Food names in Italian
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Food (il cibo) is one of the most meaningful aspects of Italian culture.
Let's start with an overview on Italian food.
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In the following table you'll find the main kinds of meat (la carne).
Italian | English |
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la bistecca | the steak |
il pollo | the chicken |
il maiale | the pork |
l'arrosto | the roast |
lo stufato | the stew |
le costolette | the ribs |
le polpette | the meatballs |
la salsiccia | the sausage |
il prosciutto cotto | the cooked ham |
il prosciutto crudo | the raw ham |
la pancetta | the bacon |
il salame | the salami |
In the following table you'll find the main kinds of seafood (il pesce/ i frutti di mare).
Italian | English |
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il pesce | the fish |
il merluzzo | the cod |
il tonno | the tuna |
l'acciuga | the anchovy |
il polpo | the octopus |
il gambero | the shrimp |
il gamberetto | the little shrimp |
il calamaro | the squid |
l'aragosta | the lobster |
l'ostrica | the oyster |
la vongola | the clam |
la cozza | the mussel |
il salmone | the saumon |
la trota | the trout |
la sardina | the sardine |
In the following table you'll find the main kinds of vegetables (le verdure).
Italian | English |
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il pomodoro | the tomato |
la carota | the carrot |
la lattuga | the lettuce |
l'insalata | the salad |
il carciofo | the artichoke |
il cavolo | the cabbage |
il cavolfiore | the cauliflower |
la melanzana | the eggplant |
la zucchina | the zucchini |
il peperone | the pepper |
il peperoncino | the chili pepper |
il cetriolo | the cucumber |
la zucca | the pumpkin |
l'aglio | the garlic |
la cipolla | the onion |
la patata | the potato |
i fagioli | the beans |
i fagiolini | the green beans |
i piselli | the peas |
i funghi | the mushrooms |
In the following table you'll find the main kinds of fruit (la frutta).
Be careful!
"Il frutto" is one singular unit of fruit (the fruit)," i frutti" are more than one frutto (the fruits), "la frutta" is a part of the meal or a category among food.
Italian | English |
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la mela | the apple |
l'arancia | the orange |
il limone | the lemon |
la pera | the pear |
l'uva | the grapes |
la pesca | the peach |
l'albicocca | the apricot |
la fragola | the strawberry |
il mirtillo | the blueberry |
la mora | the blackberry |
la ciliegia | the cherry |
l'ananas | the pineapple |
il melone | the melon |
l'anguria | the watermelon |
In the following table you'll find the main desserts (i dolci).
Italian | English |
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il dolce | the dessert |
il cioccolato | the chocolate |
la torta | the cake |
la crostata | the pie |
il gelato | the ice cream |
la panna | the cream |
la panna montata | the whipped cream |
la crema pasticcera | the custard |
Another typical Italian dessert are:
The most important Italian meals are breakfast (la colazione), lunch (il pranzo) e dinner (la cena).
Especially among kids, it's also common to have a snack (la merenda).
Some expression that can be useful in this context are to be hungry that translates as avere fame and to be thirsty that translates as avere sete.
Be careful! To express the need of eating/drinking:
In English verb to be + adjective vs. in Italian verb to have + noun
Breakfast is eaten right after waking up and usually involves:
Italian | English |
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il latte | the milk |
i cereali | the cereals |
il cornetto | the croissant |
la marmellata | the jam |
i biscotti | the biscuits |
il burro | the butter |
le fette biscottate | the crisp bread |
il té | the tea |
il caffé | the coffee |
la cioccolata calda | the hot chocolate |
lo zucchero | the sugar |
il miele | the honey |
il succo di frutta | the fruit juice |
la frutta | the fruit |
la nutella | the nutella |
As you can see, Italian breakfast is usually based on sweet food.
Lunch is eaten from 12 am or 2 pm while dinner is usually eaten from 7.30 pm to 9 pm.
The most typical Italian food of these meals are la pasta, la pasta al forno/le lasagne and la pizza.
In the following table you'll find some other vocabs about food eaten and used during lunch and dinner.
Italian | English |
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il pane | the bread |
il riso | the rice |
il sugo | the tomato sauce |
l'arrosto | the roasted meat |
la zuppa | the soup |
il formaggio | the cheese |
le uova | the eggs |
l'aceto | the vinegar |
l'olio d'oliva | the olive oil |
il prezzemolo | the parsley |
il rosmarino | the rosemary |
il basilico | the basil |
il maionese | the mayonnaise |
il sale | the salt |
il pepe | the black pepper |
Snack, very common among kids (but not only among them) when they come back from school, is usually eaten around 4 or 5 pm.
In the following table you'll find some other vocabs about food eaten and used during snack.
Italian | English |
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le patatine | chips |
i popcorn | popcorns |
i biscotti | biscuits |
la torta | cake |
il succo | fruit juice |
le bibite | soft drinks |
il budino | pudding |
la pizza e la focaccia | pizza and focaccia |
il panino | sandwich |
In the following table you'll find some vocabs about the main drinks (le bevande).
Italian | English |
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l'acqua naturale | the still water |
l'acqua frizzante | the sparkling water |
l'aranciata | the orange juice |
la limonata | the lemon juice |
il vino | the wine |
la birra | the beer |
il liquore | the liqueur |
Italy is one of the leading wine-producing countries in the world.
Some of the most famous and appreciated wines are:
White, sparkling sweet wine is called spumante, commonly drank on special occasions such as celebrations and informal events.
After big meals, sometimes Italian people drink some liqueurs called digestivi.
The most known are:
Take a look at the following dialogue about food.
Italian | English | |
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Anna | Per colazione, prima di andare al lavoro, bevo sempre il té con latte e biscotti | For breakfast, before going to work, I always drink tea with milk and biscuits |
Sara | Io non mangio tanto a colazione, preferisco mangiare una mela o bere un succo verso le 10 | I don't eat a lot at breakfast, I prefer eating an apple or drink some juice around 10 am |
Anna | E a pranzo? Preferisci la pasta o il riso? | And at lunch? Do you prefer pasta or rice? |
Sara | Mangio spesso la pasta con il sugo, anche se durante la settimana di solito mangio un panino con prosciutto o salame. Per cena mia madre cucina spesso una zuppa. | I often eat pasta with tomato sauce, even if during the week I usually eat a sandwich with ham or salami. For dinner my mum often cooks a soup. |
Anna | Anche la mia! Però il sabato sera ordiniamo le pizze con i miei amici. La mia preferita è quella con carciofi, olive, prosciutto crudo e funghi. | Mine too! However, on Saturday nights we order some pizzas with my friends. My favourite is the one with artichokes, olives, raw ham, and mushrooms. |
Fill in the missing words. Don't forget the article.
1. The anchovy →
2. The cod →
3. The bacon →
4. The pork →
5. The lobster →
6. The tuna →
7. The steak →
8. The salami →
9. The oyster →
10. The trout →
Fill in the missing words. Don't forget the article.
1. The carrot →
2. The pear →
3. The watermelon →
4. The chocolate →
5. The pie →
6. The apricot →
7. The pepper →
8. The grapes →
9. The ice cream →
10. The pineappel →
Fill in the missing words. Don't forget the article.
1. The liqueur →
2. The breakfast →
3. The pudding →
4. The soup →
5. The beer →
6. The still water →
7. The juice →
8. The dinner →
9. The jam →
10. The butter →
11. The pie →
12. The olive oil →
13. The hot chocolate →
14. The vinegar →
15. The bread →
Choose during which meal(s) this food is eaten
1. Oggi mia nonna ha cucinato il pollo e le patate
- Today my grandmother cooked the chicken and the potatoes
colazione
merenda
pranzo/cena
2. Dopo aver giocato in giardino, i bambini hanno scelto di mangiare il budino e di bere il succo
- After having played in the garden, the children chose to eat the pudding and to drink the juice
colazione
pranzo/cena
merenda
3. La pasta con il sugo è il mio piatto preferito
- Pasta with tomato sauce is my favourite dish
pranzo/cena
colazione
merenda
4. Quando mi alzo, ho sempre bisogno di un caffé con i biscotti
- When I get up, I always need a coffee with biscuits
colazione
pranzo/cena
merenda
5. Per la mia festa di compleanno ho comprato patatine, popcorn e bibite
- I bought chips, popcorns and soft drinks for my birthday party
merenda
pranzo/cena
colazione
6. Sabato con i nostri amici potremmo mangiare delle pizze
- Saturday with our friends we could eat some pizzas
colazione
cena
pranzo/cena
7. Stamattina vorrei un cornetto con una tazza di latte, per favore
- This morning I would like a croissant with a milk cup, please
pranzo/cena
colazione
merenda
8. Adoro i cavolfiori con il formaggio
- I love cauliflowers with cheese
colazione
pranzo/cena
cena
9. Dopo il lavoro Miriam mangia sempre pane e nutella
- After work Miriam always eat bread with nutella
colazione
merenda
pranzo/cena
10. Volete la zuppa o il riso?
- Do you want the soup or the rice?
merenda
colazione
pranzo/cena
Choose during which meal(s) this food is eaten
1. Oggi mia nonna ha cucinato il pollo e le patate
- Today my grandmother cooked the chicken and the potatoes
pranzo/cena
2. Dopo aver giocato in giardino, i bambini hanno scelto di mangiare il budino e di bere il succo
- After having played in the garden, the children chose to eat the pudding and to drink the juice
merenda
3. La pasta con il sugo è il mio piatto preferito
- Pasta with tomato sauce is my favourite dish
pranzo/cena
4. Quando mi alzo, ho sempre bisogno di un caffé con i biscotti
- When I get up, I always need a coffee with biscuits
colazione
5. Per la mia festa di compleanno ho comprato patatine, popcorn e bibite
- I bought chips, popcorns and soft drinks for my birthday party
merenda
6. Sabato con i nostri amici potremmo mangiare delle pizze
- Saturday with our friends we could eat some pizzas
pranzo/cena
7. Stamattina vorrei un cornetto con una tazza di latte, per favore
- This morning I would like a croissant with a milk cup, please
colazione
8. Adoro i cavolfiori con il formaggio
- I love cauliflowers with cheese
pranzo/cena
9. Dopo il lavoro Miriam mangia sempre pane e nutella
- After work Miriam always eat bread with nutella
merenda
10. Volete la zuppa o il riso?
- Do you want the soup or the rice?
pranzo/cena
Fill in the missing words.
Be careful! Some words are in their plural form.
Dario: « Mi piace molto cucinare l' con le e i »
Dario: « I really like cooking the roast with carrots and peas»
Claudio: « Io preferisco il , per esempio il con l'»
Claudio: « I prefer the seafood, for istance the saumon with salade»
Dario: « A casa con mia moglie, lo mangiamo con il : in particolare ci piacciono i e i »
Dario: « At home with my wife, I eat it with the rice: in particular we like the little shrimps and the octopus»
Claudio: « In ogni caso, per me la parte migliore del pasto è il »
Claudio: « However, for me the best part is the dessert»
Fill in the missing words. Don't forget the article.
1. The anchovy →
2. The cod →
3. The bacon →
4. The pork →
5. The lobster →
6. The tuna →
7. The steak →
8. The salami →
9. The oyster →
10. The trout →
Fill in the missing words. Don't forget the article.
1. The carrot →
2. The pear →
3. The watermelon →
4. The chocolate →
5. The pie →
6. The apricot →
7. The pepper →
8. The grapes →
9. The ice cream →
10. The pineappel →
Fill in the missing words. Don't forget the article.
1. The liqueur →
2. The breakfast →
3. The pudding →
4. The soup →
5. The beer →
6. The still water →
7. The juice →
8. The dinner →
9. The jam →
10. The butter →
11. The pie →
12. The olive oil →
13. The hot chocolate →
14. The vinegar →
15. The bread →
Choose during which meal(s) this food is eaten
1. Oggi mia nonna ha cucinato il pollo e le patate
- Today my grandmother cooked the chicken and the potatoes
pranzo/cena
merenda
colazione
2. Dopo aver giocato in giardino, i bambini hanno scelto di mangiare il budino e di bere il succo
- After having played in the garden, the children chose to eat the pudding and to drink the juice
colazione
pranzo/cena
merenda
3. La pasta con il sugo è il mio piatto preferito
- Pasta with tomato sauce is my favourite dish
colazione
merenda
pranzo/cena
4. Quando mi alzo, ho sempre bisogno di un caffé con i biscotti
- When I get up, I always need a coffee with biscuits
merenda
colazione
pranzo/cena
5. Per la mia festa di compleanno ho comprato patatine, popcorn e bibite
- I bought chips, popcorns and soft drinks for my birthday party
colazione
pranzo/cena
merenda
6. Sabato con i nostri amici potremmo mangiare delle pizze
- Saturday with our friends we could eat some pizzas
pranzo/cena
cena
colazione
7. Stamattina vorrei un cornetto con una tazza di latte, per favore
- This morning I would like a croissant with a milk cup, please
colazione
merenda
pranzo/cena
8. Adoro i cavolfiori con il formaggio
- I love cauliflowers with cheese
colazione
cena
pranzo/cena
9. Dopo il lavoro Miriam mangia sempre pane e nutella
- After work Miriam always eat bread with nutella
colazione
pranzo/cena
merenda
10. Volete la zuppa o il riso?
- Do you want the soup or the rice?
pranzo/cena
merenda
colazione
Choose during which meal(s) this food is eaten
1. Oggi mia nonna ha cucinato il pollo e le patate
- Today my grandmother cooked the chicken and the potatoes
pranzo/cena
2. Dopo aver giocato in giardino, i bambini hanno scelto di mangiare il budino e di bere il succo
- After having played in the garden, the children chose to eat the pudding and to drink the juice
merenda
3. La pasta con il sugo è il mio piatto preferito
- Pasta with tomato sauce is my favourite dish
pranzo/cena
4. Quando mi alzo, ho sempre bisogno di un caffé con i biscotti
- When I get up, I always need a coffee with biscuits
colazione
5. Per la mia festa di compleanno ho comprato patatine, popcorn e bibite
- I bought chips, popcorns and soft drinks for my birthday party
merenda
6. Sabato con i nostri amici potremmo mangiare delle pizze
- Saturday with our friends we could eat some pizzas
pranzo/cena
7. Stamattina vorrei un cornetto con una tazza di latte, per favore
- This morning I would like a croissant with a milk cup, please
colazione
8. Adoro i cavolfiori con il formaggio
- I love cauliflowers with cheese
pranzo/cena
9. Dopo il lavoro Miriam mangia sempre pane e nutella
- After work Miriam always eat bread with nutella
merenda
10. Volete la zuppa o il riso?
- Do you want the soup or the rice?
pranzo/cena
Fill in the missing words.
Be careful! Some words are in their plural form.
Dario: « Mi piace molto cucinare l' con le e i »
Dario: « I really like cooking the roast with carrots and peas»
Claudio: « Io preferisco il , per esempio il con l'»
Claudio: « I prefer the seafood, for istance the saumon with salade»
Dario: « A casa con mia moglie, lo mangiamo con il : in particolare ci piacciono i e i »
Dario: « At home with my wife, I eat it with the rice: in particular we like the little shrimps and the octopus»
Claudio: « In ogni caso, per me la parte migliore del pasto è il »
Claudio: « However, for me the best part is the dessert»
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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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Hi there, my name is Roberta. I am an Italian native speaker, and a professional language teacher with a DITALS II certification from Siena University. I live in Italy in a lovely little town called Monate near a small lake of the same name, just 40 minutes by car from Milan.
The aim of the lessons will not be learning generic Italian but to learn Italian according to the needs of every student. Each lesson will be personalized and designed to match students’ interests, linguistic level and learning style.
Every lesson will be planned around a text, which could either be a written piece, an audio segment or a video that will be used as a focal point for both communication and grammatical study. I will provide students with all of the teaching materials used in class that can later be used for homework and self – study, especially for developing writing skills.
I have been working as an Italian teacher since 2016, offering both traditional and e-learning/online classes. I am specialized at teaching young people and adults who want to study Italian for a variety of different reasons: work, education, residency or simply for a love of Italy and its culture.
Finally, as a result of my volunteer position as a documents advisor for immigrants, I can help students to prepare for the B1 level Italian language exam, which is necessary to apply for Italian citizenship.
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Roberta, is a fantastic teacher! She really helped to improve my confidence in using the formal Italian and in preparing for interviews in Italy. She tailored all our lessons to exactly my needs, and we also had a laugh in the process. Thanks again for all your help Roberta!
Roberta L.
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Thank you very much Emma, they are very happy to have helped you!
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Hello, I'm Paul originally from London, I've been teaching adults for 9 years online and in person, individually and in groups. I'm passionate about teaching and helping people improve their communication, I really like travelling and realise how important english can be for people's jobs and social lives so I do whatever I can so my students reach their objectives.
I love hearing people's opinions and discussing lots of subjects and I base my classes on your interests.
I have a very high success rate preparing students for exams and can offer some great tips and advice to help you pass whatever exam you're studying for.
If you'd like to meet to discuss your needs select a free lesson and you can see if you think I'm the right person to help you with your English. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Thanks!
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Paul is a well-structrured, certified and experienced teacher. He is passionate about teaching English and is a very good choice as a teacher.
This review was written by a coLanguage team member during a manual screening of this teacher profile.
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I am an Italian native speaker with a Master's degree in Languages for International Relations. I have experience in tutoring students from all ages.
I prepare tailored lessons based on the students' needs and interests using textbooks, videos, interactive resources and ad-hoc materials.
If you want to learn Italian and know more about the culture, food, art and traditions, don't hesitate to get in touch!
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MariaRosa has been very patient, pleasant and encouraging. She is very conscientious and prepares well. She has developed a learning plan based on my requests. I enjoy the lessons and find them very useful
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Do you want to learn Italian to know better the Italian culture and enjoy a trip in Italy? Do you need it for your business or to speak with your relatives?
Whatever is your reason in learning Italian I can help you and personalize your lesson according to your needs and interest.
My work as Italian tutor started with my love for languages and for travels. I experienced that learning a new language is a way to know a new culture and to enrich your knowledge of the world.
I started teaching Italian online few years ago. I have a TEFL certificate, and currently teach students from different parts of the world.
Before teaching Italian, I worked for a few years after graduation in tourism.
I believe that the teacher work requires continual renewal and study of new teaching methods is part of my job.
Feel free to contact me so we can tailor your personal lessons.
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A big 'thank you'to Davide for the last 12 lessons. We have done some very useful work together and he is supportive and encouraging.
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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 is an excellent, experienced teacher. A true professional. She is patient with my beginner-level Italian language skills. She will quickly assess your skill level (or lack thereof) and present an appropriate level of instruction to ensure rapid growth. She will encourage you to use Italian during lessons to expedite your learning curve. I highly recommend her.
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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 wonderful! She takes what my specific goals for learning Italian (how to communicate while traveling around Italy) into consideration and created an individualized lesson plan.
Luisa A.
Dear Shraddha thank you, thank you so much for your kind message. It was a real pleasure to meet you !!! See you on Friday ciao ciao
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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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Fabulous teacher. Very clear, very encouraging and very helpful. Also very flexible and accommodating. Cannot recommend Daniela highly enough.
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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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