Hello, my name is Marika Amodio and I'm an experienced native Italian tutor currently living in Italy. I have been giving Italian lessons online with Verbalplanet since 2025. I am currently offering a free initial trial lesson for new students.
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About me - English
Hi! My name is Marika, and I am a student of Linguistic Sciences. I studied in Siena for five years, where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Linguistic Mediation with a specialization in English and Chinese, and I am about to complete my Master’s degree. During my university journey, I had the opportunity to participate in an Erasmus program in Budapest, which allowed me to further improve my English skills and interact with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
In my free time, I enjoy traveling, reading, cooking, and swimming—I actually live by the sea, which makes swimming a big part of my life!
Qualifications & Experience
I have experience with tutoring and homework support in presence but also online. Since High school I teach Italian to foreigners but also English to Italian people. My experience is with kids, teenagers and adults.
My lessons are designed to spark curiosity, improve comprehension and conversation skills, and always leave my students with something new to take away. I aim to help my students reach their language goals in a motivating and engaging way.
Teaching Approach
I love teaching and sharing my knowledge because I believe learning becomes more effective and enjoyable when it is interactive and personalized. My teaching methodology focuses on active learning, communication, and practical application. I tailor each lesson to the student’s goals and interests, combining grammar, vocabulary, and conversation practice in a dynamic way. I also use real-life materials, games, and exercises to make learning engaging and meaningful.
Ciao! Mi chiamo Marika e sono una studentessa in Scienze Linguistiche. Ho studiato a Siena per cinque anni, dove ho conseguito la laurea triennale in Mediazione Linguistica con specializzazione in inglese e cinese, e sto per completare la laurea magistrale. Durante il mio percorso universitario ho avuto l’opportunità di partecipare a un Erasmus a Budapest, che mi ha permesso di migliorare ulteriormente le mie competenze in inglese e di confrontarmi con studenti provenienti da diversi contesti culturali.
Qualifications & Experience
Ho esperienza nell’aiuto compiti e nelle ripetizioni, e le mie lezioni sono pensate per stimolare curiosità, migliorare comprensione e conversazione, e lasciare sempre qualcosa di nuovo da portare con sé a fine lezione. Il mio obiettivo è aiutare gli studenti a raggiungere i loro obiettivi linguistici in modo motivante e coinvolgente. Insegno da diversi anni, sin da quando andavo al liceo e ho esperienza sia in presenza che online, con ragazzi di tutte le età, fino ad arrivare agli adulti.
Teaching Approach
Amo insegnare e condividere le mie conoscenze, perché credo che l’apprendimento diventi più efficace e divertente quando è interattivo e personalizzato. La mia metodologia di insegnamento si basa su apprendimento attivo, comunicazione e applicazione pratica. Personalizzo ogni lezione in base agli obiettivi e agli interessi dello studente, combinando grammatica, vocabolario e pratica della conversazione in modo dinamico. Utilizzo anche materiali reali, giochi ed esercizi per rendere l’apprendimento coinvolgente e significativo.