Valeria

I am a qualified native Italian teacher with a Ph.D in Chinese Studies, a M.A in Comparative Studies and 4 years of teaching experience at Universities.
I have a solid knowledge of teaching methodologies as well as linguistic and literary analysis with focus on contemporary society and culture, language learning and comparative studies. Due to my academic experience, I am accustomed to provide impeccable and quality technical and professional assistance to students. When managing students` academic course I have always done my best to behave as a good mentor assisting and motivating their aspirations.

I offer private Chinese and Italian language lessons at your home, office or in a public place.
I can help you to improve your grammar, speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary, listening, reading and writing for general, academic and business Italian.
I can help you to prepare for language exams, I also offer proofreading and editing services for academic essays, CVs, application forms, business documents, reports, etc.

If you would like to meet for a free consultation, I will assess your language skills and design lessons to suit your specific needs. I will also give you useful learning materials.

I am available for lessons during the day and in the evening, including weekends.

Availability: Flexible availability.

Willing to travel: 30 miles

Experience: I have been teaching Italian in London for more than 3 years. My work experience as Italian teacher and tutor in China from 2010 to 2013 allowed me to improve my knowledge of teaching and research methodologies as well as linguistic and literary analysis with focus on contemporary society and culture, language learning and comparative studies including Asian-European studies.
From September 2013 to July 2014 I worked as Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature at Sichuan University of Chengdu giving lectures in both Chinese and English.