We will spend some time discussing your level of English or Italian now, the goals and objectives and what level you hope to achieve by taking lessons with me, your learning style or the types of lessons you prefer, and what you believe you need to work on or would like to improve. We will not spend the whole lesson doing this portion, because I hope to move on to a short, but useful and engaging lesson and hopefully you will finish this trial lesson having learned something new!

**This is ONLY SPEAKING/CONVERSATION**
In this lesson, I will give you the opportunity to engage in conversation, allowing you to practice both listening skills (as I speak) and speaking skills (as I will prompt you to speak). I will seek to engage you in conversation, asking questions and giving you the space to speak freely and express yourself, while also providing corrections as you speak to assist you in recognizing correct form and usage. Beyond that, to help you learn to recognize specific constructions and vocabulary, I will offer explanations for any corrections that I make if necessary, but we will not focus too much on grammar in these lessons.  We can talk about anything you wish, I have many interests and have also studied in great detail many different topics. Topics can include, but are not limited to, personal life (family, friends, hobbies, profession, dreams, ambitions, ecc), film and television, video games, science, finance and economics, sports, current events, music, books, and so on. Most importantly we will talk about YOU, because learning a language is much easier and comes more naturally when we are learning how to talk about things that matter and are relevant to us.

B1-C2 Everyday English Speaking and Conversation

I will introduce you to vocabulary and grammar, explain the function of various verb tenses, sentence structure, and help you reach an understanding of how, when, and why we use these forms. I will help you practice using the language with exercises, conversation, and so on, and assign homework (if you want!) to continue practicing your english grammar!

A1-C2 Standard English

A2-B2 Everyday Italian Speaking and Conversation Practice

I will introduce you to vocabulary and grammar, explain the function of various verb tenses, sentence structure, and help you reach an understanding of how, when, and why we use these forms. I will help you practice using the language with exercises, conversation, and so on, and assign homework (if you want!) to continue practicing your italian grammar!

A1-C1 Standard Italian

I will help you prepare for your IELTS, TOEFL, CELPIP, Cambridge or Oxford English proficiency exam using sample questions similar to those that appear on these exams, as well as materials taken directly from past exams to help you practice using real exam questions. We will also discuss how the exam is structured, what is expected of you during the exam, how long each part of the exam lasts, and so on, to ensure you are as prepared as possible for you test!

I have helped countless students prepare for these exams for personal reasons, or to obtain their permanent residency in an English speaking country, or to qualify for university applications, or as requested by their employer or for professional purposes, and all of my students went on to achieve their goal. These lessons can help you achieve your too.

I also provide materials for self study so that you can continue to study and prepare outside of our lessons as well.

English Exam Preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, CELPIP, Cambridge, Oxford)

40-hour teacher training specialization in teaching IELTS and TOEFL exam preparation, attached to the TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification which included in-depth analyses of the IELTS and TOEFL exams, including, but not limited to: the history, necessity and development of the exams, the content found on the exams, how exams are evaluated, a breakdown of each section, what students need to know, how to prepare, what they must focus on, and what they must be prepared to discuss verbally or in writing.

120 hour teacher training course which included lesson planning, classroom management techniques, skills development (pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing), teaching grammar (communicative grammar instruction, comprehending structures and terminology), teaching strategies, teaching multi-level classes, fundamentals of language acquisition, communicative teaching theory, and a teaching practicum in which I prepared and conducted a lesson to a class of intermediate students.

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I completed a 120-hour course for IELTS and TOEFL Exam Preparation, which involved studying the format of the exams, types of exam questions, doing sample exams and discussing methodologies and strategies for both preparing for these types of exams, and helping students to do so.

I have taught English language courses in a private school in both individual and group classes, for students ranging from as young as ages 6 and 7 to adults and even seniors, and have taught students at all levels of English language proficiency.
I have used course books to structure lessons to meet students' needs at their language level, while adapting those lessons to meet the specific needs of each class as questions arose and further explanations of grammatical structures were needed.

Your English School Milano sent me as a native speaking English teacher into different public schools in Milan, where a need arose: a native speaker who could provide something extra to students.
I designed/prepared lessons, including presentations and images, exercises, group activities, and speaking activities, that kept students interested and engaged, and facilitated conversation and active use of the language.
I also focused on examination topics to prepare students for their English exam.