Michela Badii
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Michela Badii
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Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
French
German
Specialties
Test Preparation16 Years Experienced Certified Ditals Italian Teacher, University Lecturer, Phd in Food Anthropology
Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
French
German
Specialties
Test Preparation16 Years Experienced Certified Ditals Italian Teacher, University Lecturer, Phd in Food Anthropology
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ItalyLiving in Florence, Italy (16:44 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 6, 2017InterestsReadingTravelFood
Hi, I'm Michela, an Italian Language teacher with DITALS certification. I'm a native speaker living near Florence. In 2008, after a degree in Modern Literature, I earned a PhD in Cultural Anthropology in Paris and Siena followed by research and teaching in Italian universities on the role of food in culture. Please contact me or book a trial lesson. I'm looking forward to meeting you.
Me as a Teacher
Since 2009, I've been giving Italian Language and Culture courses to adults, including managers, asylum seekers and university students. I offer courses for any level and Language Certification - like CILS, CELI and the new B1 level test for obtaining the italian citizenship - or interest whether tourism, work, study or simply a passion for the language.My lessons & teaching style
All courses will be tailored to your specific needs. I use to share a googledoc to take notes during the classes and a google-drive folder to collect all the course materials. For Certifications specific classes and materials will be provided. Classes can emphasize conversation, vocabulary, written Italian for academic and professional use. For those tourists, students or professionals focusing on the food and wine sector, I am especially qualified to teach specific courses.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Test templates and examples
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
- Text Documents
- Quizzes
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Presentation slides/PPT
Certificates
Ditals 1 livello - Università per Stranieri di Siena - 2017
Certificate verified
Ditals I Level - Università per Stranieri di Siena - 2016Certification attesting a teaching competence in Italian as a Foreign Language.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2009 - 2012
Teacher of Italian as Foreign LanguageIndividual and Group language courses to adults, professionals and high school students.
2015 - 2017
Teacher of Italian as Foreign LanguageItalian Course to refugees, preparation for certification for Citizenship.
2015 - 2017
Adjunct Professor of Ethnology
2014 - 2015
Professor of Anthropology of Food
2013 - 2015
Post-doctorate in Anthropology of Food
2018 - 2024
Honorary Fellow in Social Sciences
2011 - 2013
Post-doctorate in Social Anthropology
2010 - 2013
Teacher of Italian as Foreign Language
2024 - Current
Lecturer of Italian as Foreign Language
Education
1997 - 2002
Bachelor’s - Modern Literature
2023 - 2024
Other - Training Course of: 'Grammatica valenziale'Training course online for teachers of Italian language: "Una grammatica da insegnare: Progettare e sperimentare il laboratorio di grammatica valenziale". The course focuses on a new methodological approach (Grammatica valenziale) to teach italian language to native and foreigners students.
2004 - 2008
Doctorate - Cultural AnthropologyAnthropology of Food Cultures
2003 - 2004
Master's - Master in Communication of Food Cultures
2003 - 2004
Master's - Master IThe Roots of Taste: master for experts in eno-gastronomic tourism and communication of food cultures.
Work Experience
2013 - 2015
Researcher for Expo 2015Research team working to investigate food polices and to advocate scientific and institutional papers (Carta della Scienza) .
5.0
Rating
285
Students
8,466
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
173 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
General Italian for Beginners, Intermediate or Advanced
A1 - C2Language Essentials6,163 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 15% off
Italian for Tourism & Travelers
A1 - C2Language Essentials53 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 15% off
Italian for University Students and Scholars
A1 - C2Language Essentials424 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 15% off
Italian for Food Lovers
A2 - C2Language Essentials124 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 15% off
Conversation
A2 - C2Conversation765 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 15% off
Italian Language Certifications: Cils, Celi, B1 Citizenship
A2 - C2Test Preparation761 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
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1,382 Reviews
Andrea
46 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another great lesson to bring grammar practice into conversation.
Mar 26, 2025
Elizabeth Appleby
83 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Michela is unrivaled in both her emotional and intellectual capacity as an instructor. She is able to meet you at whatever level you are and with whatever material/content you need. She is a gem.
Jun 17, 2024
Susanna
293 Italian lessons
Michela e io abbiamo avuto una conversazione meravigliosa, in gran parte sul cibo di strada in Thailandia. Come sempre, ho imparato così tanto da Michela, nuove parole ed espressioni in italiano, ed è stata una gioia. Susanna
Apr 4, 2025
Guy
204 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
a wonderful teacher for an intermediate student like myself.
Dec 10, 2024
Dave Mullaney
226 Italian lessons
I haven't had a lesson with Michela for almost two months, so it was good to return to my regular lesson. As always after a few weeks apart for holidays etc, there was a lot to talk about, and we could probably have continued our conversation for another hour. I am looking forward to the next lesson and I can continue on my journey to becoming fluent in the Italian language. Some days I think it will never happen, but with the encouragement and excellent instruction from Michela it will be possible.
Grazie Michela.
Alla prossima!
Apr 4, 2025
Andrea
46 Italian lessons
We had another great lesson. Michela does a great job of keeping moving forward in my speaking. Like today based on me talking about my weekend we practiced using prepositions of place in real time.
Mar 31, 2025
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