Hello. my name is Sarah and I can't wait to meet you! Join me for an introductory session tailored to help you start learning Italian/ English. This trial lesson is a great opportunity for us to meet, assess your current level, and discuss your goals. You'll get a feel for my teaching approach and how we can make your learning experience effective and enjoyable. Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve further, this lesson is designed to set you on the right path.

Conversation courses focus primarily on oral communication and fluency. You will improve your listening and speaking skills in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere giving you the confidence you need to express yourself in English. While lively conversation and discussion is the main aim of this course, some vocabulary and grammar may be covered to enable you to improve your speaking skills.

Conversation in English

Boost your Italian speaking skills in a friendly and relaxed setting. Perfect for learners at any level, these sessions are all about making language learning enjoyable and stress-free. Here’s what you’ll get:

Conversational Practice: Talk about your interests, daily life, or anything you like to improve fluency and confidence.

Flexible and Fun: Forget about traditional classroom pressures; our chats are casual and tailored to you.

Dive into Culture: Pick up Italian cultural tidbits, expressions, and slang you won’t find in textbooks.

Personalised Feedback: Get helpful feedback on how to polish your pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary.

Informal Tutoring

Have you got a job interview? A meeting? Do you just want to brush off your speaking skills? I am here to help!

In the "Italian for Beginners" course, you'll develop essential speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, enabling you to communicate with confidence in a variety of real-world scenarios. Tailored for anyone starting from scratch, this course is designed to familiarise you with everyday Italian and the cultural nuances that make the language so unique.

What You’ll Learn:

Foundational Vocabulary: You'll start with basic words and phrases to introduce yourself, talk about professions, and describe daily routines. This foundational knowledge is crucial for advancing to more complex dialogues.

Pronunciation and Alphabet Mastery: Learn to count and correctly pronounce the Italian alphabet, a fundamental step towards being clearly understood in both spoken and written forms.

Grammar Essentials: Dive into the essentials of Italian grammar, beginning with personal pronouns, and moving on to definite and indefinite articles. This foundational grammar will enable you to construct sentences confidently.

Exploring Verb Tenses: Progress to using the past tense to narrate events, adding a new dimension to your ability to share experiences and stories in Italian.

Cultural Insights: Learn about Italian culture and lifestyle to enrich your communication and deepen your appreciation for the intricacies of Italian life.

Who This Course Is For:

Perfect for absolute beginners or those seeking a structured approach to refresh their skills. You'll be capable of engaging in basic conversations, understanding simple texts, and appreciating Italian culture on a deeper level.

Italian for Beginners

Advance your Italian to the next level with the "Italian Intermediate (B1)" course. Designed for those who've mastered the basics, this course deepens your language skills, preparing you for complex conversations and a richer engagement with Italian culture.

What You’ll Learn:

Vocabulary Expansion: Dive into advanced topics like career, education, lifestyle, and cultural identity, enhancing your ability to discuss a broader range of subjects.

Grammar Mastery: Tackle advanced grammar, including verb tenses (past perfect, future perfect), conditional sentences, subjunctive mood, reported speech, and more. This comprehensive grammar foundation allows for nuanced expression and understanding.

Communication Skills: Develop the ability to converse about future plans, describe experiences, and articulate opinions on various topics, from environmental issues to cultural trends and personal aspirations.

Who This Course Is For:

Ideal for intermediate learners aiming to refine their understanding and use of Italian. Whether you're looking to navigate travel, work, or personal interest scenarios more effectively, this course offers the tools to communicate with confidence and cultural insight.

Italian for Intermediate Students

1 'be' and 'have'
2 present tenses
3 talking about the future
4 past tenses
5 perfect tenses
6 modal verbs
7 passives
8 questions and negatives
9 infinitives and '-ing' forms
10 special structures with verbs
11 articles: 'a/an' and 'the'
12 determiners
13 personal pronouns; possessives
14 nouns
15 adjectives and adverbs
16 comparison
17 conjunctions
18 'if'
19 relative pronouns
20 indirect speech
21 prepositions
22 spoken grammar

English Grammar for Beginners

Conversation courses focus primarily on oral communication and fluency. You will improve your listening and speaking skills in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere giving you the confidence you need to express yourself in Italian. While lively conversation and discussion is the main aim of this course, some vocabulary and grammar may be covered to enable you to improve your speaking skills.

Conversazione in Italiano

Are you seeking a convenient and effective way to master the Italian language? Look no further! My 20-Lesson Italian Language Package is designed to take your language skills to the next level.

What's Included:

Personalized Learning: Your journey with me is personalized to suit your unique needs and learning pace. I understand that every student is different, and I'm here to support your goals.
Interactive Lessons: I believe that language learning should be engaging and fun. My lessons are designed to keep you motivated and actively participating.
Practical Vocabulary: Master essential Italian vocabulary for real-life situations, from everyday conversations to specific topics like travel, food, and culture.
Simplified Grammar: Italian grammar can be challenging, but I make it easy to understand and apply in practical situations.
Cultural Insights: Explore the richness of Italian culture and customs, providing you with a deeper appreciation of the language and its context.
Supportive Learning Environment: You're not alone on your language learning journey. I offer continuous support, including feedback on your progress and answers to your questions.

Bigger package

This special pricing is exclusively available to students who have taken lessons with me before April 27, 2024.

For Students of Italian Enrolled Before 27/03/24

Questa tariffa speciale è disponibile esclusivamente per gli studenti che hanno seguito lezioni con me prima del 27 aprile 2024.

 This special pricing is exclusively available to students who have taken lessons with me before April 27, 2024.

For Students of English Enrolled Before 27/03/24

Helping students to improve their Conversational English and Grammar Awareness.
Creating trusting atmosphere through sensitivity to students' strengths, weaknesses and personal learning styles.
Engaging students through humor and activities designed for maximum interaction in large and small groups.
Developing curriculum that is appropriate to students' learning abilities and that reflects their needs and interests.

Teaching English Language & Literature from A1 up to B2 level.
Helping pupils to define and identify different types of verbs.
Tailoring English teaching methods to suit the needs of individual students. 
Marking work and giving appropriate feedback to pupils.
Devising and writing new curriculum materials.
Preparing pupils for external examinations, such as IELTS, FCE, PET, KET.
Managing pupils’ behaviour in the classroom and on school premises.

Created lesson plans for all classes taught, including Italian Grammar and Vocabulary Development.
Instructed students by presenting lessons and answering questions about the material.
Evaluated the progress of students.

Teaching English and Italian Language & Literature from A1 up to C2 level.
Tailoring English and Italian teaching methods to suit the needs of individual students. 
Marking work and giving appropriate feedback to pupils.
Devising and writing new curriculum materials.
Preparing pupils for external examinations, such as IELTS, FCE, PET, KET.
Managing pupils’ behaviour in the classroom and on school premises.

Teaching English Language & Literature from A1 up to B2 level.
Helping pupils to define and identify different types of verbs.
Tailoring English teaching methods to suit the needs of individual students. Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of English classes. Conducting up to 3 classes in one day.
Recording and monitoring a students attendance.
Marking work and giving appropriate feedback to pupils.
Preparing coursework for students and the class.