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Exercise on regular and irregular masculine and feminine formation - Fill in the blanks

Practise the masculine and feminine formation. Write the right answer.

Fill in the missing words with the masculine or the feminine form. Don't forget the article.

If the masculine or feminine form doesn't exist, write what is the gender of the noun (masculine or feminine).



Remember!

In general

MASCULINE →   FEMININE
      -o            →        -a
      -e            →        -a

Irregularities

complete irregularity →  two different words
common gender → same form + different article
promiscuous gender → same form + same article
suffix changing → same root + different suffix
change of meaning → two different meanings

1. la ballerina → 
- dancer
2. il cellulare → 
- mobile phone
3. il professore → 
- teacher
4. la tigre → 
- tiger
5. la felicità →
- happiness
6. lo scrittore →
- writer
7. l'amico →
- friend
8. la fidanzata →
- partner
9. il mercoledí  →
 - Wednesday
10. il compagno di classe → di classe
 - classmate
 

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I am a teacher of Italian to Speakers of Other Languages with many years of experience in teaching in public and private schools. I have taught Italian to speakers of other languages in schools, in migratory contexts and in vocational training at all levels (from pre A1 to C2 ). I have gained experience as a teacher with Arabic-speaking, Slavic-speaking, German-speaking, French-speaking, Spanish-speaking, Sinophone, Lusophone and Anglophone students, and have taught literacy courses for asylum seekers and refugees. I did a training internship as a lecturer in Italian at the Department of Romance at the University of Salzburg. I completed my training by teaching Italian to learners with special educational needs. Moreover, I am a CILS, CELI and PLIDA examiner for the speaking part. I also speak German, English and French and I successfully completed my Celta in October 2020.
My lessons focus mainly on two aspects: oral and written production and the study of grammar, with particular attention to phonetic and phonology. My lessons are aimed at satisfying the needs of the learner and are prepared according to the needs of each one.

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I have been learning with Monica for nine months. I started lessons with her because she was one of the few teachers that could prepare students for the PLIDA exam. I had several lessons with her before the (A2) exam and I did really well thanks to her. I enjoyed her lessons so much that I decided to continue learning with her after the exam. She is a lovely teacher - very thorough, but also patient and kind, and I can notice the improvement in my Italian since taking lessons with her. Highly recommend her!

Monica L. Monica L. IT

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5/5

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Hi! My name is Federica, and I am a certified teacher of Italian as a foreign language.
I have 3 + years of experience as a teacher, and I have also been a translator/proofreader for almost three decades. I can speak English, a bit of German, French and Spanish, as well as very, very basic Swedish. In short, I know just how it feels to be a learner of a foreign language, too!

One thing I know is that learning a language is more effective - and much more fun - when teaching is personalized. That's why I don't follow any single textbook: I like to try and choose the texts and exercises which are best suited to my students' interests. I also prefer to use "real" material such as magazine articles, songs, videos, etc., so you'll get an authentic feel for the language.

But enough about me. Let's talk about you! What is your current level and what are your short- and long-term goals in learning Italian? Book a free trial lesson (half an hour) with me. We'll talk about your goals and discuss how best to achieve them.

Hope to meet you soon!

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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She speaks so softly and understandable. Always cooperating with the student. I'd recommend her especially for grammar studies.

Federica J. Federica J. IT

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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Hello everyone! I'm Federica and I'm a Certified Italian teacher with over 3 years of experience.

I live in Rome and I teach with patience and enthusiasm because I love Italian language and culture and I always try to share this love in my lessons.

I adjust my method according to my students needs and I try to encourage students to express themselves.

Book a trial lesson to discuss your learning needs and goals! I hope to see you soon!

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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I have just started learning Italian with Federica. She is very friendly and patient and is able to be flexible with the lesson according to my language goals. I am looking forward to improving my Italian with her.

Federica G. Federica G. IT

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5
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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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4.97/5

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5/5

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4.96/5

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4.98/5

Daniela is super nice! Super professional and lessons delivered in a informal and enjoyable way! Thanks Daniela :)

Daniela V. Daniela V.

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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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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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5
5/5

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! .

Concetta R. Concetta R.

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5
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Hello! My name is Federico Pasquale, I was born in La Plata, Argentina but now I live in Formia, Italy. I have an English-Spanish translation degree, a degree in teaching and a CELTA Certificate. I've been working as an English teacher for 14 years in different countries and I've recently started to teach Spanish, my native language. I offer classes in different levels and also conversation classes. If you want to improve your skills in one of these languages, get in touch with me. See you in the lesson!

Areas of Expertise:

English: General English (all levels), Conversational English, Exam preparation classes (PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS)

Spanish (Variety: Argentinian/Rioplatense): General Spanish at levels A1, A2 y B1, conversation and vocabulary

Free of charge interview!

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5
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Federico is a certified teacher with lots of experience who is well-structured and passionate about teaching English.

This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.

Federico P. Federico P. AR

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5
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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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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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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

Translated by Google Translate

DAJANA D. DAJANA D.

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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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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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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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.

Ilaria G. Ilaria G. IT

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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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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4.97/5

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5/5

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4.96/5

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Highly recommend Daniela She is professional, knowledgeable of on line teaching methods and has a good understanding of your proficiency level to know where to start you.

Daniela V. Daniela V.

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5/5

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5/5

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4/5

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5/5

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4.8/5

I am a teacher of Italian to Speakers of Other Languages with many years of experience in teaching in public and private schools. I have taught Italian to speakers of other languages in schools, in migratory contexts and in vocational training at all levels (from pre A1 to C2 ). I have gained experience as a teacher with Arabic-speaking, Slavic-speaking, German-speaking, French-speaking, Spanish-speaking, Sinophone, Lusophone and Anglophone students, and have taught literacy courses for asylum seekers and refugees. I did a training internship as a lecturer in Italian at the Department of Romance at the University of Salzburg. I completed my training by teaching Italian to learners with special educational needs. Moreover, I am a CILS, CELI and PLIDA examiner for the speaking part. I also speak German, English and French and I successfully completed my Celta in October 2020.
My lessons focus mainly on two aspects: oral and written production and the study of grammar, with particular attention to phonetic and phonology. My lessons are aimed at satisfying the needs of the learner and are prepared according to the needs of each one.

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5/5

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5/5

Punctuality

5/5

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5/5

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5/5
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Monica is fantastic -- highly organized, knowledgeable and friendly. She is very easy to learn from. I feel like I am in very good hands. I highly recommend her especially if you need help preparing for a certification exam (CELI, CILS, etc.).

Monica L. Monica L. IT

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5
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Welcome to my profile!
My name is Daniela, or “Daniella” as my students call me.
I have been working as Italian teacher for two years to migrants, for refugee centers and humanitarian corridors in Italy. I have had experience with first literacy and also I have worked with begginers and intermidiate students, who I prepared to Linguistic Certification. I have worked with single student and with groups.

My opinion is “Viva l’intercultura”, that means looking at the person’s linguistic needs. Italian lessons become a space where the cultures meet and match each other, and step by step, the student can build the Italian language. For me, the cultures exchange is very important.

I’d rather to teach with an inductive, interactive, and cooperative method, which focus on communication functions, but doesn’t forget the grammar. I use manuals, worksheets, interactive games, songs and video.

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5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

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5/5

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5/5
5/5

Daniela is an engaging teacher who takes seriously her job. She has a solid knowledge of the Italian grammar as well as fun ideas to teach it. I'm preparing an exam and she is being quite helpful to me, since she takes the time to prepare lessons and homework. I highly recommend to book a trial lesson with her.

Daniela C. Daniela C. IT

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5
5/5

Are you doing an Erasmus in Italy or Spain?
Are you came back recently?
Do you want a languages certification?

Here i am! I'm Andrea an Italian/spanish teacher that living in Spain. I got a Teaching Master and I'm working as italian teacher. Also, I have a C1 spanish level ( DELE certification) and I can teach you both languages.

Send me a request and we can find the best solution for you ;)

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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It's very useful to go through writing I have done and discuss other ways of expressing the same idea.

Andrea R. Andrea R. IT

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5
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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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Teaching methodology

4.97/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

4.96/5

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5/5

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4.99/5
4.98/5

Daniela is a wonderful teacher, flexible and adaptable, and able to provide encouragement when it is needed (often in my case). I absolutely picked the right teacher when I signed up, and would happily recommend her to anybody as a teacher.

Daniela V. Daniela V. IT

Dear Michael, your words fill me with joy! I'll keep on doing my best to encourage you and help you study the language :-)

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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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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4.97/5

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5/5

Punctuality

4.96/5

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5/5

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4.99/5
4.98/5

I asked Daniela to help me with pronunciation. She pays careful attention, and corrects my pronunciation as needed.

Daniela V. Daniela V. IT

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5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

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5/5

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5/5
5/5

I am a teacher of Italian to Speakers of Other Languages with many years of experience in teaching in public and private schools. I have taught Italian to speakers of other languages in schools, in migratory contexts and in vocational training at all levels (from pre A1 to C2 ). I have gained experience as a teacher with Arabic-speaking, Slavic-speaking, German-speaking, French-speaking, Spanish-speaking, Sinophone, Lusophone and Anglophone students, and have taught literacy courses for asylum seekers and refugees. I did a training internship as a lecturer in Italian at the Department of Romance at the University of Salzburg. I completed my training by teaching Italian to learners with special educational needs. Moreover, I am a CILS, CELI and PLIDA examiner for the speaking part. I also speak German, English and French and I successfully completed my Celta in October 2020.
My lessons focus mainly on two aspects: oral and written production and the study of grammar, with particular attention to phonetic and phonology. My lessons are aimed at satisfying the needs of the learner and are prepared according to the needs of each one.

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

I have been learning with Monica for nine months. I started lessons with her because she was one of the few teachers that could prepare students for the PLIDA exam. I had several lessons with her before the (A2) exam and I did really well thanks to her. I enjoyed her lessons so much that I decided to continue learning with her after the exam. She is a lovely teacher - very thorough, but also patient and kind, and I can notice the improvement in my Italian since taking lessons with her. Highly recommend her!

Monica L. Monica L. IT

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

Hi! My name is Federica, and I am a certified teacher of Italian as a foreign language.
I have 3 + years of experience as a teacher, and I have also been a translator/proofreader for almost three decades. I can speak English, a bit of German, French and Spanish, as well as very, very basic Swedish. In short, I know just how it feels to be a learner of a foreign language, too!

One thing I know is that learning a language is more effective - and much more fun - when teaching is personalized. That's why I don't follow any single textbook: I like to try and choose the texts and exercises which are best suited to my students' interests. I also prefer to use "real" material such as magazine articles, songs, videos, etc., so you'll get an authentic feel for the language.

But enough about me. Let's talk about you! What is your current level and what are your short- and long-term goals in learning Italian? Book a free trial lesson (half an hour) with me. We'll talk about your goals and discuss how best to achieve them.

Hope to meet you soon!

Reviews

Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

She speaks so softly and understandable. Always cooperating with the student. I'd recommend her especially for grammar studies.

Federica J. Federica J. IT

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5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

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5/5
5/5

Hello everyone! I'm Federica and I'm a Certified Italian teacher with over 3 years of experience.

I live in Rome and I teach with patience and enthusiasm because I love Italian language and culture and I always try to share this love in my lessons.

I adjust my method according to my students needs and I try to encourage students to express themselves.

Book a trial lesson to discuss your learning needs and goals! I hope to see you soon!

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

I have just started learning Italian with Federica. She is very friendly and patient and is able to be flexible with the lesson according to my language goals. I am looking forward to improving my Italian with her.

Federica G. Federica G. IT

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Teaching methodology

5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

5/5
5/5

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!

Reviews

Teaching methodology

4.97/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

4.96/5

Internet connection

5/5

Learning materials

4.99/5
4.98/5

Daniela is super nice! Super professional and lessons delivered in a informal and enjoyable way! Thanks Daniela :)

Daniela V. Daniela V.

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5/5

Communication

5/5

Punctuality

5/5

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5/5

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5/5
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