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Italian Starter Pack: Speaking, Listening, Use of the Language and Writing Skills. From a Native with a penchant for details

This class is the perfect lesson for anybody who wishes to get a taste of the Italian language and culture.

Why we'll talk only in Italian?

After getting to know you, I will adopt Italian as our main language of communication (any communication: from grammar insights to booking the next lesson) and encourage you to do the same, even if you are new to the language.

As a student myself, this has proven to the best way to:

Optimize the chances of you listening to the correct pronunciation of words as natives say them;
Get you used to the rhythm of the language, its natural flow, and accents;
Increment the number of terms you'll be familiar with and so expand your vocabulary organically;
Unconsciously assimilate the use of specific expressions and periphrases, so that you will spend less time ponderating "how do Italians say it?";
Most of all, challenge you to do the work and talk or write!
So that even when you'll be asking me if I'm available next Tuesday, you'll be improving your Italian.

Why I want you to make mistakes?

You don't have to be afraid to make mistakes. I instead wholeheartedly invite to make as many as you can.
Mistakes are the first symptom that you making an effort to learn.
Let's just strive to make a different one each time. Then you'll be really improving!

Why I'll make you tell me stories?

Be ready to get personal or creative. I will tell you stories, whether they are real (Why I moved to Paris? Which is the last country I visited?) or fictional (Why did Maria stop working in a supermarket?) and ask you to tell me some (What's your favourite place in Italy? How did Margherita get a flu, if she was wearing a scarf?)
Stories are the best tool to come across as many new words as possible and articulate your ideas.
And most of all, they are essential to creating a bond with your new language.

In the end...

I will help you find the clearest way to communicate in Italian, with an eye on grammar, syntax and a vast vocabulary.
I will tailor each lesson according to your needs and progress, creating unique exercises and challenging scenarios.
You will be able to learn anything about Italian culture and quirkiness.

(Like, did you know that we Italian always eat with a tablecloth under the plate? Have you heard about Matera, an underestimated gem now part of the UNESCO sites? Did you know that in Italy there are more 32 dialects?)

Hoping to meet you soon,

Valeria

Location

At teacher's location: Rue du Cardinal Lemoine, 75005 Paris, France
At student's location: Around Paris, France
Online via webcam

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General info

suitcase iconSkills:
Italian for adults, School
Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Italian, French

About Me

Hi, my name is Valeria and I'm 23-year-old Italian now living in Paris.

Newly graduated from a prestigious creative writing school in Turin, I've had large experience with translation, text editing and studying languages my self among which English, Spanish, German and French.

I know how disorientating it feels to approach the study of a new language alone, how frustrating it is when your words cannot keep up with the speed of your thoughts and you have the impression you cannot convey your personality as efficiently as you do in your mother tongue.

That's why I've been tutoring here on Apprentus since November 2017 and why I enjoy it so much.

This has been the place where I've met some very inspiring people I would have never met otherwise and where I've been experimenting with new engaging techniques to teach my language and share my culture.

I've been trying to implement the fundamentals of grammar and syntax with storytelling and a large vocabulary and make you love it in the process.

I came up with new creative ways to keep your brain stimulated with detailed explanations, unconventional exercises and supplementary resources tailored to your inclinations, providing you with the necessary tools to continue your progress independently.

I'm available for lessons anywhere you prefer in Paris or on Skype.
I would be more than happy to help you improve your Italian:)

Valeria

Education

Scuola Holden, Storytelling and Performing Arts
Turin, Italy (2015-2017)

Attended a two-year course on creative writing, specializing in short stories and novels.
Personally created and wrote short stories, reportages, editorial calendars, scripts for theatre, screenplays for short movies and ad campaigns.
Reviewed and edited texts, manuscripts, and video clips.
Worked on the translation of an unreleased novel from English to Italian.
Worked on the conception of my own novel.

Università degli Studi di Camerino, Biosciences and Biotechnlogy
Camerino, Italy (2013-2014)

Attended for one year the only bachelor course in English for Biotechnology in Italy.
Discovered I was more fascinated with the words describing scientific pheomena (e.g. "entropy") than with the science behind them.

I.T.C. A. Capriotti, Language High School
San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy (2008-2013)

Studied English and Spanish language and literature for 5 years.
German language and literature for 3 years.

Experience / Qualifications

Freelance Italian Tutoring at Apprentus
Paris, France (November 2017- Today)

Helping students find the clearest way to communicate in Italian, with an eye on grammar, syntax and a vast vocabulary.
Applying storytelling techniques to increase memorization of words and expressions in their specific context.
Tailoring each lesson to their needs and progress, providing content akin to their interests.

Copywriter and editor at Harmonized and Fat Fat Fat Festival
Corridonia e Porto Sant'Elpidio, Italy (May 2016 - December 2016)

Wrote and created content destined to social media for an Italian electronic music club and music festival.
Translated and edited texts from Italian to English and viceversa.
Curated press releases destined to local newspapers and websites.

Interpreter for Spanish speaking clients at Fan Trasporti Internazionali
San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy (June 2014)

Curated and assisted communications with Spanish speaking costumers.

Independent Translator at AB Design
San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy (June 2013)

Translated business agreements from Italian to English for a graphic design company.

Reviews (2)

A very good first lesson by webcam. Valeria is very educational, I recommend her.
Translated by Google. Click to view original.
We’ve only just begun but I already feel more confident with my Italian. Valeria is a lovely teacher, and wonderful at explaining everything in a clear and understandable way.

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Send a message explaining your needs and Valeria will reply soon:
The more detail, the better.
Ex. "Hi, when are you available to meet for a lesson?"

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If you are not satisfied after your first lesson, Apprentus will find you another instructor or will refund your first lesson.

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Good-fit Instructor Guarantee


If you are not satisfied after your first lesson, Apprentus will find you another instructor or will refund your first lesson.

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