From ItalyLiving in Other, Italy (17:48 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 26, 2021
Interest topicTravelReadingArt
I'm Diana, I live in southern Italy. I am a foreign language enthusiast. I was born and raised in Switzerland so I've been bilingual Italian and French since birth. Then in college I studied Spanish and English.
I am a great lover of nature. I also really enjoy doing yoga, painting and reading.
Teaching languages makes me very happy because I love the exchange of cultures and ideas that there is with students.
I've always loved learning languages because I love travelling.
Me as a Teacher
I'm a very friendly teacher, in my classes I create a very relaxed environment.
I have learned several languages myself and this helps me a lot in teaching because I can give a lot of advice to my students. I also like to use my creativity in my lessons to create original activities. My classes are very dynamic. When I teach I give my soul, all my life experience is in the lessons.
My lessons & teaching style
My motto for teaching is "Learning by doing," so lots of practice. I use a communicative method in which Italian is spoken from the very first lesson. There is not only Italian language in the lessons, but also Italian culture. I try to include all 4 skills in each lesson. I like to use original texts rather than adapted ones. I also assign homework so that students consolidate what they have learned.
My teaching material
PDF file
Audio files
Flashcards
Test templates and examples
Text Documents
Image files
Articles and news
Quizzes
Homework Assignments
Certificates
Lettera Referenze - Silvia Maneschi di Italos - 2021
Certificate verified
Webinar Formazione per insegnanti Italiano L2 - Ornimi Editions - 2020webinar della prof. ssa Vera Gheno
Certificate verified
Insegnare Italiano Online - Italos - 2020corso essenziale da zero a esperto
Certificate verified
Minifestival della didattica creativa - Alma Edizioni - 2020
Certificate verified
Webinar Formazione didattica online - Ornimi editions - 2020Lavorare in gruppo, attività da realizzare a distanza
Certificate verified
DITALS II - Università per gli Stranieri di Siena - 2019
Certificate verified
Tirocinio Italiano per stranieri - Accademia Leonardo - 2018
Certificate verified
Corso Glottodidattica - Accademia Leonardo - 2017
Certificate verified
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5.0
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50
Students
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Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
29 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
3, 2, 1 Pronti, Partenza, Via! Inizia a imparare l'italiano (beginners)
A1 - C2Language Essentials223 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 4% off
Immergiti nell'Italiano (Intermediate - Advanced)
B1 - C2Language Essentials365 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 4% off
Parla con me! Lezioni di conversazione per tutti i livelli (Talk with me)
B2 - C2Conversation215 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 5% off
Impara l'Italiano con un libro! - Learn italian reading!
B1 - C2Language Essentials72 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 8% off
Availability
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64 Reviews
Agnieszka
49 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I feel very fortunate to have found Diana on Italki as she is an excellent teacher. I have taken lessons with her for several months now. Diana is very organized and takes time to prepare each lesson for you. Her lessons are very well structured and she uses a variety of teaching materials. For example, in the Italian reading class, we read and then discuss short articles, stories and song lyrics. Diana chooses the topics based on my interests and what comes up in our conversation. Above all, Diana is a kind, patient teacher who knows how to motivate you and truly wants to see you progress and find joy in the learning process. I highly recommend her lessons!
Mar 17, 2022
Alejandra Pérez
21 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Diana es fantástica! Sabe corregir los típicos errores que cometemos los hispanohablantes en la pronunciación. Diana busca siempre temas relacionados a mis intereses. Es una profesora que te motiva mucho para estudiar. Gracias Diana
Jan 27, 2022
Cindy Thiebaud
31 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Diana's lessons are always well-prepared and clear. I look forward to each one as they are very motivating and focused on my interests and needs. It is a real pleasure learning Italian from her.
Jul 24, 2021
connorcesa
6 Italian lessons
really great first experience with italki! thanks Diana!
Mar 7, 2023
Carlos Ferin
50 Italian lessons
My first lesson of the year! Really motivated with Diana teaching methods that keep me going.
Jan 5, 2023
Melissa
20 Italian lessons
Diana is an excellent teacher. I always feel like I am talking to a really great friend whenever we have a lesson. I really enjoy our conversations.