Every great mind was once taught by some brilliant teachers.
Francesca Gaspari
DIRECTOR, BERGAMO
At ItaLingua since 1996Hobbies and interests
I love dancing, singing, listening to jazz, hiking, Reiki, Qigong, knitting, and reading about philosophy and astronomy.
An inspiring Italian character
Margherita Hack
Your favorite Italian song
Estate, Bruno Martino
A book you would recommend
Un amore, Dino Buzzati
Diana Alberghini
TEACHER, LAGO DI GARDA
At ItaLingua for 10 yearsHobbies and interests
I love walking with my dog, reading, gardening, and puzzle making. I go out for lunch at least once a week with my girlfriends and every week we choose a different cuisine.
An inspiring Italian character
Samantha Cristoforetti
Your favorite Italian song
Piazza grande, Lucio Dalla
A book you would recommend
Canne al vento, Nobel-prize winner Grazia Deledda
Anna Baldi
TEACHER, ROMA
At ItaLingua for almost 28 yearsHobbies and interests
I enjoy playing the piano, reading, practicing the Dutch language, taking long walks, doing crossword puzzles, and of course cooking. I also love music and go to rock concerts whenever possible
An inspiring Italian character
The Italian journalist Tiziano Terzani
Your favorite Italian song
Tu non mi basti mai, Lucio Dalla
A book you would recommend
Sostiene Pereira, Antonio Tabucchi
Margherita Pasqui
TEACHER, SIENA
At ItaLingua for 1 yearHobbies and interests
Walking, drawing, writing little poems and reflections about my days
An inspiring Italian character
Roberto Benigni
Your favorite Italian song
Un raggio di sole, Jovanotti
A book you would recommend
Le notti senza sonno, Gian Andrea Cerone
Nicoletta Gherardi
TEACHER, ROMA
At ItaLingua for 22 yearsHobbies and interests
I love dancing, zumba, reading, cooking, hiking, scuba diving, being in the sea, traveling, partying with my friends, pilates, yoga, playing my accordion, and listening to music.
An inspiring Italian character
Giovanni Falcone
Your favorite Italian song
Quello che le donne non dicono, Fiorella Mannoia
A book you would recommend
Accabadora, Michela Murgia
Mattia Milone
TEACHER, MILANO - PUGLIA
At ItaLingua for 7 yearsHobbies and interests
Reading novels, comics, poetry, watching films, collecting records, singing, playing guitar, playing bocce, playing with my cat, and being with my family.
An inspiring Italian character
Mario Soldati (writer, film director, sociologist, life enthusiast, fine observer)
Your favorite Italian song
Vedrai vedrai, Luigi Tenco
A book you would recommend
Lessico famigliare, Natalia Ginzburg
Chiara Cuculo
TEACHER, BERGAMO
At ItaLingua since May 2025Hobbies and interests
I love long walks, reading and listening to podcasts, playing burraco and spending time with family and friends.
An inspiring Italian character
Maria Montessori, one of the first women in Italy to earn a medical degree
Your favorite Italian song
La cura, Franco Battiato
A book you would recommend
La ricreazione è finita, Dario Ferrari
Antonia Mosca
TEACHER, NAPOLI
At ItaLingua since 2025Hobbies and interests
Reading and travelling
An inspiring Italian character
Sibilla
Your favorite Italian song
Un italiano vero, Toto Cotugno
A book you would recommend
Uno, Nessuno, Centomila, Luigi Pirandello
Vania Ferraro
TEACHER, VENEZIA
At ItaLingua for 8 yearsHobbies and interests
Reading, yoga, tarots, learning how to play the guitar
An inspiring Italian character
Elena Ferrante
Your favorite Italian song
La cura, Franco Battiato
A book you would recommend
Il Gattopardo, Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa
Claudia Curcione
TEACHER, ROMA
At ItaLingua for almost 6 yearsHobbies and interests
Playing outdoors with my daughter and my husband, listening to live music, reading essays and novels, playing sports, taking long strolls with friends, spending time at the beach and swimming in the sea.
An inspiring Italian character
Massimo Troisi (an incredible comedian, screenwriter, film director, a pure soul)
Your favorite Italian song
Il cielo in una stanza, Gino Paoli
A book you would recommend
Il barone rampante, Italo Calvino
Sara Zanelletti
TEACHER, CASTELSANGIOVANNI (PIACENZA)
At ItaLingua since 2025Hobbies and interests
I love movies, reading, and writing—I published a book titled Non ho chiesto l'America. I’m passionate about interviewing inspiring people for my podcast Sara Z La La Land Stories. I also enjoy dancing, pilates, long walks, and spending time walking and cuddling with my dog, Giorgio.
An inspiring Italian character
Oriana Fallaci
Your favorite Italian song
Ti sento, Matia Bazar
A book you would recommend
Oceano Mare, Alessandro Baricco