Susanna Zema
Learn languages, discover cultures, connect with the world
About Me
Hi, I’m Susanna, an Italian language tutor currently based in London. I teach Italian, English, and Japanese, and I’m passionate about languages, culture, and connecting with people from different backgrounds. My journey with languages began at university, where I studied Japanese language and culture. I then lived in Japan for a year, an experience that gave me a deeper understanding of the language and everyday Japanese culture. After returning to Italy, I moved to Genoa and worked for Costa Cruises, where I had the opportunity to communicate with guests from all over the world and use languages in a truly international environment. I later moved to London, where I worked for Japan Airlines for five years. Living and working in different countries has taught me that learning a language is much more than learning grammar and vocabulary. It is about understanding people, cultures, different ways of thinking, and finding the confidence to communicate. I’m also an artist, and I have a strong interest in literature, art, travel, Japanese traditional arts, and culture. I love bringing these interests into my lessons whenever they are relevant to my students. My teaching style is relaxed, supportive, and personalised. I adapt my lessons to your level, goals, and interests, whether you are learning for travel, work, conversation, or simply because you are curious about another language and culture. I believe that every language opens a door to a different way of seeing the world. I’d love to help you open that door!
About My Lessons
My lessons are relaxed, personalised, and focused on real communication. I adapt each lesson to your level, goals, interests, and learning style, whether you are a complete beginner or already have experience with the language. We can focus on conversation, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, or practical language for travel and work. I also like to bring culture, everyday situations, and topics that genuinely interest you into our lessons, so that learning feels relevant and enjoyable. I believe that making mistakes is an important part of learning. My goal is to create a comfortable environment where you can speak freely, ask questions, and gradually build confidence. Whether you are learning Italian, English, or Japanese, we will work together to make the language something you can actually use in real life. Let’s learn, explore, and communicate together!
Resume & Certificates
Japanese Language and Culture Exchange Programme
Tokyo University
East Asia Languages and Cultures Master's Degree
"La Sapienza" University of Rome