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Italian	Price Guide
Senior Cycle	€45.00
University	€45.00
Adult / Casual	€45.00

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Personal Description:

I am a native Italian teacher with more than fifteen years of experience teaching Italian in schools and privately (both in Italy and in England).
I've always loved my language and really enjoy passing this love on to someone else by teaching.

My lessons last between 1 and 2 hours, normally starting with a conversation (with absolute beginners this time is spent in role playing, games and repetitions), followed by homework correction, grammar studies and listening to pre-recorded Italian conversations.

The lessons are very enjoyable and time goes quickly!

MY LESSONS ARE ONLY ONLINE

Tutoring Experience:

I am a CLTA (Certificate in Teaching Italian to Adults gained at The International House in Rome) qualified tutor of Italian, with over 15 years` experience teaching Italian to adults of all backgrounds, whether learning individually or as a group. I have therefore developed a good understanding of the problems encountered by students who may be learning a language for the first time, as well as those who may be returning to learning after a long gap, and are therefore not only unused to learning, but may need to somehow fit their studies into the limits imposed by a full time working and family life.

I have also a very good record of achievement for students undertaking GCSE, A Level examinations, MLAT test and University interviews.

Approach to Grinds:

Whether you are interested in simply learning the basics for a holiday in Italy, need help in preparing for GCSE, AS/A2 or MLAT exams, would like to improve and update your current knowledge for use in the Italian work market, or simply have a passion for Italian language and culture, I can create an individually tailored course focusing on your own specific learning needs, using a variety of up-to-da**Contact Detail Removed**arning techniques.

I use the International House method in written and spoken Italian which involves the use of authentic texts, visual, audio and internet resources, also introducing culture, politics and anything else that is of the student’s interest.
This method enables the learners to speak and improve their skills as quickly as possible. Fluency and vocabulary would expand naturally as the course progresses.

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Native Language: Italian
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
References Available: Yes (✔ On File)

Qualifications:

Dilit International House Rome (2003) - Teaching Diploma (PGCE) (✔ On File)
Ordine dei giornalisti Rome (2002) - Professional Journalist (Masters) (✔ On File)
University La Sapienza Rome (1996) - Degree in Law (College) (✔ On File)

Francesca's Feedback

Students Providing Feedback:	12
Students Providing Positive Feedback:	11 Av. 4.83/5.00
Total Other Feedback: (not shown)	1

From John (5/5): (Casual Learner Italian) Francesca is organised, careful, insightful and adaptable in her approach to helping me with my Italian. Her preferred way of teaching (me) involves conversing and instructing all the time in Italan, with a focus on grammar as much as on conversation - Francesca really knows when to let small mistakes pass in the interests of encouraging fluency, and when to interject with grammatical rationale. I am enjoying the course very much, and at the same time I find myself quite tired after every session - the balance works very well, I think.

Reply from Francesca: Grazie mille, John.

From Sarah (3/5): (Intermediate Italian) Although I found the tutor professional, good at communicating and friendly, specific arrangements could not be initiated to start lessons

Reply from Francesca: Thank you for your feedback Sarah.

From Paula (5/5): (Beginner Italian) Francesca is a very good tutor. I have been with others and they dont come close to how well Francesca teaches. She is so patient, encouraging and structures her classes so well, covering all bases, reading, writing and speaking. I would recommend her very highly.

Reply from Francesca: Grazie, Paula!

From Jonathan (5/5): (Advanced Italian) Francesca is a dream tutor. She is friendly, professional and efficient. She is absolutely attuned to your particular needs as a student, picks up on them very fast and identifies what it is that you need to improve. And most of all she evidently WANTS to help you improve. I can’t recommend her too highly.

Reply from Francesca: Grazie Jonathan! Spero di essere all'altezza del tuo lusinghiero commento.

From Barbara (5/5): (GCSE Italian) Francesca has been very quick in responding and has provided the right support and information. We are now doing tutoring lessons with her and we are very happy.

Reply from Francesca: Thank you!

From penny (5/5): (Casual Learner Italian)

From Heather (5/5): (Casual Learner Italian) Francesca is an amazing tutor. We do a combination of listening, writing, reading and checking homework after speaking for an hour or more. She has the ability to explain key grammar skills clearly and effectively.
She’s tuned into and interested in my work life and interests. I feel she cares. This has made me feel comfortable and able to push myself to learn, grow and practice Italian with her. I feel respected, comfortable, safe and able to take the risks to venture out of my comfort zone, make mistakes and learn!

Reply from Francesca: Grazie mille Heather, your words mean a lot to me!

From Silvia (5/5): (Casual Learner Italian) I have been having lessons with Francesca for a few months and she has been able to support me so much in my studies. I am an upper intermediate level. Her lesson's are always engaging and interesting, and challenging also which is important. She is very punctual and easy to contact and responds very quickly. I would recommend her to anyone wanting to improve their italian at any level.

Reply from Francesca: Grazie mille, Silvia. E' un piacere fare lezione con te!

From Conrad (5/5): (A-Level Italian) so far only spoken on the phone, but date agreed when to start.

From Donata (5/5): (GCSE Italian) Francesca is very reliable, has a lovely manner with children and young people and has managed to greatly improve my daughter's level of Italian

From Julie (5/5): (Casual Learner Italian) Francesca is a great tutor, very patient and focused.

Tags: Wexford Senior Cycle Italian tutor, Wexford University Italian tutor, Wexford Adult / Casual Italian tutor