Advanced Italian for foreigners or Thesis review/editing in Italian

From 51.76 £ /h

Hi! My name is Sara and I am an experienced Italian teacher with a strong background in Classics and Language Teaching. I specialize in advanced Italian for foreigners who want to improve their fluency, enrich their vocabulary and gain confidence in speaking and writing.

In addition, I offer support for academic writing in Italian: thesis review, editing and style corrections, as well as guidance on how to structure and present your work effectively.

My lessons are tailored to your needs: whether you are an expat in Basel who wants to perfect your Italian, or a student working on a research paper, I will help you reach your goals with clear explanations, practical exercises and personalized feedback.

Extra information

All classes can be done online.

Location

Online from Switzerland

About Me

Hello!
My name is Sara, I graduated with honors in Classical Studies at Ca’ Foscari University in Venice and I have several years of experience teaching Humanities subjects in high schools. After that, I obtained a Master’s degree in Publishing at the University of Bologna, and I recently completed a Master’s in Teaching Italian as a Foreign Language at Ca’ Foscari University.

I currently live in Basel, where I teach Italian, Latin, and Ancient Greek to students of different ages and levels. My lessons are tailored to each student: you will practice conversation from the very first class, with engaging activities, texts, and exercises adapted to your goals.

I would be delighted to help you discover the beauty of the Italian language and culture, whether you are a beginner or already advanced!

Education

2022 – 2024
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice – Second-level Master’s Degree:
“Advanced Design and Teaching of Italian Language and Culture to Foreigners”

2020 – 2022
University of Bologna – First-level Master’s Degree:
“Publishing (Print and Digital)”

2015 – 2017
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice – Master’s Degree (Laurea Magistrale): “Classical Studies – Literature, History and Archaeology”

Experience / Qualifications

Since 2017 I have been working as a teacher of Italian, Latin, Ancient Greek and Humanities in various high schools and institutions. Over the years I have gained experience with students of different ages and backgrounds, from teenagers to adults, supporting them in language learning and academic skills.

In addition to classroom teaching, I also provide private lessons in Italian as a foreign language, both in person and online, helping international students and expats to develop their communication skills and confidence.

I have also collaborated in teacher training and educational projects, with a focus on innovative methodologies and the integration of digital tools in language teaching.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Italian

French

Skills

Learning & study skills

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Italian lessons for all levels and all needs! Lezioni di italiano per tutti i livelli e per ogni esigenza!

51.76 £ /h

Si offrono lezioni di Italiano personalizzate, in base alle esigenze e alle preferenze dell'allievo.
Mi rendo disponibile sia a chi vuole cominciare a scoprire questa lingua, sia a chi possiede già un buon livello di conoscenza dell'Italiano e desidera perfezionarlo.
E' importante poter comunicare sin da subito in Italiano, indipendentemente dal livello di conoscenza da cui si comincia; proprio per questo le lezioni sono principalmente in Italiano e pongono particolare attenzione al lessico.
Le mie lezioni si rivolgono inoltre a chi sta scrivendo "papers" (tesi di laurea, testi universitari, conferenze, articoli, mail di lavoro) e ha bisogno di correzioni, feedback o di un commento.
Per chi conosce bene l'Italiano e desiderasse studiare o approfondire un particolare autore o un testo letterario, sono disponibile per analisi, letture e lezioni specifiche sul tema richiesto.

I am offering personalized Italian lessons, based on the needs and preferences of the student.
I am available both to those who want to start discovering this language and to those who already have a good level of knowledge of Italian and wish to master it.
It is important to be able to communicate right from the start in Italian, regardless of the level of knowledge you are beginning from; for this very reason, lessons are mainly in Italian and place particular emphasis on dialogue.
My lessons are also aimed at those who are writing “papers” (dissertations, university texts, conferences, articles, work emails) and need corrections, feedback or commentary.
For those who know Italian well and would like to study or explore a particular author or literary text, I am available for analysis, readings and specific lessons on the required topic.

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