Asking and telling the time in Italian
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This section will give you an overview of Italian time habits and teach you how to ask and tell the hour.
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You can use one of the following expressions to ask the time.
Italian | English |
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Che ore sono? | What time is it? (Informal) |
Scusami, che ore sono? | Excuse me, what time is it? (Informal) |
Mi sai dire che ora è? | Can you tell me what time is it? (Informal) |
Mi scusi, che ora è? | Excuse me, what time is it? (Formal) |
Può dirmi l'ora, per favore? | Could you please tell me the time? (Formal) |
Mi sa dire l'orario, per favore? | Do you know what time is it, please? (Formal) |
When telling the time, use the following structure.
Sono le (It's) + Hours + E + Minutes
Time | Italian | English |
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8:00 | Sono le otto | It's eight o'clock |
8:05 | Sono le otto e cinque | It eight five |
8:10 | Sono le otto e dieci | It's eight ten |
8:15 | Sono le otto e quindici | It's eight fifteen |
8:20 | Sono le otto e venti | It's eight twenty |
8:25 | Sono le otto e venticinque | It's eight twenty-five |
8:30 | Sono le otto e trenta | It's eight thirty |
8:35 | Sono le otto e trentacinque | It's eight thirty-five |
8:40 | Sono le otto e quaranta | It's eight forty |
8:45 | Sono le otto e quarantacinque | It's eight forty-five |
8:50 | Sono le otto e cinquanta | It's eight fifty |
8:55 | Sono le otto e cinquantacinque | It's eight fifty-five |
In informal contexts it is possible to use the following expressions.
Time | Italian | English |
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8:15 | Sono le otto e un quarto | It's a quarter past eight |
8:30 | Sono le otto e mezza | It's half past eight |
8:40 | Sono le nove meno venti | It's twenty to nine |
8:45 | Sono le nove meno un quarto Sono le nove e tre quarti | It's a quarter to night |
8:50 | Sono le nove meno dieci | It's ten to nine |
8:55 | Sono le nove meno cinque | It's five to nine |
As you can from the examples, when telling an hour we use the plural expression Sono le.
However the following hours use another expression, that is E' (article).
Time | Italian | English |
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01:00 | E' l'una | It's 1 |
12:00 (12 am) | E' mezzogiorno | It's Midday |
00:00 / 24:00 (12 pm) | E' mezzanotte | It's Midnight |
In Italian there is no distinction between AM and PM.
If you use a number from 1 to 12, make sure the listener can distinguish between an hour in the night or in the morning.
If the listener cannot distinguish between an hour in the night or in the morning, use numbers from 0 to 23 (it's more formal).
Time | Italian | English |
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18:45 (6:45 pm) | Sono le diciotto e quarantacinque | It's six forty-five pm |
20:10 (8:10 pm) | Sono le venti e dieci | It's eight ten pm |
Here is a list with the different moments of the day in Italian and some related expressions.
Time span | Name | English | Expressions | English |
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00:00 - 6:00 (12 pm-6 am) | La notte | The night | Di notte / La notte | At night |
6:00 - 12:00 (6 am-12 am) | Il mattino | The morning | Di mattina / La mattina / Del mattino | In the morning |
12:00 - 18:00 (12 am-6 pm) | Il pomeriggio | The afternoon | Di pomeriggio / Nel pomeriggio / Del pomeriggio | In the afternoon |
18:00 - 24:00 (6 pm-12 pm) | La sera | The evening | Di sera / La sera | In the evening |
Look at the following constructions to understand how time expressions are used.
Part of the day | Italian | English | Italian | English |
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Night | All'una di notte Alle due di notte Alle tre di notte (...) | At 1 am At 2 am At 3 am (...) | Devono lavorare anche di / la notte | They have to work at night too |
Morning | Alle sette del mattino Alle otto del mattino Alle nove del mattino (...) | At 7 am At 8 am At 9 am (...) | Preferisco alzarmi presto di / la mattina | I prefer to get up early in the morning |
Afternoon | Alle tre del pomeriggio Alle quattro del pomeriggio Alle cinque del pomeriggio (...) | At 3 pm At 4 pm At 5 pm (...) | L'ufficio postale è aperto di / nel pomeriggio | The post office is open in the afternoon |
Evening | Alle otto di sera Alle nove di sera Alle dieci di sera (...) | At 8 pm At 9 pm At 10 pm (...) | Ci piace molto uscire di / la sera | We really like to go out in the evening |
It's also possible to use:
Alle quattro del mattino / Alle cinque del mattino (...)
At 4 am / At 5 am (...)
There is sometimes no specific distinction between Pomeriggio (Afternoon) and Sera (Evening); the definition may be flexible.
Alle cinque del pomeriggio, di sera / Alle sei di pomeriggio, di sera (...)
At 5 pm / At 6 pm (...)
Take a look at the following dialogue about asking at telling the time.
Italian | English | |
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Mario | Che ore sono Chiara? | What time is it, Chiara? |
Chiara | Sono le cinque e un quarto. | It's a quarter past five. |
Mario | E' molto tardi! Ho un appuntamento con Marco alle sette e mezza in un'altra città. | It's very late! I have an appointment with Marco at seven thirthy in another city. |
Chiara | Sei sicuro? Mi avevi detto che era alle otto e venti. | Are you sure? You told me it was at eight twenty, once. |
Mario | Hai ragione. Grazie! | You are right. Thank you! |
Chiara | Prego! | You're welcome! |
Choose the right answer.
1. Che ore sono? (10:35)
Sono le dieci e trentacinque
Sono le dieci e quaranta
É le nove e trentacinque
2. Scusi mi sa dire l'orario, per favore? (11.30)
Sì, sono le dieci e mezza
Sì, è mezzogiorno meno dieci
Sì, sono le undici e trenta
3. Scusami, che ore sono? (18:45)
Sono le sei e un quarto
Sono le nove e quarantacinque
Sono le sette meno un quarto
4. Che ora è? (12:00)
É le due e mezza
É l'una e cinque
É mezzogiorno
5. Può dirmi l'ora, per cortesia? (14:25)
Sono le quattordici e venticinque
Sono le cinque e venticinque
Sono le due e venti
6. Scusami, che ora è? (16.30)
Sono le quattro e cinque
Sono le quattro e mezza
Sono le sedici e venti
7. Mi scusi, mi sa dire l'orario? (13:15)
É l'una e dieci
Sono le tredici e quindici
É mezzogiorno e un quarto
8. Mi sai dire che ora è? (1:30)
É l'una e mezza
Sono l'una e trenta
Sono le tre e trenta
9. Che ore sono? (7:45)
Sono le otto e un quarto
Sono le sette e quaranta
Sono le otto meno un quarto
10. Scusa, che ora è? (5:50)
Sono le sei e cinquanta
Sono le sei meno dieci
Sono le sei e dieci
Choose the right answer.
1. Che ore sono? (10:35)
Sono le dieci e trentacinque
2. Scusi mi sa dire l'orario, per favore? (11.30)
Sì, sono le undici e trenta
3. Scusami, che ore sono? (18:45)
Sono le sette meno un quarto
4. Che ora è? (12:00)
É mezzogiorno
5. Può dirmi l'ora, per cortesia? (14:25)
Sono le quattordici e venticinque
6. Scusami, che ora è? (16.30)
Sono le quattro e mezza
7. Mi scusi, mi sa dire l'orario? (13:15)
Sono le tredici e quindici
8. Mi sai dire che ora è? (1:30)
É l'una e mezza
9. Che ore sono? (7:45)
Sono le otto meno un quarto
10. Scusa, che ora è? (5:50)
Sono le sei meno dieci
Fill in the missing words with the right question (choose between "che ora è?" / "che ore sono?" or "mi scusi che ora è?"/ "può dirmi l'ora per favore?") or the right answer (choose between sono le.../ é...).
Look at the tips to know if the context is formal or informal.
Don't use punctuation.
1. 12:00 → ? É mezzogiorno
2. 16.30 → Mi scusi che ora è?
3. 10:50 → ? Sono le dieci e cinquanta
4. 14:40 → Che ore sono?
5. 13:45 → Può dirmi l'ora per favore?
6. 9:20 → Che ora è?
7. 6:25 → ? Sono le sei e venticinque
8. 18:10 → Mi scusi che ora è?
9. 21:30 → ? Sono le ventuno e trenta.
10. 2:55 → che ore sono?
Fill in the missing words.
Look at the translations to write the right answer.
Don't use the punctuation.
Formal context
Capo: «Giovanni, ?»
Boss: «Giovanni, could you please tell me the time?»
Impiegato 1: «» (9:45)
Employee 1: «It's nine forty-five»
Capo: «Sono in ritardo! Ho un appuntamento » (10:00)
Boss: «I'm late! I have an appointment at ten o'clock»
Impiegato 2: «Penso che l'orologio di Giovanni sia avanti. In realtà » (9:30)
Employee 2: «I think Giovanni's watch is fast. Actually, it's nine thirty»
Impiegato 3: «Secondo il mio orologio » (9:40)
Employee 3: «According to my watch it's nine forty»
Informal context
Mamma: «Lucia, ?»
Mum: «Lucia, what time is it?»
Lucia: «» (16:30)
Lucia: «It's half past four»
Mamma: «La tua lezione di danza è , vero?» (17:20)
Mum: «Your dance lesson is at five twenty pm, is it?
Lucia: «Sì mamma, ma devo andare dal dentista . Dobbiamo sbrigarci!»(16:45)
Lucia: «Yes mum, but I have to go the dentist at a quarter to five. We have to hurry up!»
Mamma: «Pensavo che fosse domani ?»
Mum:«I thought it was tomorrow at six five?»
Choose the right answer.
1. Che ore sono? (10:35)
Sono le dieci e trentacinque
Sono le dieci e quaranta
É le nove e trentacinque
2. Scusi mi sa dire l'orario, per favore? (11.30)
Sì, sono le dieci e mezza
Sì, è mezzogiorno meno dieci
Sì, sono le undici e trenta
3. Scusami, che ore sono? (18:45)
Sono le nove e quarantacinque
Sono le sette meno un quarto
Sono le sei e un quarto
4. Che ora è? (12:00)
É l'una e cinque
É mezzogiorno
É le due e mezza
5. Può dirmi l'ora, per cortesia? (14:25)
Sono le cinque e venticinque
Sono le quattordici e venticinque
Sono le due e venti
6. Scusami, che ora è? (16.30)
Sono le quattro e mezza
Sono le sedici e venti
Sono le quattro e cinque
7. Mi scusi, mi sa dire l'orario? (13:15)
É l'una e dieci
Sono le tredici e quindici
É mezzogiorno e un quarto
8. Mi sai dire che ora è? (1:30)
Sono l'una e trenta
É l'una e mezza
Sono le tre e trenta
9. Che ore sono? (7:45)
Sono le otto e un quarto
Sono le sette e quaranta
Sono le otto meno un quarto
10. Scusa, che ora è? (5:50)
Sono le sei e cinquanta
Sono le sei meno dieci
Sono le sei e dieci
Choose the right answer.
1. Che ore sono? (10:35)
Sono le dieci e trentacinque
2. Scusi mi sa dire l'orario, per favore? (11.30)
Sì, sono le undici e trenta
3. Scusami, che ore sono? (18:45)
Sono le sette meno un quarto
4. Che ora è? (12:00)
É mezzogiorno
5. Può dirmi l'ora, per cortesia? (14:25)
Sono le quattordici e venticinque
6. Scusami, che ora è? (16.30)
Sono le quattro e mezza
7. Mi scusi, mi sa dire l'orario? (13:15)
Sono le tredici e quindici
8. Mi sai dire che ora è? (1:30)
É l'una e mezza
9. Che ore sono? (7:45)
Sono le otto meno un quarto
10. Scusa, che ora è? (5:50)
Sono le sei meno dieci
Fill in the missing words with the right question (choose between "che ora è?" / "che ore sono?" or "mi scusi che ora è?"/ "può dirmi l'ora per favore?") or the right answer (choose between sono le.../ é...).
Look at the tips to know if the context is formal or informal.
Don't use punctuation.
1. 12:00 → ? É mezzogiorno
2. 16.30 → Mi scusi che ora è?
3. 10:50 → ? Sono le dieci e cinquanta
4. 14:40 → Che ore sono?
5. 13:45 → Può dirmi l'ora per favore?
6. 9:20 → Che ora è?
7. 6:25 → ? Sono le sei e venticinque
8. 18:10 → Mi scusi che ora è?
9. 21:30 → ? Sono le ventuno e trenta.
10. 2:55 → che ore sono?
Fill in the missing words.
Look at the translations to write the right answer.
Don't use the punctuation.
Formal context
Capo: «Giovanni, ?»
Boss: «Giovanni, could you please tell me the time?»
Impiegato 1: «» (9:45)
Employee 1: «It's nine forty-five»
Capo: «Sono in ritardo! Ho un appuntamento » (10:00)
Boss: «I'm late! I have an appointment at ten o'clock»
Impiegato 2: «Penso che l'orologio di Giovanni sia avanti. In realtà » (9:30)
Employee 2: «I think Giovanni's watch is fast. Actually, it's nine thirty»
Impiegato 3: «Secondo il mio orologio » (9:40)
Employee 3: «According to my watch it's nine forty»
Informal context
Mamma: «Lucia, ?»
Mum: «Lucia, what time is it?»
Lucia: «» (16:30)
Lucia: «It's half past four»
Mamma: «La tua lezione di danza è , vero?» (17:20)
Mum: «Your dance lesson is at five twenty pm, is it?
Lucia: «Sì mamma, ma devo andare dal dentista . Dobbiamo sbrigarci!»(16:45)
Lucia: «Yes mum, but I have to go the dentist at a quarter to five. We have to hurry up!»
Mamma: «Pensavo che fosse domani ?»
Mum:«I thought it was tomorrow at six five?»
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I am Tina, am Italian, from the south part of Italy. Am 35, I graduated in languages and International communication in Rome. I studied English, Spanish and French at university and Bulgarian on my own. I have a specialist title for teaching Italian as a foreign language. I personally prepare the teaching material, I studied how to project material. My method is communicative and situational, respectful of cultural aspects and interculture. My teaching method permits a multisensorial learning, I use you- tube videos and pictures, arts pictures, songs and other authentic material of everyday Life (informal and public enviroment) . My lessons and my teaching material are Dynamic and interactive. I want students to have a nice and funny learning experience, I try to have impact on the emotions of the students, so that he can learn better as there Is a link between Memory and emotions.
Am prepared and skilled as a languages teacher. My unit includes phonetic, orthography, lexis, comunicative functions, cultural themes. Culturali elements are the focus of my teaching, bit grammar Is not missing, you learn It by funny way with me. Am very nice, polite and witty. I put the student in a confortable zone, I want him/her feel too feel at ease. I don't ask the student to memorize list of words or verbs, I let him or her know them by learning them in use , have experience of language system and culture. I teach you how to speak, how to do practical things with language according the pragmatic approach. We use the language for many purposes and to comunicate with other people.
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Concetta is an amazing teacher with an unique intuitive teaching method and individual approach to each student. She is passionated and prepares materials and exercises especially to cover respective needs and goals of a student. The way Concetta leads the lessons gives deep understanding of language and culture. She speaks many languages and has knowledges in different aspects that’s why communication with her is smooth and pleasant. Thank you Tina, for being so incredible teacher! .
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Hello Everybody
My name is Luisa and I teach Italian for foreign students, English, French and German for Italian students
Since 1994, I have dedicated myself to translating and teaching thanks to my travels, abroad studies, foreign reading and writing. I provide fun and customized lessons based on the student's goals. I also triy to minimize English speaking during the lessons. I give homework exercises, and my lessons are intermixed with grammar, conversation, customs and traditions. My goal is to make certain that each student finds learning Italian exciting.
I am available for any explanations also via e mail
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Luisa is an outstanding teacher. She's knowledgable, patient and understands learning styles. I highly recommend her!
Luisa A.
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Thank you so much for your kind words! I truly appreciate it. I love helping you learn in ways that work best for you :-))
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Hi everyone!
My name is Daniela, I am Italian and I come from a small town in Sicily, Southern Italy. I am a qualified Italian language teacher and a CELI examiner! I work in two language schools teaching Italian and I also teach English at school.
I love foreign languages, translating, reading and listening to music. Are you ready to start your language learning path with me? We are going to learn many things and to talk a lot, if you allow me to! Don’t worry if you’ve never studied the language before: everyone can attend my classes – from beginner to advanced students. You just need passion for what you're going to do and... a good Internet connection. Materials are provided by me!
See you online!
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Daniela is a great teacher, she is helping me with my Italian. The lessons always fly by because it it so easy to talk with her. She makes you feel very at ease and has a great way of keeping the conversation going, while in the meantime keeping an eye on explaining grammatical things and making sure you improve your vocabulary each time. Therefore the lessons have a nice balance between being very enjoyable as well as informative, which makes the learning process proceed at a very consistent pace. Definitely can recommend Daniela!
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Hi, I'm Dajana, I'm 31 years old and I come from Naples.
I am graduated in Foreign Languages and Litteratures and I have a II Level Master degree in Teaching Italian as Second Language.
I have teached italian to foreign people, above all adults at any age, in several NGOs and social cooperatives in the last 4 years.
How will I teach you italian? By playing!
I know that studying a language by reading a grammar book and mechanically completing the attached exercises can be boring and above all does not train your mind.
Learning instead should be a pleasure, so I like to use small funny videos, songs, puzzles and so on.
I also prefer the inductive method so that you can understand how Italian works on your own and then fix the grammatical rules together.
That way you’ll learn Italian without even realizing it!
But all this depends on you and how you prefer to study. I will be very happy to adopt the method that suits your case. The most important thing is that you get your goals with pleasure!
Don’t you think studying can be a pleasure? Join me and you’ll find out!
Cheers,
Dajana
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Dajana adapts to the profile of its students and their constraints, while ensuring follow-up between each lesson. The lessons also work very well in groups. I am very satisfied. Dajana adapts to its students and their constraints. She's also keen on ensuring a follow up between lessons. It also works very well in groups. I am fully satisfied
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Hi everyone!
My name is Daniela, I am Italian and I come from a small town in Sicily, Southern Italy. I am a qualified Italian language teacher and a CELI examiner! I work in two language schools teaching Italian and I also teach English at school.
I love foreign languages, translating, reading and listening to music. Are you ready to start your language learning path with me? We are going to learn many things and to talk a lot, if you allow me to! Don’t worry if you’ve never studied the language before: everyone can attend my classes – from beginner to advanced students. You just need passion for what you're going to do and... a good Internet connection. Materials are provided by me!
See you online!
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Taking lessons with Daniela was a pleasure. She was always well prepared, she gave all necessary information and materials I needed. The lessons were really good - I could practice grammar, speaking etc. Highly recommended :)
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Hello my name is Lucia and I am a native Italian speaker.
I have a degree as an interpreter for English and French so I know how hard it may be to learn a foreign language. I work as a free-lance interpreter and private English and French teacher. I have a strong passion for languages which I have been studying for many years. I am studying Spanish now and always trying to improve my English and French knowledge. I am a friendly person and my lessons mainly focus on conversation. As a teacher I am very patient and I always propose tailor-made lessons with respect to your needs. I am really enthusiastic about being a teacher because this activity allows you to share your culture and habits with foreign people. Learning a language is also learning a new culture.
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Lucia is a very engaging and sympathetic teacher. And although we have only done a couple of lessons we are feeling much more confident about the possibility of being able to converse in Italian. Thank you Lucia!
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Ciao! My name is Mauro, I am native Italian from Calabria! I am a very passionate teacher, I love to share my language and my knowledge about Italy, and its culture, films, music, literature, arts, food!!! I firmly believe that learning is based on trust between teacher and student, and the first objective of my classes is to individuate student's objectives and preferences. My teaching methodology is integrated: I think that it is important to work on all of linguistic abilities: oral and writing comprehension and production. I also think that lessons must be as much as fun as possible, and I use a lot of authentic material: songs, films, cooking recipes, newspapers, advertising and so on...
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So far, I have studied with Mauro four times a week for a month. As a retired university professor, I find Mauro to be a thoughtful and deliberate teacher of Italian as a second language. He exercises care in preparing lessons and yet remains flexible to take opportunity of teachable moments. I highly recommend Mauro to anyone who is serious about learning Italian. Bravo Mauro! I look forward to continuing my studies with you.
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Ana is a genuinely nice person and her kindness and gentleness comes through in the lessons. I thoroughly enjoy Ana’s teaching , it’s informative and tailored exactly to what I want to achieve. I wholeheartedly recommend Ana as your Spanish tutor.
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Hello, everybody ! My name is Elena. I’m a native Italian speaker, I’m 49 years old and live in Turin. I am a certified CEDILS teacher, I graduated in Foreign Languages and Literature in Milan and have been working as a teacher of Italian for more than 10 years. I speak English and German. I attended specialization courses for Italian L2 teachers and I am interviewer for C1 PLIDA exam.
Are you seeking a friendly and dynamic study environment ? I got what you need. I am looking forward to being in touch with new students and organize pleasant, interesting and fruitful courses.
Do you wish to learn or improve your Italian to speak with your parents or friends? Do you need Italian for work or study ? Do you simply love Italian language and culture ? Do you need to improve your writing skills ?
My classes are tailored on your needs and considering your level of knowledge, I create a proper course plan. Classes focus on language and on the possibility for you to improve your ability to speak and understand Italian in your daily life or in work.
I offer 1-to-1 or 2-to-1 tuition, general Italian courses (grammar, conversation, listening, reading and writing), preparation to Italian examinations (all levels, also Italian for residence permit) and Italian and culture courses.
Grammar, vocabulary exercises, reading articles and magazines and talking together are all tools to feel at ease with the Italian language and then be able to practice it.
I have worked with children, adolescents and adults for all levels of Italian, from beginner to advanced. I have experience in preparing students to international certification (CILS, PLIDA). I was an A2/B1 Telc examiner.
Learning Italian can be closely related to culture, literature, music, sport and any other interest of my students.
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Elena was friendly and encouraging and gave me good advice about preparing for my Italian language exam. I am looking forward to more lessons with her :)
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Hi there! My name is Era Jane Castillo. You can call me Teacher Jane. I live in the Philippines. I graduated from Holy Cross College of Calinan, Inc. with the degree of Bachelor of Elementary Education Generalist. I am also a Licensed Professional Teacher. I have acquired a TEFL certificate.
I have been a teacher for 4 years in a school-based. I am teaching both kids and adults. I am friendly and outgoing person. Let me be your English and Filipino Instructor here at colanguage. I know that learning a new language is not easy. It could be full of struggles. You will need a lot of practice too.
That is why I am here for you. As your online teacher, I will make the time you spend with me worthwhile. My teaching style is very light. You will not feel pressure in learning. Our sessions will be fun and interactive. I will use power point presentations as our material in learning languages. We can discuss anything under the sun. Join me now and I will help you improve in speaking in English and Filipino. See you in class!
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Era Jane has a very friendly personality and is a great and very experienced Tagalog teacher. She prepares the lessons very carefully, focusing on all relevant aspects such as conversation, grammar, and vocabulary. I am very much looking forward to continuing the lessons with her and to become more proficient in the language.
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Would you like to learn a new language and need somebody to guide you? I am the right person for you
Learning a foreign language is always a good investment: it broadens your cultural horizons, it increases dramatically your employability and it helps your business penetrate foreign markets.
I have experience in teaching English, Spanish and Italian to non-Italian speakers of all ages, both individuals and groups, in your office or at home. I am available for grammar and conversation classes, classes in preparation for special exams, certificates and corporate events, both in person and on Skype.
I think that learning a language necessarily means involving students in real situations, with a cheerful approach. Therefore, I like developing creative, effective and bespoke programmes, based on my students’ needs, age, likes, and why not, character. I am a dynamic and joyful yet precise and demanding teacher, who is always ready to motivate, encourage and listen to her students.
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Ilaria is a very well-structured and experienced teacher for Spanish, English and Italian! I totally recommend her to anyone!
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
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Hello! My name is Deborah! I am a language instructor. I teach Italian, English and Bulgarian. I have more than 15 years teaching experience, both face-to-face and online to individual as well as to small and large groups. At the moment I am teaching Italian in a private school in Sofia, Bulgaria- where I lived for more than 10 years. I teach English to students ready to move to English speaking countries for work, and to students who need Еnglish for their career. I also prepare students for exams (KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE), and I offer language courses for communication and travelling purposes.
I attended the College (tourism) in Lucca-Italy. I have a diploma in Secretarial and Business Administration from the South Kensington and Chelsea Collage in London- (I lived in London few years ago). I have a TEFL certificate -grade A. and an ECL certificate in Bulgarian C1 with 96/100. Therefore, I have a good knowledge of how languages work and I can provide my students with helpful insight. Teaching is my passion, and I am constantly in search for new methods to help my students to get through the challenges and the difficults when learning a new language.
I am an enthusiastic, dedicated and adaptable teacher. I always use the communicative method in my teaching and I try to make my students feel comfortable by creating a funny and relaxed environment.
I hope to see you soon in one of my classes!
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Amazing teacher , always on time and the more I took lessons the more I understood Italian , I am still not speaking well but I can understand 75% of what people on the street are saying to me compared to the beginning when I only understood 20-30% , that really helped me a lot specially since it is hard to find English speaking places around me , the lesson is always on time and the teacher is flexible and the teaching materials are great with Italian culture and everyday life mixed in recommended
Deborah M.
Thank you!! You have an always positive attitude, you work hard to do a great job!
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Hi!
My name is Mariateresa, I'm Italian and I teach English, Italian and Spanish to foreign students.
Having lived in Spain during my last year at University, I moved to the UK, where I lived for the next five years. My English at that time was quite poor and I made a living by doing various jobs.
One day, inspired by my amazing English teacher Mandy, I had an idea: why not teach my native language and Spanish to English people and other nationalities? You wouldn’t believe how fascinated people are by these languages!
It was in 2017 when I fell in love with this job. So much so that one year later I successfully attained a TESOL Certificate, to teach English as a foreign language.
Teaching allows me to fully express myself and my personal qualities, such as patience and an ability to give my full attention to other people. By giving students a space in which to express themselves without fear, I create a safe, non-judgemental environment.
When a new student contacts me I always offer them a free trial lesson, so that we can introduce ourselves and I can get to know their level, interests and needs. It's from there that I create the ensuing lessons.
I provide students with a solid grammar base, but also help them to understand the application and use of the language in everyday life. At the same time, I tailor the lesson to suit the students' main interests – such as grammar, speaking, pronunciation, writing or exam preparation. I teach students of different levels, from beginners to advanced.
Although I love teaching in-person, I have adapted myself to teaching online as well. I have also completed a Teaching English Online course offered by Cambridge University. I have to admit that it's a really effective method, plus you meet people from all over the world!
Having lived abroad for several years I know that learning a foreign language requires time, but it's also fun. By speaking in it we can express hidden parts of ourselves – it's a bit like acting!
You can also assimilate the culture from which the language evolves. It's interesting to see how we can change and develop!
My aim is to transmit to students the idea that nothing is impossible. Learning a language is challenging, but entirely achievable if you keep in mind that it's a journey made of small steps.
What is important is to establish those small objectives every day, and reach them with calm determination.
Like a tracker counts the steps that you walk, put on your “count-words tracker” and you'll be surprised at how much you have learned by the end of the day!
For more information visit:
https://campsite.bio/mariateresa.medici
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Maria, was very helpful. I was a bit of a challenging case and so she had to modify her teaching program on the fly and did so with competence.
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