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Italian Lessons for Beginners, High School Students, University Students and Enthusiasts

Do you want to learn Italian from scratch?
Are you already familiar with the basics, but you want to bring your knowledge to the next level?
Do you need help for an exam?
For these or similar needs I have very structured methods that might be just perfect for you.
The assignments or tasks are always based on the main goal which is becoming confident with speaking, writing and reading in real life situations.
I'm originally trained as an educator for children and I love teaching trough games and creativity. This is of course also applicable for adults or students on a higher level.
To have fun during the learning process is the most important thing for me.

Location

At teacher's location: Pieter de Hoochweg, Rotterdam, Netherlands
At student's location: Around Rotterdam, Netherlands
Online via webcam

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General info

suitcase iconSkills:
Italian for adults, School
Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Italian, German, Serbian, Slovene

About Me

I'm a very passionate teacher and I'm always looking for ways to make my lessons enjoyable and fun. I have a very open mind so I welcome also different ideas or wishes for the learning process if needed.
My goal is to spread the knowledge and experience that I gathered for almost two decades and hopefully also to learn new things myself during this journey.
The tasks and method will be set based on your needs and expectations so the starting point can be at any level or age.

Education

Music high school in Ljubljana
Bachelor in classical trombone (specialized in solo and orchestral playing)
Certified music teacher in Slovenia and Italy
Attended numerous masterclasses for trombone playing around the world

Experience / Qualifications

I was employed as principal trombone in the Slovenian Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra for five years. Before this job I already started working as a music teacher in three music schools and I was also regularly teaching in summer camps for multiple years.
In this moment I'm about to finish my second bachelor, this time in jazz trombone and composition.
The trombone, trumpet or piano seem hard instruments to learn, but with the right approach it's a fun and enjoyable process filled with small tasks that will make you improve and have fun at the same time. The same goes with music theory and composition; the classes are structured in a way that you wont feel overwhelmed with too much information because the goals and method will be set based on your level and needs. All offered classes are available for students of every age and level, the only thing you need is to make the first step by signing in and we will make a plan together after we have met.

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  • Instructor since February 2024
  • 1 repeat student
  • Phone number verified
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