Maslinia Salahuddin

I believe that learning Italian should be practical, engaging and enjoyable, with a strong focus on building confidence alongside knowledge. My lessons are structured progressively, starting with the fundamentals and gradually developing towards more advanced vocabulary, grammar and conversation.

I use a variety of interactive resources, including presentations, visual materials, worksheets, books, memory cards and language games. These activities are designed to make new vocabulary and grammatical concepts easier to understand and remember, while keeping lessons active rather than relying solely on memorisation.

A key focus of my teaching is speaking and real-life communication. I believe that understanding Italian on paper is only one part of learning the language, so I encourage students to practise speaking from the beginning. We will work on pronunciation, sentence construction, vocabulary and conversational skills, with mistakes treated as an important part of the learning process rather than something to be afraid of.

Grammar will also be taught in a clear and practical way. Particular attention will be given to areas that students commonly find challenging, such as verb conjugations and how they change depending on the person and context. Rather than simply memorising rules, I aim to help students understand why the language works the way it does so that they can apply their knowledge independently.

Every lesson will be adapted to the student’s level, goals and areas for improvement. I will use the progress and mistakes identified throughout our lessons to shape future sessions, ensuring that we continuously build on previous knowledge without creating unnecessary confusion.

My ultimate goal is for every student to leave lessons feeling more confident, capable and comfortable using Italian in real-life situations — whether that means having a conversation, travelling, understanding everyday phrases or progressing towards a higher level of fluency.