Italian Conversation Through Media & Current Affairs

Van 40.27 $ /h

This class is designed for students who want to practice spoken Italian through real conversations about media, news, and contemporary Italian society.
Instead of artificial dialogues, we talk about what Italians actually discuss today: songs, TV shows, social media trends, current events, politics, and cultural debates. Each lesson is structured but flexible, adapting to the student’s level and interests.
My goal is to help students speak more confidently, expand vocabulary, and improve fluency, while also understanding the cultural context behind the language. Corrections are gentle and constructive, focusing on clarity and natural expression rather than perfection.
This is a conversation-based class, but grammar and expressions are explained when needed and always in context.

Locatie

Online vanuit Nederland

Over

I am a Master’s student in Semiotics and Communication with a strong interest in language, culture, and contemporary Italian society.
My teaching style is relaxed, interactive, and culture-based: I believe people learn languages better when they understand how and why a language is used in real life, not only through grammar rules.
In my lessons, we work with songs, media, pop culture, current affairs, and social debates (from Sanremo to politics, from everyday habits to major cultural phenomena) to improve Italian naturally and in context.
I adapt each lesson to the student’s level and interests, keeping them challenged but never overwhelmed.
I enjoy teaching curious students, absolute beginners as well as learners who want to go beyond textbook Italian and understand the country, its culture, and the way people really speak.

Opleiding

MA in Semiotics (ongoing) – University of Bologna
Erasmus Exchange – University of Amsterdam (Heritage and Memory Studies)
Minor in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence applied to Education
BA in Communication Studies – University of Bologna

Leservaring

Experience in student support and tutoring contexts at the University of Bologna, with a strong focus on clear, inclusive communication.
Organizer and communication coordinator for a student-led cultural community, managing content, events, and audience engagement.
Strong background in media analysis, storytelling, and digital communication.

Leeftijd

Tieners (13-17 jaar oud)

Volwassenen (18-64 jaar oud)

Senioren (65+ jaar oud)

Niveau van de leerling

Gevorderden

Duur

45 minuten

De les wordt gegeven in

Engels

Italiaans

Vaardigheden

Italiaans

Cultuur

Beschikbaarheid typische week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

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Are you willing to learn or improve a foreign language?

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