Martina

Ciao a tutti!

My name is Martina and I am an Italian and Portuguese language teacher based in Liverpool.

Languages have always been at the centre of my academic and professional career. I hold a Master's degree in Modern Languages (English and Portuguese) and I have recently completed a PhD in Sociolinguistics at the University of Liverpool.

I consider myself a friendly and approachable person. I always work towards creating a supportive and welcoming environment in my classes. My goal is to build meaningful connections with students, encouraging them to participate actively, ask questions freely, and develop their confidence in a positive and respectful atmosphere.

Tutoring Experience

I am an experienced language teacher. I have acquired my experience by teaching across various educational settings. I have taught languages at Liverpool City Council, worked as a language advisor at the University of Liverpool for two years, and taught at the University of Birmingham. Currently, I am a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Chester, where I teach Italian and Portuguese.

In addition to my institutional roles, I have also provided private tutoring to students of all ages and language proficiency levels. I have guided beginners taking their first steps in a language, helped students prepare for qualifications such as A-levels in Portuguese and Italian or the B1 Italian citizenship exam, and supported university students with topic revisions.

Tutoring Approach

I consider my lessons to be relaxing and informal. Sessions are highly interactive, with a lot of conversation mixed with grammar and exercises. I believe in the use of visual-communicative materials like videos and audio support.

For face-to-face lessons, I provide all necessary printed materials. For online classes, I organize a dedicated Drive folder with all the materials used in the lesson, giving the possibility to students to review them after the class.

Additionally, I am happy to provide homework upon request, tailored to the student's goals and preferences.