Greetings in Italian (hello, goodbye, ...)
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Greetings (I saluti) are essential in every language.
To use the right word or expression, you have to consider the context of the conversation, and what time it is.
In the following table you'll find the most common greetings in Italian.
Italian | English |
---|---|
Ciao | Hello / Hi / Bye bye |
Salve | Hello (formal context) |
Buongiorno | Good morning |
Buon pomeriggio | Good afternoon |
Buonasera | Good evening |
Buonanotte | Goodnight |
Arrivederci | Goodbye |
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Ciao (Hello/Hi) is the most common Italian greeting.
It is very informal, in fact it is used mostly among friends and people acquainted with each other.
In Italian, "Ciao" is used both when meeting (Hi) and when leaving (Bye)
After the initial greetings, let's introduce some useful expressions used to keep an informal conversation going.
Italian | English |
---|---|
Come va? / Come stai? | How are you? |
(Sto) bene | I'm fine |
(Sto) abbastanza bene | I'm OK |
(Sto) molto bene | I'm really fine |
(Sto) meglio | I'm doing better |
Non (sto) tanto bene | I'm not well |
(Sto) male | I'm sick / I feel bad |
E tu? | And you? |
Grazie | Thank you / Thanks |
Grazie mille | Thank you very much |
Di niente / Figurati | Not at all / Don't mention it |
Prego | You're welcome |
Per favore / Per piacere | Please |
Scusa | Sorry / Excuse me |
Mi dispiace | I'm sorry |
Non importa / Non ti preoccupare | Don't worry / Never mind |
Look at the following dialogue:
Italian | English | |
---|---|---|
Andrea | Ciao Maria! | Hi Maria! |
Maria | Ciao Andrea! Come va? | Hi Andrea! How are you? |
Andrea | Bene, grazie. E tu, come stai? | Fine thanks. And you? |
Maria | Abbastanza bene, grazie. | I'm OK, thanks |
Andrea | Ci vediamo più tardi. Ciao! | See you later. Bye bye! |
Maria | A dopo. Ciao! | See you later!. Bye bye! |
As we can see, "Ciao" is used both at the beginning and at the end of the dialogue.
In Italian there is another way to say hello, that is the greeting salve.
It is used in formal contexts only.
It can be used instead of "buongiorno" (good morning), "buon pomeriggio" (good afternoon) and "buonasera" (good evening), regardless of the time of the day.
After the initial greetings, let's introduce some useful expressions used to keep a formal conversation going.
Italian | English |
---|---|
Come sta (Lei)? | How are you? |
E Lei? | And you? |
Di niente / Si figuri | Not at all / Don't mention it |
Scusi | Sorry / Excuse me |
Non importa / Non si preoccupi | Don't worry / Never mind |
Look at the following dialogue:
Italian | English | |
---|---|---|
Infermiera Nurse | Salve signora Rossi, come sta oggi? | Good morning Ms Rossi, how are you today? |
Signora Rossi Ms Rossi | Salve! Oggi sto meglio, grazie. | Good morning! I'm doing better today, thank you. |
Buongiorno (Good morning) is used in formal situation, usually between 6 am and 12 am.
This greeting can also be used between friends (classmates, colleagues,...) when they met in the morning.
Moreover, it is also used in the afternoon until around 4 pm/5 pm.
Look at the following dialogue which takes place at 8 am.
Italian | English | |
---|---|---|
Professoressa Teacher | Buongiorno ragazzi! | Good morning! |
Studenti Students | Buongiorno Professoressa | Good morning, Ms Jackson |
A common mistake among English speakers is writing "buon giorno" as two words instead of one.
Remember! Buongiorno → Goodmorning vs. buon giorno → good day
Buon pomeriggio (Good afternoon) is used in formal situation after lunch time, usually between 12 am and 6 pm.
Look at the following dialogue which takes place at 3 pm.
Italian | English | |
---|---|---|
Barista Bartender | Buon pomeriggio signor Bianchi, vuole il solito? | Good afternoon Mr Bianchi, do you want the usual? |
Signor Bianchi Mr Bianchi | Sì, grazie mille. | Yes, thank you very much. |
Buon pomeriggio can be replaced by "buongiorno" until (4 pm/5 pm) and by "buonasera" (from 4 pm/5 pm)
Buonasera (Good evening) is used after sunset, usually between 6 pm and 12 pm or generally when it's dark.
Look at the following dialogue which takes place at 8 pm.
Italian | English | |
---|---|---|
Cameriere Waiter | Buonasera signori, accomodatevi pure. | Good evening, please take a seat. |
Signor Verdi Mr Verdi | Buonasera, grazie mille. | Good evening, thank you very much. |
Unlike "buongiorno", "buonasera" can also be written as two separated words "buona sera".
However the one-word version is more common.
Buonanotte (Goodnight) is said as a wish before going to sleep.
Look at the following dialogue which takes place at 12 pm.
Italian | English | |
---|---|---|
Miriam | Sono molto stanca, vado a dormire. Buonanotte a tutti! | I'm really tired, I'll go sleep. Goodnight everybody! |
Tutti Everybody | Buonanotte Miriam! | Goodnight Miriam! |
As "buonasera", "buonanotte" can also be written as two separated words "buona notte".
However the one-word version is more common.
When leaving, the most common expression in informal situations is ciao (bye).
In more formal situations, the most common expression is arrivederci (goodbye).
Look at the following dialogue:
Italian | English | |
---|---|---|
Cassiera Cashier | Sono trentadue euro. | It's thirty-two euro. |
Signora Giglio Ms Giglio | Ecco a Lei. | Here you are. |
Cassiera Cashier | Grazie e arrivederci! | Thank you, goodbye! |
Signora Giglio Ms Giglio | Arrivederci! | Goodbye! |
In the following table you will find other useful expressions that can be used when leaving (both in formal and informal contexts).
Italian | English |
---|---|
Ci vediamo (dopo, domani...) | See you (later, tomorrow...) |
A dopo / A più tardi | See you later |
A presto | See you soon |
A tra poco | See you in a while |
A domani | See you tomorrow |
A stasera | See you tonight |
Buona giornata | Have a nice day |
Addio | Farewell / Goodbye |
Choose the best answer that fits in the dialogue.
1. Ciao Maria, come va?
- Hi Maria, how are you?
Ciao Andrea, prego
Ciao Andrea, sto bene e tu?
2. Finalmente la lezione di oggi è finita a domani Lucia!
- Today's lesson is finally over, see you tomorrow Lucia!
A domani Marco!
A più tardi!
3. Ciao, come stai oggi?
- Hi, how are you today?
Buonasera
Ciao, sto meglio grazie
4. A stasera, ragazzi. Ciao!
- See you tonight guys. Bye!
A stasera!
Addio
5. L'appuntamento è tra mezz'ora e io sono in ritardo. Ci vediamo più tardi!
- The appointment is in half an hour and I'm late. See you later.
Arrivederci!
A dopo!
6. Vado al lavoro, buona giornata!
- I'll go to work, have a nice day!
A stasera, buona giornata!
Arrivederci
7. Tieni il libro, me lo ridai domani. Ciao!
- Keep the book, you'll give it back to me tomorrow. Bye!
Grazie mille, a domani!
Addio
8. Vado al supermercato e poi vengo con voi al cinema. A dopo!
- I'll go to the supermarket and then I'll with you to the cinema. See you later!
A domani!
A tra poco!
9. Ciao mamma!
Non tanto bene
Ciao! Come va?
10. Grazie per essere venuto con me
- Thank you for coming with me
A più tardi
Figurati
Choose the best answer that fits in the dialogue.
1. Ciao Maria, come va?
- Hi Maria, how are you?
Ciao Andrea, sto bene e tu?
2. Finalmente la lezione di oggi è finita a domani Lucia!
- Today's lesson is finally over, see you tomorrow Lucia!
A domani Marco!
3. Ciao, come stai oggi?
- Hi, how are you today?
Ciao, sto meglio grazie
4. A stasera, ragazzi. Ciao!
- See you tonight guys. Bye!
A stasera!
5. L'appuntamento è tra mezz'ora e io sono in ritardo. Ci vediamo più tardi!
- The appointment is in half an hour and I'm late. See you later.
A dopo!
6. Vado al lavoro, buona giornata!
- I'll go to work, have a nice day!
A stasera, buona giornata!
7. Tieni il libro, me lo ridai domani. Ciao!
- Keep the book, you'll give it back to me tomorrow. Bye!
Grazie mille, a domani!
8. Vado al supermercato e poi vengo con voi al cinema. A dopo!
- I'll go to the supermarket and then I'll with you to the cinema. See you later!
A tra poco!
9. Ciao mamma!
Ciao! Come va?
10. Grazie per essere venuto con me
- Thank you for coming with me
Figurati
Fill in the correct greetings.
1. It's 9 AM; you meet an elderly person in the elevator. You say: «!»
2. You and your mom are having a chat late in the night, then you start feeling sleepy. Before leaving you say: «!»
3. You are having a walk in town and meet a friend of yours. You say: «, and then ask ?» to know if he/she is doing fine.
4. You're on your way to meet your sister for a chat. You'll be there in five minutes. You text her: !
5. You are at a gala dinner with a lot of important guests. When introducing yourself, you say «!»
6. It's the last day at your summer school in Italy and you are travelling back home. To all your Italian friends you say: «!»
7. It's 4 PM, you enter a shop and say: «!»
8. And when leaving, you say: «!»
9. You have finished working for the day and you are going home. You'll be back tomorrow, so you say: «!»
10. You have finished working, but you are meeting your colleagues later for dinner. Now you say: «!»
Fill in the missing words with the right greeting or the right expression that can keep the conversation going on.
AT 10 AM
Signora Rossi: « Signor Verdi, (Lei)?»
Signora Rossi: « Good morning Mr Verdi. how are you?»
Signor Verdi: « Signora Rossi, »
Signor Verdi: « Hello (formal) Ms Rossi, I am not well »
Signora Rossi: «»
Signora Rossi: « I'm sorry »
Signor Verdi: «»
Signor Verdi: « Never mind »
Signora Rossi: «Le consiglio di andare a casa a riposare»
Signora Rossi: « I suggest you to go home and rest »
Signor Verdi: «Sì, Vado a casa a riposarmi. ! !»
Signor Verdi: « Yes, I go home and rest. See you tomorrow! Goodbye! »
Signora Rossi: « , !»
Signora Rossi: « See you tomorrow, goodbye! »
Choose the best answer that fits in the dialogue.
1. Ciao Maria, come va?
- Hi Maria, how are you?
Ciao Andrea, prego
Ciao Andrea, sto bene e tu?
2. Finalmente la lezione di oggi è finita a domani Lucia!
- Today's lesson is finally over, see you tomorrow Lucia!
A domani Marco!
A più tardi!
3. Ciao, come stai oggi?
- Hi, how are you today?
Ciao, sto meglio grazie
Buonasera
4. A stasera, ragazzi. Ciao!
- See you tonight guys. Bye!
A stasera!
Addio
5. L'appuntamento è tra mezz'ora e io sono in ritardo. Ci vediamo più tardi!
- The appointment is in half an hour and I'm late. See you later.
A dopo!
Arrivederci!
6. Vado al lavoro, buona giornata!
- I'll go to work, have a nice day!
A stasera, buona giornata!
Arrivederci
7. Tieni il libro, me lo ridai domani. Ciao!
- Keep the book, you'll give it back to me tomorrow. Bye!
Addio
Grazie mille, a domani!
8. Vado al supermercato e poi vengo con voi al cinema. A dopo!
- I'll go to the supermarket and then I'll with you to the cinema. See you later!
A domani!
A tra poco!
9. Ciao mamma!
Non tanto bene
Ciao! Come va?
10. Grazie per essere venuto con me
- Thank you for coming with me
A più tardi
Figurati
Choose the best answer that fits in the dialogue.
1. Ciao Maria, come va?
- Hi Maria, how are you?
Ciao Andrea, sto bene e tu?
2. Finalmente la lezione di oggi è finita a domani Lucia!
- Today's lesson is finally over, see you tomorrow Lucia!
A domani Marco!
3. Ciao, come stai oggi?
- Hi, how are you today?
Ciao, sto meglio grazie
4. A stasera, ragazzi. Ciao!
- See you tonight guys. Bye!
A stasera!
5. L'appuntamento è tra mezz'ora e io sono in ritardo. Ci vediamo più tardi!
- The appointment is in half an hour and I'm late. See you later.
A dopo!
6. Vado al lavoro, buona giornata!
- I'll go to work, have a nice day!
A stasera, buona giornata!
7. Tieni il libro, me lo ridai domani. Ciao!
- Keep the book, you'll give it back to me tomorrow. Bye!
Grazie mille, a domani!
8. Vado al supermercato e poi vengo con voi al cinema. A dopo!
- I'll go to the supermarket and then I'll with you to the cinema. See you later!
A tra poco!
9. Ciao mamma!
Ciao! Come va?
10. Grazie per essere venuto con me
- Thank you for coming with me
Figurati
Fill in the correct greetings.
1. It's 9 AM; you meet an elderly person in the elevator. You say: «!»
2. You and your mom are having a chat late in the night, then you start feeling sleepy. Before leaving you say: «!»
3. You are having a walk in town and meet a friend of yours. You say: «, and then ask ?» to know if he/she is doing fine.
4. You're on your way to meet your sister for a chat. You'll be there in five minutes. You text her: !
5. You are at a gala dinner with a lot of important guests. When introducing yourself, you say «!»
6. It's the last day at your summer school in Italy and you are travelling back home. To all your Italian friends you say: «!»
7. It's 4 PM, you enter a shop and say: «!»
8. And when leaving, you say: «!»
9. You have finished working for the day and you are going home. You'll be back tomorrow, so you say: «!»
10. You have finished working, but you are meeting your colleagues later for dinner. Now you say: «!»
Fill in the missing words with the right greeting or the right expression that can keep the conversation going on.
AT 10 AM
Signora Rossi: « Signor Verdi, (Lei)?»
Signora Rossi: « Good morning Mr Verdi. how are you?»
Signor Verdi: « Signora Rossi, »
Signor Verdi: « Hello (formal) Ms Rossi, I am not well »
Signora Rossi: «»
Signora Rossi: « I'm sorry »
Signor Verdi: «»
Signor Verdi: « Never mind »
Signora Rossi: «Le consiglio di andare a casa a riposare»
Signora Rossi: « I suggest you to go home and rest »
Signor Verdi: «Sì, Vado a casa a riposarmi. ! !»
Signor Verdi: « Yes, I go home and rest. See you tomorrow! Goodbye! »
Signora Rossi: « , !»
Signora Rossi: « See you tomorrow, goodbye! »
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Hi everyone!
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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 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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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.
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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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Very Nice communication, easy to study and practice Italiano, I am a Beginner and She has the patience to understand me.
Daniela V.
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Hola Pedro, thanks for your words. I'm glad you enjoyed our first class. Get ready, we are going to learn more and more! :-D
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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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Ciao! My name is Giorgio, I live few kilometers away from Rome and I am a native speaking Italian tutor, certified with the DITALS Level II (Università per Stranieri di Siena).
Words, their amazing mixture of sounds and ideas, have enchanted me for as long as I can remember, along with their multiple expressive nuances and communicative potential. That is the reason why, after my philosophy degree in 2017, I started my apprenticeship in a renowned institute in Rome while volunteering in a school for immigrants. After getting my teaching certification, in 2019 I worked at an Italian language and culture center in Montpellier (France). When I came back to Italy, I continued teaching at a school and as a freelance, both face-to-face and online.
In my work I aim to teach a language that is authentic and functional to deal with the most common communicative situations for those who travel or live in Italy. How? Firstly, I only speak Italian during classes, since the beginner’s level, and I pay constant attention to pragmatic and intercultural aspects of communication. Secondly, I use all kinds of supports and I gradually introduce more complex structures and specific uses. The choice of the topics is based on the interests and needs of each student. Language is always a mean to convey culture and many people approach Italian driven by curiosity for Italian food, music, fashion, literature, lifestyle, cinema. These all are regular topics of my classes, through which I try to convey a multifaceted image of my country. I have a true passion for metalinguistic reflection and I am happy to answer to students’ questions, but I generally prefer guiding them to the autonomous discovery of grammar rules, through an inductive process. I am very patient and I always try to establish a positive environment, where errors are chances to learn and not something to be ashamed of. I believe in the importance of promoting students’ responsibility in their learning process, stimulating their commitment and valuing their learning styles. Fun and gratification are a more powerful drive than mere obligation.
I provide texts and materials to work on in class and to revise at home. In order to reach the best results in all the communicative skills, I always enrich my classes with visual support, listening activities, videos, games.
If you are looking for a relaxed and friendly environment to learn Italian, contact me for a free trial lesson! We will get to know each other and arrange the work to do together. A presto!
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My Italian lessons with Giorgio have been so worthwhile. Each lesson is very structured and well- prepared. The teaching material is excellent. His friendly demeanor throughout the lesson always inspires interest, encourages and fosters self-confidence. Giorgio is capable of treating his students according to their individual needs. I continuously progress in my studies. He's always willing to go an extra- mile in order to clear any doubts or uncertainties. I highly recommend Giorgio to anyone who wants to learn, improve and master Italian on a high level and who's looking for a teacher out of the ordinary.
Giorgio V.
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Caro, thank you very much for these gratifying words! I am glad you are so satisfied with our lessons. Thanks to your growing confidence with the language and your natural determination, you can get great results. Keep up the good work!
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Buongiorno gente!
Are you ready to learn italian with me?
My name is Mojra and I'm a qualified mother tongue tutor. Whether you need to prepare yourself for a job interview, you're planning to relocate to Italy or to spend your next holiday there, I look forward to assisting you to achieve your goals!
I am here to help you improve you grammar, sentence structure and to teach you helpful phrases in a fun and relaxed way.
I graduated from university majoring in Linguistic Mediation and in Modern Languages and then I specialized in the teaching of Italian as a second language, attending a one-year post-graduate course devoted to this and receiving excellent grades (FILIS: Formatori Interculturali di Lingua Italiana per Stranieri). I also teach in the Italian public schools.
If you'd like to learn Italian fluently, I'd love to be your teacher, then why not book a trial class with me now? In this lesson, we will design a lesson plan especially for you discussing how you will reach your specific goals.
IMPORTANT: Please contact me before booking your lesson with me and let me know your Italian level as well as the reasons why you want to learn Italian.
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I've now had 2 lessons with Mojra and I can warmly recommend her. We keep the lessons in Italian, which I really enjoy. Mojra is a kind and patient teacher who listens to you and your wishes in regards to what you want to focus on during the classes. Mi piacciono molto le mie lezioni con Mojra e non vedo l'ora per le nostre lezioni in futuro!
Mojra G.
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Thanks for your nice words Sofia, see you next lesson!
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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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I asked Daniela to help me with pronunciation. She pays careful attention, and corrects my pronunciation as needed.
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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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Lessons with Mariateresa are fascinating. She has new ideas and very interesting learning materials. She makes you really enjoy Italian and Italian culture.Beside the lessons she really motivated me to do more homework! Moreover she is a very cultured person. I am very happy.
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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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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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I am more than happy to have met Mariateresa as a teacher! She quickly understands the problems a student can encounter, and finds the solutions. She keeps me motivated! I realise that I have made a lot of progress in Italian in the short time since we started our lessons. Can one say better than that?!!
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