ITALIANO &
MUCH MORE

LA MIA STORIA

About me

Welcome to Italiano & Much More! My name is Claudia Gamba and I am a certified Instructor of Italian as a second/foreign language and a cultural Facilitator from Italy. I am also a CELTA certified English Instructor (Cambridge Assessment English) and I teach English as a Second Language to speakers of other languages (ESL).
I immigrated to the United States to follow my heart, and to pursue my dream of a free, cosmopolitan society where anything is possible.
Teaching and helping people from all over the world to improve their lives makes me happy, and I am proud that I can give back what I was blessed enough to receive from my family, my country and, ultimately, the Universe.
I hold a Master’s Degree and credential in Teaching of Italian to foreign learners, and I hold a Master’s Degree in Philosophical Sciences (History of Philosophy and Ethics), which makes me a modern Philosopher.
Being truly keen on languages and literature, I studied Latin, Greek, German, and Spanish; I also collect hundreds of books, read extensively, and travel as much as I can.
Another great passion of mine is music: I have been playing guitar since 1997 and I hold a degree in Blues Rock from Lizard Academy, Italy. I love both classical (opera and concerts) and rock music;  I attended countless shows at Teatro "La Fenice" and "Malibran" in Venice and played with my own band for many years.
I also enjoy cooking very much. Taking after my grandparents and parents, I still follow the tradition of collecting the most authentic recipes passed on from generation to generation. I love preparing the most exquisite Italian dishes for friends and family. My passion for the Italian Cuisine motivated me to train as a Pizza Chef at DIEFFE Academy of Professions, Italy, where in 2016 I obtained a diploma as a “Pizzaiola”.
So, if you are looking for a 360-degree experience, and you are ready to dive into the Italian language and culture, do not hesitate to contact me. Together we will make it happen!