Embark on a 30-minute trial lesson where the spotlight is on you and your goals with the Italian language! Whether you're eager to delve into topics that pique your interest or prefer guided discussions tailored to your needs, this session is all about you. Need to hone your skills for a job or academic interview, perhaps even a PhD interview or presentation? I've got you covered with targeted practice and specific questions. Alternatively, let's unwind and chat about your hobbies and milestones or simply engage in a relaxing conversation.
Throughout our time together, we'll foster a peaceful and positive atmosphere, creating a space to set aside the challenges of everyday life.

*These lessons are bookable only by students who commenced lessons with me prior to May 8, 2024. If you are a new student, please, select another package*

During these Italian lessons, we can:
- Dive into topics of your interest, or I can ask questions of my choice if you prefer;
- Select a subject before the lesson;
- Practice together if you have a job or academic interview (like your PhD interview) or an academic presentation (I'll ask specific questions);
- Discuss your hobbies and milestones, or just engage in a relaxing chat.

You're in the right place if you want to experience a genuine conversation with an Italian tutor. Throughout our time together, we'd like to maintain a peaceful and positive atmosphere and set aside the negativity of everyday life!

For RETURNING students only (enrolled pre-May 2024) - Informal Tutoring

I offer personalized guidance to enhance your pronunciation and provide practical strategies for improvement tailored to your specific needs. If you wish, we can dive deeper into those grammar concepts that pose difficulties for you or work on enhancing your comprehension of intricate texts. Moreover, we can engage in grammar exercises together, and I can assign homework tasks if you'd like to practice between lessons. I also provide proofreading services, so if, for example, your goal is to improve your written Italian, you can write essays or paragraphs for us to review and correct between lessons. Remember, step by step, with dedication, consistency, and confidence in your abilities, you will undoubtedly achieve your goals. Let's make Italian learning an enriching and rewarding experience!

From A1 to B1

What I offer:
- Real-time corrections in chat (without disrupting the flow of conversation)
- Custom flashcards based on lesson corrections
- Pronunciation corrections and strategies for improvement
- Quick but effective grammar explanations tailored to your main errors.
- Optionally, you can write a short paragraph (350 words) for me to correct between lessons.

I offer personalized guidance to enhance your pronunciation and provide practical strategies for improvement tailored to your specific needs. If you wish, we can dive deeper into those grammar concepts that pose difficulties for you or work on enhancing your comprehension of intricate texts. 
Moreover, we can engage in grammar exercises together, and I can assign homework tasks if you'd like to practice between lessons. 
I also provide proofreading services, so if, for example, your goal is to improve your written Italian, you can write essays or paragraphs for us to review and correct between lessons. 

Remember, step by step, with dedication, consistency, and confidence in your abilities, you will undoubtedly achieve your goals. 
Let's make Italian learning an enriching and rewarding experience!

Effective Communication: Conversation with Grammar and Pronunciation Essentials

If you're looking for a dynamic, well-structured lesson that covers all essential language skills - speaking, listening, writing, and reading - this package is perfect for you. 

In each session, we'll divide our time equally to practice all these areas, ensuring that you make the most of every minute. This approach is ideal for those who:

- Have limited time and want to maximize every lesson
- Struggle to organize their own study time or prefer more structure
- Don’t want to focus solely on conversation but prefer a variety of activities

In our lessons, we will:

- Engage in speaking and listening exercises to build your fluency and comprehension
- Use custom flashcards to review key vocabulary and concepts
- Practice writing short paragraphs or essays and work on improving them together
- Dive into grammar exercises that target your specific needs
- Explore pronunciation strategies and tips for clearer communication

Each lesson is designed to be interactive and engaging, so the time flies by. Whether you're working toward specific goals or just want a well-rounded session, this structured approach will help you improve steadily in all areas of Italian.

I recommend booking a 30-minute lesson first so we can assess your level and identify the key areas to focus on. This will help us tailor the lessons to your specific needs from the very beginning.