Singular to plural in Italian
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Hide- 1.How to form the Italian plural
- 2.Vowel changes in the Italian plural
- 2.1.Nouns ending in -a
- 2.1.1.Exceptions
- 2.2.Nouns ending in -e
- 2.3.Nouns ending in -i and -u
- 2.4.Nouns ending in -o
- 2.4.1.Exceptions
- 2.5.Nouns ending in -io
- 3.Irregular Italian plurals
- 3.1.Gender changes
- 3.2.Different endings
- 3.3.Invariable Italian nouns
- 3.3.1.Nouns ending with an accented vowel
- 3.3.2.Monosyllabic nouns
- 3.3.3.Shortened nouns
- 3.3.4. Non-adapted borrowings
- 3.4.Italian defective nouns (only singular/only plural)
- 3.5.Italian individual and collective nouns
- 3.6.Italian countable and uncountable nouns
- 3.7.Overabundant nouns (more than one singular or plural form)
- 4.Exercises
- 4.1.Exercise on plural nouns formation - Fill in the blanks
- 4.2.Exercise on irregular Italian plurals (Invariable and defective nouns) - Single choice set
- 4.3.Exercise on irregular Italian nouns (countable and uncountable nouns) - Drag and drop
- 4.4.Exercise on irregular Italian plural (Gender changes and overabundant nouns) - Single choice set
How to form the Italian plural
The Italian plural is formed by changing the final vowel of each word according to these general rules:
| Singular | Plural | Italian | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| -a | -e (feminine); -i (masculine) | La mamma → Le mamme | Mother → Mothers Artist → Artists |
| -e | -i | La lavatrice → Le lavatrici | Washing machine → Washing machines |
| -i | -i | La crisi → Le crisi | Crise → Crises |
| -o | -i | Il mondo → I mondi | World → Worlds |
| -u | -u | Le gru → La gru | Crane → Cranes |
| -io | -i; -ii | Il foglio → I fogli L'addio → Gli addii | Sheet → Sheets Farewell → Farewells |
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Vowel changes in the Italian plural
We can highlight the following main categories of words according to their final vowel:
- -a
- -e
- -i, u
- -o
Nouns ending in -a
Masculine nouns ending in -a will form their plural with -i, feminine nouns change their ending from -a to -e.
| Italian | English | |
|---|---|---|
| Masculine | Il poeta → I poeti | The poet → The poets |
| Feminine | La ragazza → Le ragazze | The girl → The girls |
Exceptions
In case -a is preceded by c or g, an h is added just before the new vowel -e.
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| La formica → Le formiche | The ant → The ants |
| La riga → Le righe | The row → The rows |
| La domenica → Le domeniche | The Sunday → The Sundays |
Nouns ending in -e
A noun ending in -e changes its vowel to -i, regardless of its gender.
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Il fiore → I fiori | The flower → The flowers |
| La parete → Le pareti | The wall → The walls |
| Il colore → I colori | The colour → The colours |
Nouns ending in -i and -u
This kind of nouns derives from foreign or ancient languages; the vowel ending remains unchanged when forming the plural.
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| La crisi → Le crisi | The crisis → The crises |
| Lo gnu → Gli gnu | The gnu → The gnus |
| La metropoli → Le metropoli | The metropolis → The metropolises |
These nouns are identical in their singular and plural forms, and, therefore, the article is the only thing that distinguishes them.
Nouns ending in -o
These nouns are almost always masculine, thus normally change to -i when forming the plural.
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Il regalo → I regali | The present →The presents |
| Lo stereotipo → Gli stereotipi | The stereotype → The stereotypes |
| Il libro → I libri | The book → The books |
When -o is preceded by c or g and the stress falls on the next-to-last syllable, an h has to be added between the consonant and the new vowel.
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Il sugo → I sughi | The sauce → The sauces |
| Il cuoco → I cuochi | The cook → The cooks |
| Il lago → I laghi | The lake → The lakes |
Exceptions
Note the following irregularities:
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| L'amico → Gli amici | The friend → The friends |
| Il nemico → I nemici | The enemy → The enemies |
| Il greco → I greci | The Greek → The Greeks |
Nouns ending in -io
Nouns ending in -io simply drop the -o when forming their plural.
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Lo specchio → Gli specchi | The mirror → The mirrors |
| L'operaio → Gli operai | The worker → The workers |
| L'orologio → Gli orologi | The clock → The clocks |
If the i preceding -o is stressed, then it is necessary to add another i:
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Lo zio → Gli zii | The uncle → The uncles |
| L'addio → Gli addii | The farewell → The farewells |
| Il pendìo → I pendii | The slope → The slopes |
Irregular Italian plurals
Gender changes
All the nouns in the table switched their gender according to number: they are masculine when singular, but their plural forms are feminine.
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Il braccio → Le braccia | The arm → The arms |
| Il ciglio → Le ciglia | The eyelash → The eyelashes |
| Il muro → Le mura | The wall (the city walls) → The walls |
| Il dito → Le dita | The finger → The fingers |
Different endings
Irregular plurals may also involve completely different endings from their original form, as shown in the following examples:
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Il bue → I buoi | The ox → The oxen |
| Il Dio → Gli Dèi | The God → The Gods |
| L'uomo → Gli uomini | The man → The men |
| L'ala → Le ali | The wing → The wings |
| La serie → Le serie | The series → The series |
| L'osso → Le ossa | The bone → The bones |
Invariable Italian nouns
Invariable nouns keep the same form in both singular and plural.
Nouns ending with an accented vowel
If the last letter is accented, singular and plural will be the same.
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| La verità → Le verità La tribù → Le tribù La città → Le città | The truth → The truths The tribe → The tribes The city → The cities |
Monosyllabic nouns
Nouns with one sillabe don't change in their plural form.
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Il re → I re Il tè → I tè | The king → The kings The tea → The teas |
Shortened nouns
If a noun is shortnened, the plural form is the same as the singular.
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
L'auto → Le auto | The car → The cars The motorbike → The motorbikes |
Non-adapted borrowings
Words from other languages don't change in the plural.
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Lo sport → Gli sport Il wurstel → I wurstel | The sport → The sports The sausage → The sausages |
Italian defective nouns (only singular/only plural)
Defective nouns don't have singular or plural.
They are mostly abstract nouns used only in singular, or nouns of collective elements only used in plural.
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Il cemento | The cement |
| Il coraggio | The courage |
| La sete | The thirst |
| Gli occhiali | The glasses |
| I baffi | The moustache |
| Le forbici | The scissors |
When an object consists of two pieces, it is common to refer to it as paio (a pair).
- Un paio di forbici. (A pair of scissors)
- Un paio di pantaloni. (A pair of trousers)
Italian individual and collective nouns
Most of the nouns in Italian are individual. This means they indicate only one element when grammatically singular.
Nevertheless, there are nouns that are collective: they indicate more than one element or a group when grammatically singular.
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Il gregge → I greggi | The flock |
| La folla → Le folle | The crowd |
Although they exist both in singular and plural, some nouns can be both collective or individual depending on the context.
- La banda rossa dei pantaloni. (The red band of the trousers.)
- La banda dei musicisti. (The group of musicians.)
Italian countable and uncountable nouns
The distinction between countable and uncountable nouns in Italian is the same as in English.
Since uncountables can't be counted, they don't have a plural, and to express the plural quantity we have to resort to other expressions:
| Uncountable (1) | Uncountable (more than 1) |
|---|---|
| Dammi il burro. (Give me the butter.) | Dammi tre panetti di burro. (Give me three sticks of butter.) |
| Voglio dell'acqua. (I want some water.) | Voglio due bicchieri/bottiglie d'acqua. (I want two glasses/bottles of water.) |
Overabundant nouns (more than one singular or plural form)
Overabundant nouns have more than one form for the plural and/or for the singular.
The meaning of the two terms is often related, but changes according to gender and number.
Let's see some examples
| Singular Masculine | Singular Feminine | Plural Masculine | Plural Feminine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il fronte (the front, the line) | La fronte (the forehead) | I fronti (the fronts, the lines) | Le fronti (the foreheads) |
| Singular | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Sorta (sort) | Sorte (fate) | Sorti (fates) |
| Singular | Plural | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Il braccio (the arm, the branch) | I bracci (branches) | Le braccia (the arms) |
| Il ciglio (the edge, the eyelash) | I cigli (the edges) | Le ciglia (the eyelashes) |
Exercises
- Exercise on plural nouns formation - Fill in the blanks
- Exercise on irregular Italian plurals (Invariable and defective nouns) - Single choice set
- Exercise on irregular Italian nouns (countable and uncountable nouns) - Drag and drop
- Exercise on irregular Italian plural (Gender changes and overabundant nouns) - Single choice set
Exercise on plural nouns formation - Fill in the blanks
Remember!
IN GENERAL
SINGULAR -> PLURAL
-a → -e (feminine) / -i (masculine)
-e → -i
-i → -i
-o → -i
-u → -u
-io → -i; -ii
1. L'albergo
- The hotel → the hotels
2. Il trionfo
- The triumph → the triumphs
3. La bugia
- The lie → the lies
4. L'ufficio
- The office → the offices
5. L'amore
- The love → the loves
6. La porta
- The door → the doors
7. iI bicchiere
- The glass → the glasses
8. Lo specchio
- The mirror → the mirrors
9. Il frigorifero
- The fridge → the fridges
10. La crisi
- The crise→ the crises
Exercise on irregular Italian plurals (Invariable and defective nouns) - Single choice set
Solution
Remember!
Invariable nouns
> Nouns ending with an accented vowel
> Monosyllabic nouns
> Abbreviated nouns
> Non-adapted borrowings
Defective nouns -> no singular or plural---
1. Quelle _____ francesi sono meravigliose!
- Those French cities are wonderful!
città
2. Credo di aver perso i miei _______.
- I think I lost my glasses.
Occhiali
3. Le ________ primitive vivevano in capanne.
- The primitive tribes lived in huts.
Tribù
4. Si dice che il _______ stia per terminare.
- They say that the oil will finish soon.
Petrolio
5. L'_______ è una linea immaginaria che divide la terra in due.
- The Equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth in two.Equatore
6. I _______ romani erano sette.
- Roman kings were seven.re
7. Il ______ è uno degli elementi della tavola periodica.
- Iron is one of the elements of the periodic table.
Ferro
8. Quando sono le loro ______?
- When is their marriage?Nozze
9. Ci sono sempre più _______ e non una sola.
- There are always more truthes and not only one.verità
10. Ci sono molti traduttori che lavorano per la _______.
- There are many translators who work for the police.Polizia
Exercise on irregular Italian nouns (countable and uncountable nouns) - Drag and drop
Exercise on irregular Italian plural (Gender changes and overabundant nouns) - Single choice set
Solution
Remember!
Overabundant nouns have more than one form per each gender. The meaning of the two terms could be related.
Some nouns change their gender in their plural form.1. Il toro è un animale che ha ______, proprio come il cervo.
- The bull is an animal with horns, just like the deer.
le corna
2. Quella ragazza ha ________ troppo piccole per sollevare quel tipo di peso.
- That girl has arms too small to raise up that kind of weight.
delle braccia
3. Mi ha regalato un candelabro con tre ______ molto moderno.
- As a gift he gave me a very modern candlestick with three branches.
bracci
4. A Roma si possono ancora vedere gran parte __________antiche.
- Most of the ancient walls are still visible in Rome.
delle mura
5. Ho dato ________ al cane.
I gave some bones to the dog.
degli ossi
6. Maria ha ________ molto lunghe.
- Maria has very long eyelashes.delle ciglia
7. L'esercito vichingo ha varcato ____________.
- The viking army crossed the front.il fronte
8. Ieri Tommaso si è rotto _________ giocando a calcio.
- Yesterday Tommaso broke his knees by playing football.le ginocchia
- 9. _________ del bambino erano insopportabili.
- Child crying was unbearable. le grida
10. ______________ devono essere cambiate.
- Sheets have to be changed.le lenzuola
Exercises
- Exercise on plural nouns formation - Fill in the blanks
- Exercise on irregular Italian plurals (Invariable and defective nouns) - Single choice set
- Exercise on irregular Italian nouns (countable and uncountable nouns) - Drag and drop
- Exercise on irregular Italian plural (Gender changes and overabundant nouns) - Single choice set
Exercise on plural nouns formation - Fill in the blanks
Remember!
IN GENERAL
SINGULAR -> PLURAL
-a → -e (feminine) / -i (masculine)
-e → -i
-i → -i
-o → -i
-u → -u
-io → -i; -ii
1. L'albergo
- The hotel → the hotels
2. Il trionfo
- The triumph → the triumphs
3. La bugia
- The lie → the lies
4. L'ufficio
- The office → the offices
5. L'amore
- The love → the loves
6. La porta
- The door → the doors
7. iI bicchiere
- The glass → the glasses
8. Lo specchio
- The mirror → the mirrors
9. Il frigorifero
- The fridge → the fridges
10. La crisi
- The crise→ the crises
Exercise on irregular Italian plurals (Invariable and defective nouns) - Single choice set
Solution
Remember!
Invariable nouns
> Nouns ending with an accented vowel
> Monosyllabic nouns
> Abbreviated nouns
> Non-adapted borrowings
Defective nouns -> no singular or plural---
1. Quelle _____ francesi sono meravigliose!
- Those French cities are wonderful!
città
2. Credo di aver perso i miei _______.
- I think I lost my glasses.
Occhiali
3. Le ________ primitive vivevano in capanne.
- The primitive tribes lived in huts.
Tribù
4. Si dice che il _______ stia per terminare.
- They say that the oil will finish soon.
Petrolio
5. L'_______ è una linea immaginaria che divide la terra in due.
- The Equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth in two.Equatore
6. I _______ romani erano sette.
- Roman kings were seven.re
7. Il ______ è uno degli elementi della tavola periodica.
- Iron is one of the elements of the periodic table.
Ferro
8. Quando sono le loro ______?
- When is their marriage?Nozze
9. Ci sono sempre più _______ e non una sola.
- There are always more truthes and not only one.verità
10. Ci sono molti traduttori che lavorano per la _______.
- There are many translators who work for the police.Polizia
Exercise on irregular Italian nouns (countable and uncountable nouns) - Drag and drop
Exercise on irregular Italian plural (Gender changes and overabundant nouns) - Single choice set
Solution
Remember!
Overabundant nouns have more than one form per each gender. The meaning of the two terms could be related.
Some nouns change their gender in their plural form.1. Il toro è un animale che ha ______, proprio come il cervo.
- The bull is an animal with horns, just like the deer.
le corna
2. Quella ragazza ha ________ troppo piccole per sollevare quel tipo di peso.
- That girl has arms too small to raise up that kind of weight.
delle braccia
3. Mi ha regalato un candelabro con tre ______ molto moderno.
- As a gift he gave me a very modern candlestick with three branches.
bracci
4. A Roma si possono ancora vedere gran parte __________antiche.
- Most of the ancient walls are still visible in Rome.
delle mura
5. Ho dato ________ al cane.
I gave some bones to the dog.
degli ossi
6. Maria ha ________ molto lunghe.
- Maria has very long eyelashes.delle ciglia
7. L'esercito vichingo ha varcato ____________.
- The viking army crossed the front.il fronte
8. Ieri Tommaso si è rotto _________ giocando a calcio.
- Yesterday Tommaso broke his knees by playing football.le ginocchia
- 9. _________ del bambino erano insopportabili.
- Child crying was unbearable. le grida
10. ______________ devono essere cambiate.
- Sheets have to be changed.le lenzuola
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Don't be shy and write to me before you book a trial lesson. Together we will work out a syllabus that is tailored to your needs and goals. We will learn what is important for you at this stage and where I see room for improvement. I adapt each lesson individually to you.
Due to my eight-year stay abroad in Ireland, I have a very good knowledge of English and can also explain something to you in English or Spanish, but in my lessons we almost only speak German together.
What can you expect in my lessons?
- Creative and professional preparation for telc or Goethe from B1 level upwards
- Conversation classes
- Language lessons individually adapted to your needs, each lesson is prepared for you individually
- Application training and help with application letters, revision of your CV
- Grammar explanations that YOU just need.
- Quizzes, puzzles, worksheets, books, conversation topics and much more. Learning should be fun!
The most important thing is that you invest a little time and feel like learning with me. In return, you should also do the homework so that we can make good progress. I will be happy to correct it. Let me inspire you!
L. K.
Amazing teacher with excellent pedagogical skills! She has helped me very well to improve my german. Absolutely recommended!
Larissa L.
Hello, my name is Francesca.
I am qualified Italian teacher.
I love teaching and my lessons are always tailored on your goals. During the first lesson, we will identify what you want to learn or to improve and I will design your lessons.
My approach is largely conversational: that is role-plays, informal conversation or other activites to help you. I welcome beginners right up to proficient speakers.
S. T.
Had my trial class with Francesca. She creates a very inviting atmosphere for a pleasant communication despite the language challenges. Although it was just an introductory class, I have already learned a few things.. Going to continue my studies with Francesca !
Francesca I.
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!
G. Y.
Thank you for putting up with all my mistakes today! We had plenty of conversation practice although the listening we did was quite tough but very useful .
Daniela V.
Hi there! My name is Era Jane Castillo. You can call me Teacher Jane. I live in the Philippines. I graduated from Holy Cross College of Calinan, Inc. with the degree of Bachelor of Elementary Education Generalist. I am also a Licensed Professional Teacher. I have acquired a TEFL certificate.
I have been a teacher for 4 years in a school-based. I am teaching both kids and adults. I am friendly and outgoing person. Let me be your English and Filipino Instructor here at colanguage. I know that learning a new language is not easy. It could be full of struggles. You will need a lot of practice too.
That is why I am here for you. As your online teacher, I will make the time you spend with me worthwhile. My teaching style is very light. You will not feel pressure in learning. Our sessions will be fun and interactive. I will use power point presentations as our material in learning languages. We can discuss anything under the sun. Join me now and I will help you improve in speaking in English and Filipino. See you in class!
M. B.
Era Jane has a very friendly personality and is a great and very experienced Tagalog teacher. She prepares the lessons very carefully, focusing on all relevant aspects such as conversation, grammar, and vocabulary. I am very much looking forward to continuing the lessons with her and to become more proficient in the language.
Era Jane C.
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!
I. T.
Daniela is the best teacher ever! I would recommend her to literally anyone that wants to learn Italian. She is kind, sweet, patient, has a great sense of humor and does her job very well and detailed. I have been taking lessons with her for over 2 years now and my Italian improved so much! She always sends you all the materials you need and anything you ask for, like reading materials, grammar exercises etc. Daniela is extremely positive and always comes very prepared and in a great mood. She even makes the hard and more difficult things to learn a fun process. What I liked a lot, is that she doesn’t only teach you the theory but takes her time to have many conversations with you, about all kinds of topics, so that you really get the confidence for fluent talking. She does her job with a lot of passion and dedication and there is literally no question about the Italian language that she cannot answer. I don’t think there is a teacher out there, that will give you so much of her knowledge, joy and time for such a convenient price. Highly recommend!!!
Dear Iulia, I am so happy that you are satisfied with our courses together. It's true, we have come a long way. Your Italian (already beautiful from the start) has grown more and more and has become wonderful! Thank you for the trust you have given me since day one :-)
Hi there, I’m Letizia!
I've always had a great passion for languages and have made it my life's work.
I have been teaching English, Spanish and Italian as second languages (L2) to international students for 7 years now. I mainly work with teenagers and adults, but I also have experience with school-age children.
I am specialised in Psycholinguistics and Applied Linguistics for teaching: specifically, I work on the processes of L2 language acquisition (SLA), language development and processing.
Course features:
- Exams and certifications
- Academic and colloquial language
- Vocabulary and oral skills
- Course build on your needs and goals
- Interactive activities
- Authentic and personalised study materials.
Cancellation policy: to cancel or reschedule a lesson, please give at least a 6 hours notice.
Delays are accepted for up to 15 minutes, after which the lesson will be considered not cancelled and, thus, charged.
M. Z.
The classes with Letizia are very helpful. Very good mix of theory and exercises. I can highly recommend Letizia!
Letizia D.
Italian and German lessons
S. M.
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!!
Elisabetta D.
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
N. .
Luisa is such a great teacher; she’s energetic, patient, enthusiastic. I recommend her for anyone, child or adult.
Luisa A.
Thank you so much Nicole !!!! much appreciated !!
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!
P. N.
Very Nice communication, easy to study and practice Italiano, I am a Beginner and She has the patience to understand me.
Hola Pedro, thanks for your words. I'm glad you enjoyed our first class. Get ready, we are going to learn more and more! :-D
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!
M. .
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.
Dear Michael, your words fill me with joy! I'll keep on doing my best to encourage you and help you study the language :-)
**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.
M. B.
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.
Priscilla R.
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.
R. C.
Elena is a great teacher! Kind, nice, very well prepared, in short, if you want to learn Italian she is your teacher. Elena is a great teacher! Kind, cheerful, well prepared, in short, if you would like to learn Italian she is your teacher. Elena is a brilliant teacher! Amable, sympathetic, preparada, en definitively, you are thinking en aprender italiano ella es tu profesora.
Elena F.