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"Mens Sana in Corpore Sano" - a healthy lifestyle!

My three main areas of expertise (not necessarily in this order):

- Chess: I teach chess to beginners and intermediate players up to ELO 1800 or ECF 1700, working on the tactical and strategic aspects of openings, middle games and endgames.. "chess is life in miniature"!

- Fitness / Running / Triathlon: I coach people who want to get fitter and generally incorporate any endurance activity into a health(ier) lifestyle. I am a dedicated coach who has competed in several marathons and Ironman races (also qualified for the Ironman World Championship). I focus on nutrition, stress and sleep as well for a holistic approach.

- Languages: I specialize in tutoring Italian and Spanish; my style is to keep students challenged and motivated through simple classes and practical exercises (pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary).. I'm a demanding teacher but will guide you in a fun and interactive way.

Please contact me if you have any interest in spending more time and energy in any of these 3 areas, and don't forget that "Mens Sana in Corpore Sano" is a good approach to look after yourself :)

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Location

At student's location: Around London, United Kingdom
Online via webcam
At teacher's location: Epsom, UK

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suitcase iconSkills:
Italian for adults
Age:
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
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Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
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120 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Italian, Spanish, German

About Me

Mens Sana in Corpore Sano.

I like to learn anything I can, and teach about a "Mens Sana in Corpore Sano" - a healthy mind in a healthy body: my expertise is chess and triathlon (swimming, cycling, running) as I have been practising them for over 20 years and teaching them for over 10 years.

- if I have to choose 3 adjectives for myself? motivated, passionate, friendly - I'm a demanding teacher but at the same time I like to share my energy and passion about chess and triathlon.
- deliberate good practice makes us improve.. but we should enjoy the journey and not just focus on the final goal, knowledge is what makes people powerful and interesting!

Education

I completed a full degree in Management Engineering in 2008 (Italy, Portugal, Estonia) and have spent most of my career in the UK where I have lived since 2010.

Experience / Qualifications

10+ years experience as private teacher for both young students and adults (chess, languages and fitness). I am a full-time Revenue Operations manager in the finance sector but I enjoy teaching in my spare time.

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