Learn italian in Favignana
Living on a small island means being wrapped up by nature, feeling the simple authenticity and the very slow rhythm of one of the most beautiful islands of the Mediterranean Sea. Surrounded by this pleasant and friendly environment your linguistic, sociolinguistic and cultural skills will be positively affected. Some of the most meaningful language acquisition comes from using language in real conversations. Combining daily social interaction with structured language lessons will make you gain extraordinary progress in speaking and understanding Italian. Once you are back at home, you may continue practicing the language by Skype lessons or simply texting (via WhatsApp) your teacher or your new Italian friends.
Homestay & Holidays Benefits
Total immersion in the local language and culture
Discovering a new place
Tourist information
Flexibility (build your own week schedule)
One-on-one lessons
Social, cultural and leisure activities
Make new Italian friends
Combine your learning with a holiday
Experience the simple pleasures of slow island life
Who is your italian teacher?
Ciao, I am Pucci and I would like to share with you some information about my experiences and professional activities.
I live in Messina, Sicily, where I teach the Italian language. I'm a qualified teacher certificated by the DITALS+, Certification of Competence in Teaching Italian as a Foreign Language, issued by the University for Foreigners of Siena*, recognized through the Italian Ministry of Education.
I work as an Italian Teacher in reception centres for both minor and adult migrants.
In addition to teaching Italian in the classroom, I also organize expressive-language lab, professional-language lab, one-on-one lessons and work as a cultural mediator for women.
I am very grateful to this job which gives me the opportunity to live one of the most intense and richest experiences of my life.
I have been in love with the island of Favignana since the first time I arrived more than 20 years ago. I worked here for my degree thesis in Natural Science focusing in dolphin’s behaviour around fishing nets and, since then, the Island has become an important part of my life.
I've studied and worked in the field of Marine Biology for several years.
After my degree I moved to England where I worked as a PhD student and Research Assistant at Loughborough University.
I was involved in many European Research Projects, including ADEPTs (Acoustic Deterrent to Eliminate Predation in Trammel nets) that took place in Favignana, where I lived for 3 years coordinating research in the field.
I would like to put together all my professional and life experiences, to combine my love for Favignana with the passion for teaching the Italian language.
Living and working in a multicultural environment has been a source of inspiration in my life and I’m sure, when people are inspired, great things will happen!
*DITALS+ Certification is a cultural qualification granted by the University for Foreigners of Siena that certifies the possession of the theoretical and practical competences needed to fulfil the role of teacher of the Italian language to foreigners.
