
Valentina Giurni

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4:20 AM (GMT+02:00)Italian
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Italian
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861
Speaks
Italian
Native
,Spanish
C2
,English
B2
,French
A2
,Portuguese
A1
About Me
Hi! I'm Valentina and I'm a professional Italian teacher with a great passion for foreign languages (especially Spanish, my favourite one!). I currently live near Rome but I lived in Spain and Argentina: in fact, I really love travelling and discovering new places, cultures and food. I have been teaching Italian to foreigners since 2014 when I got the DITALS level II certification from the University for Foreigners of Siena. My classes are completely focused on the students' needs with an action-oriented approach: they are encouraged to "make with the language" without worrying about mistakes. Grammar is a very important part of the lesson but it is fundamental to learn how to use the language so that the message could be understood. Language and culture are interconnected and that's the reason why I use songs and videos in my classes. Remember: you have to practice a lot if you want to learn a language, and that's why we'll only speak Italian during the lessons.
Read MoreMy trial lessons
My trial lessons are structured as informal chats that allow me to understand the students' level of Italian and their goals and interests. It is important for me to know their motivation to learn the language and also what their previous language experiences have been. In addition, I always explain my teaching method, including the exclusive use of Italian, and propose a personalized program.
Read MoreTrial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Schedule
Teaching Expertise
Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
Résumé
Education
2005 - 2009
Laurea in Lingue e Culture Straniere
Università degli Studi RomaTre - Roma
Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Translation
Work Experience
2020
Teacher of Italian as a Second Language
Verbling
2010 - 2020
Private Language Tutor
Individual Language Lessons (English/ Spanish)
2019 - 2020
Teacher of Italian as a Second Language
Associazione Culturale Ars 2.0 - Roma
Teacher of Italian as a Second Language for Chinese immigrants
2016 - 2016
Teacher of Italian as a Foreign Language
Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici - Tuscania
Teacher of Italian as a Foreign Language for US college students
2014 - 2015
Teacher of Italian as a Second Language
Oforula Onlus - Roma
Teacher of Italian as a Second Language for immigrants of different nationalities
2014 - 2014
Teacher of Italian as a Second Language
Casa dei Diritti Sociali - Roma
Teacher of Italian as a Second Language for immigrants of different nationalities and asylum seekers