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 |
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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 |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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, sto bene e tu?
Ciao Andrea, prego
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!
Addio
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.
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!
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!
Ciao! Come va?
Non tanto bene
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 più tardi!
A domani Marco!
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.
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!
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 tra poco!
A domani!
9. Ciao mamma!
Ciao! Come va?
Non tanto bene
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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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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I had a trial class with Elena, and was very satisfied with the professionalism and all the teaching experience that she possesses. Will definitely continue to have classes with her.
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Hello German learner! I am a dedicated teacher for DaF (German as a foreign language) studying and working in Germany. I have already gained teaching experience with different age groups and nationalities while teaching German in various language schools.
Currently, I'm doing my second studies in German, English, and Teaching at the University of Bonn. (I already got my Master's Degree in German and Literature). Besides, I teach in a local language school as well as tutor students online on Colanguage.
In my free time, I learn French and Dutch and hope to become a true polyglot one day :)
So as you can see, I'm all into languages and love my profession as a teacher!
I can help you learn general German, develop your communicational skills as well as prepare you for language tests (Goethe Zertifikat, Telc, etc).
Just book a trial lesson with me and we'll find out which course is right for you.
See you soon
Anush
PS. IMPORTANT! Currently, I only work with adults aged 18 and over - so NO courses for children, sorry.
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Hranush is a teacher with a lot of experience in teaching German. She has many materials and is well-structured!
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I am Tina, am Italian, from the south part of Italy. Am 35, I graduated in languages and International communication in Rome. I studied English, Spanish and French at university and Bulgarian on my own. I have a specialist title for teaching Italian as a foreign language. I personally prepare the teaching material, I studied how to project material. My method is communicative and situational, respectful of cultural aspects and interculture. My teaching method permits a multisensorial learning, I use you- tube videos and pictures, arts pictures, songs and other authentic material of everyday Life (informal and public enviroment) . My lessons and my teaching material are Dynamic and interactive. I want students to have a nice and funny learning experience, I try to have impact on the emotions of the students, so that he can learn better as there Is a link between Memory and emotions.
Am prepared and skilled as a languages teacher. My unit includes phonetic, orthography, lexis, comunicative functions, cultural themes. Culturali elements are the focus of my teaching, bit grammar Is not missing, you learn It by funny way with me. Am very nice, polite and witty. I put the student in a confortable zone, I want him/her feel too feel at ease. I don't ask the student to memorize list of words or verbs, I let him or her know them by learning them in use , have experience of language system and culture. I teach you how to speak, how to do practical things with language according the pragmatic approach. We use the language for many purposes and to comunicate with other people.
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Concetta is an amazing teacher with an unique intuitive teaching method and individual approach to each student. She is passionated and prepares materials and exercises especially to cover respective needs and goals of a student. The way Concetta leads the lessons gives deep understanding of language and culture. She speaks many languages and has knowledges in different aspects that’s why communication with her is smooth and pleasant. Thank you Tina, for being so incredible teacher! .
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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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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.
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**Other time slots can be made available upon request. Don't hesitate to get in touch**
Native speaker from Paris with about 15 years of teaching experience. I’m well-travelled, and I’ve lived and worked in different parts of the world (Europe, Latin America, North America, Africa, Australia and a little bit in Asia).
I have a postgraduate degree (France) in Languages, Literature and Cultural Studies and I’m currently a freelance translator. I’ve previously worked at universities in France and abroad (South Africa/Australia) and have a solid experience in teaching (French Language, Literature, Philosophy, Cultural Studies, Creative Writing, etc.), designing courses, evaluating and guiding students, preparing students for exams/job interviews/professional presentations, managing a Language and Literature department at the university, presenting papers at academic conferences worldwide, publishing, translating and journalism. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to teach people with different profiles and from various backgrounds: international professionals, university students, beginner translators and teachers, high school students, retirees, travellers, francophiles, children (help with homework), etc.
Being an open-minded, flexible and patient teacher, I enjoy helping others to discover their potential and to explore it. Adapting myself to my students' needs, pace and objectives is essential for me, and designing the best way to work with each student is very stimulating and rewarding.
After the initial introductory lesson, I will design customised lesson plans that will evolve as you progress. We can also, at any time during the programme, change our working method if you wish to do so. I remain very flexible in that regard.
The learning materials will be varied, and we will choose together the themes and aspects of French language to be covered, in line with your objectives. In any case, I am very attentive in general, so please don't hesitate to make any suggestions.
Regardless of your level and objectives, I'm sure that we can find the best way possible to share and enjoy this French language adventure together.
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Priscilla is a very competent and experienced French teacher. She prepares the lessons very carefully and focuses on all relevant aspects such as conversation, grammar and vocabulary. Above all, she has a very friendly personality that makes you feel at ease immediately. I can highly recommend her as a French teacher.
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My name is Mara, I took a Master's in Foreign Languages and Translation (English and German) and then I started working as a Teacher to kids and adults. Since my students are aged between 1 and 69 years old, I developed 3 different methods:
1. Fluency - for intermediate/upper intermediate students, mainly based on listening and speaking; specific topics.
2. TPR - total physical response, all levels, mainly based on activities, role plays and board games.
3. Traditional - all levels, grammar, listening, speaking and writing/reading with a traditional approach
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Mara is an experienced teach who is passionate about teaching English to people of all ages. I recommend her to anyone
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I am a private teacher in English, German and Italian. I am a Master's graduate in Translation and Interpreting at the University of Genoa, Italy. I am Italian native speaker. I know English and German at C2 level and Russian at B2 level.
I have been studying English for the last 15 years, first at school and then at the university and I have improved it on my frequent stays abroad. I have now been teaching English for 4 years, first to school children and teenagers and now adults too. I have experience teaching online and at home. I also have taught group classes.
Being fluent in several languages allows me to give students further explainations in their native language when needed. This also allows me to put myself in my students' shoes and understand better their difficulties. I try to meet the student's personal needs and objectives rather than impose my standard class.
During my classes I focus on the active skills of language, speaking and writing. I often ask students to do presentations so they practice writing and speaking at once. I strongly encourage self-studying along with frontal teaching in order to considerably shorten learning time. Homework is for me as important as frontal classes. If needed, I can provide students with textbooks and online material such as videos, news, songs and textes.
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Federico is an exceptional teacher. He is patient, knowledgable and makes learning much less stressful. In the short time I've been working with him I feel that my Italian has grown so much faster. He has so many resources to share with his students and helps to coach me through the difficult parts of language learning! I highly recommend him to anyone wanted to learn Italian, it is truly a wonderful experience.
Federico C.
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Thank you Dan for the great review! A student like you makes everything easier. I hope to continue like that!
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Hello my name is Lucia and I am a native Italian speaker.
I have a degree as an interpreter for English and French so I know how hard it may be to learn a foreign language. I work as a free-lance interpreter and private English and French teacher. I have a strong passion for languages which I have been studying for many years. I am studying Spanish now and always trying to improve my English and French knowledge. I am a friendly person and my lessons mainly focus on conversation. As a teacher I am very patient and I always propose tailor-made lessons with respect to your needs. I am really enthusiastic about being a teacher because this activity allows you to share your culture and habits with foreign people. Learning a language is also learning a new culture.
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Lucia is wonderful! I have no experience with Italian and it has thus far been a lovely fun process. She is easy to schedule with. Sends documents with notes/teaching points from each of our lessons immediately and tailors lesson to exactly my level/experience. Would highly recommend!
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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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It's very useful to go through writing I have done and discuss other ways of expressing the same idea.
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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 fantastic! We are just doing conversation because that is what I need, and requested from Luisa. Easy flow and no lacking of topics to talk about with her. I highly recommend Luisa!!!
Luisa A.
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Thank you so much !!! It's a pleasure for me !!!
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