Giulia

Giulia recently helped me study for the oral and metalinguistic parts of the CILS (C2) exam, and her work was invaluable. Through a vast array of exercises focusing on both parts of the test that I needed to pass, Giulia was critical in getting me as well-prepared for the test as I could be. She has a science-based background and her lessons reflect the structure associated with that background. Equally as important, Giulia served as a true cheerleader in my efforts to pass the exam. I definitely appreciated her investment in both the process of instructing me and the results that I hoped to obtain…indeed, on about two days’ notice, Giulia agreed to have an impromptu lesson the morning of the test to help me feel more at ease! That type of dedication definitely goes beyond the norm, and I am thankful for Giulia’s didactic and “emotional” support. While I won’t know the results of the exam for several months, I can assure you that if I pass, Giulia will get a lot of the credit!

Great lesson with Giulia! We learned the vocabulary about family members. We also learned about reflexive verbs and did a listening exercise. Giulia noticed a mistake I was making with personal pronouns and reviewed the rules so that I understood, which was very helpful!

Giulia e' un tesoro! Le nostre discussioni sono sempre molto vivaci, e ha sempre qualche compito interessante da darmi alla fine.

I strongly recommend Giulia for thoughtful, targeted lessons and test prep. I've had several tutors on italki for several languages. Generally, I find the most affordable teachers for informal speaking practice. This time, practicing for an Italian CILS exam, I was willing to pay a little more for more structured prep - Giulia's enthusiasm and professionalism justify that higher price point and then some. She takes organized notes, gives contextual feedback, and has a whole toolbox of methods to apply based on your specific goals. For personalized tutoring, you can't go wrong with Giulia.

Excellent way to jump right into learning! Giulia was prepared with lots material to cover in a short amount of time and adjusted the pace of the lesson to zero in on where I needed to improve the most. Can’t wait to continue to learn and improve!

Great lesson with Giulia! We reviewed and corrected a short story that I wrote about Giulia. We also practiced the conditional in present tense, then learned about the conditional in past tense. Giulia was happy to see my improvements, and was very encouraging!