Valerio Minervini
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Valerio Minervini
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Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
French
German
Other
On Italki, I’ve met students aged 9 to 93 — each one left a precious mark on my heart.
Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
French
German
Other
On Italki, I’ve met students aged 9 to 93 — each one left a precious mark on my heart.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From ItalyLiving in Bari, Italy (07:16 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 17, 2021InterestsScienceArtTravelEnvironment & NatureMusic
Hi,
I'm Valerio and I was born and live in Bari, in my beloved Puglia.
I'm a Medical student and a music enthusiast.
I play the guitar and teach music in a kindergarten, as well as give guitar lessons to older students.
I'm very curious, I love reading—especially Latin American literature (my favorite writer is Gabriel García Márquez)—listening to music (I adore blues, soul, and rock), and I've always been fascinated by languages.
Besides Italian, I speak English and Spanish, and I'm currently trying to learn German and brush up on the French I studied in middle school.Me as a Teacher
I’m very adaptable and flexible, and I easily adjust to each student’s needs, having already had the chance to teach people of different age groups.
My short-term goal is to share my love for the Italian language and culture and help students achieve results starting from the very first lesson.
What my passion for foreign languages has taught me is the importance of making mistakes, learning through conversation and real-life situations (which are often very different from what’s written in textbooks).
It’s all part of the journey we carry with us in the learning process.
I’m cheerful, positive, and I believe in each one of you! (If I could do it, anyone can!)My lessons & teaching style
The lessons will be tailored to your individual needs and goals!
I can offer grammar and conjugation exercises, reading and listening activities, as well as both formal and informal conversations.
We’ll work with newspaper articles, blog posts, recipes, music—and I’ll always be open to your ideas and suggestions.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
120
Students
1,057
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
79 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Informal Conversation - Conversazione Informale
A2 - C2Conversation738 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 16% off
Improve your vocabulary! - Glossario!
A2 - C2Conversation58 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 16% off
Beginner to Pro lesson - Lezione per tutti i livelli
A1 - B2Language Essentials182 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 16% off
Essential Italian for Your Trip to Italy - Italiano per Viaggiatori
B1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 16% off
Italian for kids - Italiano per bambini
A1 - B2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 16% off
Italian for Healthcare Professionals - Italiano per Professionisti della Salute
B1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 16% off
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Quiz (43)
124 Reviews
MacKayAlistair
91 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
We always have a wonderful conversation about interesting topics. Valerio is very attentive to what I like to learn about Italy.
Dec 12, 2023
Diana
112 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Valerio really knows how to engage the learner. He uses the natural gifts of the student as a means of improving competency in Italian. Looking forward to our next lesson!
Feb 11, 2022
Laila Garzón Deguer
1 Italian lesson
My lesson was very good, I felt comfortable. Valerio is clear with the explanation, and patient.
May 12, 2025
Jerry
51 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I'm writing this in English for those who are looking for an Italian teacher, who will stay at your pace and help you kindly, patiently. Valerio is a calming influence and puts me at ease every week, so that speaking and listening in Italian feel real and engaging. His gentle personality creates an atmosphere of comfort in which my self-criticism (as with repetitive errors I think I should not be making anymore, and do) is kept to a minimum. He takes an interest in the details of my days, curious to ask this or that, and shares openly anything that relates to his own experiences. I appreciate and enjoy being with him. I admire his own aspirations, and this generates more conversation. In addition, Valerio keeps a tally things to teach me, and for me to practice offline, offering texts that relate to the errors I make. Frankly, I encourage you to schedule a chat with him.
Jun 26, 2022
Jeong Ma
4 Italian lessons
Valerio is an excellent instructor for the Italian language at any level - he is empathetic, kind, and attentive, which is very encouraging particularly for students like me who, despite having studied Italian for almost three years now, still freezes a bit when asked "cosa ne pensi?" (can I just answer everything with "Boh..."?!) It is apparent in his teaching style that he wants you to understand the grammatical concepts rather than to simply memorize them. As an avid language learner, I honestly cannot put into words how appreciative I am of teachers like him. 12/10 recommend. Ti ringrazio Valerio, ci vediamo presto!
May 13, 2025
Jonathan Powell
5 Italian lessons
Wow, what a teacher. Valerio is patient, clear, kind, and has a great sense of humor. his understanding of grammar and his ability to transmit that knowledge in a comprehensible fashion is outstanding. Highly recommended.
May 4, 2025
Trial Lesson
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