Certified CELI teacher with over 3 years of teaching experience
Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
French
Russian
Spanish
Other
Certified CELI teacher with over 3 years of teaching experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ItalyLiving in Palermo, Italy (09:35 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 7, 2021
InterestsFoodTravelMedical & Healthcare
Hi my name is Chiara. For three years, I have been teaching Italian to learners of many different nationalities. I am an avid fan of Italian and Russian literature. In my free time I practice yoga and go out with my friends for a good Italian aperitif. I love to cook, and even more than that I love to eat!
My creations
Me as a Teacher
I am a bubbly person, and I absolutely love my job. I enjoy discussing and explaining my student's linguistic and cultural curiosities. I like to motivate my students, because motivation is the most important element when it comes to learning a foreign language more . Don't be discouraged if you are struggling to learn Italian! Together we will find interesting topics to help you speed up learning.
Currently I am very interested in "Didactics of foreign languages", and together with my professor at the University of Bologna, Rosa Pugliese, I am writing an article which talks about the METHODS CREATED SPECIFICALLY FOR TEACHING ON THE INTERNET.
My lessons & teaching style
In the FIRST LESSON I will submit you to an entrance test, in order to understand your language level.
During the SECOND LESSON we will introduce ourselves and agree together on which topics to start with and how to start.
My skills will help you improve in 4 language levels:
First of all, grammar (for example, prepositions, verbs, adjectives, and so on);
Secondly, Text level (how sentences relate to each other);
Pragmatics (I will explain to you not only the meaning of words, but also the meaning of various phrases, cliches, proverbs and sayings, and everything related to the cultural background);
and lastly, Communication (how to quickly and correctly switch to spoken Italian).
My teaching material
PDF file
Audio files
Flashcards
Test templates and examples
Text Documents
Image files
Articles and news
Video files
Quizzes
Certificates
ECDL Certificate - Aica - 2012
Certificate verified
Pof - Istituto statale M. Rutelli - 2012
Certificate verified
Trinity - Trinity College London - 2011
Certificate verified
English for future - Istituto tecnico geometri e turismo M. Rutelli - 2011
Certificate verified
Stafford House Study Holiday - British Council - 2011
Certificate verified
Passaporto per l'Europa - Istituto tecnico geometri e turismo M. Rutelli - 2010
Certificate verified
Trinity - Trinity College London - 2010
Certificate verified
Tableau d'honneur - A.M.P.A - 2009
Certificate verified
Education
2017 - 2020
Master's - Lingua e cultura italiane per stranieriAlma Mater Studiorum Università di BolognaClasse delle lauree magistrali LM-39 linguistica
2013 - 2017
Bachelor’s - Lingue e letterature moderne e mediazione linguistica - Italiano come lingua secondaUniversità degli Studi di PalermoL-12 - Classe delle lauree in Mediazione linguistica
Work Experience
2019 - 2020
insegnanteAssociazione Arcoiris - Bologna, ItalyAss. insegnanti italiano per stranieri
2016 - 2016
InsegnanteItastra università di Palermo - Palermo, ItalyTirocinio di Italiano L2
5.0
Rating
137
Students
3,077
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
137
Students
3077
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
77 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Basic Italian language for your trip to Italy (for English speakers)
A1Language Essentials800 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Corso di Italiano intermedio (b1-b2)
B1 - B2Language Essentials1,289 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Italiano intermedio per due!
B1 - C1Conversation136 lessons completed
USD 49.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Quiz (6)
151 Reviews
Shaun Walsh
43 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
As always Chiara has a very good understanding of language level and uses her teaching skills and materials to match your learning needs
Jun 27, 2023
Emma
19 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Chiara was able to understand my level quickly and adapt the lessons to fit my needs, she uses various mode of teaching and different supports to keep the lesson entertaining.
Oct 26, 2021
Anthony
82 Italian lessons
Always great!
May 16, 2024
Julia
10 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Awesome! Chiara is a professional teacher and it really shows. The classes are always fun and cater to my individual needs and weaknesses. The content is diverse and relevant for daily, but also professional situations. Also, whenever she gives answers to my questions or explains certain grammatical rules or structures, she does an excellent job in doing so, making it easy to understand. Out of all Italian teachers I have tried so far, she certainly is the best and I am excited for every class.
Jun 20, 2023
Luis Castaneda
29 Italian lessons
Chiara is an excellent Italian teacher who not only provides clear grammar explanations, but also ample opportunity for conversation and also texts about Italian culture. The result is a really good mix that helps you make progress in a quick and interesting way.
Jun 18, 2024
Luis Castaneda
29 Italian lessons
Chiara is an excellent teacher who can provide spoken Italian practice while talking about Italian culture and also teaching grammar. Grazie, Chiara!