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Learn Italian with the teacher Stefania.
Stefaniaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Italian
Native
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English
·Japanese
+1

Madrelingua italiana con esperienza di 3 anni in scuola di lingue (English & 簡単な日本語 OK) Ciao! Sono Stefania, insegnante di lingue con base a Verona. La mia vita ruota intorno alle lingue: di giorno insegno inglese e italiano L2 in una scuola privata, mentre la sera e nel fine settimana offro la mia disponibilità online su italki, aiutando chi studia italiano a migliorare in modo personalizzato. 🎓 La mia esperienza Ho 3 anni di esperienza di insegnamento formale in aula e online con studenti di tutte le età, nazionalità e livelli (da principianti assoluti ad avanzati). Proprio perché lavoro ogni giorno in questo settore, so bene che non esiste un metodo unico per tutti: le mie lezioni sono sempre cucite su misura per te, per i tuoi interessi e per i tuoi specifici obiettivi. 🌍 Lingue di supporto Parlo fluentemente inglese (C2 certificato) e ho studiato giapponese all'università. Questa mia esperienza con le lingue straniere mi permette di capire perfettamente le difficoltà di chi studia l'italiano. Posso offrirti ottime spiegazioni e supporto se ti blocchi o se ne hai bisogno! (English & 簡単な日本語 OK!) 🎯 Le mie lezioni sono ideali per te se cerchi: - Conversazione stimolante e senza stress su temi quotidiani e attualità per migliorare la tua fluidità. - Grammatica pratica spiegata in modo semplice, logico e immediato, senza noiose tabelle a memoria. - Lezioni dinamiche e culturali basate su canzoni, video o articoli di giornale: impariamo l'italiano con i media! Prenota una lezione di prova per conoscerci e muovere insieme i primi passi! ✨

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Italian with the teacher Luigi Tassinari.
5.0

271 Lessons

Luigi Tassinariid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Italian
Native
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English
·Spanish
+1

Community tutor, Italian born and raised, pleased to meet you!! I pride myself on being a passionate teacher. As a community tutor, I excel in aiding students with grammar, listening, writing, and, naturally, speaking. My aim is to approach everyone with deep understanding, guided by the motto: 'stupor solum cognoscit' (only through amazement can someone truly know). Hence, I strive to keep my lessons captivating. If you're intrigued, I highly recommend booking a trial lesson. I look forward to assisting you.

USD 5.00/trial
Available 12:45 Today
Learn Italian with the teacher Ilaria Ziccardi.
5.0

2,868 Lessons

Ilaria Ziccardiid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Italian
Native
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English
+1

Italian teacher with 8 years of experience. For every level and need! My teaching method is focused on the students, and during the first lesson, I ask my students why they want to learn Italian and the goals they want to reach. At the beginning of each lesson, I'll ask the students if they have any questions from the previous classes or about something they have listened to or seen; only after that we'll start the new lesson! I am a supportive person, and I will constantly be there to guide you during the challenge of learning a foreign language!

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Italian with the teacher Vito.
4.9

240 Lessons

Vitoid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Italian
Native
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English
·Spanish
Native
·French
·German
·Russian
+3

Passionate Native Italian Teacher and Naturalised British English Teacher 🇮🇹 -> Born in Apulia, Italy. I am a proud and passionate Italian who finds peace in helping people to learn Italian. I love to showcase the marvel of the Italian language, culture, arts and the many historic sites that Italy boasts of. I am a very detailed tutor and will prepare an action plan which is going to tackle all of your difficulties in this spectacular language. 🇬🇧 -> My passion for English is indescribable. If you want to verify it, please book your first trial lesson! Three years of experience in teaching and varied experience in tourism around the world, together with exchange programs which all contributed to my personal and mental growth.

USD 5.00/trial
Available 08:45 Today
Learn Italian with the teacher Melissa.
4.9

94 Lessons

Melissaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Italian
Native
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English
·Spanish
·Norwegian
+3

Languages graduate with experience in teaching I have been studying languages since I was a child and I know how much it is important to be patient and constant. Above all, you need to keep your motivation high and for this reason, I want you to get curious to know more about Italian culture!

USD 7.00/trial
Learn Italian with the teacher Claudia Spoltore.
5.0

331 Lessons

Claudia Spoltoreid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Italian
Native
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Spanish
·English
+2

Native Italian Tutor Sono traduttrice e mediatrice culturale. La mia esperienza nel campo della traduzione arricchisce le lezioni con spiegazioni dettagliate della lingua italiana e mi ha spinto a condividere la bellezza della lingua italiana con chi desidera impararla. 🇬🇧 I am a translator and cultural mediator. My experience in translation enriches the lessons with detailed explanations of the Italian language and has inspired me to share the beauty of the Italian language with those who wish to learn it. 🇪🇸 Soy traductora y mediadora cultural. Mi experiencia en el campo de la traducción enriquece las lecciones con explicaciones detalladas del idioma italiano.

USD 10.00/trial
Learn Italian with the teacher Roberta Colucci C..
5.0

1,209 Lessons

Roberta Colucci C.id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Italian
Native
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Spanish
Native
·English
+1

italian native teacher and dreamer Ciao! Sono Roberta, insegnante madrelingua italiana e scrittrice, con radici in Puglia e cuore tra Italia e Argentina. Ho studiato Cooperazione internazionale per lo sviluppo e adesso studio un master in Letteratura Latinoamericana. Insegno lingua italiana sia all’università che all’Istituto Italiano di Cultura: porto in classe una prospettiva internazionale e tanta passione per le parole. Se vuoi scoprire l’Italia attraverso i libri, discutere idee profonde o semplicemente lasciarti ispirare dalla bellezza della lingua, sarò felice di accompagnarti. Insieme possiamo pensare al programma che più si adatta al tuo obiettivo e al tuo desiderio. Il mio interesse è farti divertire ed imparare. Ti aspetto!

USD 15.00/trial
Learn Italian with the teacher Marco Piras.
5.0

1,002 Lessons

Marco Pirasid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Italian
Native
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Sardinian
Native
·German
·Spanish
·English
·Turkish

Professional Native Italian & Sardinian Teacher | Certified & 10+ Years Exp. I am a passionate teacher, fascinated by the learning process. I see language not just as a tool, but as a living system: a powerful vehicle for culture and a key to new worlds. That's why I favour a communicative approach, that makes every lesson an authentic exchange. I am deeply convinced that learning is far more effective when it's enjoyable, and that every student needs a tailor-made path. In my view, teaching is never a one-way process, but a continuous mutual enrichment.

USD 10.00/trial
Learn Italian with the teacher Raya Aroojeh.
5.0

699 Lessons

Raya Aroojehid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Italian
Native
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Persian (Farsi)
Native
·Dutch
·English
+1

I consider myself a language tutor. In my opinion, the best way to learn a language is to jump in and try to speak it right away, so my approach is not academic but starts from the practice of conversation. Più che un insegnante preferisco definirmi come un tutor linguistico. Credo che il modo migliore per imparare una lingua sia quello di buttarsi e provare a parlarla da subito, per questo il mio approccio non è accademico ma parte dalla pratica della conversazione.

USD 8.00/trial
Learn Italian with the teacher Angelo.
5.0

1,593 Lessons

Angeloid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Italian
Native
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English
Native
·French

Friendly, patient and kind with over 40 years of teaching experience My name is Angelo, my mother was English and my father was Italian, I was born in England and have lived here all my life, I love travelling and teaching and my passion is communicating with people. I love sport, music, food and life. I am learning other languages and always think you are never too old or too late to learn something new. I teach Italian for Brockenhurst college and English in schools and online. Over 18's only I have been teaching for over forty years and know the difficulties when learning a language or any thing new for that matter. I have taught in over 20 countries around the world and it is a joy for me to meet new people. My style is very relaxed in order to bring out the best in my students. We can focus on speaking about your interests, news, films, food or anything else that you fancy. I keep the lessons relaxed so don't worry if you make mistakes it means you are learning! Adults only please. If you would like to learn Italian I specialise in beginners. This way I know you can learn it well with the correct pronunciation.

USD 10.00/trial
Learn Italian with the teacher Desiree.
5.0

3,647 Lessons

Desireeid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Italian
Native
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English
·German
·Spanish

Italian tutor with over 5 years experience :) I am very patient, easy going and straight forward- my accent is neutral. I am very keen to teach, I am patient but meticulous and methodical. We can practice conversation on specific topics, listening and comprehension, or specific grammar rules :)

USD 8.00/trial
Learn Italian with the teacher Jaqueline Lazzeroni.
5.0

1,956 Lessons

Jaqueline Lazzeroniid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Italian
Native
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English
·Spanish
·German
+1

Join me and discover a fresh new way of learning Italian!!💡 My experience in language education refers to the tutoring I've given students of all ages and levels over time. My studies also led me to learn about the adults' world and their ways of internalizing new information when it comes to foreign languages.During my University study case, I had the chance to design an English course for absolute-beginner seniors, which was revealed to be the litmus test of the approach effectiveness I'd been working on up to then. I prefer to be seen as a facilitator of learning rather than a teacher,for my aim is to support others in their journey of language exploration by providing tools and offering expertise to raise consciousness of the new language system.

USD 6.00/trial
Learn Italian with the teacher Carolina.
5.0

546 Lessons

Carolinaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Italian
Native
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English
+3

👋 Ciao a tutti! Hi everyone, I’m Carolina! I was born and live in Italy, in a small town in the north. I currently work as a consultant 💼. 📚 What Our Lessons Look Like: We can program our lessons in line with your requirements! Together we can develop all language skills: writing, speaking, listening, and reading ✍️. • For Beginners: No matter if you don’t have the basics of Italian, I can help you by giving you materials to study and practice 📝. • For Intermediate & Advanced: If you already have a good level, we can have conversations about whatever you want 🗣️. • Materials & Methods: We can turn to grammar books for rules 📖. Podcasts and videos can also be very useful 🎧📺. I will give you the materials I’ll make specifically for you, and at the end of the lesson, there will always be a part dedicated to conversation! 💬 💡 My Teaching Style: I am a patient teacher who will not rush you 🌿. Learning a language should be stress-free! I can also speak English and a little bit of French, so we can communicate easily if you need help. 🌟 A Little About Me: I wait for you to teach you my language, but also to get to know you and your country 🌍! In my free time, I love: ✈️ Traveling & Photography 📸 🌲 Being outdoors and enjoying nature 🧘‍♀️ Practicing sports like yoga and horse riding 🐴 📚 Reading books of all kinds ♟️ Playing chess Can’t wait to meet you in class! Book a lesson with me and let’s start learning Italian together!

USD 6.00/trial
Learn Italian with the teacher marta raza.
marta razaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Italian
Native
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English
·Spanish
+1

Insegnante di Italiano con pluriennale esperienza nella gestione del personale Ciao a tutti! Vuoi imparare la lingua di Dante? Bene! Sei nel posto giusto! Mi chiamo Marta e sono un’insegnante appassionata e dedicata, capace di adattare il mio metodo alle esigenze di ogni studente. Professionalmente sono un Export Manager, ma nel tempo libero mi piace molto insegnare lingue ai miei studenti. Infatti, credo che l’apprendimento debba essere coinvolgente, chiaro e divertente, ed è per questo che progetto lezioni personalizzate e dinamiche incentrate sui TUOI progressi concreti. Il mio obiettivo è aiutarti a comprendere davvero la lingua, acquisire sicurezza e raggiungere i tuoi obiettivi. Ti guiderò passo dopo passo, rendendo le lezioni divertenti e motivanti. Se ti stai preparando per un esame a breve, lavoreremo su simulazioni e prove degli anni passati per esercitarci su ogni singola sezione. Se invece il tuo obiettivo è parlare in modo più fluido, faremo tanta conversazione direttamente nella lingua che stai imparando! Un ultimo appunto fondamentale: sentiti libero di sbagliare! Gli errori sono il motore stesso dell'apprendimento. Insieme analizzeremo le tue esigenze e includeremo anche attività culturali e dinamiche legate alla lingua italiana. Lo sai che noi italiani usiamo molti gesti! Ciao ciao!

USD 10.00/trial
Learn Italian with the teacher L’italiano con Mela.
5.0

5,244 Lessons

L’italiano con Melaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Italian
Native
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Sicilian
Native
·English
·Spanish
+4

🍎 Parla italiano con sicurezza | Insegnante professionista # L’italiano con Mela 🍎🇮🇹 Ciao! Sono Melania e insegno italiano a studenti di tutto il mondo da circa 6 anni. Ti aiuto a parlare italiano con più sicurezza, capire meglio gli italiani e usare la lingua nella vita reale. 🎓 Ho una laurea in Lingue Straniere e un Master in Insegnamento dell’Italiano come Lingua Seconda (L2). Attualmente mi sto specializzando per diventare esaminatrice CILS. 🍎 **Nelle mie lezioni possiamo praticare:** - conversazione - grammatica - pronuncia e vocabolario - lettura e scrittura - italiano per viaggiare o vivere in Italia - preparazione agli esami Le mie lezioni sono semplici, rilassate e personalizzate. Non importa se fai errori: sono una parte importante dell’apprendimento! Mi piace anche parlare di cultura italiana, viaggi, cucina, cinema e vita quotidiana. Il mio obiettivo è aiutarti a parlare italiano in modo più naturale e con più fiducia. Ci vediamo a lezione! 🍎

USD 22.81/trial
Learn Italian with the teacher Francesca 🇮🇹🪄.
5.0

4,459 Lessons

Francesca 🇮🇹🪄id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Italian
Native
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English
·Spanish
·French
·German
+1

L'italiano vien parlando! Ho esperienza nell'insegnamento delle lingue, mi piace assecondare le esigenze dei miei studenti e cerco sempre di rendere le lezioni piacevoli e interessanti in modo da facilitare l'apprendimento della lingua e invogliare lo studente a essere sempre curioso, che è la chiave per non smettere mai di imparare. -I gained experience in teaching languages, I follow the students' needs and I always try to plan enjoyable and interesting lessons to ease the learning process and to make students constantly curious, which is the key to lifelong learning.

USD 12.00/trial
Learn Italian with the teacher Manola.
5.0

727 Lessons

Manolaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Italian
Native
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Spanish
·English
·French
+1

Teaching my language and culture has always been my passion! Hi! Do you want to embark on an interesting journey to discover the Italian language? I'm here to help you! My name is Manola, and I’m a native Italian speaker girl , with many years of experience teaching Italian to children and adults. After living in Fuerteventura for several years, working as a tour guide and private teacher, I decided to returned to Italy and dedicate myself to teaching. I speak Spanish, English, and a French, so that there won't be problems in communication between us. It doesn't matter what the students' starting level is, as I organize my lessons according to their interests and needs. My lessons mainly focus on conversation because I believe that this is exactly the best key to really learning a foreign language. It's obviously important the grammar knowledge, but it is only through dialogue and interaction that peolple have the opportunity to grow the vocabulary and improve pronunciation. So, what are you waiting for to get started? I'm waiting for you!

USD 13.00/trial
Learn Italian with the teacher Arianna.
5.0

4 Lessons

Ariannaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Italian
Native
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German
·English
+1

German-Italian Teacher with many years of experience/Deutschlehrerin mit langjähriger Erfahrung/ Hi, I'm Arianna, and I'm thrilled to meet you. I've helped many learners like you: professionals, high school students, and exam candidates. The secret to mastering a language is motivation and interest. Just like a child learns their native language. With me, you'll make this language a part of your daily life, making it your mother tongue.

USD 6.00/trial
Learn Italian with the teacher Elisa Pol ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.
5.0

656 Lessons

Elisa Pol ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Italian
Native
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English
·French
·German

Hai un buon livello di italiano? Ti aspetto per farci due chiacchiere! Io sono pronta, tu? 🤗 🤗Sono un'insegnante solare, socievole e molto paziente. So bene cosa vuol dire imparare una lingua: prima di essere una tutor linguistica in italki, sono una studentessa da più di un anno di inglese, francese e tedesco. Sai perché? Perché la prima regola è la costanza, solo così potremo ottenere insieme dei veri e propri risultati. Se sei uno studente con un livello intermedio e/o avanzato, allora sei nel posto giusto: decideremo insieme come impostare le nostre lezioni. Vuoi leggere e correggere la tua pronuncia? Vuoi scrivere e correggere i tuoi testi? Oppure vuoi semplicemente parlare con me per migliorare il tuo livello linguistico? Sarai te a dettare i tempi, non temere, ci divertiremo

USD 8.00/trial
Learn Italian with the teacher Cristina.
4.9

2,825 Lessons

Cristinaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Italian
Native
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English
+1

Mi definisco un'insegnante aperta all'apprendimento. Sono paziente e ciò che mi contraddistinge è la grande propensione ai rapporti interpersonali. Le nostre lezioni saranno divertenti e rappresenteranno per voi una vera full immersion nella lingua italiana.

USD 8.00/trial

What our Italian students say

5 out of 5 • Based on 1,327,486 customer reviews

  • Stella

    Stella

    Learning Italian

    我居然一次就过CILSb2口语了…然后CELI口语图片题还压中了原题哈哈 那张照片刚好是我见过的 真的很开心 很感谢我的外教 练习口语真的环境很重要 要逼自己说出来。Valeria的课让我学到了很多话题以及科普意大利文化 Valeria也是很专业的教意大利语的老师 人也特别特别好 很有耐心 发音很清楚 不会因为语速太快而听不懂 每次上课都特别开心 我要向全世界安利 都来上!

  • Tiana Ponti Morales

    Tiana Ponti Morales

    Learning Italian

    Vincenzo is a great teacher who helps you learn based on your learning styles. Ive tried a few italian teachers and his classes have been best for me! Im better at reading Italian, than speaking the language currently, and he came up with a plan tailored to me — not cookie cutter. We practice sentence structure, grammar, vocabulary and tying it all together with speaking! Very fun and challenging environment. Highly recommend!

  • Jane 📚 🌊

    Jane 📚 🌊

    Learning Italian

    Cara Valentina, ho appena concluso il tuo nuovo corso ispirato al tuo meraviglioso podcast. 🎥🌹✨ È stato così naturale, coinvolgente e conversazionale. E ha fatto crescere il mio italiano con gioia! Hai una rara armonia di professionalità, flessibilità e gentilezza. Consiglio di cuore i tuoi corsi, il tuo podcast e tutto ciò che crei. 🎁 Ti meriti tutta la bellezza! ✨✨ Dear Valentina, I have just finished your new course inspired by your marvelous podcast. It was natural, engaging, and conversational. And it helped my Italian grow with joy. 🤗 You have a rare harmony of professionalism, flexibility, and kindness. I wholeheartedly recommend your courses, podcast, and everything you create. 💎 Thank you, my dearest Teacher. You deserve all the beauty. 💜

  • Rebecca

    Rebecca

    Learning Italian

    Giulia encourages us to present a topic to her other students at the appropriate level who are willing to attend (and gives us the free opportunity to be the audience for other students’ presentations). This challenges us to get out of our comfort zones and interact in Italian with a wider range of people. Such a creative teacher!

  • Chrissy Papanicolas

    Learning Italian

    In 6 months of studying with Roberta, my spoken Italian has improved significantly. When I started, I had only the ability to speak basic sentences, and now I feel confident during daily conversations in a variety of situations. My favorite thing about lessons with Roberta is that it feels like I’m meeting a friend - I’m totally comfortable being myself, and we have interesting conversations on a variety of topics spanning philosophy, spirituality, health, and culture. Her level of English is basically native, so she knows how to properly translate any English idioms or phrases. Roberta is always prepared for our lessons with conversation starters, offers options like grammar drills and role-playing for real-life situations, and provides written corrections. She speaks enough to keep the conversation flowing and engage my listening skills while giving me the maximum opportunity to practice my speaking. I leave every conversation feeling satisfied and looking forward to the next one!

  • Stacy DiLoreto Clapp

    Stacy DiLoreto Clapp

    Learning Italian

    I LOVE my lessons with Michela! She's a warm, friendly, encouraging, and patient teacher who creates a safe space where I feel comfortable making mistakes--incredibly important in language learning. She's also very positive and energetic and laser focused on my learning needs. Every class is individualized and appropriate for my level, so I am challenged but not frustrated. The teaching method she uses (providing a story so I can prepare prior to each class), is effective and fun! The hour flies by, and I look forward to my class each week. I've made a lot of progress during my time with Michela and, most of all, my speaking confidence has grown tremendously. You will not find a better teacher; she's the best!

  • Annie Fenn

    Annie Fenn

    Learning Italian

    I can’t recommend Giorgio highly enough as an Italian tutor. I have been working with him for the past few months, and the improvement in my Italian has been remarkable. I feel much more confident speaking, my vocabulary has expanded significantly, and I’m finally beginning to have real conversations rather than simply constructing sentences in my head. Giorgio is incredibly patient, encouraging, and genuinely fun to learn with. He has a creative way of teaching that makes every lesson interesting and engaging. Our conversations feel natural and relevant, but he also knows exactly when to introduce a grammar lesson or correct something I’m struggling with. He covers grammar thoroughly, but in a way that makes it interesting and memorable rather than tedious. If you’re looking for a tutor who will help you become more comfortable, confident, and conversational in Italian while actually enjoying the process, I highly recommend Giorgio!

  • Victoria AK

    Learning Italian

    After trying to take classes with many different teachers, Francesca was the one who kept me motivated and helped me stay consistent with my studies. She is extremely organised, understanding of her students’ needs, and able to adapt her teaching methods to their individual needs and personalities. Her explanations are clear and well structured, and she uses a variety of tools and approaches to achieve the learning objectives. She is also clearly passionate about teaching languages. I started taking classes with her to prepare for the B1 Italian citizenship exam, and she helped me progress from an A1 level to B1 in just a few months. I successfully passed the B1 exam with a score of 44/48, mostly thanks to her help.

  • Michał Burdzy

    Michał Burdzy

    Learning Italian

    Beatrice is an amazing teacher, she is always very patient and perfectly aligns the level of conversation with one's abilities. At the same she manages to blend in new phrases and grammatical structures. She is always well-prepared, focused and helpful, she's one of the best teachers I've ever had

  • Estelle

    Learning Italian

    Sono molto felice delle lezioni con Martina. È sempre gentile e paziente e prepara spiegazioni con esempi ben strutturati per aiutarmi a superare un esame PLIDA. Si vede subito che è un'insegnante certificata perché ogni lezione segue un percorso chiaro e ben organizzato. Grazie a lei mi sento molto più preparata e sicura di me. La consiglio vivamente a chiunque voglia imparare l'italiano con un metodo chiaro e su misura.

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Frequently asked questions

How to find the best online language tutor

Do you need a native teacher to learn Italian? The best way to find an online language tutor is through a specialized online tutoring website like italki.com. On italki you can choose from over 1000 Italian teachers and online tutors!
But how to select the best Italian tutor for you? There are several factors that each student must take into account while selecting the best online language tutor on italki. For example, first, you should confirm how many years of experience they have in teaching Italian. It is widely believed that experienced teachers are more effective in helping students to improve their language level faster. Second, consider asking for recommendations or feedback from their former students. On italki, you can easily see reviews and students' feedback on each teacher's personal page. Third, get in touch with the selected online tutor and confirm their availability. Online classes are easily arranged, but this doesn't mean that your tutor will always be available at the time and day you're planning to take lessons. Confirm their availability beforehand. Finally, ask to take a trial lesson before you commit to a lesson package. The trial lesson will help you to know better your online tutor and their teaching methods. You'll see how you get along together and whether their teaching approach suits you.

Do you need a native teacher to learn Italian?

You don't necessarily need a native Italian teacher to learn the language well. Non-native teachers are often just as good as native speakers, as teaching requires a lot of preparation, soft skills, motivation and not only knowing a language. On italki, you will find many experienced Italian teachers with excellent student reviews, who are not native Italians. In fact, for some of our best-rated teachers, Italian is a second or even a third language! One of the main reasons why non-native speakers make better teachers than native speakers is their personal language learning experience. After all, all non-native teachers were once at the same place where their students are now: on the student's desk.
However, it is also true that studying with a native Italian speaker will certainly help your pronunciation, you will gain an in-depth knowledge of the language and you'll be able to learn about the Italian culture first hand.

Where can I find a private Italian tutor?

The Internet is the best place to find a private Italian tutor who gives you Italian tuition online. Most language learning websites sell complete online language courses, but some are offering one-on-one private lessons or free language exchange between students. italki is a great place to find hundreds of private Italian tutors. We have more than 1,000 Italian teachers and online tutors. Our platform allows you to book 1-on-1 lessons at affordable prices and take private Italian lessons at a time and place convenient for you.
While enrolling in an online language course is cheaper, individual lessons with a private tutor will help you to learn faster. Instead of spending 20+ hours repeating after an audio recording and doing redundant exercises, you can achieve the same level in just a few lessons with a private Italian tutor. That's why working with a private tutor is more practical and cost-effective.
To make a more informed choice and find the best Italian tutor, don't hesitate to research their background and ask about their experience. Just keep in mind your language learning goals and your reasons to learn Italian. If you have a clear idea of the language points that you need to improve or you lack experience with, ask your private Italian tutor to help you with those specific points and to prepare a language plan based on your requirements.
Of course, when you're looking for a private Italian tutor, you should consider their teaching experience and fees. Private lessons' pricing varies a lot depending on the tutor's background and on the lesson types. General and conversational Italian lessons are usually cheaper than business and exam preparation lessons. Also, native Italian teachers tend to charge more than non-native teachers. Choosing between a native or a non-native teacher can affect your pronunciation, but also your grammar and learning. The quality of the study materials the teacher will use is also important as it will directly affect your learning process. And of course, their teaching experience should also be an important criterion when you look for an Italian tutor and you make your decision. Experienced teachers are on average more effective in raising student achievement than less experienced teachers.

Why study Italian with a professional language teacher?

The fastest way to master the Italian language is with the help of a personal Italian teacher or a tutor. Ideally, you should study with an Italian teacher who teaches only in Italian and not in English or your mother tongue. In the beginning, this might look intimidating and you won't be able to understand everything that your teacher says. But after only a few lessons, you will start picking up the new words and your pronunciation will improve faster.
The truth is that studying with a professional language teacher will help you achieve your goals faster than attending regular Italian courses. A private Italian teacher will guide you step by step through each lesson in a pace and manner that suits your learning routine and language level. They will boost your motivation and help you gain confidence and more assurance in learning Italian. They will instantly answer all your questions and clear your doubts about grammar, pronunciation, or writing in Italian. Studying with a professional language teacher will also speed up your Italian speaking skills because you'll always have a language partner to chat with. Moreover, with a private Italian teacher or a tutor, you will learn at your pace, contrary to learning in a regular classroom where your progress is subjected to the language level of the other students you are learning with.
On italki.com you can find Italian teachers of different backgrounds and experiences and choose the best one according to your needs. And remember, a good Italian tutor is not always a native speaker.

How much does it cost to hire an Italian language tutor?

The rate of hiring an online Italian teacher on Italki differs depending on different factors like the experience of the teacher, the duration of the lesson, their current location, their mother tongue, and many more.
For example, the price of a 60-minutes lesson with a professional Italian teacher ranges from around $17 to $19 only! Likewise, a 45-minutes lesson with an Italian tutor will cost you between $12 and $14. The average cost of a 60-minutes Italian lesson on italki is just $15!