 - A2Language Essentials1,604 lessons completed
USD 32.00+
Package with 4% off
Conversational Italian
B1 - C1Conversation247 lessons completed
USD 31.00+
Package with 4% off
Italian for Intermediate
B1 - B2Language Essentials1,145 lessons completed
USD 32.00+
Package with 4% off
Italian for 2 students
A1 - C1Conversation25 lessons completed
USD 43.00+
Package with 3% off
PLIDA-CILS
A2 - B2Test Preparation370 lessons completed
USD 33.00+
Package with 4% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Quiz (4)
212 Reviews
David
67 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Veronica is a great teacher of Italian! She patiently tutored me while I was preparing to take the CILS B1 Cittadinanza exam (I passed!). Among her many skills, she is great at calibrating her speaking in a way that matches the speed, vocabulary, and grammar level of her students. I am continuing to work with her as I prepare to take the CELI B2 exam.
Mar 5, 2025
Jennifer Slothower
25 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Veronica was very well-prepared and has created all of her own materials, obviously geared towards native English speakers. Her teaching materials were well organized and presented, and I appreciated the structure of her lesson. She speaks at a level intuitively geared towards your own level of Italian, and tailored the lesson to quickly assess where some of my weakest language points are. I'd highly recommend her, and am looking forward to my next lesson with her!
Feb 20, 2025
PlayleAndrew
47 Italian lessons
Ottima lezione!
Nov 3, 2025
Jason Argo
96 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Veronica has been my tutor for almost two years and, thanks to her, my Italian has improved exponentially. I had a pretty basic level when I started and I'm now at a place where I can comfortably converse in Italian when I'm there on vacation. She is a very patient, encouraging teacher, always organized and punctual, and shares excellent materials to work from. I also enjoy our time informally conversing in Italian. I cannot recommend Veronica more highly if you are looking for an Italian tutor!
Feb 27, 2025
PlayleAndrew
47 Italian lessons
Mi è piaciuta molto questa lezione
Jan 26, 2026
PlayleAndrew
47 Italian lessons
Eccellente
Oct 27, 2025
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