Maria S - Italian tutor - Dublin
1st lesson free
Maria S - Italian tutor - Dublin

One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Maria S will be happy to arrange your first Italian lesson.

Maria S

One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Maria S will be happy to arrange your first Italian lesson.

  • Price $88
  • Answer 2h
  • Students

    Number of students Maria S has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

    30

    Number of students Maria S has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

Maria S - Italian tutor - Dublin
  • 5 (26 reviews)

$88/h

1st lesson free

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1st lesson free

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  • Italian
  • Italian speaking
  • Italian writing
  • Italian pronunciation

Certified Italian native speaker instructor with a Master’s degree in teaching the Italian language and culture to foreigners and certification in online tutoring. Any level from beginners to advanced

  • Italian
  • Italian speaking
  • Italian writing
  • Italian pronunciation

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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Maria S will be happy to arrange your first Italian lesson.

About Maria S

Hello, I'm Maria Silvana. I'm a native Italian speaker originally from Milan, so I have a North Italian accent. I've been residing in an English-speaking country for several years. I have earned a Master's degree in teaching the Italian language and culture to foreigners, and I am a certified online tutor. Additionally, I authored the book "Didattica della lingua straniera e nuovi spazi di apprendimento: il Blended Language Learning," where I provide foreign language teachers with theories and practices for a comprehensive approach to learning, both in the classroom and online. I am thrilled to guide you through the wonders of my language! My Italian language and culture lessons are meticulously structured based on the Common European Framework (CEFR). With my guidance, you'll have the opportunity to obtain the European certification, should you desire. I am well-equipped to teach every level of Italian, catering to both beginners and advanced learners. I specialise in Blended Language Learning. While I exclusively offer online lessons here, I am dedicated to crafting a personalised learning journey for each student. Utilising interactive methods and technology, I'll tailor the curriculum to align with your interests and requirements. The overarching goal of my lessons is to enhance all language skills, encompassing reception, production, interaction, and mediation. I place a strong emphasis on practical language learning. Effective communication is paramount in mastering a foreign language; hence, you'll engage in Italian conversation right from the start of our course. Throughout your learning journey, I'll provide unwavering support, empathy, and dedication to ensure you acquire Italian in the most natural way. Having studied English, German, and Japanese myself, I understand the challenge of applying textbook knowledge in real-life situations. My lessons are designed to assist you in using the Italian language confidently for communication.

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About the lesson

  • Adult
  • Undergraduate
  • Diploma/Certificate
  • +15
  • levels :

    Adult

    Undergraduate

    Diploma/Certificate

    Postgraduate

    PhD

    A1

    A2

    B1

    B2

    C1

    C2

    Beginner

    Intermediate

    Advanced

    Professional

    Year 12

    Year 11-12

    Year 10

  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

My teaching approach is communicative, based on the constructivism method. I focus on developing your ability to express yourself and understand others and to know the elements of Italian culture that will give you the right skills to communicate properly with a native person avoiding intercultural misunderstanding. The online lessons allow active participation and interaction. You will have the opportunity to put the language structures and vocabulary studied during the lesson into practice in real-life situations, thus accelerating the learning process and enhancing your love for the Italian language and culture. The input I use is carefully selected based on your linguistic competence and interests. The sources are textbooks (I will provide them), and authentic material such as videos, songs, ads... I teach any level from beginners to advanced (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2). I pay special attention to the practical learning of the language. Communication is everything when you wish to learn a foreign language, that’s why you will communicate with me in Italian from the very beginning of the course. I have studied English, German and Japanese. I know how hard it can be to use in real situations what you have studied in books. With my lessons, I will support you to use the Italian language to communicate. I will create for every one of my students a personalised path using loads of interaction and communication, thanks also to the technology, and I will plan your learning based on your interests and needs. The aim of my lessons is to develop all four language skills: reception, production, interaction and mediation.

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Rates

Price

  • $88

Pack prices

  • 5h: $442
  • 10h: $857

online

  • $88/h

free lessons

The first lesson with Maria S will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.

  • 30mins

Details

Monday to Friday only.
The class lasts 60 minutes and it is a one-to-one lesson. For group lessons, please contact me for a quote.

Duration of the packs:
- 5-lesson pack: The lesson pack is valid for 8 weeks from the date of purchase. This allows flexibility if you need to reschedule a lesson due to unforeseen circumstances.
- 10-lesson pack: The lesson pack is valid for 16 weeks from the date of purchase. This provides ample time to complete your lessons while still accommodating occasional scheduling conflicts.

The difference between buying a single lesson and a pack is that if you buy the pack, you can schedule the same day and time for the entire duration of the pack (if you wish, you can have your Italian class always on the same days at the same time). Days and times of single lessons can be proposed each time you buy them and day and time are based on availability.

There’s no need for you to purchase extra books, as I’ll be supplying all the essential materials required for your studies.
Lessons must be booked/accepted at least the day before to secure the slot. Lessons proposed on the same day may not be accepted.

Cancellation policy: Superprof.ie authorises the student to cancel a lesson at least 24 hours in advance. In this case, it is fully refunded. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, this will count as a cancellation. You will normally have to pay for the instructor’s time and the class will be deducted from your pack. So, in  this case, there will be no refund.

Learn more about Maria S

Learn more about Maria S

  • Do you speak this language fluently because of your origins or because a teacher inspired you to learn?

    I am an Italian native speaker with a strong passion for my language e culture.
  • Can you name a living, historical or fictional character that you think is the emblematic representative of the language's culture?

    That’s a hard question to answer! I could mention so many of them. However, I like to say Federico Fellini, Sofia Loren or Umberto Eco, Oriana Fallaci. I can also mention Botticelli, Caravaggio, Giotto… :-)
  • Is there a typical word, phrase, tradition or behaviour in the language that you particularly like?

    ”Per non sapere né leggere né scrivere”.
  • Why does speaking this language matter to you?

    First of all, it is my language. it is a cultural language, full of nuances and charm.
  • What is the main difficulty in learning this language and what can help the process of learning?

    In Italy, there are lots of different accents and dialects. Studying only in books does not help to learn a foreign language. It is useful to start from communication integrating the sociolinguistic aspects of the language. I would suggest using an inductive approach to understanding the language structure starting from communication/interaction.
  • Provide a valuable anecdote related to your language learning or your days at school.

    I studied English, German and Japanese. Studying a foreign language can be hard and frustrating. The right approach can definitily change your learning. That’s why I decided to study how to teach the Italian language and culture to foreign students.
  • How has travel or a specific trip helped you to increase your skill and knowledge of the language?

    Travelling to the country of your target language is what can assure you to learn the language avoiding to use it as “book style” and help you to be more natural. Learning from a native teacher gives you something precious.
  • What makes you a Superprof in language?

    I deeply know my language. I have loads of passion for the Italian language and culture and I am emphatic and devoted to my students. I like the learning and I like them to understand how to use the language to communicate.
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