Desirée Benini

I am a native Italian teacher with ten years of experience teaching Italian as a foreign language, both online and in person. Since 2016, I have worked with individual students, small groups, professionals and corporate learners from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. I have also collaborated with ItalianPod101, creating educational content for an international audience.

I hold a degree in Modern Languages and Literatures and a CEDILS certification in teaching Italian as a foreign language. I am fluent in English and have an advanced level of Japanese, certified at JLPT N2. Having lived and worked abroad, including several years in Japan, I understand the challenges of learning and communicating in another language.

My teaching approach is practical, communicative and tailored to each student’s needs. I combine conversation, vocabulary, grammar explanations and structured practice, using authentic materials and digital resources where appropriate. My goal is to create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes, build confidence and develop the skills to use Italian naturally.