I'm Elena, since high school I've always cultivated a passion for foreign languages. After my bachelor's degree at the University of Pavia, I enrolled in Padua. I stayed at the Friedrich Schiller University in Jena for a year, taking courses and exams in German. In addition to German, I decided to deepen my English skills by researching and writing my master's thesis in English. In addition to philosophy courses, I have attended courses in Italian literature, history, anthropology, psychology, German literature and language, sociology. Italian is not just a matter of grammar, but also of culture. And that's why I want to convey as much as possible all the aspects that are necessary to understand Italy. I'll do my best to make you feel comfortable: relaxed atmosphere, no pressure and a bit of humor that never hurts. Lessons are tailored to your specific needs: grammar, conversation, discussions on various topics, useful idioms for travel, but also reading, listening, and pronunciation when needed.

My name is Elena and I am a native Italian teacher. I am here to help you improve your Italian. I was born in Valtellina in Northern Italy. I am a Masters graduate with an Italian-German double diploma. In addition to Italian, I also speak English, German and French. Italian is not just a matter of grammar, but also of culture. And that's why I want to convey as much as possible all the aspects that are necessary to understand Italy. For me, the most fascinating thing about teaching your own mother tongue is the opportunity to change your perspective and look critically at what we are used to taking for granted: interpersonal communication. I'll do my best to make you feel comfortable: relaxed atmosphere, no pressure and a bit of humor that never hurts. Classes are tailored to your specific needs: grammar, conversation, discussions on various topics, useful idioms for travel, but also reading, listening, and pronunciation when necessary. Charlemagne said: "Avoir une autre langue, c'est posséder une deuxième âme."