Italian teacher Desi

Desi

Professional Teacher
Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
English
Spanish
French
German
Experience, good mood, language + art and history. (please read lessons description before booking)
From ItalyLiving in Other, Italy (14:24 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 15, 2019
Interest topicHistoryArtReading
Ciao, my name is Desi Alessandrini and I teach italian as a foreign language since 1988. I was born in Trento, northern Italy and I live in Cagliari, Sardegna, since 2019*. I have a Laurea in Lingua e Cultura Italiana per Stranieri and the DILS-PG, certificate of competence in teaching italian as a foreign language from Università di Perugia. I have also studied Philosophy and Photography. I love history, art history, literature, comics, cinema, themes that are an essential part of my courses and of my weekly newsletter "La Settimana". * In April 2023 I moved to Tufillo, a small town in Abruzzo with only 338 inhabitants.
5.0
Rating
611
Students
5598
Lessons
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Attendance
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Italian Lessons

Trial Lesson
422 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Italiano for beginners (Absolute beginners and A1) - No kids - Please, read lesson description before booking!
A1 -  A2

General

2,317 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 4% off
Italiano Intermedio e Avanzato - da A2 a C2 - No kids - Please, read lesson description before booking!
A2 -  C2

General

1,577 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 4% off
Conversazione A2 - C2 - No kids - Please, read lesson description before booking!
A2 -  C2

Conversation Practice

507 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 4% off
Italiano+Storia / Italiano+Arte. From beginners to advanced - No kids - Please, read lesson description before booking!
A1 -  C2

General

386 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 8% off
Duo or Trio Lessons - Italiano for any level - Please, read lesson description before booking!
A1 -  C2

General

52 lessons completed
USD 30.00
Package with 3% off

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433 Reviews

Student Jay Steere
Jay Steere
150 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been learning Italian with Desi on a weekly basis for over three years now. I have found her to be an incredible teacher who is professional, creative, and responsive. First, Desi provides students with a wide variety of options for scheduling lessons and has never missed a lesson. She keeps track of my progress through textbooks and provides tailored writing assignments and supplemental materials. As a professional teacher, she has lots of interesting materials that she can tailor to your interests including music, films, and articles on art and culture. Finally, Desi serves as an excellent coach who has helped me identify those areas where I need more work. She provides comments on my writing assignments and pronunciation and helps me understand context that is not always apparent in apps or textbooks. I am thankful to have found such a thoughtful and passionate teacher and would encourage anyone looking to begin or continue their language journey to study with her.
Nov 22, 2023
Student Ely Wilson
Ely Wilson
10 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Desi is easily (EASILY) the best teacher I’ve ever had. I’ve tried online classes in the past, as well as other apps and programs trying to find the right fit- Finally, I was lucky enough to find her. She’s organized and fully prepared with resources of all kinds, so incredibly patient (this is huge for me), and a true professional and kind person. My Italian friends and loved ones are excited too, as they watch me on my language journey and celebrate as I reach learning milestones with the help of my awesome teacher- “Tell Desi “Thank you! And you keep her, Ely!” , they say. I definitely will!
Jul 25, 2023
Student James Echmalian
James Echmalian
9 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Desi mi ha fatto conoscere la poesia di Montale, una cosa per cui sarò sempre grato.
Aug 28, 2019
Student Lauren
Lauren
6 Italian lessons
Really enjoyed all my lessons with Desi! Speaking out loud is so nerve wracking, but she handled all my questions and provided lots of needed feedback.
Apr 25, 2024
Student Damian
Damian
6 Italian lessons
Desi was well prepared and provided a great learning experience. Thanks for a wonderful lesson!
Apr 17, 2024
Student Samuel Michan
Samuel Michan
46 Italian lessons
Best teacher in the world ❤️
Mar 28, 2024
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