Hi everyone, I have an American dad and an Italian mum, and I live in the north of Italy. I have a background in communication and journalism, and worked as an English and Italian teacher in Dublin, Ireland, for several years before moving back to Italy. My hobbies include theater, yoga, and reading. I also really enjoy traveling and spending time in nature. I love meeting people from all walks of life and I look forward to accompanying you on your language-learning journey.
Me as a Teacher
I have a communicative approach to teaching, i.e. I like to focus on the student's ability to communicate and get their message across, and I like to involve them in real meaningful conversations. Having said that, I still think proper form matters, so I will provide feedback on grammar and pronunciation as well. I'm a language student myself, so I can empathize with the struggle, and I strive to make our classes fun and enjoyable!
My lessons & teaching style
My conversation classes are a good fit if you want to learn to talk about yourself and express yourself on a broad range of subjects. I also offer the option of reading and discussing online articles, which will allow you to practice reading out loud and to work on your pronunciation more in depth.
My teaching material
Articles and news
PDF file
Video files
Certificates
Celta - Dublin International House - 2014
Certificate verified
CPE - University of Cambridge - 2013
Certificate verified
Ditals II - Università per Stranieri di Siena - 2013
Certificate verified
Diploma Insegnanti Italiano L2 - Torre di Babele - 2012
Certificate verified
5.0
Rating
51
Students
391
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
Response
5.0
Rating
51
Students
391
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
Response
Italian Lessons
Italian
English
Trial Lesson
26 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Italian conversation class (intermediate and advanced students)
B1 - C2Conversation288 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
29 Reviews
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Italian
English
Marc
6 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I am very glad I have found Mary Louise. At first I was afraid one hour lessons would be too long, but they are passing in a breeze. Along the way I get feedback neatly keyed into the chat.
Jul 24, 2024
Tony
65 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mary Louise is a wonderful teacher. I feel very fortunate to have found her. Highly recommended!!
May 24, 2022
Nenad Marjanovic
47 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
It was an excellent lesson, just like the previous ones. I had a nice conversation with Mary Louise about many subjects. She is excellent in helping me finding the proper words, phrases, and correct me when needed. I am very satisfied with these lessons.
Jan 12, 2022
Marc
6 Italian lessons
Glad to talk to Mary Louise again in my broken Italian after a three week hiatus
Sep 17, 2024
Tony
65 Italian lessons
MaryLouise is a thoughtful, kind and patient teacher. I highly recommend her.
Apr 30, 2024
Tony
65 Italian lessons
Another excellent lesson! Very helpful advice on how to improve my listening skills.