Uit ItaliëWoont in Cancun, Mexico (07:05 UTC+01:00)
Over mij
italki leerkracht sinds 13 Feb 2020
Welcome to my profile! I am an energetic English and Italian teacher living in the beautiful Caribbean area.
I came here in 2013 to follow an English teaching job, then decided to stay on this paradise island, where I also opened an arts centre where we started giving English and Italian classes to local people as well as organize artistic and cultural events of various kind.
Living in the Caribbean is quite different from living in the north of Italy, my country of origin, but I enjoy both worlds and appreciate their differences. I love the sea, travelling, meeting people from all around the world and asking myself questions about life. I also adore reading, writing and teaching.
Ik als leerkracht
Teaching is one of my true lifelong passions.
After graduating with honors in English and Spanish Language and Literature at the University of Bologna and receiving a CELTA pass A, I have taught for fifteen years to all levels and age groups. I have experienced the public and private school systems in Italy and Mexico, where I taught both language and literature.
I am an enthusiastic person and as a teacher I would describe myself as competent, energetic and fun (at least so they say!). I am also very patient and I try to find the right approach for every student, so they can make the most of our classes and feel satisfied with their progress.
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
My classes are well-prepared and well-structured, according to the CELTA approach. In my courses I make sure we work on every skill (reading, writing, speaking, listening), and I usually mainly focus on one or two of them during each class. I use a wide range of materials and I try to find the most efficient ones for every student, depending on their learning style.
I can vary my teaching style easily, according to the learner's needs and I am excellent at keeping motivation up, which is vital for quick language learning.
Certificaten
CELTA - University of Cambridge - 2009Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
Certificate verified
5.0
Beoordeling
210
Studenten
2,107
Lessen
99%
Aanwezigheid
97%
Beantwoord
5.0
Beoordeling
210
Studenten
2107
Lessen
99%
Aanwezigheid
97%
Beantwoord
Italiaans lessen
Italiaans
Engels
Proefles
134 lessen voltooid
USD 10.00+
Italiano Generale per adulti // General Italian for adults // Italiano General para adultos
A1 - C2Algemeen1,188 lessen voltooid
USD 35.00+
Italiano - CONVERSAZIONE
B1 - C2Conversatie oefenen669 lessen voltooid
USD 20.00+
Italiano Generale (due studenti) // General Italian (two students)
A1 - C2Algemeen1 lessen voltooid
USD 60.00
Beschikbaarheid
Op basis van je tijdzone (UTC+00:00)
232 Beoordelingen
Alle
Italiaans
Engels
Rhonda Habersham
5 Italiaans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
I love her enthusiasm! She’s also very knowledgeable and a lot of fun.
2 mrt. 2024
Andrea
54 Italiaans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Michela is an excellent teacher, she really knows how to keep me engaged, her enthusiasm is always present. I have learned so much in these 6 months with her, I appreciate that she always motivates me to go a little further. She is not only a great teacher but an amazing person. Thanks Michela!
5 sep. 2022
pascal
13 Italiaans lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Michela is a dream teacher; she always knows (from English-speaking perspective) what you are trying to say and helps you bridge from speaking "Italian with English words" to "actual Italian as Italians speak." This is so important for moving from "good enough to make friends Italian" to "culturally fluent Italian." Brava!
18 sep. 2020
Rosemary Hayes
73 Italiaans lessen
I’ve been studying with Michela for several years. She is an amazing teacher and conversation partner. She is always encouraging. Best of all, we laugh and laugh. It’s like talking with a friend and learning as you go. If you are lucky enough to get on her schedule, you will find learning Italian to be fun.
30 okt. 2024
diane.fujimoto
8 Italiaans lessen
Very enthusiastic and positive teacher who encourages you to get comfortable with conversation.
10 okt. 2024
DomenicoMazzacavallo
3 Italiaans lessen
Michela is very precise to make sure that I am speaking correctly. I had written a poem many years ago and attempted to translate it into Italian. Some meanings do not translate exactly. She analyzed the meaning with me. This was great since I am passionate about writing in Italian.So, I'm thinking about changing the structure and writing an article explaining the difference between the two languages as it pertains to the poem.