Italian Classes for Beginners, English-speaking Tutor

From 16 € /h

Hi, my name is Shanti and I’m a first year University Student at Erasmus University College. I am a native Italian speaker and I’m also fluent in English. My classes will focus on covering the basics of the Italian language as well as getting acquainted with Italian culture. My aim is to provide my students with enough grammatical and cultural knowledge to be able to hold a simple conversation. To teach I will mainly focus on conversational skills, however, I will also use handouts to teach grammatical concepts.
I come from a family background of teaching, therefore I know most of the skills necessary to get a concept across to my students.
My only hope is that by the end of our lessons, my students will have felt like they did a little trip to Italy and back :)

Extra information

Bring a notebook and a pen

Location

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At teacher's location :

Stadhuisplein, 3012 AR Rotterdam, Netherlands

About Me

I am a very passionate student and teacher as I like both learning and teaching. I think that teaching in itself is an incredibly valuable learning experience.
I am a very disciplined and responsible person therefore I will focus on getting across the most difficult concepts to my students before anything, then I will gladly discuss with them Italian literature, cinema, food, etc.
I am a very sociable person and I'm easy to talk to, I really like getting to know my students, their stories and their background.

Education

Italian Middle School Diplome, International Baccalaureate Diploma in English and Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences from Erasmus University College (Class of 2021)

Experience / Qualifications

I have experience in tutoring elementary school children in both English and Italian. I have also given private tutoring in Biology HL for high school students.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Italian

Skills

Italian

Italian for adults

School

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Davide

4.69

(13)

NL

Hi! I am a private Italian teacher (native speaker) and I offer lessons from beginner (no previous knowledge) to advanced. I studied linguism at university and I am passionate about languages! The lessons program will be structured according to the student's needs and following a learn-by-doing method, mostly based on conversation and real-life language use. I will always make sure that your learning experience is fun and as varied as possible!
Contact me to know all the possibilities about the organization of the lessons, flexibility is my plus!

NOTE: My schedule is not "up to date" here, so please contact me for my availability!

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Hi! I am a private teacher of Italian (a native speaker) offering lessons from basic (no prior knowledge) to advanced. I have studied linguistics principles at the University and I am passionate about languages! The lessons' program will be structured according to the student's needs and following a learn-by-doing approach, mostly based on conversation and real-life language usage. I will always make sure that your learning experience is enjoyable and make it as varied as possible!
Contact me to know all the possibilities about the lessons' organization, flexibility is my plus!

NOTE: my schedule on Apprentus is not updated, please contact me for my availability!

Valentina

4.69

(13)

Ciao! I have been teaching Italian for the past twelve years. I have taught privately and at language schools like La Scuola Italiana del Greenwich Village in New York and ItalCultura, the school of the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago. During the first few lessons I will make sure you have the tools to pronounce and identify all the sounds of the Italian language. This step is essential! And it will make everything easier afterwards. When I teach Italian I try to avoid all the things that I hated as a language student. We will use real songs, real literature, do real conversation and storytelling. When you are engaging all your senses it is easier to keep your mind relaxed and to remember new words.

I will customize my materials to your interests, needs and desired pace. And because you are learning from a native Italian you will also learn about Italian culture and history. You will absorb a way of thinking, not just grammar rules.

I speak a bunch of languages so I know a thing or two about how tedious language classes can be. My terrifying French teacher in middle school made us repeat the same fake dialogue from a really bad book ad nauseam, over and over and over again. Some of those dialogues are carved in my brain: “Bonjour, je m’appelle Richard Drapeau, je viens du Canada, je suis Canadien...”

When I teach Italian I try to avoid all the things that I hated as a language student. We will use real songs, real literature, do real conversation and storytelling and we will go on “talking walks” because when you are engaging all your senses it is easier to keep your mind relaxed and to remember new words.

I hold a degree in Lingue e Letterature Straniere (Foreign Languages and Literatures) from Università Roma Tre (equivalent to an American MA) and a Master’s of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts and Media from Columbia College Chicago. I wrote a thesis about translating a long epic poem by W. H. Auden and I tried to ride a horse across America.

Melissa

4.69

(13)

Spanish is my mother tongue!

Learn: Spanish for beginners. (A1 / A2)
Getting better: Spanish for B1 or B2
Practice: Conversation and Perfection.
Expert: Do you need the vocabulary for a specific topic?

Teaching modalities vary depending on the specific purposes. Adaptability at the request of the students.
Private, group, online, phone, home and business lessons.

Are you willing to learn or improve a foreign language?

After 10 years of traveling, working and studying around the world I am now based in the Netherlands eager to share all these experiences through teaching languages!

I can offer lessons in Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and English! We can do it online or personally and, I can adapt our study plan to your objectives and necessities!
I provide personalized methods that will take you step by step to meet your goal! I am dynamic, easy-going and full of energy!

I have experience preparing students for IELTS, TOEFL, different Cambridge Exams, DELE, CELU, OPI, TELC, CELI, CILS, CIPLE, DEPLE, DIPLE, DAPLE, DUPLE ...

Let's do it!

Federico

4.69

(13)

*** DUE TO COVID-19 ONLINE LESSONS ONLY***

Ciao!

Mi chiamo Federico e sono un giovane architetto a Rotterdam.

My classes are for people interested to learn the Italian language or to strengthen previous skills, focusing on communication, writing, and grammar.

The lessons will be tailored on the student/s knowledge of the language and interests.

I can teach at the student's location and in a public space (library, park, garden)
If you need more information do not hesitate to contact me.

A presto!

Stefano

4.69

(13)

Always dreamed about learning Italian from scratch?
Fascinated by the idea of diving into the amazing culture of Italy?
Wishing to train again your knowledge of Italian grammar rules or simply improve conversation skills?

Contact me and we can arrange your first Italian class. We are going to tailor each lesson around your specific needs.

Whether you are striving to grasp that tough grammar rules for school classes, or planning to show off your Italian while talking about wines with your friends, this is the Italian course you are looking for :)

*** due to Covid, online lesson preferred! ***

Chiara

4.69

(13)

I would like to learn a new language with you, with joy! Either for school, university or your own interest. I grew up speaking primarily Italian and German, which helped me a lot with learning new languages without much effort. I want to help you to reach your goals by introducing learning methods and adapting it to your own learning behaviour.

Paola

4.69

(13)

Ciao a tutti,
I'm a 34 years old italian woman who lived in bordighera, next to the french riviera.
I'm italian mother tongue and I speak spanish fluenty (c2) as I studied tourism and management in Salamanca, Spain. I offer you the chance to learn or improve your italian/spanish and we can focus on what you need the most (grammar, conversation, reading..).
I used to live in many countries so I know how challenging could be learning a new language.

Bruno

4.69

(13)

Hello there. With experience in teaching Italian in France and a Master's Degree in French and Spanish linguistics and literature at the University of Bologna. I am available and flexible with the hours, I am patient and friendly. I have studied foreign languages from 10 to 25 years old. Then, I would like to share them with you and help you with homework, and work, to improve your level or just to be able to have a basic conversation under any circumstances. I match your needs, lessons can be structured.
In groups or individuals.
I offer A1-A2 B1-B2 C1-C2 levels in Italian, French, and Spanish. See you at the next lessons!

Domitilla

4.69

(13)

Hello there! I am a university student at Erasmus University and would be thrilled to help others learn the languages I am comfortable and confident speaking! I am Italian and would happily teach such a dear to me! Moreover, I have always studied in a French-speaking school, making me fluent in both languages and prepared to juggle and learn languages myself. Additionally, I have been studying English since I was four and am currently studying for my bachelor's degree in English! I have certificates for all the languages I speak, and as I have, been learning multiple languages since a young age, I consider myself fit to help others understand them too! The structure of lessons would be customized to the wants and needs of my students, and therefore we would set goals together and work towards them!

Below are all my langauge certificates and grades!

italian: terza media 9/10, maturita' italiana 100/100
french: baccalaureat 18/20, in the subject french writing (17/20) speaking (20/20)
english: literature GCSE 8/9, IELTS certificate 8 (level C1)

Matjaž

4.69

(13)

Do you want to learn Italian from scratch?
Are you already familiar with the basics, but you want to bring your knowledge to the next level?
Do you need help for an exam?
For these or similar needs I have very structured methods that might be just perfect for you.
The assignments or tasks are always based on the main goal which is becoming confident with speaking, writing and reading in real life situations.
I'm originally trained as an educator for children and I love teaching trough games and creativity. This is of course also applicable for adults or students on a higher level.
To have fun during the learning process is the most important thing for me.

Tuana

4.69

(13)

Do you have a Turkish/italian partner and you want to communicate better?
Do you work with Turks/Italians and you want to improve your relations?
Are you fascinated with Turkish/Italian culture and want to learn more?
Or for any other reason, I got you!
Formal, informal, casual. Depending on your needs, I prepare a program special for you, and you learn exactly what you need.
I am a native Turkish speaker who studied Italian for 10 years and has lived in Italy for 5 years.
I lived in many different countries and learned many different languages. I have a natural talent for learning and teaching languages, and understanding people's cultures and needs, therefore I know how to detect what one needs to learn a language quickly, and more efficiently.