Hello, my name is Elena P and I'm an experienced native Italian tutor currently living in Italy. I have been giving Italian lessons online with Verbalplanet since 2024. I am currently offering a free initial trial lesson for new students.
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Good class! I’m learning a lot. Grazie!
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I have enjoyed the conversation practice. I appreciate your help with words and phrases I don’t know. Grazie!
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Loved the map that you showed! I’m getting better at giving and taking directions. I appreciate your preparation to make the last two lessons so helpful.
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Excellent lesson! Now I am ready to go to a restaurant and order all the good Italian food!
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Love your ideas about how to make progress with my learning!
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Thank you so much for an excellent lesson. Looking forward to our next lesson!
My name’s Elena, I was born in Italy, where I’m currently living, but in the past I travelled the world and got the chance to live in other countries.
I am an outgoing person who’s passionate about languages and all that is related to them. I love art, music, cinema, sport and cooking.
Studying a language means to learn the language and a lot of other interesting aspects such as cultural ones and many more… so let’s learn together! I’ll be waiting for you in my online classroom!
Qualifications & Experience
-Education background:
Graduated in Modern Languages
-Work experience:
Foreign languages
-Language levels (CEFR):
English C2
Spanish C1
Italian - native language
-Language certifications:
TOEFL
DELE
-Teaching certifications:
TEFL (English)
DILS-PG (Italian as a second language)
Certificado de enseñanza de ELE (Español)
Teaching Approach
My students learn the language through communication and real-life situation activities.
The teaching methodology used is based on the natural aquisition of the language which is supported by grammar help when needed to help students use the language correctly.
Not only do they improve their speaking skill, but also listening, reading and writing skills will be practiced during the classes to help them develop all four language skills.
The lessons can be tailored according to the student’s needs (language for business/travel/school help) and personal goals.
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