Anna Tutor for Italian as Foreign Language
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Learn Italian with Annamaria! – An Experienced and Passionate Language Instructor.

With over 30 years of teaching experience across Europe and the Middle East, I specialize in delivering personalized and engaging Italian language lessons for students of all ages and proficiency levels. My approach combines innovative teaching methodologies with a deep passion for language and culture, ensuring that each student receives a tailored learning experience.

I offer one-on-one instruction that focuses on speaking, listening, and writing, adapting lessons to meet each learner’s unique goals and interests. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your advanced skills, I create interactive and dynamic lessons, utilizing a variety of multimedia resources to make learning both fun and effective.

I hold a Master’s Degree in Foreign Languages and Literature, alongside a DITALS Level 2 certification for teaching Italian as a foreign language. My fluency in multiple languages (Italian, German, English, and beginner Arabic and French) allows me to connect with learners from diverse backgrounds.

Book your Italian language journey with me today and experience a comprehensive, culturally-rich learning experience!

Subjects

  • Italian as a foreign language Beginner-Expert


Experience

  • Freelance Italian Language Tutor (Sep, 2005Present) at Freelance tutor
    Providing personalized Italian Language instruction on a one-to-one basis to students from diverse nationalities and proficiency levels. Responsibilities include:

    Planning tailored units of instruction based on each student's language level and specific learning goals or requested topics, ensuring that lessons are relevant and engaging.

    Implementing the latest teaching methodologies to meet the individual linguistic needs of each student, incorporating a mix of communicative, task-based, and immersive strategies to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

    Fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes cultural understanding and encourages student progress through interactive and student-centered activities.
  • Lecturer for Italian Language (Sep, 2000Jul, 2005) at University of Applied Sciences, Bochum, Germany
    Full charge of Italian courses from beginning to advance. Lectures concerned grammar,
    and communicative activities. I was responsible for:
    • planning, preparing lessons and assessing materials;
    • researching and developing new topics and teaching resources;
    • monitoring, assessing and marking students' work;
    • maintaining accurate records and monitoring students' progress;
    • carrying out a pastoral role as a personal tutor to students.
  • Italian Language Instructor (Feb, 2000Jun, 2003) at VHS (Community College) Witten, Germany
    Teaching all levels of Italian Language to large and small groups of learners from beginning to
    advance from a range of backgrounds, abilities and ages, in day or evening classes. I was involved in:
    • developing lesson plans following the college’s curriculum;
    • creating tests to assess students’ proficiency in different skills;
    • preparing, setting tests and exercises;
    • marking and providing appropriate feedback on oral and written work;
    • devising, writing and producing new materials, including audio and visual resources;
    • organizing and getting involved in social activities.
  • Italian Language Instructor (Jan, 1995Jun, 1999) at Evangelische Familienbildungsstaette (Social institute for Education) Bochum, Germany
    Instructor specializing in the development of Italian language skills, including speaking, listening, and writing. Responsible for selecting and utilizing a wide range of instructional materials, such as textbooks, worksheets, and audio-visual resources, to enhance the learning experience and meet the diverse needs of students. This including authentic Italian content aimed at fostering both linguistic competence and cultural awareness
  • Italian Language Teacher (Jan, 1993Jan, 1996) at Mundus Sprachschule (Language School Bochum, Germany)
    Teaching Italian to a diverse range of classes and age groups, from children and adolescents to adults and professionals. Adapting instructional methods and lesson plans to suit the varying proficiency levels, learning styles, and educational needs of each group. This involves creating engaging activities, interactive lessons, and culturally relevant content, ensuring that learners develop strong speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Italian, while fostering a deep understanding of Italian culture and communication norms."

Education

  • DITALS 2 (Certificate of Advanced Competence in Teaching Italian to Foreigners) (Feb, 2018Feb, 2019) from Universita' per Stranieri di Siena, Italy (University for Foreigners of Siena, Italy)
  • Laurea in Lingue e Letterature Straniere (Oct, 1993Jun, 1998) from Universita'degli Studi di Bari, Italy (University of Bari, Italy)scored 108/110

Fee details

    BD1015/hour (US$26.3239.47/hour)

    The fee structure is flexible and varies depending on the number of hours a student wishes to book. A discounted rate is offered for students who commit to more hours, meaning the more hours they book, the lower the overall hourly cost.


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