From ItalyLiving in Ancona, Italy (02:56 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 6, 2020
Interest topicTravelFoodArt
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⭐ 7-year experience as a tutor ⭐ Night classes available ⭐ Proficiency in 4 languages
A highly enthusiastic and dedicated tutor, I am a native Italian speaker from a wonderful region called Le Marche. It’s been 7 years since I first discovered freelance teaching, and I have tutored over 300 students from all over the world. When I am off the screen, I work as an Operations Manager in a Travel Agency, I play the accordion (total Italian stereotype, isn’t it?), dance salsa and listen to sertanejo music.
Me as a Teacher
I attended an Italian Liceo Classico, a school emphasizing on the learning of Italian Literature, Latin and Ancient Greek, as means to deeply understand modern Italian grammar and acquire a vast vocabulary.
My first goal will be to identify the best teaching method for you, understand your passions and what motivates you, in order to provide the best tailor-made learning experience.
I do believe that a language should be spoken from day one; hence I keep all my lessons highly interactive and captivating.
My lessons & teaching style
🔞 Please note my lessons are addressed to 18+ students only
📷 Please have your camera on during lessons
✔ Trial lesson: I will determine your current level and we will create a personalized study plan according to your goals. You will receive a list of free apps and resources that I used myself to become a polyglot (30 min)
✔ Grammar: explanation of a grammar topic + interactive exercises
✔ Vocabulary: reading an article or watching a video + bilateral discussion with correction of diction and work on the use of synonyms to enrich the vocabulary
✔ Speak from day one: a method based on sentences comparison with the student's native language
My teaching material
Homework Assignments
Articles and news
Quizzes
Presentation slides/PPT
PDF file
Flashcards
Text Documents
5.0
Rating
428
Students
2,206
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
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5.0
Rating
428
Students
2206
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
Response
Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
218 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
☕Conversation practice
B1 - C2Language Essentials809 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 9% off
📖 Structured lesson (materials included)
A1 - A2Language Essentials676 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 9% off
🧑🧑🧒🧒 Group class (3+ class)
A1 - C2Language Essentials35 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
289 Reviews
Michael
5 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
A very good lesson with Lina! She encouraged me to speak entirely in Italian and she put up with all my errors while gently correcting them when necessary. She is very patient, funny, and encouraging. I also really appreciated that she typed out all the words and expressions with which I struggled so that I could practice them aloud with her, and also so that I can go back and review them. I would highly recommend her, and I look forward to our next lesson! Grazie mille, Lina! Alla prossima!
Nov 30, 2023
Jenny
103 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’ve been taking classes with Lina for a long time and appreciate immensely her company and teaching skills. She is incredibly knowledgeable, creative, empathetic, and always positive. After each class, I think about the topics we discussed, go over new words and expressions, and it gives me a true joy and a sense of connection with the language and culture. Can’t wait for the next class.
May 16, 2022
Jean Buscaratti
1 Italian lesson
Teacher’s pick
Lina é simplesmente incrível, realizei uma aula teste e adorei sua didática e facilidade em transmitir seu conhecimento.
Apr 8, 2021
Oswald
4 Italian lessons
Lina, thanks very much for another great lesson. She is very attentive to when I make mistakes, by sending me vocab and better ways to say phrases. I felt myself growing in confidence throughout the lesson.
Aug 20, 2024
Matt
8 Italian lessons
Lina uses materials that inspire additional study about Italy. I have had a very good experience that displays my need for continuous improvement in listening without visual enforcement and speaking unprompted.
Aug 12, 2024
Matt
8 Italian lessons
Lina is very patient and was able to transition from small talk to the lesson while also giving me a chance to share something with her about my daily activities.