The teaching method used in my Italian courses is based on the stimulation to learn through direct communication between the teacher and the student, keeping into account the student's age, basic education and goals. The student is the centre of my work and I develop a syllabus and a course based on the student's needs. The Italian language is taught by using traditional and authentic educational materials and activities, such as games, role playing, debates. Learning Italian means not only studying grammar and vocabulary, but also knowing Italian culture and tradition. For this reason, in each lesson there is always a moment for sharing opinions and stories about Italy.