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Valerio Minervini
Italian
Native
English
Spanish
French
German
Other
Portuguese

From Italy

Living in Bari, Italy

On Italki, I’ve met students aged 9 to 94 — each one left a precious mark on my heart. 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. 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!) 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,...
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Audio files
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Homework Assignments
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Interests

Science
Art
Travel
Environment & Nature
Music
Trial Lesson
117 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Informal Conversation - Conversazione Informale
A2-C2
Conversation
986 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
16% off
Improve your vocabulary! - Glossario!
A2-C2
Conversation
70 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
16% off
Beginner to Pro lesson - Lezione per tutti i livelli
A1-B2
Language Essentials
286 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
16% off
Essential Italian for Your Trip to Italy - Italiano per Viaggiatori
B1-C2
Conversation
2 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
16% off
Italian for kids - Italiano per bambini
A1-B2
Language Essentials
0 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
16% off
Italian for Healthcare Professionals - Italiano per Professionisti della Salute
B1-C2
Conversation
11 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
16% off
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MacKayAlistair
156 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.
Student Diana
Diana
132 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!
Student Trina Frisella
Trina Frisella
10 Italian lessons
After a few lessons, I can honestly say I’m so happy I chose Valerio as my Italian tutor. He is patient when I make mistakes, celebrates progress, and keeps me motivated. What I appreciate most is that he has found such a unique and effective way to teach - it doesn’t feel like simply learning from a textbook. His lessons are engaging, practical, and personalized, which makes learning Italian feel natural and enjoyable. I’m excited to continue improving and would absolutely recommend Valerio!
Student Jerry
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.
Katrina
4 Italian lessons
Valerio e un insegnante fantastica! Lui mi aiuta imparare i frasi e le parole piu importante per il mio lavoro. Gli articoli che leggiamo sono un po difficile per me ma grazie all’aiuto da Valerio, sto imparando molto!
paulcatledge
70 Italian lessons
I wish I was able to select six stars or even more. ⭐️ x 1000