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Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
Italian (first language):
I had my training at Language Study Link Torre di Babele, one of the most famous Italian Language School and Teacher Training Centre in Rome. Soon after, I took my Diploma DITALS II (Postgraduate Certificate for Teaching Italian as a Foreign Language, Level II), at the University of Siena.

Spanish (native proficiency):
I studied Spanish Language, Translation and Literature as one of both my BA and MA majors. Moreover, I have spent a quite long time living and studying in Spanish speaking countries, such as Spain and Mexico.

Tell me about your qualifications.
15/12/2010: Academic IELTS (overall band score 7)

02/04/2010: DITALS II (78/100) (Certificate for Teaching Italian as a Foreign Language), University of Siena (Italy)

April 2008: MA (First Class Honours, 110/110 Summa Cum Laude), Modern Languages (International Literary and Cultural Studies), University of Florence (Italy)
Majors: Spanish Language and Literature, English Language and Literature
Minors: Linguistics, Sociology of Literature, Cultural Anthropology, Sociology

April 2005: BA (106/110), Modern Languages, University of Florence (Italy)
Majors: Spanish Language and Literature, English Language and Literature
Minors: Italian Language and Literature, Romance Philological Studies, History

01/10/2002 – 01/07/2003: Erasmus Programme Study, University of Zaragoza (Spain)

July 1999: GCSE and GCE Advanced Level (Italian, Latin, Ancient Greek, History, Philosophy, Art History, Science) at “C. Mameli” State Liceo Ginnasio, Tortolì (Italy)

What kind of experience do you have?
I am experienced in teaching Italian and Spanish at all leveIs (grammar, conversation, writing, A level, K/S 3 & 4, preparation for university exams, small & large groups, one-to-one tuitions). My teaching approach is communicative and highly interactive, entirely focused on the student's individual needs and motivations. I provide my students with tailor made syllabuses and action-oriented activities. Learning a language means to gain the necessary cultural and communicative competences to carry out everyday life tasks in the target language and culture. I can cater for all ability ranges and I am experienced in teaching to adults as well as to teen-agers. I started with this extremely rewarding profession when I was a university student, still back home. There, during my degree and particularly soon after my Master's, I gained different work placements in Secondary and Adult Education, NGO, along with acquiring an extensive experience as a one-to-one and small groups tutor. I currently live in London, where I am working as an Italian/Spanish teacher for "Cactus Language", as well as a private tutor.

How much do you charge?
I offer a 15 minutes trial for free.
My one-to-one tuition fee is 25£ per hour (20£ for K/S 3 & 4, 30£ for university exams), and I can travel to my students' place without any additional charge (zone 1-3, North, South, West, East, Central London).

I also offer:
1)90min lesson: 35£
2)Group lessons (2 students: 20£ each per hour / 3 students or more: 15£ each per hour)
3)Skype: 20£

Where do you teach?
I teach at home and I also travel to my students' place (zone 1-3, North, South, West, East, Central London).
I live in East Finchley.

When are you available?
Monday (daytime), Tuesday (daytime), Wednesday, Thursday (daytime), Friday, Saturday

Which ages and levels do you teach?
Any level, from age 11 to 100!

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
I have already applied for and I am waiting for a reply

Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
Skype, web-camera

Where and with whom did you train?
I took my Diploma DITALS II (Postgraduate Certificate for Teaching Italian as a Foreign Language, Level II) at the University of Siena, and I had my training at Language Study Link Torre di Babele, one of the most famous Italian Language School and Rome Teacher Training Centre.
I took my BA and MA in Modern Foreign Languages at the University of Florence, Italy.

Tell me about some of your current students.
I have students ranging different ages, learning styles and levels. I work mostly with young and mature professionals, teenagers (GCSE and A level), retired people.

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Studying languages is to have FUN!
Subject: Italian
Tags: foreign languages, fun, italian, spanish, task-based learning
Created: 16/03/2011

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