Head of teaching, teacher, translator and FIDE examiner

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Born in England and raised in Switzerland, foreign languages have always been part of my personal journey. After studying German, English, and Arabic at the universities of Turin and Damascus, I worked in various fields before turning my passion for teaching into my profession. In my free time I love climbing, yoga and motorbike riding, as well as playing the piano and writing novels.

Administration

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Originally from Campania, after high school I embarked on a military career. After training at the recruiting school, I mainly held the position of quartermaster, and this allowed me to acquire various management skills. Over the years I have also participated in several international missions. Since 2011 I’ve been married to Dominique and since 2014, I’ve lived permanently in Ticino. I took a course as a staff assistant and attended Supsi for 2 years. I had a little parenthesis as a broker. Since 2020 I have been following the administrative part of the language school. My passions are marital arts, that I’ve always practiced, cooking, birds, orchids, and anime.

English, German, and Italian teacher.

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Yes, I have a weakness for languages! Hi, I’m Lucia, I grew up bilingual, Italian and Swiss German and thanks to my work in the tourism sector I lived in La Gomera (Canary Islands) and Edinburgh (Scotland). After returning to Ticino, I obtained the CELTA teaching diploma and undertook the training of FSEA adult trainer.

Each language opens up a new fascinating and vibrant world of new colours, cultures, people, traditions and music.

In my free time I like to travel, read, and learn new languages. I play the pan flute.

German, English and Italian teacher.

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I grew up in Ticino and lived in Germany for several years. In addition to teaching, I am mainly involved in painting.

I have been working as a German and Italian teacher at Let's Speak since 2023.

French and Italian teacher.

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Primary school graduate teacher, of French mother tongue and Italian at C2 level.

I am creative, empathetic and will help you effectively achieve your goals, thanks to decades of experience as a teacher in private courses.

My aim is to always keep the motivation of students high with personalised courses and particular attention to the culture around the language.

Study tour consultant and FIDE examiner

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I graduated in linguistics from the University of Bologna, and I have cultivated my passion for languages through academic and working experiences in different countries. I then specialised in the field of adult education where I teach English and Italian. Transplanted in Ticino for love, I have lived here for five years with my family and a couple of cats. I like cinema, especially science fiction and, since I have a garden, I enjoy growing vegetables.

Spanish and English teacher

 

I was born and raised in El Salvador, but I have spent half of my life living between the United States and Switzerland. Understanding how languages work has always been my passion, which is why I studied English, Spanish and French at the University of Lausanne. I started teaching in my twenties, and helping students use a new language and discover a new culture has been a joy ever since. 

In my free time, I enjoy learning languages. In addition to English and French, I have studied German and Japanese, and I am currently learning Italian. 

English teacher

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I was born and raised outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in a Hungarian family. I graduated with a Bachelor’s in Music (Opera) and Italian Studies at Bucknell University in 2018 and am currently completing a Masters in Management at USI in Lugano. 

My love and passion for languages stems from singing opera as well as the ability to connect and communicate with people in different parts of the world. I grew up speaking English & Hungarian, learned Italian during college, and am now learning French and German. From 2018-2019, I spent a year as a native English teacher at a high school in Legnano, Italy. It is a joy and privilege for me to help others discover speaking and learning about the English language—I look forward to joining you on your English language-learning journey!

English and German teacher. Legal translator.

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I grew up in Losone in a bilingual context (German and Italian). After obtaining my Matura certificate in ancient languages (Latin and Ancient Greek), I moved to Zurich, where I lived for six years and graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Zurich. After returning to Ticino, I have been working for over a decade as a legal translator, a field in which law and language are closely linked. I have been teaching German and Italian as a private tutor for several years now. Thanks to my collaboration with Let' Speak, I have had the opportunity to deepen my work as a language teacher. For me, learning a new language means being able to appreciate its lexical and stylistic nuances with humility and sensitivity, while also acquiring the necessary skills to overcome cultural and human barriers. During my lessons, I focus on the individual needs and abilities of each student, who, with my help and support, can acquire and deepen the necessary tools to navigate a new linguistic environment with confidence and an open attitude, as well as communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

I love listening to classical music and occasionally practice my flute, which is a ‘treat’ for my dog, my faithful companion on regenerating walks in the forest.  

Japanese teacher

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Born and raised in Yokohama, Japan. Graduated from UCLA, USA. Since then, I have worked in Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, China and Hong Kong, mainly in the fields of sales and marketing and translation.
Now settled in Ticino and enjoy teaching Japanese. I’m also a Japanese presenter for BiblioBaobab, introducing Japanese language and culture to school children. Besides languages, I like teaching in general, including scuba diving, table tennis and cooking.

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横浜生まれ横浜育ち。米国UCLA卒業。以来、日本、マレーシア、タイ、中国、香港で、主に営業、マーケティング、翻訳の仕事をしてきました。

現在はティチーノで、日本語の教師をしています。また、BiblioBaobabでも小学生に日本語と日本文化を紹介しています。語学の他にも、スキューバダイビング、卓球、料理など、教えること全般が好きです。

German and Italian teacher

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After obtaining a degree in Foreign Languages and Literature at the IULM University in Milan and a master's degree in Business Administration, I embarked on a professional career in Germany, where I worked for many years in the corporate sector. This experience allowed me to hone my linguistic and professional skills in an international context. Later, my career path was enriched by a move to Switzerland, where I decided to further expand my education by qualifying as a trainer of adults.

For eight years, I have been involved in teaching German and Italian languages to students of all ages and backgrounds, an activity that I am deeply passionate about. This role allows me not only to transmit language knowledge, but also to come into contact with a plurality of generations, cultures and mentalities, constantly enriching my professional and personal experience.

My passion for foreign languages has also led me to dedicate myself to learning Arabic, another language that I am deepening with interest. Regular travelling abroad is one of my great passions, to explore new cultures and to continue to grow both as a teacher and as a person.

If you have decided to improve your German, or your Italian, I will be happy to accompany you on your journey.

Italian teacher

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My name is Francesca, and I have always nurtured a deep passion for literature, to the point that my dream has always been to teach Italian. I grew up in Ticino, where I was fortunate to be immersed in a rich literary and linguistic culture, thanks to my education. I then continued my studies in Italian Language, Literature and Civilisation at the University of Lugano. Besides teaching, I love Latin American dance, reading and constantly learning. I enjoy taking care of myself through sports and appreciate the pleasures of good food. I approach every day with enthusiasm and curiosity, striving to share my love for the beauty of words and culture with others. 

Arabic teacher

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Every language is human and learning a new language is a window through which you look into a new area of creativity.   

I am Suzan, a Kurd from Syrian Kurdistan,born in Rojava.  

My mother tongues are Kurdish and Arabic. I studied English in the Translation Department of Damascus University and worked as an Arabic and English teacher for several years in secondary schools. 

I have lived in Switzerland for ten years, am married and have two children.  

I am a singer and actress at the Cambusa Theatre. 

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كل لسان في الحقيقة إنسان .عند تعلم أي لغة جديدة هي نافذة ينظر من خلالها إلى منطقة إبداع جديدة. 

أنا سوزان ،كردية من كردستان سوريا ولِدتُ في روج آفا .

لغتي الأم هي الكردية والعربية . درست اللغة الإنكليزية في جامعة دمشق "قسم الترجمة"عملت مُدرسة للغة الإنكليزية والعربية عدة سنوات في المدارس المتوسطة.

اعيش في سويسرا منذ عشر سنوات ،متزوجة ولدي طفلين.

أنا مُغنية وممثلة في مسرح كامبوزا

Chinese and Italian teacher

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My name is Greta and I teach Chinese and Italian. I have a degree in Asian Languages, Cultures and Societies, with a specialisation in Chinese. Thanks to my studies and numerous stays in China, I have had the opportunity to get to know Chinese culture and society at first hand, an experience that enriches my approach to teaching.

 In my lessons, I not only focus on grammar, but also integrate cultural aspects, idiomatic expressions and curiosity, because learning a language also means understanding its context and way of thinking. My goal is to help students communicate naturally and confidently, making language study effective, fascinating and fun.

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我叫 Greta，是一名意大利语和中文老师。我毕业于亚洲语言、文化与社会专业，主修中国方向。我多次前往中国，深入了解当地的文化和社会，这段经历也让我在教学中融入更多真实的文化背景。

 

在我的课堂上，不仅仅学习语法，我还会结合文化、习惯用语和有趣的知识，因为掌握一门语言不仅是会说，更是理解它的背景和思维方式。我的目标是帮助学生自然、自信地使用意大利语和中文，让学习变得实用且有趣。

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Mascot

 

I am a 2-year-old American Akita. Despite my large size, I am friendly and love getting to know everyone.  MY school is dog friendly and my friends are welcome, but if you are a male please notify reception so I can be asked to stay in the office to avoid any misunderstandings.