Italian comparatives, superlatives (adjectives/adverbs)
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Comparative and superlative constructions are used to make comparisons between two or more terms.
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A comparative adjective (aggettivo comparativo) expresses a comparison between two elements.
There are three different kinds of comparatives.
The comparative of majority is formed according to the following structure:
più + adjective + di
Italian | English |
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Mio fratello è più bravo di me. | My brother is better than me. |
Mia nonna è più vecchia di me. | My grandma is older than me. |
The comparative of minority is formed according to the following structure:
meno + adjective + di
Italian | English |
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Egli è meno ricco di Giovanni. | He is less rich than Giovanni. |
Anna è meno divertente di te. | Anna is less fun than you. |
The comparative of equality is formed according to the following structure:
adjective + quanto / come
Italian | English |
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Il mio amico è arrabbiato quanto te. | My friend is as mad as you are. |
Anna é alta come Maria. | Anna is as tall as Maria. |
Some adjectives create their comparative forms in two ways.
Together with the analytic form (più + adjective+ di), these adjectives have the synthetic forms.
Learn them by heart.
Adjective | Comparative (analytic form) | Comparative (synthetic form) |
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buono (good) | più buono (better) | migliore (better) |
cattivo (bad) | più cattivo (worse) | peggiore (worse) |
grande (big) | più grande (bigger) | maggiore (bigger) |
piccolo (small) | più piccolo (smaller) | minore (smaller) |
alto (high) | più alto (higher) | superiore (higher) |
basso (low) | più basso (lower) | inferiore (lower) |
The construction of the sentence remains the same as regular forms.
Italian | English |
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Andrea è migliore di Luca. | Andrea is better than Luca. |
La tua squadra è peggiore della mia. | Your team is worse than mine. |
The analytic and the synthetic form coexist. You can learn the correct usage by practising the language only.
La torta di mia nonna è più buona della mia.
My grandma's cake is better than mine.
La nostra idea è migliore della loro.
Our idea is better than theirs.
A superlative adjective expresses the fact that somebody has a certain quality to the maximum extent.
The superlative can be either relative or absolute.
The relative superlative states that someone or something has a certain quality to the maximum extent within a certain group of people or things.
It can be formed according to one of the following structures:
1. Determinate article + Più / Meno + adjective + Di (+ determinate article) / Tra / Fra + Noun
2. Determinate article + Noun + Più / Meno + adjective + Di (+ determinate article)/ Tra / Fra + Noun
Italian | English |
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Giorgia è la più bella della classe. | Giorgia is the most beautiful girl in the class. |
Stefano è il meno alto tra i giocatori della squadra. | Stefano is the shorter (the less tall) among the players in the team. |
La spiaggia più bella della Corsica è Capo Pertusato. | The most beautiful beach in Corsica is Capo Pertusato. |
Roma è la città più grande d'Italia. | Rome is the largest city in Italy. |
The absolute superlative form is used to state that someone (or something) has a certain quality to the highest degree, without any term of comparison.
In general, it is formed by adding the suffix -ISSIMO to the adjective (after dropping its last vowel).
Italian | English |
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Amo Torino, è una città bellissima. | I love Turin, it's a beautiful city. |
Siamo troppi, c'è pochissimo spazio. | We are too many, there's very few room. |
The absolute superlative adjective can also be formed as follows:
una casa davvero grande
a very big house
un libro noioso noioso
a very boring book
un gioco superdivertente
a very funny game
Italian | English |
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Questo film è molto interessante. | This film is very interesting. |
Michel sta bene? É pallido pallido. | Is Michel ok? He is very pale. |
Amo il cioccolato extrafondente. | I love extra dark chocolate. |
As the comparatives, some superlative adjectives (both relative and absolute) create their superlative forms in two ways.
Together with the analytic forms (il più + adjective+ di / suffix -ISSIMO), these adjectives also have the synthetic form.
Learn them by heart.
Adjective | Relative superlative (analytic form) | Relative superlative (synthetic form) | Absolute superlative (analytic form) | Absolute superlative (synthetic form) |
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buono (good) | il più buono (the best) | il migliore (the best) | buonissimo (very good) | ottimo (very good) |
cattivo (bad) | il più cattivo (the worst) | il peggiore (the worst) | cattivissimo (very bad) | pessimo (very bad) |
grande (big) | il più grande (the biggest) | il maggiore (the biggest) | grandissimo (very big) | massimo (very big) |
piccolo (small) | il più piccolo (the smallest) | il minore (the smallest) | piccolissimo (very small) | minimo (very small) |
alto (high) | il più alto (the highest) | il superiore (the highest) | altissimo (very high) | supremo / sommo (very high) |
basso (low) | il più basso (the lowest) | l'inferiore (the lowest) | bassissimo (very low) | infimo (very low) |
The analytic and the synthetic form coexist. You can learn the correct usage by practising the language only.
La torta di mia nonna è la più buona del mondo.
My grandma's cake is the best in the world.
La nostra idea è la migliore della classe.
Our idea is the best in the class.
A comparative adverb introduces a comparison between two elements.
There are three different kinds of comparatives.
The comparative of majority is formed according to the following structure:
Più (more) + Adverb + Di
Italian | English |
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Mio fratello corre più lentamente di me. | My brother runs faster than me. |
Lui ha fame e mangia più velocemente degli altri. | He's hungry and he eats faster than the other students. |
The comparative of minority is formed according to the following structure:
Meno (less) + Adverb + Di
Italian | English |
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Lui parla meno forte di Marco. | He speaks less loud than Marco. |
Anna dorme meno profondamente di Chiara. | Anna sleeps less soundly than Chiara. |
The comparative of equality is formed according to the following structure:
(Tanto) + Adverb + quanto
Italian | English |
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Il mio amico parla lentamente quanto te. | My friend speaks as slowly as you do. |
Michele scrive tanto rapidamente quanto Marco. | Michele types as quickly as Marco. |
A superlative adverb expresses a certain quality to the maximum extent.
The superlative can be either relative or absolute.
The relative superlative states that someone or something has a certain quality to the maximum extent within a certain group of people or things.
It can be formed according to the following structure:
Determinate article + Più / Meno + adverb + Di (+ determinate article) / Tra / Fra
Italian | English |
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Giorgio era quello che correva il più velocemente tra di noi. | Giorgio was the one who ran the fastest between us. |
Martina leggeva il più attentamente possibile. | Martina was reading as carefully as possible. |
The absolute superlative form is used to state that someone (or something) has a certain quality to the highest degree, without any term of comparison.
Superlative adjective (feminine singular form) + mente
Adjective | Superlative adverb | English |
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Forte → Fortissima → Fortissimamente | Lui parla fortissimamente. | He speaks so loudly. |
Piano → Pianissima → Pianissimamente | Cammina pianissimamente! | Walk super slowly! |
Comparative and superlative adverbs also have some irregular forms; they must be learned by heart.
Adverb | Comparative | Superlative |
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Bene (Good) | Meglio (Better) | Ottimamente Benissimo (Amazingly) |
Male (Bad) | Peggio (Worse) | Malissimo (Terribly) |
Molto (A lot) | Più (More) | Moltissimo (The most) |
Poco (A little) | Meno (Less) | Pochissimo Minimamente (The littlest) |
Fill in the missing words.
Look at the example
The English movie is boring (+). The German movie is boring (-).
Il film inglese è noioso (+). Il film tedesco è noioso(-).
Il film inglese è più noioso del film tedesco.
Il film tedesco è meno noioso del film inglese.
Remember!
Majority: più + adjective + di
Minority: meno + adjective + di
Equality: adjective + come / quanto
1. Stefano's house is spacious (-). Mattia's house is spacious. (+)
La casa di Stefano è spaziosa (-) .La casa di Mattia è spaziosa (+).
La casa di Stefano è della casa di Mattia.
La casa di Mattia è della casa di Stefano.
2. Maria is pretty (+). Anna is pretty. (-).
Maria è bella (+). Anna è bella (-).
Maria è di Anna.
Anna è di Maria.
3. Reading is relaxing. Watching a movie is relaxing. (=)
Leggere è rilassante. Guardare un film è rilassante. (=)
Leggere è guardare un film.
4. The Maths lesson is difficult. (-) The Biology lesson is difficult. (+)
La lezione di matematica è difficile (-). La lezione di biologia è difficile (+).
La lezione di matematica è della lezione di biologia.
La lezione di biologia è della lezione di matematica.
5. My sister is thin (-). My cousin is thin (+).
Mia sorella è magra (-). Mia cugina è magra (+).
Mia sorella è di mia cugina.
Mia cugina è di mia sorella.
6. His shirt is green. Your trousers are green. (=)
La sua maglia è verde. I tuoi pantaloni sono verdi. (=)
La sua maglia è i tuoi pantaloni.
7. The bathroom is small (+). The kitchen is small (-).
Il bagno è piccolo (+). La cucina è piccola (-).
Il bagno è della cucina.
La cucina è del bagno.
8. The brown box is heavy (-). The orange box is heavy (+).
Lo scatolone marrone è pesante (-). Lo scatolone arancione è pesante (+).
Lo scatolone marrone è dello scatolone arancione.
Lo scatolone arancione è dello scatolone marrone.
9. Sofia's cat is soft (+). Matteo's cat is soft (-).
Il gatto di Sofia è morbido (+). Il gatto di Matteo è morbido (-).
Il gatto di Sofia è del gatto di Matteo.
Il gatto di Matteo è del gatto di Sofia.
10. This exercise is long. The next exercise is long. (=)
Questo esercizio è lungo. Il prossimo esercizio è lungo. (=)
Questo esercizio è il prossimo esercizio.
Remember!
Some adjectives (buono, cattivo, grande, piccolo, alto, basso) have both analytic and synthetic forms of the comparative of majority.
In this exercise, use the second one.
1. Anna è la sorella _________ di Lucia. (grande, +)
- Anna is Lucia's older sister.
minore
maggiore
2. Questo è un livello _______ del precedente. (alto, +)
- This level is higher than the previous one.
migliore
superiore
3. Il mio risultato è _______ del tuo. (cattivo, +)
- My result is worse than yours.
minore
peggiore
4. La nostra insegnante è _________ della loro (buona, +)
- Our teacher is better than theirs.
superiore
migliore
5. Cinque è _______ di dieci. (piccolo, +)
- Five is smaller than ten.
minore
inferiore
6. Il mio computer è ________ del tuo. (buono, +)
- My laptop is better than yours.
migliore
maggiore
7. Il tempo di oggi è _________ del tempo di ieri. (cattivo, +)
- Today's weather is worse than yesterday's.
inferiore
peggiore
8. Mia zia Ornella è la sorella ________ di mia zia Vera. (piccola, +)
- My aunt Ornella is my aunt Vera's younger sister.
peggiore
minore
9. Il mio livello di inglese è __________ inferiore al tuo. (basso, +)
- My English level is lower than yours.
inferiore
peggiore
10. La qualità del tuo prodotto è _______ della qualità del mio. (buona, +)
- The quality of your product is better than the quality of mine.
migliore
inferiore
Remember!
Some adjectives (buono, cattivo, grande, piccolo, alto, basso) have both analytic and synthetic forms of the comparative of majority.
In this exercise, use the second one.
1. Anna è la sorella _________ di Lucia. (grande, +)
- Anna is Lucia's older sister.
maggiore
2. Questo è un livello _______ del precedente. (alto, +)
- This level is higher than the previous one.
superiore
3. Il mio risultato è _______ del tuo. (cattivo, +)
- My result is worse than yours.
peggiore
4. La nostra insegnante è _________ della loro (buona, +)
- Our teacher is better than theirs.
migliore
5. Cinque è _______ di dieci. (piccolo, +)
- Five is smaller than ten.
minore
6. Il mio computer è ________ del tuo. (buono, +)
- My laptop is better than yours.
migliore
7. Il tempo di oggi è _________ del tempo di ieri. (cattivo, +)
- Today's weather is worse than yesterday's.
peggiore
8. Mia zia Ornella è la sorella ________ di mia zia Vera. (piccola, +)
- My aunt Ornella is my aunt Vera's younger sister.
minore
9. Il mio livello di inglese è __________ inferiore al tuo. (basso, +)
- My English level is lower than yours.
inferiore
10. La qualità del tuo prodotto è _______ della qualità del mio. (buona, +)
- The quality of your product is better than the quality of mine.
migliore
Fill in the blanks with the right form of the relative superlative (adjectives in italics + informations in brackets) and the right form of the absolute superlative (adjectives in bold).
Don't forget the agreement.
Remember!
In general
Relative: 1. Determinate article + Più / Meno + adjective
+ Di (+ determinate article) / Tra / Fra + Noun
2. Determinate article + Noun + Più / Meno + adjective
+ Di (+ determinate article)/ Tra / Fra + Noun
Absolute: adjective root + suffix -ISSIMO
1. Elisa è una studentessa molto brava. Elisa è in classe.
- Elisa is very good student. Elisa is in the class.
Elisa è della classe. (+)
2. Il nostro computer è veloce.
- Our laptop is fast.
Il nostro computer è .
3. Mio fratello è molto alto. Mio fratello è nella stanza.
- My brother is very tall. My brother is in the room.
Mio fratello è della stanza. (+)
4. Il libro è spesso.
- The book is thick.
Il libro è .
5. Federico è un ragazzo molto preciso. Federico è in ufficio.
- Federico is a very precise boy. Federico is in the office.
Federico è dell'ufficio.(+)
6. Quel peluche è morbido.
- That stuffed animal is soft.
Quel peluche è .
7. Il mio panino è molto buono. Il mio panino è nel cestino insieme ad altri panini.
- My sandwich is very good. My sandwich is in the basket with other sandwiches.
Il mio panino è tra quelli nel cestino. (+).
8. La giostra era divertente.
- The ride was amusing.
La giostra era .
9. Quell'edificio non è alto. Quell'edificio si trova nel mio quartiere.
- That building isn't high. That building is in my district among other buildings.
Quell'edificio è tra gli edifici del mio quartiere. (-).
10. Il film è interessante.
- The movie is interesting.
Il film è .
Comparatives: Più (more) Meno (less) + Adverb + Di / Tanto (as) + Adverb + Quanto (as)
Superlatives: Relative: Determinate article + Più / Meno + adverb + Di (+ determinate article) / Tra / Fra
Absolute: Superlative adjective (feminine singular form) + mente
Tip: to distinguish a comparative from a superlative, remember a comparative involves two terms of comparisons (e.g. two objects/two people)
1. Carlo parla Spagnolo ______ che Chiara.
- Carlo speaks Spanish better than Chiara.
Male
Meglio
2. Sabina camminava ________ di Miriam.
- Sabina was walking more silently than Miriam.
Silenziosissimamente
Più silenziosamente
3. Quel giocatore si è comportato __________ di te.
- That player behaved less fairly than you.
Più correttamente
Meno correttamente
4. La tua scrittura si legge __________ quella di Marco.
- Your handwriting is as readable as Marco's.
Tanto chiaramente quanto
Chiaramentissimo
5. Il ristorante era ________ alla spiaggia.
- The restaurant was extremely close to the beach.
Vicinissimo
Più vicino
6. Il servizio era stato eseguito _________.
- The service had been carried out in the best way possibile.
Ottimamente
Malissimo
7. Matteo è quello che lavora ___________ tra di noi.
- Matteo is the one who's working the hardest among us.
più duramente
meno duramente
8. Mia zia ti saluta __________.
- My aunt says hi in the dearest way possible.
Carissimamente
Meglio
9. Maria ha cantato _______ che Sara.
- Maria sang worse than Sara.
Male
Peggio
10. I bambini parteciparono al concorso _______ di quanto pensassi.
- The children took part to the competition more happily than I anticipated.
Allegramentissimo
Più allegramente
Comparatives: Più (more) Meno (less) + Adverb + Di / Tanto (as) + Adverb + Quanto (as)
Superlatives: Relative: Determinate article + Più / Meno + adverb + Di (+ determinate article) / Tra / Fra
Absolute: Superlative adjective (feminine singular form) + mente
Tip: to distinguish a comparative from a superlative, remember a comparative involves two terms of comparisons (e.g. two objects/two people)
1. Carlo parla Spagnolo ______ che Chiara.
- Carlo speaks Spanish better than Chiara.
Meglio
2. Sabina camminava ________ di Miriam.
- Sabina was walking more silently than Miriam.
Più silenziosamente
3. Quel giocatore si è comportato __________ di te.
- That player behaved less fairly than you.
Meno correttamente
4. La tua scrittura si legge __________ quella di Marco.
- Your handwriting is as readable as Marco's.
Tanto chiaramente quanto
5. Il ristorante era ________ alla spiaggia.
- The restaurant was extremely close to the beach.
Vicinissimo
6. Il servizio era stato eseguito _________.
- The service had been carried out in the best way possibile.
Ottimamente
7. Matteo è quello che lavora ___________ tra di noi.
- Matteo is the one who's working the hardest among us.
più duramente
8. Mia zia ti saluta __________.
- My aunt says hi in the dearest way possible.
Carissimamente
9. Maria ha cantato _______ che Sara.
- Maria sang worse than Sara.
Peggio
10. I bambini parteciparono al concorso _______ di quanto pensassi.
- The children took part to the competition more happily than I anticipated.
Più allegramente
Comparatives: Più (more) Meno (less) + Adverb + Di - Tanto (as) + Adverb + Quanto (as)
Superlatives: Relative: Determinate article + Più / Meno + adverb + Di (+ determinate article) / Tra / Fra
Absolute: Superlative adjective (feminine singular form) + mente
1. Ti senti bene? Hai mangiato .
- Are you okay? You ate very very little.
2. Usain Bolt corse .
- Usain Bolt ran super fast.
3. Marco seguiva la lezione attentamente. (+) Luca seguiva la lezione attentamente. (-)
Marco seguiva la lezione di Luca.
- Marco was following the lesson carefully. (+) Luca was following the lesson carefully. (-)
Marco was following the lesson more carefully than Luca.
4. Hai dormito !
- You slept so much!
5. di così non potrebbe andare.
- It can't get any better than this.
6. Usa il cellulare e esci di
- Use your phone less and go out more.
7. Mi sono svegliata e il collo mi faceva
- I woke up and my neck was hurting so bad.
8. Mi sono addormentato * di quanto pensassi.
- I fell asleep faster than I thought I would.
9. Oggi il gatto gioca del cane.
- Today the cat plays less lively than the dog.
10. Papà ballava la mamma.
- Dad was dancing as happily as mom.
Fill in the missing words.
Look at the example
The English movie is boring (+). The German movie is boring (-).
Il film inglese è noioso (+). Il film tedesco è noioso(-).
Il film inglese è più noioso del film tedesco.
Il film tedesco è meno noioso del film inglese.
Remember!
Majority: più + adjective + di
Minority: meno + adjective + di
Equality: adjective + come / quanto
1. Stefano's house is spacious (-). Mattia's house is spacious. (+)
La casa di Stefano è spaziosa (-) .La casa di Mattia è spaziosa (+).
La casa di Stefano è della casa di Mattia.
La casa di Mattia è della casa di Stefano.
2. Maria is pretty (+). Anna is pretty. (-).
Maria è bella (+). Anna è bella (-).
Maria è di Anna.
Anna è di Maria.
3. Reading is relaxing. Watching a movie is relaxing. (=)
Leggere è rilassante. Guardare un film è rilassante. (=)
Leggere è guardare un film.
4. The Maths lesson is difficult. (-) The Biology lesson is difficult. (+)
La lezione di matematica è difficile (-). La lezione di biologia è difficile (+).
La lezione di matematica è della lezione di biologia.
La lezione di biologia è della lezione di matematica.
5. My sister is thin (-). My cousin is thin (+).
Mia sorella è magra (-). Mia cugina è magra (+).
Mia sorella è di mia cugina.
Mia cugina è di mia sorella.
6. His shirt is green. Your trousers are green. (=)
La sua maglia è verde. I tuoi pantaloni sono verdi. (=)
La sua maglia è i tuoi pantaloni.
7. The bathroom is small (+). The kitchen is small (-).
Il bagno è piccolo (+). La cucina è piccola (-).
Il bagno è della cucina.
La cucina è del bagno.
8. The brown box is heavy (-). The orange box is heavy (+).
Lo scatolone marrone è pesante (-). Lo scatolone arancione è pesante (+).
Lo scatolone marrone è dello scatolone arancione.
Lo scatolone arancione è dello scatolone marrone.
9. Sofia's cat is soft (+). Matteo's cat is soft (-).
Il gatto di Sofia è morbido (+). Il gatto di Matteo è morbido (-).
Il gatto di Sofia è del gatto di Matteo.
Il gatto di Matteo è del gatto di Sofia.
10. This exercise is long. The next exercise is long. (=)
Questo esercizio è lungo. Il prossimo esercizio è lungo. (=)
Questo esercizio è il prossimo esercizio.
Remember!
Some adjectives (buono, cattivo, grande, piccolo, alto, basso) have both analytic and synthetic forms of the comparative of majority.
In this exercise, use the second one.
1. Anna è la sorella _________ di Lucia. (grande, +)
- Anna is Lucia's older sister.
minore
maggiore
2. Questo è un livello _______ del precedente. (alto, +)
- This level is higher than the previous one.
migliore
superiore
3. Il mio risultato è _______ del tuo. (cattivo, +)
- My result is worse than yours.
minore
peggiore
4. La nostra insegnante è _________ della loro (buona, +)
- Our teacher is better than theirs.
migliore
superiore
5. Cinque è _______ di dieci. (piccolo, +)
- Five is smaller than ten.
minore
inferiore
6. Il mio computer è ________ del tuo. (buono, +)
- My laptop is better than yours.
maggiore
migliore
7. Il tempo di oggi è _________ del tempo di ieri. (cattivo, +)
- Today's weather is worse than yesterday's.
inferiore
peggiore
8. Mia zia Ornella è la sorella ________ di mia zia Vera. (piccola, +)
- My aunt Ornella is my aunt Vera's younger sister.
minore
peggiore
9. Il mio livello di inglese è __________ inferiore al tuo. (basso, +)
- My English level is lower than yours.
inferiore
peggiore
10. La qualità del tuo prodotto è _______ della qualità del mio. (buona, +)
- The quality of your product is better than the quality of mine.
inferiore
migliore
Remember!
Some adjectives (buono, cattivo, grande, piccolo, alto, basso) have both analytic and synthetic forms of the comparative of majority.
In this exercise, use the second one.
1. Anna è la sorella _________ di Lucia. (grande, +)
- Anna is Lucia's older sister.
maggiore
2. Questo è un livello _______ del precedente. (alto, +)
- This level is higher than the previous one.
superiore
3. Il mio risultato è _______ del tuo. (cattivo, +)
- My result is worse than yours.
peggiore
4. La nostra insegnante è _________ della loro (buona, +)
- Our teacher is better than theirs.
migliore
5. Cinque è _______ di dieci. (piccolo, +)
- Five is smaller than ten.
minore
6. Il mio computer è ________ del tuo. (buono, +)
- My laptop is better than yours.
migliore
7. Il tempo di oggi è _________ del tempo di ieri. (cattivo, +)
- Today's weather is worse than yesterday's.
peggiore
8. Mia zia Ornella è la sorella ________ di mia zia Vera. (piccola, +)
- My aunt Ornella is my aunt Vera's younger sister.
minore
9. Il mio livello di inglese è __________ inferiore al tuo. (basso, +)
- My English level is lower than yours.
inferiore
10. La qualità del tuo prodotto è _______ della qualità del mio. (buona, +)
- The quality of your product is better than the quality of mine.
migliore
Fill in the blanks with the right form of the relative superlative (adjectives in italics + informations in brackets) and the right form of the absolute superlative (adjectives in bold).
Don't forget the agreement.
Remember!
In general
Relative: 1. Determinate article + Più / Meno + adjective
+ Di (+ determinate article) / Tra / Fra + Noun
2. Determinate article + Noun + Più / Meno + adjective
+ Di (+ determinate article)/ Tra / Fra + Noun
Absolute: adjective root + suffix -ISSIMO
1. Elisa è una studentessa molto brava. Elisa è in classe.
- Elisa is very good student. Elisa is in the class.
Elisa è della classe. (+)
2. Il nostro computer è veloce.
- Our laptop is fast.
Il nostro computer è .
3. Mio fratello è molto alto. Mio fratello è nella stanza.
- My brother is very tall. My brother is in the room.
Mio fratello è della stanza. (+)
4. Il libro è spesso.
- The book is thick.
Il libro è .
5. Federico è un ragazzo molto preciso. Federico è in ufficio.
- Federico is a very precise boy. Federico is in the office.
Federico è dell'ufficio.(+)
6. Quel peluche è morbido.
- That stuffed animal is soft.
Quel peluche è .
7. Il mio panino è molto buono. Il mio panino è nel cestino insieme ad altri panini.
- My sandwich is very good. My sandwich is in the basket with other sandwiches.
Il mio panino è tra quelli nel cestino. (+).
8. La giostra era divertente.
- The ride was amusing.
La giostra era .
9. Quell'edificio non è alto. Quell'edificio si trova nel mio quartiere.
- That building isn't high. That building is in my district among other buildings.
Quell'edificio è tra gli edifici del mio quartiere. (-).
10. Il film è interessante.
- The movie is interesting.
Il film è .
Comparatives: Più (more) Meno (less) + Adverb + Di / Tanto (as) + Adverb + Quanto (as)
Superlatives: Relative: Determinate article + Più / Meno + adverb + Di (+ determinate article) / Tra / Fra
Absolute: Superlative adjective (feminine singular form) + mente
Tip: to distinguish a comparative from a superlative, remember a comparative involves two terms of comparisons (e.g. two objects/two people)
1. Carlo parla Spagnolo ______ che Chiara.
- Carlo speaks Spanish better than Chiara.
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Meglio
2. Sabina camminava ________ di Miriam.
- Sabina was walking more silently than Miriam.
Più silenziosamente
Silenziosissimamente
3. Quel giocatore si è comportato __________ di te.
- That player behaved less fairly than you.
Più correttamente
Meno correttamente
4. La tua scrittura si legge __________ quella di Marco.
- Your handwriting is as readable as Marco's.
Chiaramentissimo
Tanto chiaramente quanto
5. Il ristorante era ________ alla spiaggia.
- The restaurant was extremely close to the beach.
Vicinissimo
Più vicino
6. Il servizio era stato eseguito _________.
- The service had been carried out in the best way possibile.
Ottimamente
Malissimo
7. Matteo è quello che lavora ___________ tra di noi.
- Matteo is the one who's working the hardest among us.
più duramente
meno duramente
8. Mia zia ti saluta __________.
- My aunt says hi in the dearest way possible.
Meglio
Carissimamente
9. Maria ha cantato _______ che Sara.
- Maria sang worse than Sara.
Peggio
Male
10. I bambini parteciparono al concorso _______ di quanto pensassi.
- The children took part to the competition more happily than I anticipated.
Più allegramente
Allegramentissimo
Comparatives: Più (more) Meno (less) + Adverb + Di / Tanto (as) + Adverb + Quanto (as)
Superlatives: Relative: Determinate article + Più / Meno + adverb + Di (+ determinate article) / Tra / Fra
Absolute: Superlative adjective (feminine singular form) + mente
Tip: to distinguish a comparative from a superlative, remember a comparative involves two terms of comparisons (e.g. two objects/two people)
1. Carlo parla Spagnolo ______ che Chiara.
- Carlo speaks Spanish better than Chiara.
Meglio
2. Sabina camminava ________ di Miriam.
- Sabina was walking more silently than Miriam.
Più silenziosamente
3. Quel giocatore si è comportato __________ di te.
- That player behaved less fairly than you.
Meno correttamente
4. La tua scrittura si legge __________ quella di Marco.
- Your handwriting is as readable as Marco's.
Tanto chiaramente quanto
5. Il ristorante era ________ alla spiaggia.
- The restaurant was extremely close to the beach.
Vicinissimo
6. Il servizio era stato eseguito _________.
- The service had been carried out in the best way possibile.
Ottimamente
7. Matteo è quello che lavora ___________ tra di noi.
- Matteo is the one who's working the hardest among us.
più duramente
8. Mia zia ti saluta __________.
- My aunt says hi in the dearest way possible.
Carissimamente
9. Maria ha cantato _______ che Sara.
- Maria sang worse than Sara.
Peggio
10. I bambini parteciparono al concorso _______ di quanto pensassi.
- The children took part to the competition more happily than I anticipated.
Più allegramente
Comparatives: Più (more) Meno (less) + Adverb + Di - Tanto (as) + Adverb + Quanto (as)
Superlatives: Relative: Determinate article + Più / Meno + adverb + Di (+ determinate article) / Tra / Fra
Absolute: Superlative adjective (feminine singular form) + mente
1. Ti senti bene? Hai mangiato .
- Are you okay? You ate very very little.
2. Usain Bolt corse .
- Usain Bolt ran super fast.
3. Marco seguiva la lezione attentamente. (+) Luca seguiva la lezione attentamente. (-)
Marco seguiva la lezione di Luca.
- Marco was following the lesson carefully. (+) Luca was following the lesson carefully. (-)
Marco was following the lesson more carefully than Luca.
4. Hai dormito !
- You slept so much!
5. di così non potrebbe andare.
- It can't get any better than this.
6. Usa il cellulare e esci di
- Use your phone less and go out more.
7. Mi sono svegliata e il collo mi faceva
- I woke up and my neck was hurting so bad.
8. Mi sono addormentato * di quanto pensassi.
- I fell asleep faster than I thought I would.
9. Oggi il gatto gioca del cane.
- Today the cat plays less lively than the dog.
10. Papà ballava la mamma.
- Dad was dancing as happily as mom.
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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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Rina is a pleasure to work with. Her lessons go by quickly, because they are a lot of fun. She is always on time, sends the material beforehand, is always available for questions and corrects homework right away. She is funny & energetic. She speaks German and Italian. I can only recommend taking lessons with her, because it is fun and you learn quickly and good.
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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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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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Native teacher with 30 years of teaching experience. Bachelor of Education (Sydney Australia). Dynamic and interactive lessons where the student is an active participant. The lessons can be tailored to your personal and professional needs. I prepare students for international exams.
Join me and let's have fun learning together.
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July is really the best teacher you can get. She prepares extremely well-structured lessons and is very kind. I totally recommend her to anyone that wants to learn English.
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Elisabetta is a great teacher! She helpes me to study italian. She takes the time and she knows what is the best pace to evolve! I learn New things in a great tempo.., im on my way for my celi A1 examination whit teacher Elisabetta i'm gonna make it !! Thank you so much!!
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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 wonderful teacher, flexible and adaptable, and able to provide encouragement when it is needed (often in my case). I absolutely picked the right teacher when I signed up, and would happily recommend her to anybody as a teacher.
Daniela V.
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Dear Michael, your words fill me with joy! I'll keep on doing my best to encourage you and help you study the language :-)
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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 very patient and personable. I tend to want to understand the rules that underlie the conversation and she takes the time to explain them to me (as well as all the deviations from the rules of which there are a few in Italian). Working with her got me through living in Italy for 3+ months and I look forward to continuing our lessons well into the future.
Luisa A.
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Dear Juliet thank you, thank you so much !!!!! you improve because you're a good student !!!!
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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 just had my first Italian lesson with Mojra and it was great. She is a very enthusiastic and happy person and seemed to really care about helping me to improve my Italian. Although her English is very good, she was quite strict about making me speak almost only in Italian during the entire lesson. My Italian is at an A2 (low intermediate) level but with seemingly infinite patience and useful hints, Mojra helped me to ask my questions in Italian and I felt my confidence grow as the lesson progressed. I asked for help on knowing when I should use the dreaded subjunctive in Italian (congiuntivo). Mojra had some interesting material on the subject and some exercises that both helped me to practice and, at the same time, taught me some interesting things about Italy. We laughed a lot and I was quite surprised to find that I had been speaking almost entirely in Italian for an hour. The time flew past. I think Mojra is an excellent teacher. You should try a lesson with her.
Mojra G.
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Thank you very much for your words Abner! You are a very diligent student, continua così!
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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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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 well skilled teacher with patience and a great personality. She understands our needs well and the lessons are tailored to give us a good learning experience. The lessons are always a good combination of speaking, reading and grammar. Elena is very punctual and flexible when we need to change our schedule. We can highly recommend choosing Elena as your teacher.
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Thank you for the feedback, Wouter and Eliane! I'm happy to know that you are satisfied with the lessons. I really enjoy working with you and I love to witness your progress, class after class.
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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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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, in a friendly and motivating manner, manages to get us, as beginners to Italian, to "speak". New vocabulary and grammar basics are regularly incorporated. Each lesson is different, fun and effective as Lucia is not only a very experienced teacher but also embodies the love for Italy and her language. We are happy to have “found” them, Rita and Connie
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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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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 pleasant and very focused, I purchased 12 lessons after the first lesson with Luisa because I felt confident that she will teach me Italian at a level I’m able to follow with. I can’t wait to get stuck on and learn! :)
Luisa A.
Thank you Julian !!! Thank you so much !!
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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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Rina is a pleasure to work with. Her lessons go by quickly, because they are a lot of fun. She is always on time, sends the material beforehand, is always available for questions and corrects homework right away. She is funny & energetic. She speaks German and Italian. I can only recommend taking lessons with her, because it is fun and you learn quickly and good.
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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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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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