Italian Grammar and Literature. English Grammar and conversation - Leiden - Private lessons

Italian Grammar and Literature. English Grammar and conversation

From 22.33 £ /h

I am an Italian native speaker with a bachelor in Italian Literature and Linguistics. In Italy, I usually teach English to high school students, or adults who want to improve their skills with this language.
Usually, I tend to use a non-academic approach, by focusing on the student's interests and make him/her applying the language to their everyday life, instead of simply learning the grammar rules by heart.
In my opinion, learning a new language should be fun and easy, nothing too stressful. What you will get from is a new positive and funny way to learn a foreign language such as Italian or English.

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About Me

I love teaching English because to me it is like a puzzle, a riddle. Every student is different and needs a different approach to learn a new language, and to me it is a great challenge and very stimulating to help each one of my students to find their own method and learn to love English.

Education

graduated from foreign languages high school, did my undergrad at University of Padua, exchange year at University of St Andrews, masters at University of Leiden.

Experience / Qualifications

Insegno inglese privatamente da quasi 10 anni, ho esperienze di insegnamento e lavoro all'estero e anche in Italia, sia come privato sia nella scuola pubblica.

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Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

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60 minutes

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120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Italian

Skills

Italian for adults

School

English for adults

English as a second language (esl)

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I have a MSc. in Education, and I am currently a PhD candidate at Leiden University within the Humanities Faculty, as part of the Institute for History - International Studies.
My academic activities include developing special courses in order to prepare students for TOEFL, SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT examinations (American standardized tests required to apply to certain universities).
I am also an International Baccalaureate® (IB) and Advanced Placement proctor and tutor for the American School of The Hague.

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These lessons can be for students of any level who want extra support in English acquisition or improvement. As the student you can choose which areas you would most like to focus on and I can structure the lessons with this in mind. This can include areas such as grammar, conversation, vocabulary, and much more. We can discuss together how best I can help you to improve your language skills based on your needs, for example through help with homework or setting additional homework.
If the hours shown do not suit you let me know as my lecture hours vary slightly each week and I may be able to fit you in. If you have any questions at all don't hesitate to message me.

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You won't need anything else rather than a pen and a paper. We'll talk and I'll teach you how to correctly pronounce, the tenses, false friends and phrasal verbs and anything else you may need in your everyday.

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> Do homework with the support of a tutor
> Improve and perfect their language skills (speaking, writing, listening and reading)
> Prepare for language certifications such as PET, FIRST, TOEFL, DELF, admission exams...
> Practice their skills in fun conversations and/or for special occasions

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I love foreign languages and cultures and my goal is to pass this enthusiasm on to my students as they also learn "boring" grammar rules. For me it's all about helping you find a method of language learning that makes it easy for you to remember new words and correct grammar.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

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Feel free to contact me if you need help in learning/practicing these two beautiful languages!

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I have lived in several countries (Spain, UK, Ireland, Italy and the Netherlands) and I have taught language classes to students of all ages in groups and individually.

I offer classes in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese or Catalan. Also German and Swedish for beginners.

Hi, my name is Antonella and I am Italian. I speak Italian, English, Chinese and Spanish. I am currently working at the University of Leiden for my traineeship.
My italian lessons focus on the main aspects of the language, such as grammar, speaking, listening and vocabulary. I also prefer using online apps or games to practise at the end of the lesson, not just regular exercises.

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• A private tutor for English learners of various ages
• A language support volunteer passionate about education

I’m currently pursuing my Bachelor’s in Art History in English and hold a C1 Cambridge Certificate. I speak Catalan, Spanish (native), and English fluently.

✨ What I offer:
• Fun, personalized lessons focused on your interests
• Support with grammar, pronunciation, conversation, and writing
• Help with homework, school material, or adult practice
• Classes online or in-person in Leiden or nearby

📅 Availability: Starting mid-August, flexible weekday hours (afternoons/evenings)
📍 Location: Leiden + surrounding areas (The Hague, Voorschoten, Oegstgeest)

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