Homestay > NADIA
Available for "Weekend" homestay courses from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon.
During the months of December and August, also available for 6-day homestay courses.
QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures – University of Naples L'Orientale
- Introduction to Accelerated Learning – Open University, UK
- Teaching Adult Learners – Central Institute of Technology Open Universities, Australia
- CELTA (Cambridge English Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), Slovenia
- Teaching Techniques and Authentic Materials for Teaching the Italian Language – Ca' Foscari, Venice
- German Language Course Certification – Driland Kolleg, Gronau, Germany
- "Interpersonal Skills" Seminar – Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA
- Advanced English Language Course – Fairfax County Public School, Virginia USA
- Advanced English Language Course – Lado International College, Washington DC USA
My life has always been characterized by curiosity, a love of languages, and a desire to discover new cultures. After living in various Italian cities during my youth, I moved to the United States with the goal of deepening my knowledge of the English language and live an international experience. Here, I worked in the tourism field, and this allowed me to connect with people from all over the world.
Upon returning to Italy, I held the position of Area Export Manager for the US market at a local company, putting the linguistic and intercultural skills I had acquired abroad to good use. Subsequently, my personal journey led me to live between Germany and the Netherlands, where I discovered my true calling: teaching Italian.
From that moment, I decided to turn my passion into a profession. I taught at the Dante Alighieri Institute of Italian Language and Culture in Cape Town, South Africa, an experience that further enriched my personal and professional journey.
Today, I teach English at the Italian Air Force language school, where I work daily with personnel from various branches and ranks of the Armed Forces. I also offer online Italian lessons to international students from all over the world.
I believe that learning a language is much more than acquiring new skills: it means opening up to new perspectives, Creating authentic connections and discovering different cultures is precisely what I try to convey to my students every day.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
I love traveling and discovering our beautiful country; this desire led me to live on three different continents and continues to be my main interest today. My hobbies also include physical activity—weightlifting, Pilates, yoga, etc.—reading, taking care of my home, and spending time with my family.
Equally important is my passion for hiking: I love immersing myself in nature, exploring new trails, and finding balance and well-being in the open air.
ACCOMMODATION AND SURROUNDING AREA
I am fortunate to live in Porto Recanati, a charming seaside village that retains the charm of its fishing past. My apartment is located in a quiet private residential complex, nestled between the river and the sea. From here, it's just a few minutes' walk to the beach and the town center, full of boutiques, pizzerias, and ice cream parlors. Porto Recanati offers a dual experience: the lively main street and pedestrian promenade, lined with little restaurantes where you can enjoy the best of local cuisine and excellent fresh Adriatic fish. The location is ideal for exploring the Marche region: trains and buses easily connect the beautiful coastal towns to the north and south, while the hinterland boasts charming ancient villages waiting to be discovered.
EXCURSIONS AND LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
The Conero Riviera is more than just sea, beaches, and water sports. This area offers an extraordinary range of experiences: from boat excursions to hiking the trails of Monte Conero, to wine tastings right in the vineyard. For those seeking relaxation or fine dining, there's no shortage of exclusive spas and restaurants to satisfy every palate.
PORTO RECANATI
Framed by the beautiful natural setting of the Conero Riviera, Porto Recanati offers tourists a calm and relaxing holiday at any time of the year. The town overlooks the sea, an 8 km stretch of low-lying and sandy coast, enclosed by the magnificent scenery of Mount Conero to the north. This, along with its crystalline water and beautiful beaches, makes it one of the most visited holiday resorts in the Marche region and has helped the town to be awarded the "European Blue Flag". Porto Recanati preserves important evidence of its past. In the main square stands the medieval Castello Svevo, donated by Frederick II to the city; on the first floor, it hosts the Civic Art Gallery “Attilio Moroni.” The Sea Museum documents the maritime tradition of the town. To the south of the city lies the archaeological area of the Roman city Potentia, which features the ruins of the Abbey of Santa Maria in Potenza. In the valley of the Scossicci area stands the church of the Banderuola, and the famous Sanctuary of Loreto is located just 13 km away.