Francesca

I am a Sicilian professional journalist based in South London.

I am available for lessons, conversations, proofreading, help with exam preparation.

My first suggestion for you is: stick your improving Italian skills to something you are passionate about. You`ll learn faster and easier, enjoying the journey all along and building up your vocabulary in real-life situations.

Food, Travel, Arts, Music, Cinema, Lifestyle, Current Affairs, Politics are all great topics. Even Football and Gardening :)

Born and bread in Sicily, Italy. I attended Grammar School. I had First Class honors (110/110 cum laude) in Italian from University of Catania. Special mention in written Italian. I also work freelance with UK national media outlets in English. I have been living in London for 13 years.

I am a good, easygoing listener and I am happy to focus on your learning needs.


- This is the feedback from one of my students, Deb:
"Outstanding preparation and personalisation of the learning experience. Highly gifted tutor who is an expert in not only language but the Italian cultural context".

- This is a feedback from one of my students, Phil:
"I can testify to Francesca’s skills primarily as a language tutor, but also as a journalist.
Although I had studied Italian before meeting Francesca, it was her diligent and friendly tuition which brought me to the level whereby I have been accepted on a BA course in Italian at one of the top universities in the country. Francesca has a great passion both for her language and for her national culture, particularly the regional culture of her native Sicily. Her enthusiasm for her subject is infectious, and she has a talent for making learning fun. I have no hesitation is commending her teaching and tutoring skills most highly".

Availability: Please feel free to send me an email: we will find the most suitable slots for your Italian language skills

Willing to travel: 5 miles

Experience: I worked as a tutor for three adult students:
- a University professor;
- an A-Level student;
- a young professional.

DBS Check: Yes

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