Italian Lessons with a Native Speaker | Conversation, Grammar & Culture

From 34.06 $ /h

I am a native Italian speaker currently living in Brussels and pursuing a PhD at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB).

I offer personalized Italian lessons for beginners, intermediate and advanced students.

The lessons can focus on:

• Everyday conversation
• Grammar and vocabulary
• Pronunciation
• Italian for travel or work
• Exam preparation
• Italian culture and practical communication

I adapt each lesson to the student’s level, goals and learning style. My approach is practical and interactive, with a strong focus on helping students communicate confidently in real-life situations.

Lessons are available online or in person in Brussels.

I can teach Italian through English.

Extra information

Please tell me your current level and your main goal before the first lesson, so I can prepare suitable materials.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Brussels, Belgium

Online from Belgium

About Me

Hello! I am a PhD Researcher in Chemical Engineering at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), with a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering and previous industrial experience as a Process Safety Engineer.

I am passionate about teaching and helping students understand complex scientific and engineering concepts in a simple and structured way. Every lesson is tailored to the student's background, objectives and learning pace.

I enjoy working with motivated high school and university students preparing for exams, assignments or challenging engineering courses. My teaching approach focuses on building a strong understanding of the subject rather than memorizing formulas.

I teach in English and Italian, both online and in person in Brussels.

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering (ongoing)
Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
University of Calabria, Italy

Visiting Researcher
North Carolina State University (USA)

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
University of Calabria, Italy

Experience / Qualifications

-PhD Researcher in Chemical Engineering, Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Belgium.
-Former Process Safety Engineer with industrial experience in process safety and chemical engineering.
-Visiting Researcher, North Carolina State University (USA), working on bioprocessing and downstream processing.
-Completed the Italian teacher training programme (24 CFU) in pedagogy, psychology and teaching methodologies for secondary education.
-Participant in the Crystallisation Science and Engineering short course, University of Leeds (UK), focused on crystallisation fundamentals, process development and scale-up.
-Participant in scientific symposia and conferences in bioprocessing, pharmaceutical engineering and chemical engineering, including research presentations in Belgium and abroad.

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

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

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Italian

Skills

Italian

Italian for adults

School

Communication skills

Public speaking

Availability of a typical week

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At student's home

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PhD Researcher in Chemical Engineering at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) with industrial experience as a Process Safety Engineer.

56.38 $ /h

I am a PhD Researcher in Chemical Engineering at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), with a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering.

Before starting my PhD, I worked as a Process Safety Engineer, gaining industrial experience in process safety, chemical plants, and engineering design. I also carried out research at North Carolina State University (USA), focusing on bioprocessing and downstream processing.

I have also completed the Italian teacher training programme for secondary education (24 CFU), which provided me with formal training in pedagogy, psychology, and teaching methodologies.

I offer personalized lessons for high school and university students in:

• Chemistry, including General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Thermodynamics
• Transport Phenomena
• Chemical Reaction Engineering
• Process Design

And, as engineers like to say, we can do almost everything, or at least we are very good at figuring out how. So, if the subject you need help with is not on the list, feel free to contact me and we can discuss it.

Whether you are preparing for an exam, working on assignments, or looking to strengthen your understanding of scientific and engineering concepts, I tailor each lesson to your needs and learning style.

Lessons are available online and in person in Brussels.

Languages: English 🇬🇧 and Italian 🇮🇹

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And my method depends on what you need: you want to practice your oral German? Let's talk! Want to improve your writing? I can help you. Want to understand German grammar? I can explain it to you and do some exercises.

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here you are in the right place!
Not only fun but also educational Italian lessons and language training at different levels: conversation lessons incl. grammar, preparation for the CELI/CILS exam, crash course, weekend course on request.
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Whether your goal is personal or professional, speaking is a predominantly physical activity, relying on a body, a voice, a breath, a rhythm (diction) and an emotion (the imagination and the sensations, reflecting the involvement of the speaker in his speech.

How to send a clear message? How to make the difference, to make an impression? How to regain self-confidence and control the management of his emotions?

Knowing how to speak in public is now a necessity for the company and in the company. From a personal point of view, this is a vector for better relationships and optimal messages. On the phone, in a meeting, in front of a client or a banker (...), your public speaking must be effective and efficient with clear, simple and powerful messages, creating a match between the message received and the message sent.

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Controlled, the method allows:

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• to work on his ease, leadership, his NLP, his charisma, his creativity and to go towards a certain personal development, through a set of scenarios

* improve the characteristics of the spoken voice (timbre, pitch, intention, flow)

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With the key words: pronunciation, rhetoric, verbal and non-verbal communication, diction / articulation, the sense of repartee, structured speech (...).

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For example, are discussed:

- the fundamentals of public speaking: breathing, gaze and body language

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* Enhance your presentation and arouse interest by focusing on your strengths, your qualities ... your personality

* Match the content and form of your message

* Improve your charisma, your self-confidence and the benefits of your emotional intelligence

Postgraduate School Training & Ivy league college in the United States, specialized and worked for over 13 years, in Europe and North America, in the field of communication and public speaking in renowned public and private international institutions, involved in forums and conferences, and focused on two areas: training and coaching, with the key words pedagogy and careful methodology.

PLACES
- Locations: Geneva - Lausanne - Friborg - Neuchâtel - Montreux - Basel - Sion - Sierre - Morges - Bienne. But currently and until further notice, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid. These sessions also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they have the advantages of live (example: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (example: loss of travel time) with additional advantages (example: notes that can be re-read on the chat). In this context, the videoconference sessions for which you asked me to seem to suit everyone perfectly, take place very optimally and generate a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). That is why, at your request, I continue to offer this option. Take good care of yourself and yours!

PROGRAM
A la carte program: evaluated and adapted to each need.

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Managers, Politicians
Professors, Educators
Decision makers, Business leaders
Health professionals

My customers needs
communicate with clarity
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speak with confidence
create powerful presentations
deepen body awareness
reduce physical and mental stress
cultivate flexibility and playfulness

What where the challenges of my customers?
get access to the full voice potential
find an authentic speech quality
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improve stress management techniques
increase concentration

Our body is our voice - The benefits of Voice Coaching

Why is voice coaching important?
To facilitate better communication and create better working outcomes we need to use the voice appropriately to engage, unite and lead. The human voice reflects the entire well-being and has a direct impact on your audience, employees and clients. Understanding how the voice is used can be useful to Human Resources for training and recruitment. How to make the most of your voice and the influence it can expedite?
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What is the approach of a holistic voice work?
Holistic voice coaching uses the entire body to support a confident and strong voice. Breathing techniques improve concentration and focus and help to control emotions that can harm our presentation. Strengthening physical exercises and soothing vocalizations help to deepen body awareness and relaxation. SoundBody offers a complete method to strengthen and connect the entire instrument body to find an effortless voice production for a meaningful performance.

Testimonials
How did this work help you in your realms of work/life?

„Being a coach, facilitator and trainer I wanted to give my voice more power and control. My lessons with Laura really helped me with that. The combination of her expertise in voice control and yoga breathing made wonder for my voice. I can control the tone the depth and the sound my voice has in all moments.“
Roberta Manoni, Coach, Facilitator and Trainer (Brussels, Belgium)

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🎯 What you will get:
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✔ Full training in the 4 official skills:

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👨‍🏫 About me:

Experienced French language instructor

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Proven methods adapted to your level and goals

Clear explanations and confidence-building speaking practice

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✅Practical sessions aimed at providing you with tools, techniques, methods and strategies to better formulate your messages, choose the right words and arguments, and more effectively obtain what you want, by understanding the psychology of your interlocutors and the mechanisms of human communication.

You're constantly negotiating—at work, with your family, in your relationships. The difference between reaching an agreement and remaining dissatisfied often lies in how things are said, the timing, and the other person's understanding. The goal is to learn to decode your interlocutors (their motivations, resistance, and ways of operating) and adapt your verbal and non-verbal communication to be better understood, without confrontation or power struggles, with finesse and efficiency, until these reflexes become second nature.

The approach integrates the analysis of behaviors, modes of expression, and verbal and non-verbal signals (semiotics, relational dynamics, profiles, and human reactions) to identify expectations, obstacles, and motivations. This allows for precise adjustment of communication and maximizes the impact of each interaction, whether in a professional or personal context.

Rather than generic techniques, it is about understanding the real functioning of the human being and adapting one's discourse to the person in front of: capturing attention, arousing curiosity, reducing resistance and triggering action.

Objective: to concretely increase your chances of obtaining the desired result, with efficiency, finesse and respect for others.

✅ THE TRAINER - TEACHER CONSULTANT
A graduate of a prestigious French Grande École and an Ivy League university in the United States, he combines academic rigor with modern teaching methods. With over 18 years of experience in Europe and North America, he has taught at prestigious international institutions (both public and private), and regularly speaks in Switzerland, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Canada, as well as at various forums and conferences.

A recognized specialist, he offers personalized and accessible support based on active listening, a proven methodology, and tailored teaching methods. Whether through one-on-one sessions, workshops, or group training, his approach combines customization, efficiency, and professionalism for rapid, visible results.

✅ LOCATIONS: Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Zurich, Neuchâtel, Lugano, Basel, Bern, Lucerne), Belgium (Brussels, Antwerp, Charleroi, Liège), Luxembourg. On request: France (Paris, Lyon) and Canada (Montreal).

Currently, we primarily use videoconferencing, a highly popular format: it offers the same quality as in-person meetings, flexible organization, time savings, flexibility, comfort, and an eco-friendly approach. Content, notes, and recommendations are shared directly via a dedicated chat.

➤ Languages: French and English.
➤ Reduced and stable fees, accessible without compromising on quality.
➤ Gift vouchers available all year round.
➤ Schedules defined together according to your constraints.
➤ 100% tailor-made program, adapted to each need.
➤ Noticeable progress from 2 sessions (2026 study).

✅ Why choose this training?
-International expertise at the service of your objectives.
-Personalized sessions with concrete tools.
-A lively, interactive and results-oriented approach.
-A motivating and supportive environment, fostering confidence and rapid progress.
-Tangible results in just a few sessions.