Paola Fortis

I'm a passionate teacher of the Italian language and culture, with many years of experience in the educational field. My passion is working with people, understanding their needs and providing the tools to achieve their goals. My lessons are dynamic, I use playful techniques and movement, as well as working on communication aspects and providing food for thought on Italian culture, art and literature. I am a curious person by nature and I love to delve into everything I do. I obtained the DITALS certification of teaching Italian for foreigners at the University of Siena. My background in Psychology, and PhD in Experimental Psychology, Linguistics and Cognitive Neuroscience constitutes the basis and variety that I bring to my Italian lessons. With my training, I integrate knowledge on the functioning of the brain in the acquisition of a foreign language with teaching techniques and strategies for learning effectively and quickly. In my lessons, I love to create a peaceful and stimulating environment where people can feel free to express themselves without fear of making mistakes. I provide differentiated paths modeled on personal needs and I constantly look for the most appropriate learning methods.