NY105

NY104

italki2024

Hey! Do you want to learn a new language? 
I am sure I can help you out with that! 
Just book a trial lesson with me!
We can get to know each other a little and I’m more than happy to show you how I like to teach. That way I will also have a good idea on what I could prepare for our classes.
You can book a trial lesson for German, Spanish and English! 
See you on the other side!

---Español---
¡Hola! ¿Quieres aprender un nuevo idioma?
¡Estoy seguro de poderte ayudarte con eso!
¡Solo reserva una clase de prueba conmigo!
Podemos conocernos un poco y estoy más que feliz de mostrarte cómo me gusta enseñar. De esa manera también tendré una buena idea de lo que podría preparar para nuestras clases.
¡Puedes reservar una clase de prueba para alemán, español e inglés!
¡Nos vemos!

---Português---
Você quer aprender um novo idioma?
Tenho certeza de que posso ajudá-lo com isso!
Basta reservar uma aula experimental comigo!
Podemos nos conhecer um pouco e fico feliz em mostrar como gosto de ensinar. Dessa forma, também terei uma boa ideia do que poderia preparar para as nossas aulas.
Você pode reservar uma aula experimental para alemão, espanhol e inglês!
Até logo!

😊 Do you want to improve your German skills? Do you feel like a mentor could help you to find out where you might be stuck with your language learning process? 
I could be that person! I was raised bilingual with German and Italian and thanks to my professional career I have a good feeling for language learning processes. 
We will talk about topics that interest you and I will give you some tips and tricks on how to optimize your learning. I might even throw in some exercise or game!

Bist du bereit? 😊
This course is for adults with intermediate to advanced German skills! 

---Español---
😊 ¿Quieres hablar conmigo? Mejora tu comunicación en alemán conversando con un nativo.
¿Quieres mejorar tus habilidades con el idioma alemán? ¿Sientes que un mentor podría ayudarte a descubrir dónde podrías estar atrapado en tu proceso de aprendizaje?
¡Yo podría ser esa persona! Crecí bilingüe con alemán e italiano y gracias a mi carrera profesional tengo un buen presentimiento sobre los procesos de aprendizaje de idiomas.
Hablaremos sobre temas que le interesan y le daré algunos consejos y trucos sobre cómo optimizar su aprendizaje. ¡Incluso podría hacer algún ejercicio o juego!
¡Esta lección está abierta para adultos de nivel alemán intermedio o avanzado!

---Português---
😊 Quer falar comigo? Lass uns Deutsch sprechen! Melhore a sua comunicação em alemão conversando com um nativo!
Você quer melhorar suas habilidades de alemão? Você acha que um mentor pode ajudá-lo a descobrir onde você pode estar preso ao seu processo de aprendizado?
Eu poderia ser essa pessoa! Fui criado bilíngue com alemão e italiano e, graças à minha carreira profissional, tenho um bom pressentimento nos processos de aprendizado de idiomas.
Falaremos sobre tópicos que lhe interessam e darei algumas dicas e truques sobre como otimizar seu aprendizado. Eu posso até jogar algum exercício ou jogo!
Esta lição é aberta a adultos de experiência intermedia o avancada.!

😊GERMAN - Conversation about specific topics! B1 or above! Lass uns Deutsch sprechen! Get better at communicating yourself in German by talking to a native speaker!

Adults only at the moment! 
Do you want to improve your Spanish skills? Do you feel like a mentor could help you find out where you might be stuck with your language learning process? 
I could be that person! I was raised bilingual with German and Italian and thanks to my professional career as a Spanish teacher I have a good feeling for language learning processes. 
We will talk about topics that interest you and I will give you some tips and tricks on how to optimize your learning. I might even throw in some exercise or game!
¿Listo? 😊

---Deutsch---
Zur Zeit nur Unterricht für Erwachsene!
Möchtest du deine Spanischkenntnisse verbessern? Hast du das Gefühl, ein Mentor könnte dir dabei helfen, herauszufinden, wo du im Sprachlernprozess nicht weiterkommst?
Ich könnte diese Person sein! Ich bin zweisprachig mit Deutsch und Italienisch aufgewachsen und dank meiner beruflichen Laufbahn als Spanischlehrer habe ich ein gutes Gefühl für das Lernen einer neuen Sprache.
Wir werden über Themen sprechen, die dich interessieren, und ich werde dir einige Tipps und Tricks geben, mit denen du dein Lernen optimieren kannst. Ich könnte sogar eine Übung oder ein Spiel einbringen!
¿Bereit? 😊

---Português---
Só adultos!
Você quer melhorar suas habilidades de espanhol? Você acha que um mentor pode ajudá-lo a descobrir onde você pode estar preso ao seu processo de aprendizado?
Eu poderia ser essa pessoa! Fui criado bilíngue com alemão e italiano e, graças à minha carreira profissional como professor de espanhol, tenho um bom pressentimento nos processos de aprendizado de idiomas.
Falaremos sobre tópicos que lhe interessam e darei algumas dicas e truques sobre como otimizar seu aprendizado. Eu posso até jogar algum exercício ou jogo!
Ready? 😊

😊 Let’s speak Spanish? ¿Hablamos español? Get better at communicating yourself in Spanish!

adults only at the moment!
Do you want to improve your English skills? Do you feel like a mentor could help you find out where you might be stuck with your language learning process? 
I could be that person! I was raised bilingual with German and Italian and thanks to my professional career as a language teacher I have a good feeling for language learning processes. 
We will talk about topics that interest you and I will give you some tips and tricks on how to optimize your learning. I might even throw in some exercise or game!
Are you ready? 😊

---Deutsch---
Nur für Erwachsene!
Möchtest du deine Englischkenntnisse verbessern? Hast du das Gefühl, ein Mentor könnte dir dabei helfen, herauszufinden, wo du im Sprachlernprozess nicht weiterkommst?
Ich könnte diese Person sein! Ich bin zweisprachig mit Deutsch und Italienisch aufgewachsen und dank meiner beruflichen Laufbahn als Sprachenlehrer habe ich ein gutes Gefühl für das Lernen einer neuen Sprache.
Wir werden über Themen sprechen, die dich interessieren, und ich werde dir einige Tipps und Tricks geben, mit denen du dein Lernen optimieren kannst. Ich könnte sogar eine Übung oder ein Spiel einbringen😊!

---Português---
Só para adultos!
Você quer melhorar suas habilidades de inglês? Você acha que um mentor pode ajudá-lo a descobrir onde você pode estar preso ao seu processo de aprendizado?
Eu poderia ser essa pessoa! Fui criado bilíngue com alemão e italiano e, graças à minha carreira profissional como professor de idiomas, tenho um bom pressentimento nos processos de aprendizado de idiomas.
Falaremos sobre tópicos que lhe interessam e darei algumas dicas e truques sobre como otimizar seu aprendizado. Eu posso até jogar algum exercício ou jogo😊!

😊 Let’s speak English? Get better at communicating yourself and learn to talk fluently!

Hey! Sprichst du Deutsch?
Do you want to start to learn German, feel a little stuck, or just want to get better? 
I know that overwhelming feeling when learning a new language. That’s why I developed a system that focuses on applying German in realistic communication avoiding a lot of the difficulties the language might confront you with. 
So no more frustrating moments memorizing enormous grammar sheets. Instead, I will focus on guiding you trough realistic communication and elaborate an individual lesson plan with you. 
We will work on VOCABULARY, PRONUNCIATION, GRAMMAR, etc. depending on your needs. I will embed the exercises in topics that interest you and vary my teaching techniques keeping you motivated! This will really help you bring your German to the next level!
Are you ready? 😊 
This lesson is open to adults with a German level from zero to advanced. 

-Español-
¡Hola! ¿Hablas alemán?
Desarrollé un sistema que se enfoca en aplicar el alemán en una comunicación realista, evitando muchas de las dificultades que el idioma podría enfrentar.
Así que no más momentos frustrantes memorizando enormes hojas de gramática. En cambio, me concentraré en guiarte y elaborar un plan de lección individual con usted.
Trabajaremos en VOCABULARIO, PRONUNCIACIÓN, GRAMÁTICA, etc. ¡Variaré mis técnicas de enseñanza para mantenerte motivado! ¡Esto realmente te ayudará a llevar tu alemán al siguiente nivel!
¿Estás listo? 😊

-Português-
Oi! Você fala alemão?
Eu desenvolvi um sistema que se concentra na aplicação do alemão na comunicação realista.
Portanto, não há mais momentos frustrantes memorizando enormes folhas de gramática. Em vez disso, vou me concentrar em orientá-lo através de uma comunicação realista e elaborar um plano de aula individual com você.
Trabalharemos em VOCABULÁRIO, PRONÚNCIA, GRAMÁTICA, etc., Vou variar minhas técnicas de ensino, mantendo-o motivado! Isso realmente o ajudará a levar seu alemão para o próximo nível!  Você está pronto? 😊

😊 [A1-C2] GERMAN PRIVATE LESSON FOR ALL LEVELS! Bring dein Deutsch aufs nächste Level!

Group lessons! One student pays = Max. 5 people can learn with me! :) 

Hey! Do you know some people that want to learn or perfect their German? Are you preparing a test or are you considering studying in Germany? 
I am the right person to help you in achieving your goal. 
In these group lessons I will use a structured system. I will use Google-Sheets to give you an overview over our lesson plan and I can provide you with adequate homework.
This lesson is open to adults with a German level from zero to advanced.

---Español---
¡Clases en grupo! Un estudiante paga = Max. 5 personas pueden aprender ¡conmigo! :) 

¡Hola! ¿Conoces unas personas que quieren aprender o mejorar su alemán? ¿Estás preparando un examen o estás considerando estudiar en Alemania?
Soy la persona adecuada para ayudarte a lograr este objetivo. 
En estas lecciones trabajaré en un sistema estructurado. Usaré Google-Sheets para darle una visión general sobre nuestro plan de lección y puedo proporcionarle la tarea adecuada.
¿Estáis listos? 😊

---Português---
¡Aulas em grupo! Um aluno paga = Máx. 5 Pessoas podem aprender comigo! :) 

Oi! Você conhece algumas pessoas que querem aprender ou melhorar alemão?
Você está preparando um teste ou está pensando em estudar na Alemanha?
Eu sou a pessoa certa para ajudá-lo a alcançar seu objetivo. 
Nestas lições, trabalharei em um sistema estruturado. 
Usarei o Google-Sheets para fornecer uma visão geral do nosso plano de aulas e posso fornecer-lhe uma lição de casa adequada.
Vamos começar? 😊

GERMAN - Group class - coaching! (MAX 5 students) / 1 pays = 5 can learn!

📚🔍 Perfect Your Writing with Expert Proofreading! 📝✨

📝 Step 1: Send me details about what you need or how I can be of help. 
💼 Step 2: Book a session according to our plan.
📬 Step 3: Receive polished materials with impeccable clarity.

🚫 No video calls, just flawless writing!

With many years of university and work field experience, I am sure I can help you make your German texts sound more engaging and interesting. 
📢 Enhance your writing today! 🌟📝

---
📚🔍 Brauchen Sie Hilfe, um Ihren deutschen Lebenslauf auf Fehler zu überprüfen, oder Tipps, wie Sie ihn verbessern können? 📝✨

📝 Schritt 1: Sende uns deinen Text mit Angaben zu deinem Korrekturwunsch.
💼 Schritt 2: Buche entsprechend unseres Plans einen Unterricht.
📬 Schritt 3: Ich schicke dir perfektionierte Materialien.

🚫 Keine Videoanrufe!

Mit meiner langjährigen Erfahrung an der Universität und im Berufsleben bin ich sicher, dass ich Ihnen helfen kann, Ihre deutschen Texte ansprechender und interessanter zu gestalten. 
📢 Verbessere deine Texte noch heute! 🌟📝

PROOF READING - KORREKTURLESEN - LEBENSLAUF - BRIEF - SCHREIBEN - NO AUDIO OR VIDEOCALL

Hey! 

In this course, I will help you master basic German conversations as quick as possible. 
Using a structured course system, I will guide you through the typical Grammar and pronunciation hurdles that the German language comes with.

This lesson is open to adults with zero German skills.
See you in class!

GERMAN FROM ZERO - GERMAN COURSE FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS!

TEST preparation GERMAN [DSD-TestDaF-DSH] Deutsches Sprachdiplom
Hey! Do you want to prepare yourself for a German language certification or studying in Germany? 
I am the right person to help you in achieving your goal. My main focus during the last years is to prepare my students for international language certificates. I form part of a group of people that supervises the testing procedure and I stay in direct contact with the testing institutions. 
Of course, we have to work with test relevant materials. I will however try to use different teaching techniques so that your learning experience is varied. 
I will use Google-Sheets to give you an overview over our lesson plan and I can provide you with adequate homework.
Let’s get it started! 😊
This lesson is open to adults ranging from any experience!

---Español---
¡Hola! ¿Quieres prepararte para un certificado en alemán?
Soy el profesor adecuado para ayudarte a alcanzar tu objetivo. Mi enfoque principal durante los últimos años es preparar a mis estudiantes para certificados de idiomas internacionales.
Por supuesto, tenemos que trabajar con materiales relevantes de la prueba. Sin embargo, intentaré utilizar diferentes técnicas de enseñanza para que tu experiencia de aprendizaje sea variada.
Usaré Google-Sheets para darte una visión general sobre nuestro plan de lección y puedo darte tareas de casa adecuadas.
¡¿Vamos a empezar?! 😊
¡Esta lección está abierta a niños y adultos de cualquier edad!

---Português---
Oi! Deseja se preparar para um certificado no idioma alemão?
Eu sou a pessoa certa para ajudá-lo a alcançar seu objetivo. Meu foco principal durante os últimos anos é preparar meus alunos para certificados de idiomas internacionais.
Obviamente, temos que trabalhar com materiais relevantes de teste. No entanto, tentarei usar diferentes técnicas de ensino para que sua experiência de aprendizado seja variada.
Usarei o Google-Sheets para fornecer uma visão geral do nosso plano de aulas.
Vamos começar?! 😊
Est

EXAM TEST  [Goethe-TestDaF-DSH] preparation - Deutsches Sprachdiplom

The official teacher certification to teach in schools in Germany (Spanish and Physical Education)

In meinem Studium habe ich den Schwerpunkt auf das Vermitteln von Sprachen gelegt. 

Vorallem das Erlernen und Praktizieren modernen und handlungsorientiertem Unterrichten hat mir viel Spaß gemacht. Ich liebe es Menschen zu motivieren eine Sprache zu sprechen und sie anzuwenden.

In meinem Zweitfach habe ich Sport studiert, welches ich auch als Fach in Deutschland unterrichtet habe. 

Zusätzlich habe ich meine zweite Muttersprache (Italienisch) und "Deutsch als Fremdsprache" studiert.

Come try a trial lesson with teacher Sarah. Kids welcome too. Doing a trail lesson gives you the opportunity to experience my teaching style. If it is a child please inform me of their age and level before the lesson so I can plan the appropriate lesson. Thank you.

Practice speaking English about many different topics - sports ,family ,work, hobbies or whatever interests you. I can help with sentence structure and pronunciation while we chat as well as grammar.

English Conversation for adults

This class is for children and  teenagers who want to practice English speaking, listening, pronunciation, grammar and have fun learning. We do many different fun activities in this lesson.

Beginners English lessons for children/ teenagers.

This is for classes that will be more than one student in a class. We will look at conversation, grammar and many other aspects of the English language.

Group English Classes

I studied a 3 year Diploma in Early Childhood Development. I qualified as a kindergarten teacher.  I also qualified to teach special needs children.

This lesson time is best for me to assess your level and, therefore, plan the best materials for your future lessons. Once we have established your level we can work together to improve your skills. You will also get a taste of my teaching method.

This course is for beginners. The focus will be on phonics, basic phrases, easy reading and other needs the student may have.
If you cannot see my Kids course, this is the alternative course for your children.

English Basics - *KIDS* *ADULT WOMEN*

Tots (age 3-5) - they will learn basic English skills, including phonics.
Children (age 6-9) - they will continue to work on their English skills, including phonics, reading, writing and speaking. There will be lessons to suit your child to work on these different skills (as per your specification).
Pre-Teens (age 10 -12) - your child will learn how to write short stories, essays and read difficult books (short stories or novels depending on their level).

Depending on your child's needs, we can work on creative writing abilities, essay writing skills, speaking confidence, and topic knowledge. If your child struggles with spelling, grammar, or expression in writing and speaking, this course is for them.

Kids - From Tots to Pre-Teens

*Only for WOMEN or current students*
This course is for adult women or my current long-time students looking for a boost in their conversational skills. We can discuss a topic of your choice. I will present a selection of topics if you are not certain what you would like to discuss. If you aren't so confident, we can explore practice dialogues and phrases before jumping into a topic.

Conversational  - *ADULT WOMEN ONLY*

This course is for adult women or my current long-time students who are looking to boost their overall writing and reading skills. For writing, we will work together to write something, and then workshop your written piece. For comprehension, this covers two areas: reading, where we can read articles and short stories, covering any vocabulary you are unsure of or grammar points you don't understand; and listening, I will read a passage of a text and test your comprehension, we will then cover any vocabulary or grammar points you are unsure of. Anything you learn in the comprehension section of the lesson, we can use in the writing section - if this does not suit you, I can arrange another activity for you.

Writing/Reading/Listening - *ADULT WOMEN ONLY*

This course is offered for English learners who would like to develop their creative writing skills. This course is best B1 - C2 level learners, at least age 10 years old or over. Students under 10 would be better booking under the children's course unless they strictly only need to learn how to write creatively - this is a specific kind of writing.

Creative Writing - *KIDS 10-12* *ADULT WOMEN*

This lesson is for any girl aged between 13 - 18 and is designed for academic writing, creative writing, reading, listening and exam preparation. They should be about upper A2 level for this course to work best for them. Otherwise, English Basics would be more appropriate.

The Teen Girls Course - Ages 12-18

Involved reading literature, analysing texts, and writing essays, alongside creative writing tasks.

Teaching English to students ages 3 - 15, in 1-to-1 classes and group classes of up to 4 students.

Teaching English to classes of 12 students, ages 3-4 or 5-6 in the morning and then students aged 7-11 in the afternoons.

This is the first page of my contract with English Excel. If you require more, I can scan the back page of the contract. I can also send you my extension contract for 2020. At English Excel, I was working with children between the ages of 3 to 15. I taught children how to read, write and speak in English and helped them to improve their skills in these areas and in listening too.

quiz

You are welcome to book a trial lesson with me. It is a great opportunity to get to know each other  better and discuss and set your goals with me.  I will be looking forward to seeing you :)

This could be on topics that interest you or for situations where you need to use Russian; a job or interview for example. I will help you with any grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary problems you may have during the conversation.  I will find  the most effective ways of preparing you for spontaneous communication. We will do situational role plays, problem-solving tasks, and information-gap exercises.

Russian conversation

Russian for beginners is for people who have never studied Russian language or had a few years of Russian many years ago and need a review. Russian for beginners includes Russian alphabet, grammar lessons, vocabulary lessons and listening activities and of course a lot of fun :)

Russian for beginners

This section is created for English speaking beginners who need help to understand the basics of speaking English. I will use very simple phrases and expressions to help you with your English speaking.

English speaking beginners

These lessons are designed to look at certain areas in more detail. If you feel you need to work more on grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary or need to prepare for an exam, I  can help you.

English skills

This could be on topics that interest you or for situations where you need to use Czech; a job or interview for example. I will help you with any grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary problems you may have during the conversation.  I will find  the most effective ways of preparing you for spontaneous communication. We will do situational role plays, problem-solving tasks, and information-gap exercises.

Czech conversation

Czech for beginners isfor people who have never studied Czech language. This course includes Czech alphabet, grammar lessons, vocabulary lessons and listening activities.

Czech for beginners

For my old students. Russian

For my old students - English

Start to speak, listen, read and write in Italian

During this course, you will learn some of the vocabulary and phrases you need to help you interact with people at a basic level.

You will start to develop the four language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing through a range of activities, which will introduce the language in authentic settings, and audio resources, which will let you hear the language in action.

There are some activities where you will also practice your speaking skills, as it is important that you start speaking as soon as possible.

You will also learn some essential Italian grammar, including some basic verbs, such as essere (to be) and chiamarsi (to call). Finally, you will get some tips and advice on how to develop your study skills, so that you can become a successful language learner.

For my old students - Italian

For my old students - Czech

My professional lingvo coaching strategic session is designed to provide a comprehensive, personalized approach to language learning. By combining assessment, customized planning, interactive techniques, and continuous feedback, I ensure that learners achieve their linguistic goals efficiently and enjoyably. Join me to embark on a transformative language learning journey and unlock new opportunities in your personal and professional life.

1. Initial Assessment and Goal Setting

The session begins with a comprehensive assessment of the learner's current proficiency, learning style, and specific objectives. This includes a diagnostic test, personal interview, and a discussion on motivations and expectations. I set clear, achievable short-term and long-term targets to guide the learning process.

2. Customized Learning Plan

Based on the initial assessment, a customized learning plan is developed. This plan includes a detailed curriculum tailored to the learner’s level and goals, covering key areas such as vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, listening, speaking, and cultural nuances. The plan is flexible, allowing adjustments based on progress and feedback.

3.Advanced Learning Strategies

For learners aiming for higher proficiency, we introduce advanced strategies:

- Language Immersion: Recommendations for immersion experiences, including travel and language exchange programs.
- Specialized Vocabulary: Focus on industry-specific terminology and advanced language structures.
- Public Speaking and Presentation Skills: Training to build confidence and proficiency in formal speaking situations.

Lingvo Coaching Strategic Session English, Russian, Italian Czech

From Ciao to Conversazione – Italian lessons from zero to B2 level with a focus on clear grammar explanations, natural pronunciation, and real-life conversation. Lessons are fully tailored to your goals, whether you're learning for travel, work, or personal growth, and include cultural insights, vocabulary building, and structured progression. Suitable for complete beginners or those looking to strengthen and refine their skills, with a warm, communicative, and intuitive approach to language learning.

Italian for Beginners - from Ciao to Conversazione

Learn to speak English with clarity, elegance, and confidence through Standard British Pronunciation. This course is designed to help you reduce your accent and correct your pronunciation so that you can be easily understood by English speakers around the world. We’ll focus on clear vowel and consonant sounds, natural rhythm, sentence stress, and intonation—all in a relaxed, supportive environment. Whether you’re working on your spoken English for professional reasons, public speaking, or personal growth, this course will help you develop a polished, neutral, and widely understood British accent.

British Pronunciation Made Easy

podcast

Book a trial lesson and feel the difference! A sincere welcome and I look forward to having you in our first class.

WELCOME to Conversation: Free Flow and Feedback where you are encouraged to speak freely, stress-free.  Rather than interrupting you, I will be taking notes of crucial points, repetitive issues and offer prompts at certain intervals. The goal is to improve your fluency (pronunciation, intonation, idioms )  as well as accuracy (practical grammar and syntax) while genuinely having a good time.    Book a class and feel the difference.

Conversation: Free Flow and Feedback

Being an podcast host and an amature theatre actor, I have mastered a few unique techniques in identifying and correcting pronunciation issues that often trouble learners.  I would like to use my experience to help you achieve fluency and clarity of speech that will give you confidence and joy in using English.

Pronunciation Workshop

In this lesson, we will prioritize grammar advancement in the contexts of academic and professional needs.  We focus on precision and elegance of expression. This means if you wish to improve your essay writing, or have a presentation to give, this is the class for you!

Grammar Workshop

English Linguistics
Shakespeare ( Drama and Poetry) 
American Literature 
Teaching English as a Second Language

One on one  teaching tailoring to the student's needs. 
Following and improvising on provided curriculum
IELTS exam preparation

Teaching English to kids aged between 5-10

Get ready to answer the following question: What do you need to speak Italian for? Hobby? Travelling? Studying? Working? Giving a speech at your sicilian friend's wedding? We can start from there!

Credi che l'unico modo per parlare inglese sia abitare per un po' in Uk o negli Usa? Non è vero. Io ho imparato senza mai cambiare indirizzo. Ti spiego come si fa! :)

Parlare inglese senza trasferirsi all'estero

Di cosa ti va di chiacchierare? Vuoi raccontarmi una storia, parlarmi di un film che hai visto o del tuo prossimo viaggio? Io sarò qui per aiutarti a farlo nel tuo miglior italiano!
---
What do you feel like chatting about? Do you want to tell me a story, tell me about a movie you saw or about your next trip? I will be here to help you do it in your best Italian!

Informal tutoring - Italiano

Is "buon giorno" all you can say in Italian? Is Italy your next destination? These classes are all about travelling in Italy. We're gonna discuss transportation, accomodation, connectivity, locations, food. If you're a total beginner about to fly to Italy you'll be able to make simple sentences in Italian by the end of lesson one. Don't end up in a tourist trap! Know your surival italiano! :)

Survival Italiano (Beginners)

This is my basic course for those who just started learnin Italian. You won't need any previous experience. What would you like to learn first?

"Come va?" Studiamo Italiano (from scratch!)

Ti vo fari nà chiàcchiàriata? Mi voi cuntari na passata? Mi voi parrari di nu fimm chi vidisti o du to prossumu viaggiu? Io sugnu 'ccà mi ti iutu a parrari u to megghiu sicilianu!
---
Do you feel like chatting away? Do you want to tell me a story, tell me about a movie you saw or about your next trip? I will be here to help you speak your best Sicilian!

Informal tutoring - Sicilianu

Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

The DITALS Certification is a cultural qualification granted by the University for Foreigners of Siena that certifies the possession of the theoretical and practical competences needed to fulfill the role of teacher of the Italian language to foreigners after an examination consisting of written and oral assignments.

I've been working for broadcast media for more than 20 years. Reporting stories from Italy and from abroad!

Before the lesson, I will communicate with the student to determine your needs. Based on the feedback, we will proceed with a lesson that can include any of the following: conversation practice, fluency training, grammar skills, pronunciation work, presentation skills, and business English.

I have worked with clients from major global firms, such as Amazon, Morgan Stanley, and PwC.  My clients work in various professions, which include attorneys, software developers, finance professionals, engineers, non-profit executives, and healthcare specialists. 

The lessons are designed for individuals with careers in international business and will be tailored to meet your specific needs.  I have a bachelor's degree in advertising, and I also worked in the business world prior to becoming a university professor.  I additionally have extensive experience working with business professionals in different parts of the world. 

Possible topics in the lessons include trade, market trends, globalization, negotiating, marketing, investing, intercultural business communication, and small talk with business professionals.  Depending on your needs, the lessons will also include practicing presentation skills for meetings as well as reviewing formal English for the purposes of writing emails, participating in conference calls, and writing reports.

I am also happy to provide professional editing services during the lesson for workplace documents, reports, and presentations (confidentiality is assured). 

Additionally, we can spend time reviewing your resume/CV and preparing for job interviews.

Business Communication and Professional Presentation Skills

Depending on the learner's needs, the lesson will incorporate activities to develop academic reading, writing, listening, presentation (speaking) skills, and advanced grammar skills to be successful at the high school, bachelor's, master's, or PhD level (or post-doc & professor level).

In the United States, I currently teach a graduate-level academic writing course for master's and doctoral students at a large public university.  My university students come from different academic fields, including business, psychology, engineering, software development, science, and nursing.  Moreover, I  have plenty of experience working with undergraduate students as well as high school students on occasion.  I am also a skilled academic editor who works with scholars from different disciplines on their writing skills if you need proofreading services.  

During the lesson, we can certainly spend time reviewing your writing so I can help you to improve grammar, sentence structure, organization, cohesion, and other aspects of research-based writing.

Academic English Development/Writing Conference

In general conversation courses, we will work together to develop your listening and speaking skills using a variety of topics, depending on your interests.  Possible topics might include culture, travel, music, human rights, women's rights, the environment, education, politics, history, animal science, cinema, fitness, and nutrition.

To encourage productive conversation practice during class time, homework will often be assigned in the form of online news articles, documentaries, movies, Netlix shows, etc.

English Conversation Courses

While I cannot offer you a certificate, I have been training teachers since 2007. I have conducted many TESOL certification courses for Oxford Seminars and CIEE, and I have also taught TESOL students at the university level at a large education university in Malaysia.  Moreover, I've conducted many teacher-training workshops and presentations in various countries.

In our lessons, we can cover topics such as teaching grammar, teaching pronunciation, best practices for online language instruction, maximizing educational technology resources, etc.  It's entirely up to you!

Teacher Development/TESOL Training

Prior to becoming a university professor, I worked in the business world. I was previously a recruiter for finance and accounting professionals and have also worked in marketing.  Through iTalki, I have worked with many global business professionals and academics to prepare for upcoming job interviews.

In our meetings, we will practice delivering effective and concise responses to various types of interview questions that go beyond technical questions related to your work (depending on your needs).  Although we can practice questions directly related to your line of work, we will most likely focus on mastering responses to questions including the following structures:
1) Tell me about yourself.
2) Tell me about a time when you. . . (describing past accomplishments and work experiences)
3) Two-part questions, e.g., Describe your leadership style, and tell me about a time where you successfully handled a conflict among your team members. 
4) Hypothetical questions, e.g., What would you do if you had an upcoming deadline that you most likely were not going to meet? 

Additionally, you can expect to receive feedback on the following: grammar, pronunciation, word choice, fluency, eye contact, body language, facial expressions, level of confidence, etc.

During our sessions, we will have a mock interview where I will assume the role of the hiring manager, and you will be the job candidate.  During the practice interview, I will take comprehensive notes on your performance. You will be provided the notes at the end of our session, and I can also give a video link to a recording of the practice interview (optional).

Interview Coaching

The focus of my research was adult literacy.

Instructor of academic English for international students.

Lecturer in the Intensive English Program and the Department of English.

One-on-one language instructor for foreign business executives.

A short session to get to know each other and for you to decide if I'm the right tutor for you! 
Let me know your interests and English learning goals so that I can make lessons that are specific to you and your needs. We will do a fun speaking activity that will help me to determine your level so that future lessons are the right fit for you!
Please choose Zoom or Skype for the lesson.

Do you want to improve your listening and speaking skills? 
These sessions focus on...
- improving your fluency and communication skills
- a variety of general topics to help you in everyday situations
- structured lessons specific to your needs
- interactive slides, audio and video clips, photographs 
- variety of activities to cover all 4 skills - speaking, listening, reading and writing
- improving your vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure
- include after session extra practice materials
- please choose Zoom, Tencent or Skype for the lessons
您想提高您的听力和口语能力吗？
这些会议的重点是...
- 提高您的流利程度和沟通技巧
- 各种一般主题可以帮助您应对日常情况
- 针对您需求的结构化课程
- 互动幻灯片、音频和视频剪辑、照片
- 涵盖所有 4 项技能的各种活动 - 口语、听力、阅读和写作
- 提高你的词汇量、语法和句子结构
- 包括课后额外练习材料
- 请选择Zoom、腾讯或Skype进行课程

General English

Relaxed conversation lessons to improve your communication skills.
Build confidence and practice speaking. 
Unstructured sessions to practice free talk.
Please choose Zoom, Tencent or Skype for our lessons.

轻松的对话课程可提高您的沟通技巧。
建立信心并练习口语。
练习自由演讲的非结构化课程。
请选择 Zoom、腾讯或 Skype 进行我们的课程。

Conversation

These lessons are designed to be engaging and fun for young learners.
- a relaxed, safe atmosphere to practice and learn
- learn English with the use of pictures, flashcards, video clips and songs 
- vocabulary, grammar, phonics
- activities include vocabulary games and quizzes, drawing and acting
- we will explore a variety of topics such as animals, clothes, food, friends, hobbies, sport, school, exploring our planet and much more.
- please choose Zoom, Tencent or Skype for lessons.

这些课程旨在为年轻学习者带来吸引力和乐趣。
- 轻松、安全的练习和学习氛围
- 使用图片、抽认卡、视频剪辑和歌曲学习英语
- 词汇、语法、语音
- 活动包括词汇游戏和测验、绘画和表演
- 我们将探索各种主题，如动物、衣服、食物、朋友、爱好、运动、学校、探索我们的星球等等。
- 请选择Zoom、腾讯或Skype上课。

Kids

Online English teacher to both children and adults. All material I prepared myself, tailored to individual student's needs.

This post graduate course in education focused on teaching children in both the intermediate and senior phase.

Alcanza la excelencia lingüística en 2025

Conoce a nuestros profesores de cinco estrellas

Conoce a nuestros profesores de cinco estrellas