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Paola R.
Professional TeacherTeaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
French
Arabic (Egyptian)
Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
French
Arabic (Egyptian)
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ItalyLiving in Milan, Italy (12:35 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 23, 2020InterestsEnvironment & NatureTravelMedical & HealthcarePets & AnimalsReading
Hi everyone! I’m Paola, 26, with a background in Education, Pedagogy, and Human Resources. I love studying how people learn and use this to create personalized lessons for adult learners. My focus is conversation and culture: you’ll speak Italian naturally while exploring traditions, history, and daily life. Learning with me feels like chatting with a friend: relaxed, enjoyable, and effective. Together, we’ll adapt lessons to your goals — improving fluency, confidence, or simply enjoying cultural chats. I love animals, books, the gym, and especially traveling. Having lived abroad, I know what it’s like to learn a new language, and I’ll make sure you feel comfortable every step of the way.Me as a Teacher
I believe in the power of informal learning, so I focus on everyday language, idioms, and real conversations. I try to create a relationship based on mutual exchange, where we can both learn through dialogue.
I’m a good listener, but I also enjoy sharing my thoughts and experiences. I’m precise and attentive to each student’s learning style, and I always prepare personalized materials based on individual needs. My lessons & teaching style
My teaching style is friendly and flexible, and each lesson is tailored to the student’s needs.
The first lesson is usually a conversation to assess your Italian level. From the second lesson on, we’ll work on personalized topics and exercises based on your interests — such as travel, hobbies, and Italian culture, or my suggestions.
The methodology will vary: we’ll practice conversation, writing, reading, and listening — to help you improve in every area of the language.
Homework is optional and entirely up to you.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- Text Documents
- Video files
- Homework Assignments
- Quizzes
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Image files
- Test templates and examples
Certificates
TEFL - TEFL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE - 2020
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2020 - 2024
Italian teacher
Education
2018 - 2020
Master's - Formazione e Sviluppo delle Risorse Umane
2014 - 2017
Bachelor’s - SCIENZE DELL'EDUCAZIONE
5.0
Rating
834
Students
8,881
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
480 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
CONVERSATIONAL PRACTICE / ITALIAN GRAMMAR
A1 - C2Conversation8,182 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 10% off
Small Group Classes - 2 people
A1 - C2Language Essentials123 lessons completed
USD 36.00+
Package with 6% off
Availability
573 Reviews
Li MingYang
171 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Paola helped me study for my Celi B2 exam last month, thanks for her patience. I have been studying with her for a year now and she is really a great teacher!
主要是双商都在线，不会问一些奇怪的问题，国内的小伙伴们可以放心上，我已经替你们踩过坑了。她确实是这个平台上的最优解了
Mar 15, 2022
Raffaele
34 Italian lessons
the best teacher in italy :))
Apr 8, 2026
Raffaele
34 Italian lessons
she is the best in Italy 🇮🇹❤️
Mar 11, 2026
Brittany Alexa
22 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Paola is very patient and kind!! I had a wonderful first lesson. She helped me with grammar, speaking, and pronunciation. She also sent me the pdf documents so I can review at home. I’m already booked for my second and third lesson because I believe she’ll be the best teacher for me. Grazie Paola, a presto!!
Mar 10, 2021
Lainie Esquivias
6 Italian lessons
She is an excellent teacher, providing me with resources to succeed in learning Italian with no prior knowledge.
Mar 18, 2026
RachelUS7344
68 Italian lessons
Amazing as always
Mar 1, 2026
Trial Lesson
USD 8.00
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