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Valeria Petrone

Qualified Italian and Mandarin Teacher with over10 years of exp., specialised in teaching to professionals and hobbyists
5.0
(121 reviews)
Students say:
Gran conversación (100)
Puntual y confiable (91)
Inspirador y motivador (71)
Comparte excelentes materiales (62)
Da una gran retroalimentación (61)
Teaches:
chino (mandarín), italiano
Native languages:
italiano
Other languages spoken:
chino (mandarín), inglés, español
Qualified Italian and Mandarin Teacher with over10 years of exp., specialised in teaching to professionals and hobbyists
Students say:
Gran conversación (100)
Puntual y confiable (91)
Inspirador y motivador (71)
Comparte excelentes materiales (62)
Da una gran retroalimentación (61)
Teaches:
chino (mandarín), italiano
Native languages:
italiano
Other languages spoken:
chino (mandarín), inglés, español
Specialities:
Principiante absoluto
Conversación
Negocios
Gramática
Viajes
Aprendizaje en general
Preparación universitaria
Qualifications:
CEDILS (certificate to teach Italian to foreigners)
Ph.D in Chinese Studies
MA in Comparative Studies
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Bio:

I am Valeria and I am a professional Italian and Mandarin Teacher. I hold a CEDILS certificate to teach Italian to foreigners, a Ph. D in Chinese Studies and the HSK 6 certificate. I adapt my lesson according to your interests and needs. I teach general, academic and business Italian and Mandarin. I can also help you prepare for language exams. My communicative approach allows students to speak without inhibitions. I use authentic materials which reflect different aspects of everyday life.

My teaching methodology:
I use authentic materials which reflect different aspects of everyday life. I usually start with a written text, a video, or an audio recording, then I focus on vocabulary and grammatical analysis. Finally, with a role play you will be asked to “act” in a simulated situation according to the topic just studied. You will receive feedback and support after each lesson.
My teaching background:

I have taught Italian, Chinese and English as foreign languages in China, Italy and the UK. I have lectured to group classes at University, Middle and High School. I also have experience giving private lessons 1-to-1 in person and online to seniors and professionals from Europe, Asia and America. Since 2021 I’ve been working as Online Italian Teacher and I enjoy it very much because I have the chance to virtually meet students from all over the world. I believe that every student should have access to the best materials and technology to make their learning process as much fruitful as possible. I love teaching as well as I love creating new learning materials for each of my students to help them achieve a higher level of Italian.

My background outside of teaching:

I graduated from L'Orientale University in Italy with a MA in Comparative Studies (Chinese and English), and later I obtained a PhD in Chinese Studies. I know very well what a student demands to enjoy a language class and what it takes to learn a new language: I learned Chinese Mandarin from scratch to a C2 level. Infact I obtained an HSK 6. I am very fluent in English (thanks to my studies and 7 years living in London). I’m currently improving my Spanish and learning Greek.

Price per lesson
30-minute trial lesson: FREE
Lesson length:
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2 Dec - 8 Dec
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6 am - 12 pm
12 pm - 5 pm
5 pm - 12 am
12 am - 6 am
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Valeria's Courses (2)
Valeria offers these custom-designed courses. If you don’t need a specific course, click here to book regular lessons.

Italian for Beginners

italiano
5 lessons
60 minutes
Total price: $137.50
Your Italian adventure begins here. It doesn't matter if you learn Italian for work, for love or for travelling, I will guide you step by step on this wonderful trip through the Italian language and culture.
italiano
5 lessons
60 minutes
Total price: $137.50

Italian for Intermediate and Advanced

italiano
5 lessons
60 minutes
Total price: $137.50
This is a specific course for levels above A2. It aims at refining your Italian fluency and feel more confident.
italiano
5 lessons
60 minutes
Total price: $137.50
Reviews for Valeria from other students  
5.0
(121 ratings, 4 written reviews)