Ciao, my name is Dario, and I am an Italian native speaker, and I am offering Italian Lessons for adult at any level over Skype.
I have been teaching Italian for more than 15 years, and I like to create the lesson around the necessities of my clients.
For beginners: I always recommend to start with a good book, the one I use at the moment is Prego (6th edition) so that you can solidly build brick by brick your Italian language foundation that will stay with you forever. I will guide you through the book, helping you to easily understand it. We will do exercises, lots of exciting and fun practices, and I will also help you to memorize many Italian words in a fun and relaxed way.
For intermediate/advanced: Conversation will be the main key during our lessons. I will teach idioms, proverbs, accents, and typical expressions. We will practice this wonderful language by reproducing usual moments and situations in Italy (like, shopping, buying tickets, renting a place, going to a restaurant, meeting with friends, etc.).
About me:
I am from Naples, the city of pizza and pasta, excessive gesturing and much more. My Italian is clear, with little or no dialect. I do my best to speak slowly, and I don't mind repeating myself.
In order to have an Online lesson:
You need to have a fast internet or just an internet that you have tested and works well with Skype. You have to have Skype and know how to use it, Zoom works too, but then after 40 minutes we have to reconnect. A microphone and headphones, the DJ type that covers the entire ear is in my opinion the best one, but any headphones will do. You need to have a Venmo (preferred) or Pay-pal account, payment before the lesson (very appreciated) or after the lesson it's ok, too.
1-hour lesson for 1 person is $50, and 1-hour lesson for 2 people it's $80.
The book Prego (6th edition one) the blue one, it's deeply recommended. It's very convenient, too! It's a great book, and I am sure you will like it and find it very useful. However, we can also use online materials if you prefer.
I believe people learn more when they learn in a non-judgmental, fun and joyful atmosphere, but also with a steady guidance and with a clear goal in mind.
I am looking forward to meeting you.
Ciao, a presto
Dario