Speak Italian With Marina

8 Scotia Pl, 1010, Auckland

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 10h-20h
  • tuesday: 10h-20h
  • wednesday: 10h-20h
  • thursday: 10h-20h
  • friday: 10h-20h
  • saturday: 10h-20h

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Speak Italian With Marina

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A Passionate Native Approach to Learning Italian

Speak Italian With Marina offers a highly personalized and engaging learning experience, led by Marina, a native Italian teacher from Padova. Her classes are renowned for being well-structured yet flexible, allowing her to tailor lessons to the specific needs and proficiency levels of each student. Whether through individual sessions or small groups, the focus is on making the learning process enjoyable, practical, and deeply connected to real-life scenarios.

Practical Methodology and Real-World Context

Students consistently praise Marina’s ability to blend grammar and vocabulary with everyday situations, ensuring that what is learned is immediately applicable. Her methodology is described as fun, insightful, and inspiring, often incorporating recommendations for Italian films, literature, and even cultural events. This holistic approach not only improves language skills but also fosters a deeper appreciation for Italian culture and current affairs.

  • Native Expertise: Instruction from a native speaker ensures authentic pronunciation and cultural nuance.
  • Tailored Lessons: Content is customized to individual goals, from basic travel phrases to advanced script translation.
  • Engaging Content: Lessons include discussions on films, writers, and local events to keep material fresh and relevant.
  • Flexible Formats: Available for both individual and small group settings, accommodating different learning styles.

Exceptional Teacher Qualities and Student Support

The overwhelming consensus among students is that Marina is a patient, kind, and encouraging educator who creates a comfortable and supportive environment. Her emotional intelligence allows her to anticipate student needs, while her clear communication and use of voice recordings help refine pronunciation and understanding. Many learners report significant improvements in their confidence and ability to speak Italian, often noting that they look forward to every session due to the positive and dynamic atmosphere.

Speak Italian With Marina: Reviews

5/5 (27 Reviews)
Julie France Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Marina is an excellent teacher, always organised with very interesting content in her lessons.For me it is an advantage she has lived in New Zealand before returning to Italy, and remains familiar with current affairs here, so we always have plenty to discuss. We also share love of Italian films and writers, so she often recommends ones to watch or read. Her patient and encouraging manner has given me the confidence to join a group to continue my language journey. I would highly recommend her as a teacher.,

hubert grondin Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Grazie mille Marina per tutti. I like the way and approach to teach us italian. Easy going, listening, sharing example for better understanding, I like that. I highly recommend Marina to get a great experience on how to learn and progress in Italian. Adesso, io posso parlare piu facile in italiano :-)

Speak Italian With Marina
Speak Italian With Marina

Thank you Huby! I also enjoyed our time together.

Sunny Kim Published on Google 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I had a wonderful experience learning Italian with Marina! My classes were online but was managed very well and felt as if it was in person! Always a fun time and was a great way to improve my Italian! I highly recommend Marina!!

Speak Italian With Marina
Speak Italian With Marina

Grazie Sunny! I also had a wonderful time with you.

Vanita Andrews Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My name is Kip and I learnt Italian with Marina. My mum and I started to learn for a trip to Italy coming up. It was fun to learn with Marina. She made it fun and I liked talking with her. I’ve learnt how to order gelato in Italian, my favorite thing I’m looking forward to doing. And we learnt so much in the 10 weeks. I’m looking forward to practicing when we go there! Thank you Marina!!

Speak Italian With Marina
Speak Italian With Marina

Grazie Kipling! I wish you the best for your school trip coming up soon. I'm sure you will enjoy good food there and particularly deliciuos ice creams. ;-)

Ignacio Lejarreta Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Marina è un'ottima insegnante, le lezioni con lei sono state molto belle.

Maru * Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Insegnante eccellente. Ha reso il corso super divertente :)

Barbarita Berrett Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excelente profesional! Siempre predispuesta ayudar y con una sonrisa para enseñar y encontrar ejemplos. Recomiendo sus lecciones.

HOMERO MORALES Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Un grande professionista nel campo dell'insegnamento delle lingue e della comunicazione

Jenny Yun Published on Google 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I would recommend Marina to anyone who is wanting to learn Italian! She is kind, patient and encouraging. I always look forward to classes with her. They are very well prepared, fun and engaging and I believe my Italian has improved a lot as a result. She has a great passion for teaching and always has good recommendations to give, whether it be for films or restaurants. You can tell that she is very passionate at what she does and it’s a real pleasure to learn from her!

Eva Fulco Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend working with Marina whatever your goals are. I was directing a short film last year and because most of it was in Italian, I needed help with the script translation and pronunciation for myself and the other actor. We both did weekly online classes and it was a great experience. She had quick and clear communication and would send us voice recordings and pronunciation tricks each week following our lessons. The other actor had no experience with Italian prior to this and after watching the short film, people thought she spoke the language. Marina is patient, kind, a great teacher, and I'm so glad I was able to work with her.

Nathalie Bourneville Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: My husband and I are meeting Marina online once a week for our Italian lesson and we always look forward to it. Marina is patient and is a good teacher on top of having a good sense of humour. We feel totally at ease with her and she makes learning fun. Marina understands our different needs and is able to cater for our different levels. I have mentioned her to our group of friends and i dont hesitate to give her 5 stars . Grazie mille Marina :-)

Bruno Howard Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Marina is a great teacher; her lessons are tailored, well structured, fun, and based around real-life scenarios. She has great emotional intelligence, and often knows what your question is before you can put words to it yourself. We’re really enjoying our lessons with Marina and look forward to continuing them!

Antonia Morris Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Couldn’t recommend Marina more! Her classes are fun and cover a range of learning methods. She’s great at adapting to different levels and creating really enjoyable lessons.

Clive Quensell Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Learning to speak Italian is daunting and way outside my comfort zone. Marina makes each session fun and enjoyable. My knowledge of the Italian grows each week and I feel inspired after each session.

Speak Italian With Marina
Speak Italian With Marina

Thank you, Clive.
You are such a passionate student and I enjoy teaching you.

Isabella Giommarelli Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Marina is a great teacher and amazing person! She's helped me so much with my Italian - my everyday speaking and grammar have improved so much and I look forward to our lessons every week. She is friendly and communicates clearly, 100% would recommend to anyone wanting to learn Italian or even as someone to have conversations with to keep the language alive in your life!

Speak Italian With Marina
Speak Italian With Marina

Grazie mille, Isabella! You are an amazing student and a beautiful person :-)

Hannah Crichton Published on Google 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Marina is a brilliant teacher - she is sure to explain and review content as we go, and keeps the lessons light, friendly, and fun. The lessons are set around personal goals while hinging on real-life situations that incorporate Italian grammar and vocab. The lessons are always well-structured and organised, even with us currently being in different hemispheres. I'm really enjoying the lessons, and look forward to continuing to learn Italian. Grazie Marina! A presto!

Speak Italian With Marina
Speak Italian With Marina

Grazie a te, Hannah!
Teaching you it's been a great pleasure for me :)

Tara D’Onghia Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Marina is a fun and friendly teacher! I’ve benefitted a lot from learning Italian with Marina. I wanted to begin to speak more in Italian, and we have focused on that in class, and I have already made a lot of progress. The lessons are always well-planned, targeted to my learning goals, and enjoyable. The tasks are clear and the homework is linked to the grammar I am learning. I like that Marina has a wide vocabulary and clear pronunciation in both English and Italian – this really helps with explaining concepts and understanding grammar and word meanings and helps with my Italian pronunciation too. I highly recommend!

Gina Garvey Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Marina è un insegnante l'Italiano bravissima è una donna gentile, carina e paziente. Marina is highly qualified as well as experienced meaning she can modify the lesson easily and quickly to each individual's needs. Highly recommended. (NB: at the moment M is in the N.Hemisphere time zone which can limit available times.)

Simon Ashworth Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Marina is an excellent choice to learn Italian with. She is friendly, patient, knowledgeable and her classes are fun. I would highly recommend her.

Speak Italian With Marina
Speak Italian With Marina

Grazie Simon! I really enjoy teaching you :-)

Linda Hogan Published on Google 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have been a student of Marina’s for 2 years. The classes are fun and structured around practical situations that you would find visiting or living in Italy. Basic grammar rules are incorporated into daily situations, making learning particularly enjoyable.

Speak Italian With Marina
Speak Italian With Marina

Grazie Linda!
You're a dedicated student: you always do homework!! Brava :-)

Diana Leuch Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Learning a language for fun, as an adult is a real commitment so many people don't move from the desire to learn to actually learning. I say Marina is patient, well organised, structured but flexible. Also she is passionate about the Italian language and culture, often organising interesting events for students to learn in different environments and ways.

Speak Italian With Marina
Speak Italian With Marina

Thank you!

mary Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have been one of Marina's lucky students for about 6 months. I have a lesson every week and they have all been fun, interesting and inspiring. Marina is well-qualified, intelligent, always well prepared, patient and inspiring. I cannot recommend Marina highly enough.

Speak Italian With Marina
Speak Italian With Marina

Grazie mille, Mary. You are a brilliant student ;-)

Suzanne Gibbons Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Marina is a wonderful Italian teacher, makes learning Italian interesting and fun, highly recommend her.

Speak Italian With Marina
Speak Italian With Marina

Grazie mille, Suzanne!

Monique Pinsonneault Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have had Italian lessons for some time with Marina and have always found her to be a very good teacher who is also patient, encouraging and always happy! I would recommend her to anyone who wants to learn Italian with a friendly and lovely teacher.

Speak Italian With Marina
Speak Italian With Marina

Thank you Monique! Very kind of you ☺️

JENNY Maxwell Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Marina is an excellent tutor of Italian. Fun, insightful and inspiring. Highly recommend.

Speak Italian With Marina
Speak Italian With Marina

Jenny, you are an amazing student. Thank you!

Edwin Nixon Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have really enjoyed Marina's classes. It is always interesting and you get to meet new people :)

Speak Italian With Marina
Speak Italian With Marina

Grazie Ed :-)

David Thomas Published on Google 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Marina is a native Italian speaker from Padova . She tailor makes her classes to your requirements and level. Whether it is an individual lesson or a small group. The lessons are extremely practical, to help you get by in everyday situations. Having fun while learning is also very important to Marina. Highly recommended

Speak Italian With Marina
Speak Italian With Marina

Thank you David!

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