Marina was born in the sunny city of Catania, Sicily and holds a Master’s Degree in Modern Languages and International Communication from the University of Bologna, where she graduated in English and German.

Marina’s love for the teaching of foreign languages started in her early years of university, when she was first engaged as a tutor in 2011. After completing her studies, she decided to further specialise and obtain a qualification in Teaching Italian as a Foreign Language. Since then, she has spent several years teaching Italian at different language institutions and as a private tutor in Japan and Australia.

Marina is enthusiastic, creative and has a deep interest in learning new languages, cultures, reading and travelling. Her teaching method is both interactive and playful, and she aims to create a friendly and relaxed learning environment.