Asking and telling the time in Italian
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This section will give you an overview of Italian time habits and teach you how to ask and tell the hour.
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You can use one of the following expressions to ask the time.
Italian | English |
---|---|
Che ore sono? | What time is it? (Informal) |
Scusami, che ore sono? | Excuse me, what time is it? (Informal) |
Mi sai dire che ora è? | Can you tell me what time is it? (Informal) |
Mi scusi, che ora è? | Excuse me, what time is it? (Formal) |
Può dirmi l'ora, per favore? | Could you please tell me the time? (Formal) |
Mi sa dire l'orario, per favore? | Do you know what time is it, please? (Formal) |
When telling the time, use the following structure.
Sono le (It's) + Hours + E + Minutes
Time | Italian | English |
---|---|---|
8:00 | Sono le otto | It's eight o'clock |
8:05 | Sono le otto e cinque | It eight five |
8:10 | Sono le otto e dieci | It's eight ten |
8:15 | Sono le otto e quindici | It's eight fifteen |
8:20 | Sono le otto e venti | It's eight twenty |
8:25 | Sono le otto e venticinque | It's eight twenty-five |
8:30 | Sono le otto e trenta | It's eight thirty |
8:35 | Sono le otto e trentacinque | It's eight thirty-five |
8:40 | Sono le otto e quaranta | It's eight forty |
8:45 | Sono le otto e quarantacinque | It's eight forty-five |
8:50 | Sono le otto e cinquanta | It's eight fifty |
8:55 | Sono le otto e cinquantacinque | It's eight fifty-five |
In informal contexts it is possible to use the following expressions.
Time | Italian | English |
---|---|---|
8:15 | Sono le otto e un quarto | It's a quarter past eight |
8:30 | Sono le otto e mezza | It's half past eight |
8:40 | Sono le nove meno venti | It's twenty to nine |
8:45 | Sono le nove meno un quarto Sono le nove e tre quarti | It's a quarter to night |
8:50 | Sono le nove meno dieci | It's ten to nine |
8:55 | Sono le nove meno cinque | It's five to nine |
As you can from the examples, when telling an hour we use the plural expression Sono le.
However the following hours use another expression, that is E' (article).
Time | Italian | English |
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01:00 | E' l'una | It's 1 |
12:00 (12 am) | E' mezzogiorno | It's Midday |
00:00 / 24:00 (12 pm) | E' mezzanotte | It's Midnight |
In Italian there is no distinction between AM and PM.
If you use a number from 1 to 12, make sure the listener can distinguish between an hour in the night or in the morning.
If the listener cannot distinguish between an hour in the night or in the morning, use numbers from 0 to 23 (it's more formal).
Time | Italian | English |
---|---|---|
18:45 (6:45 pm) | Sono le diciotto e quarantacinque | It's six forty-five pm |
20:10 (8:10 pm) | Sono le venti e dieci | It's eight ten pm |
Here is a list with the different moments of the day in Italian and some related expressions.
Time span | Name | English | Expressions | English |
---|---|---|---|---|
00:00 - 6:00 (12 pm-6 am) | La notte | The night | Di notte / La notte | At night |
6:00 - 12:00 (6 am-12 am) | Il mattino | The morning | Di mattina / La mattina / Del mattino | In the morning |
12:00 - 18:00 (12 am-6 pm) | Il pomeriggio | The afternoon | Di pomeriggio / Nel pomeriggio / Del pomeriggio | In the afternoon |
18:00 - 24:00 (6 pm-12 pm) | La sera | The evening | Di sera / La sera | In the evening |
Look at the following constructions to understand how time expressions are used.
Part of the day | Italian | English | Italian | English |
---|---|---|---|---|
Night | All'una di notte Alle due di notte Alle tre di notte (...) | At 1 am At 2 am At 3 am (...) | Devono lavorare anche di / la notte | They have to work at night too |
Morning | Alle sette del mattino Alle otto del mattino Alle nove del mattino (...) | At 7 am At 8 am At 9 am (...) | Preferisco alzarmi presto di / la mattina | I prefer to get up early in the morning |
Afternoon | Alle tre del pomeriggio Alle quattro del pomeriggio Alle cinque del pomeriggio (...) | At 3 pm At 4 pm At 5 pm (...) | L'ufficio postale è aperto di / nel pomeriggio | The post office is open in the afternoon |
Evening | Alle otto di sera Alle nove di sera Alle dieci di sera (...) | At 8 pm At 9 pm At 10 pm (...) | Ci piace molto uscire di / la sera | We really like to go out in the evening |
It's also possible to use:
Alle quattro del mattino / Alle cinque del mattino (...)
At 4 am / At 5 am (...)
There is sometimes no specific distinction between Pomeriggio (Afternoon) and Sera (Evening); the definition may be flexible.
Alle cinque del pomeriggio, di sera / Alle sei di pomeriggio, di sera (...)
At 5 pm / At 6 pm (...)
Take a look at the following dialogue about asking at telling the time.
Italian | English | |
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Mario | Che ore sono Chiara? | What time is it, Chiara? |
Chiara | Sono le cinque e un quarto. | It's a quarter past five. |
Mario | E' molto tardi! Ho un appuntamento con Marco alle sette e mezza in un'altra città. | It's very late! I have an appointment with Marco at seven thirthy in another city. |
Chiara | Sei sicuro? Mi avevi detto che era alle otto e venti. | Are you sure? You told me it was at eight twenty, once. |
Mario | Hai ragione. Grazie! | You are right. Thank you! |
Chiara | Prego! | You're welcome! |
Choose the right answer.
1. Che ore sono? (10:35)
Sono le dieci e quaranta
É le nove e trentacinque
Sono le dieci e trentacinque
2. Scusi mi sa dire l'orario, per favore? (11.30)
Sì, sono le undici e trenta
Sì, sono le dieci e mezza
Sì, è mezzogiorno meno dieci
3. Scusami, che ore sono? (18:45)
Sono le nove e quarantacinque
Sono le sei e un quarto
Sono le sette meno un quarto
4. Che ora è? (12:00)
É l'una e cinque
É le due e mezza
É mezzogiorno
5. Può dirmi l'ora, per cortesia? (14:25)
Sono le cinque e venticinque
Sono le quattordici e venticinque
Sono le due e venti
6. Scusami, che ora è? (16.30)
Sono le quattro e cinque
Sono le quattro e mezza
Sono le sedici e venti
7. Mi scusi, mi sa dire l'orario? (13:15)
É mezzogiorno e un quarto
Sono le tredici e quindici
É l'una e dieci
8. Mi sai dire che ora è? (1:30)
É l'una e mezza
Sono l'una e trenta
Sono le tre e trenta
9. Che ore sono? (7:45)
Sono le otto meno un quarto
Sono le otto e un quarto
Sono le sette e quaranta
10. Scusa, che ora è? (5:50)
Sono le sei e cinquanta
Sono le sei e dieci
Sono le sei meno dieci
Choose the right answer.
1. Che ore sono? (10:35)
Sono le dieci e trentacinque
2. Scusi mi sa dire l'orario, per favore? (11.30)
Sì, sono le undici e trenta
3. Scusami, che ore sono? (18:45)
Sono le sette meno un quarto
4. Che ora è? (12:00)
É mezzogiorno
5. Può dirmi l'ora, per cortesia? (14:25)
Sono le quattordici e venticinque
6. Scusami, che ora è? (16.30)
Sono le quattro e mezza
7. Mi scusi, mi sa dire l'orario? (13:15)
Sono le tredici e quindici
8. Mi sai dire che ora è? (1:30)
É l'una e mezza
9. Che ore sono? (7:45)
Sono le otto meno un quarto
10. Scusa, che ora è? (5:50)
Sono le sei meno dieci
Fill in the missing words with the right question (choose between "che ora è?" / "che ore sono?" or "mi scusi che ora è?"/ "può dirmi l'ora per favore?") or the right answer (choose between sono le.../ é...).
Look at the tips to know if the context is formal or informal.
Don't use punctuation.
1. 12:00 → ? É mezzogiorno
2. 16.30 → Mi scusi che ora è?
3. 10:50 → ? Sono le dieci e cinquanta
4. 14:40 → Che ore sono?
5. 13:45 → Può dirmi l'ora per favore?
6. 9:20 → Che ora è?
7. 6:25 → ? Sono le sei e venticinque
8. 18:10 → Mi scusi che ora è?
9. 21:30 → ? Sono le ventuno e trenta.
10. 2:55 → che ore sono?
Fill in the missing words.
Look at the translations to write the right answer.
Don't use the punctuation.
Formal context
Capo: «Giovanni, ?»
Boss: «Giovanni, could you please tell me the time?»
Impiegato 1: «» (9:45)
Employee 1: «It's nine forty-five»
Capo: «Sono in ritardo! Ho un appuntamento » (10:00)
Boss: «I'm late! I have an appointment at ten o'clock»
Impiegato 2: «Penso che l'orologio di Giovanni sia avanti. In realtà » (9:30)
Employee 2: «I think Giovanni's watch is fast. Actually, it's nine thirty»
Impiegato 3: «Secondo il mio orologio » (9:40)
Employee 3: «According to my watch it's nine forty»
Informal context
Mamma: «Lucia, ?»
Mum: «Lucia, what time is it?»
Lucia: «» (16:30)
Lucia: «It's half past four»
Mamma: «La tua lezione di danza è , vero?» (17:20)
Mum: «Your dance lesson is at five twenty pm, is it?
Lucia: «Sì mamma, ma devo andare dal dentista . Dobbiamo sbrigarci!»(16:45)
Lucia: «Yes mum, but I have to go the dentist at a quarter to five. We have to hurry up!»
Mamma: «Pensavo che fosse domani ?»
Mum:«I thought it was tomorrow at six five?»
Choose the right answer.
1. Che ore sono? (10:35)
É le nove e trentacinque
Sono le dieci e quaranta
Sono le dieci e trentacinque
2. Scusi mi sa dire l'orario, per favore? (11.30)
Sì, sono le dieci e mezza
Sì, sono le undici e trenta
Sì, è mezzogiorno meno dieci
3. Scusami, che ore sono? (18:45)
Sono le sette meno un quarto
Sono le nove e quarantacinque
Sono le sei e un quarto
4. Che ora è? (12:00)
É l'una e cinque
É mezzogiorno
É le due e mezza
5. Può dirmi l'ora, per cortesia? (14:25)
Sono le due e venti
Sono le cinque e venticinque
Sono le quattordici e venticinque
6. Scusami, che ora è? (16.30)
Sono le quattro e mezza
Sono le quattro e cinque
Sono le sedici e venti
7. Mi scusi, mi sa dire l'orario? (13:15)
É mezzogiorno e un quarto
Sono le tredici e quindici
É l'una e dieci
8. Mi sai dire che ora è? (1:30)
Sono l'una e trenta
Sono le tre e trenta
É l'una e mezza
9. Che ore sono? (7:45)
Sono le otto meno un quarto
Sono le sette e quaranta
Sono le otto e un quarto
10. Scusa, che ora è? (5:50)
Sono le sei meno dieci
Sono le sei e cinquanta
Sono le sei e dieci
Choose the right answer.
1. Che ore sono? (10:35)
Sono le dieci e trentacinque
2. Scusi mi sa dire l'orario, per favore? (11.30)
Sì, sono le undici e trenta
3. Scusami, che ore sono? (18:45)
Sono le sette meno un quarto
4. Che ora è? (12:00)
É mezzogiorno
5. Può dirmi l'ora, per cortesia? (14:25)
Sono le quattordici e venticinque
6. Scusami, che ora è? (16.30)
Sono le quattro e mezza
7. Mi scusi, mi sa dire l'orario? (13:15)
Sono le tredici e quindici
8. Mi sai dire che ora è? (1:30)
É l'una e mezza
9. Che ore sono? (7:45)
Sono le otto meno un quarto
10. Scusa, che ora è? (5:50)
Sono le sei meno dieci
Fill in the missing words with the right question (choose between "che ora è?" / "che ore sono?" or "mi scusi che ora è?"/ "può dirmi l'ora per favore?") or the right answer (choose between sono le.../ é...).
Look at the tips to know if the context is formal or informal.
Don't use punctuation.
1. 12:00 → ? É mezzogiorno
2. 16.30 → Mi scusi che ora è?
3. 10:50 → ? Sono le dieci e cinquanta
4. 14:40 → Che ore sono?
5. 13:45 → Può dirmi l'ora per favore?
6. 9:20 → Che ora è?
7. 6:25 → ? Sono le sei e venticinque
8. 18:10 → Mi scusi che ora è?
9. 21:30 → ? Sono le ventuno e trenta.
10. 2:55 → che ore sono?
Fill in the missing words.
Look at the translations to write the right answer.
Don't use the punctuation.
Formal context
Capo: «Giovanni, ?»
Boss: «Giovanni, could you please tell me the time?»
Impiegato 1: «» (9:45)
Employee 1: «It's nine forty-five»
Capo: «Sono in ritardo! Ho un appuntamento » (10:00)
Boss: «I'm late! I have an appointment at ten o'clock»
Impiegato 2: «Penso che l'orologio di Giovanni sia avanti. In realtà » (9:30)
Employee 2: «I think Giovanni's watch is fast. Actually, it's nine thirty»
Impiegato 3: «Secondo il mio orologio » (9:40)
Employee 3: «According to my watch it's nine forty»
Informal context
Mamma: «Lucia, ?»
Mum: «Lucia, what time is it?»
Lucia: «» (16:30)
Lucia: «It's half past four»
Mamma: «La tua lezione di danza è , vero?» (17:20)
Mum: «Your dance lesson is at five twenty pm, is it?
Lucia: «Sì mamma, ma devo andare dal dentista . Dobbiamo sbrigarci!»(16:45)
Lucia: «Yes mum, but I have to go the dentist at a quarter to five. We have to hurry up!»
Mamma: «Pensavo che fosse domani ?»
Mum:«I thought it was tomorrow at six five?»
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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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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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I've enjoyed the four lessons that I have had so far with Lucia. She is enjoyable to work with and does a great job correcting my many errors! We mostly just chat (my choice), but she's able to work in little bits of instruction throughout our conversation.
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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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Daniela is very nice and a very good teacher. We are moving at a good pace and she is helping me a lot so far.
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I am Chiara an I am a native italian teacher. I hold a degree in linguistic and teaching italian as a second language.
I also hold CEDILS certificate in teaching italian as a foreign language.
I worked in an australian college for a year and I also have been working for three years in a language school in the centre of Florence with people from all the countries around the world.: Brazil, Cina, England, France, United States and many more.
I love writing, travelling and sport.
When we will learn italian together we will start from your level and your goals.
We will do grammar lessons, conversation lessons, everything you need to reach your goal and we will do all of this having fun.
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Above all, Chiara is very resourceful. She can talk to you on any subject, that is, if you are interested in speaking Italian. She is patient, assists you with every little step. I could not expect anything better!
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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 a profesional teacher in every way. She’s tailored the lessons for my level and we are working towards an specific goal. I’m super happy with her methodology and I’m looking forward to the next lesson! 100% recommended.
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Dear student, my name is Domingo and I am an Italian teacher. 2 short words about me:
After classical studies, I graduated in Italian language and literature. Then I obtained the Cedils certificate as a teacher of Italian for foreigners.
What kind of teacher am I? How can I help you?
Well, I can help you who already know Italian, B1, B2, C1, C2, but you want to deepen the Italian culture, you love poetry, music or maybe you want to discover Italian cinema, or you simply want to improve your command in this tongue.
You who study in Italy, you have to deal with subjects such as history, literature, philosophy, sociology, and you want to deepen some words or concepts in Italian and you want coaching, a valid help.
To you professional, who know Italian but need cultural support to achieve your goals.
I believe that teaching is an exchange, where the teacher is the first to learn. I believe that a language is best learned with emotional involvement, in a relaxed and friendly environment, to allow for greater assimilation into long-term memory. By the word emotional, I mean the pleasure of doing something, of getting involved and having fun. So my dear students, I hope to meet you soon to discover Italian together !!!
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Very good lessons, professional and interesting. Also, very tailored made approach to teaching. Highly recommended A+++++
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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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Daniela is a fantastic teacher: competent and kind and attentive to the needs of the student. You learn a lot due to the lesson and the abundant learning material. Moreover you learn and have fun at the same time.
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Why should you choose me? Take a look at what people say who have taken online classes with me.
Book lessons with me and
- prepare Dutch exams "Basisinburgering A1" and "Inburgeringsexamen A2". Your full commitment and my energetic, professional approach are the winning combination to help you succeed at once!
- learn Dutch because you live in the Netherlands (or are planning to move there) and still don’t speak the language properly or haven’t started yet. You’ll enjoy your environment more!
- learn Italian for work or because you will move to this beautiful country or simply because you just love it. Let me help you experience the language!
- study Spanish for pleasure, work or because you have to prepare an exam for school and you need to get confident to perform optimally
- get confident in useful daily conversations, meetings at work, exams, and presentations
- overcome the fear of failure; if you have learning problems, feel shy or need a boost of energy you’ll get confident enough to achieve your goals
My lessons are based on conversations. My method is to help you practice the language from the very beginning in spontaneous and direct conversations, using often role plays.
With books, articles, songs, and other interesting and stimulating material I will encourage conversation, develop grammar in a simpler way, and improve pronunciation.
Learning a foreign language is not a matter of doing much effort, but rather of being consistent, enjoying the lessons and allowing your intuition to work with you. You will book immediate results while having fun!
I've been teaching Dutch, Spanish and Italian for many years, in The Netherlands, for private institutes, for the integration of foreigners into society (Inburgering), and online from Italy, where I currently live.
Contact me for a free trial and let me know how I can help you.
CANCELATION POLICY
If you cancel a reservation please do it at least 24 hours before the session
(otherwise I would have to charge you for the lesson).
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Elena is a great teacher, she is extremely accessible, knowledgeable and will work with you to develop the best approach that works best for you. My husband and I have had multiple lessons now and we enjoy it a lot and look forward every week to the next lesson!
Elena P.
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Thank you for your feedback, Marja. It's a real pleasure to work with you and your husband. I am very satisfied of the results that you both have achieved in such a short time!
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Hello everyone! I have been teaching Italian to foreigners in Bologna for 10 years, collaborating with local associations. I graduated in History, but later I specialized in teaching Italian by obtaining the Ditals, and in 2019 a master's degree at the Ca 'Foscari University of Venice in "Advanced planning of teaching Italian language and culture to foreigners". I love my job very much and I do it with dedication and passion. I have experience with students of all levels of Italian, from beginners to advanced, and in preparing for language tests. I adapt my teaching methods to the characteristics and training needs of my students, so as to favor a more effective, engaging and motivating learning. The materials I use are authentic, original texts and videos adapted for educational purposes. I love to use computer technologies for the preparation of interactive exercises, especially for the exercise of grammar. If you want to learn Italian in an engaging and motivating way, contact me! I'm waiting for you for a trial lesson!
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I can only recommend Cristiana as a teacher! The lessons are well structured and adjusted to the students needs. She explains a lot and motivates the students to speak in Italian. She supports the learning with a lot of material and explains the logic of the language.
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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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She is very calm and always trays to make things easier for you to understand, the material she gives is very helpful and has a lot of tips to remember things
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