I am currently running my own small business as an Italian language tutor in Sydney. I can fluently speak, read and write English and Italian. I am also an intermediate speaker of Spanish and have a basic command of German. I have an absolute fascination for languages and cultures. I have travelled in Europe, America, Asia and the Pacific and worked as a language tutor in different institutions. I can offer courses in Italian language for students of any level and proficiency, plus organize classes on a variety of different topics: travelling, cinema, literature, art, food et cetera. I have a long experience in teaching languages to adults and young students. I hold a Diploma in Teaching (Diploma Magistrale Quinquennale) from Italy, plus a Masters in Foreign Languages and I am currently enrolled in the Master of Teaching at UNE to gain official qualifications in Australia. I love to work with people from culturally diverse backgrounds and my education in languages and intercultural studies have helped me to gain the right sensitivity and knowledge for it. My classes are proficiency-based which means they are student-centered and build upon what students need, already know, and can do. They respect diverse learning styles while encouraging the development of a wide range of skills and learning strategies. Besides the traditional approach to learning a second language (grammar based), I highly value the use of different media (movies, music, contemporary magazines and newspapers, role-plays etc) to actively engage the students in interesting discussions and topics. I can also help anyone who is going to travel to Italy with travelling tips and useful information.