Paola

I am an Italian native speaker with a number of professional teaching Italian experiences at language schools and private lessons.

I started teaching in 4 years ago in Italy as a private tutor, then I moved to Bristol, where I have got the chance to work in a Language School as Italian teacher for adult learners (beginners and intermediate, almost 10 courses in total) and also for business Italian for a cheese company.
I used my language skills also as an Italian Translator & Proofreader for a company in United States and a Medical company in Oxford, and as an Italian Examiner for the Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Italian for 3A Tutors.

I am a friendly, calm and patient tutor that really loves teaching her wonderful language in a comfortable, positive and supporting ambience. I encourage you to participate actively to the lesson, and I promote activities, games, role-play discussions, and practical exercises focused on you. I avoid explaining concepts using only the schematic grammar structure, but I try to understand your main needs and gaps and I tail the lessons to your specific learning processes. All levels are covered.

Availability: Weekday daytime, weekday evening, weekends

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience:
I started teaching in 4 years ago in Italy as a private tutor, then I moved to Bristol, where I have got the chance to work in a Language School as Italian teacher for adult learners (beginners and intermediate, almost 10 courses in total) and also for business Italian for a cheese company.
I used my language skills also as an Italian Translator & Proofreader for a company in United States and a Medical company in Oxford, and as an Italian Examiner for the Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Italian for 3A Tutors.

I am a friendly, calm and patient tutor that really loves teaching her wonderful language in a comfortable, positive and supporting ambience. I encourage you to participate actively to the lesson, and I promote activities, games, role-play discussions, and practical exercises focused on you. I avoid explaining concepts using only the schematic grammar structure, but I try to understand your main needs and gaps and I tail the lessons to your specific learning processes. All levels are covered.
Here are some examples of possible needs:
- you are a complete beginner but, during your next travel, you want to be able to speak and understand basic Italian in related contexts (hotels, restaurants, visiting a monument).
- you are working for a company which collaborates with Italian partners and want to learn/improve your business Italian skills
- you are studying Italian at University or you want to prepare your GCSE/A-level exam
- you are passionate about languages and want to add a new language to your skills
- you love Italian food and culture and want to combine your Italian speaking with your passion for cuisine (I am a good cook too!)
- You wish your child learns a new foreign language

Please don’t hesitate to contact me for any question or to specify your needs.