Reggio Emilia, Italia: Reggio Emilia is a beautiful renaissance town, typical of this northern area of Italy. Here were born the Italian flag, balsamic vinegar and parmigiano reggiano cheese. The town is surrounded by wonderful hills with lots of ancient castles, and nice little court towns with beautiful palaces. I am fascinated by cultural diversity and very curious. I live with my husband in the very city centre, in an apartment between the roofs, full of light. We also have a nice balcony where we eat in spring.
Type of Programme
One-to-one, personalised Italian tuition living full-board with the tutor's own family and in the tutor's own home, including local visits and excursions, meeting friends, neighbours and professional colleagues etc.
Type of House: Apartment in Italia
Teaching Qualifications and Experience
2010-2011 Home stay students from United States, Japan, Scotland, Austria.
2000-2007 Work as editor and experienced professional use of the Italian language.
1987-1998 foreign language courses and home stay abroad; au pair experience; exchange university program; group leader for Italian students abroad.
2004 Ph. D., Urbino University (Italy), History of parties and political movements
2000 MA in Publishing Management, Centro AFG Piamarta (Milano).
1998 MA Siena University, Communication, 110/110 cum laude.
1989 European Languages High School Diploma.
Hobbies and Interests
Since I was a little girl I wanted to travel. I love cooking, reading, going to the cinema and every form of art and expression. I am very curious and always ready to learn new things. My husband is a very welcoming person, he is a music collector (rock,jazz, rythm&blues).we love skiing and trekking
Excursions and Local Attractions
Reggio Emilia is a beautiful renaissance town, typical of this northern area of Italy. Here was born the Italian flag. It is possible to visit many nice squares, churches and theatres, and to live the atmosphere of the town by cycling in the historical city centre and in the parks. I like to go around in the hills near the town, where it is easy to see nice landscapes. There are many middle age castles and the views are beautiful. I also love to visit the ancient little court cities in the area, like Guastalla, Gualtieri and Correggio, where it is possible to see many renaissance wonderful palaces and squares. Beyond architectural beauties, what is also really worth coming in Reggio Emilia is food: many typical Italian foods were born here, like parmigiano reggiano cheese, prosciutto, aceto balsamico or tortellini. From Reggio, it is easy to visit many other towns nearby, like Parma, Modena, Verona and Garda lake, Mantova and Bologna.
