Experience Summary
I studied European Languages since the age of 14, starting at the Licee (a kind of school that does not exist in this country) with Latin and Ancient Greek. I continued on at the University with an in depth study of Eastern European languages, Russian and Polish, and eventually studied also French. In Italy I acquired the title of Doctor in Russian Language and Literature. After moving to this country I taught Italian at UC Berkeley and George Washington University in Washington DC. I also had experience in private tutoring both for adults and younger adults. I feel very comfortable with languages and their structure.
Teaching Style
My teaching style can be very academic if required. The style varies according to age, but it is always pursued with fun and engagement. Learning languages is also learning the origin of words and the historical and social background of the people and country studied. I love particularly the contextualization of teaching languages, which cannot prescind from the people who speak that particular language, their history or geography.