Italian Exam Tuition Online

Build accuracy, range and exam confidence with preparation matched to the pupil's current level and exam board

  • PhD‑qualified Italian tutor
  • Full-time tutor since 2018
  • Based in Edinburgh · Online worldwide
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Focused exam preparation

Italian skills the mark scheme rewards

We use school feedback, recent assessments and selected tasks to identify skills and errors most affecting marks. We then practise to reduce recurring errors.

Exam components

Italian exam preparation with a clear purpose

Each component is taught as both a language skill and an examination task.

Speaking

Develop fuller answers, clearer pronunciation and the confidence to respond.

  • Rehearse role-play and stimulus tasks
  • Practise theme-based conversations
  • Prepare for follow-up questions

Writing

Learn to structure your answers clearly and address every part of the task.

  • Plan answers quickly and effectively
  • Improve verb use, agreement and grammatical accuracy
  • Vary your language while leaving time to check for mistakes

Reading and translation

Develop strategies for understanding unfamiliar texts and translating accurately.

  • Identify key information and important expressions
  • Revise grammar in context, including tenses, agreement and sentence structure

Listening

Develop strategies for understanding spoken Italian.

  • Focus on key details and useful clues
  • Build confidence with exam-style listening practice
How lessons work

Assess, practise and improve

We begin by looking at the exam specification, your child’s current level and any feedback they have already received. From there, we identify clear priorities.

As confidence grows, tasks become more independent and more closely timed. Detailed feedback helps your child understand recurring mistakes, strengthen weaker areas and improve the quality of each response.

Frequently asked questions

Italian exam tuition questions

Can I speak with you before booking my first lesson?

Yes. I can arrange a free video chat with parents and pupils so we can discuss your goals and availability, talk through how the lessons could work, and get to know each other before you decide whether to book.

Which Italian exam boards do you cover?

I support AQA and Pearson Edexcel GCSE Italian, Pearson Edexcel A-Level Italian, National 5 and Higher through Qualifications Scotland (formerly SQA), and IB Italian. We confirm the current specification and assessment format before planning lessons.

Can lessons focus on one weak paper?

Yes. A programme can prioritise speaking, writing, reading or listening while still addressing the grammar and vocabulary that affect that component.

Can you help with oral-exam confidence?

Yes. Regular guided practice makes the format more familiar and develops strategies for extending answers and handling follow-up questions.

Will you use past papers?

Past-paper and exam-style material can be used where appropriate and permitted. It is combined with personalised teaching that strengthens the underlying Italian rather than simply repeating papers.

How much work is expected between lessons?

This depends on the timetable and the learner’s other commitments. Short, focused tasks completed consistently are often more useful than a large quantity of exercises done once a week.

What are your lesson rates?

Lessons start at £45 for a 60-minute session. Each session is planned around your child’s exam board, current level and priorities, with carefully chosen materials, targeted practice and clear feedback.

What is your cancellation policy?

If you need to cancel or reschedule a lesson, please give at least 24 hours’ notice whenever possible. This helps me manage the timetable fairly and offer the slot to another learner.

How do I pay for lessons?

Payment is preferably made once a month, in advance, for the lessons scheduled during the following month. Payment is by bank transfer, and I will confirm the amount and payment details in advance. For greater scheduling flexibility, you can also book a block of 5 or 10 lessons to use over an agreed period.

Next step

Plan your Italian exam preparation

Please send the qualification, exam board, current working level and any areas of concern. I’ll then suggest how tuition could be structured around your child’s needs.

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