Vincenzo Luca
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Vincenzo Luca
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Teaches
Italian
Native
Neapolitan (Napoletano)
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Specialties
Kids"Your Guide to Italian Mastery & Neapolitan Charm! DITALS Certified Teacher - Unleashing Wonders!"
Teaches
Italian
Native
Neapolitan (Napoletano)
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Specialties
Kids"Your Guide to Italian Mastery & Neapolitan Charm! DITALS Certified Teacher - Unleashing Wonders!"
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ItalyLiving in Salerno, Italy (00:53 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 27, 2022InterestsFilms & TV SeriesReadingHistoryWritingMusic
Hello, I'm Vincenzo Luca Forte, an independent director, videomaker, author, and archivist. I earned my degree in Cultural Heritage Sciences in 2009, followed by a Masters in Management of Creative Processes from Iulm University of Language in Milan. My creative journey led me to explore and celebrate minority languages, with a special passion for Neapolitan and Southern culture.
Over the past decade (2010-2020), I've produced and directed various documentaries showcasing the rich cultural tapestry of Naples and Southern Italy. As a fervent advocate for these regions, I've immersed myself in their unique cultural heritage.Me as a Teacher
In the realm of language instruction, my approach transcends mere linguistic structures, placing emphasis on the unique expressive power of Italian and Neapolitan. These languages possess an unparalleled ability to convey nuances and contexts that often defy translation. To address this inherent challenge, I advocate for a teaching methodology that is subjective, personal, emotionally resonant, and authentically Italian—striking a balance between professionalism and didactic efficacy.
***Vital Note: For those scheduling lessons with me, it is a prerequisite to have your camera active during the video call. This stipulation is in place as a safeguard against potential scammers!My lessons & teaching style
With a professional background in directing and videomaking, my teaching method revolves around dynamic interaction. Through video, audio, songs, and articles in both Italian and Neapolitan, I aim to transcend mere linguistic structures. While form is crucial, my priority is conveying the unique expressive power of these languages in capturing nuanced contexts often untranslatable. Recognizing the objective difficulty, I advocate for a subjective, personal, and emotionally resonant yet informative approach. Bridging language and culture, my method ensures students not only grasp language skills but also cultivate a profound connection with the richness of both Italian and Neapolitan.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
DItals-L2 (Italian language for foreigners) - Università degli studi di Siena - 2023Diploma per l'insegnamento della lingua Italiana a stranieri DITALS L2
La DITALS di I livello è un esame di certificazione che attesta una buona competenza nella didattica dell'italiano L2 con particolare riferimento a uno specifico profilo di destinatari scelto dai candidati: bambini, adolescenti, adulti e anziani, immigrati, studenti universitari, apprendenti di origine italiana.
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Ditals di Primo Livello - Università per Stranieri di Siena - 2023The 1st level DITALS Certification officially certifies good competence in the field of language teaching and a specific competence aimed at a particular profile of recipients: children, adolescents, adults and the elderly, immigrants, university students, and many other categories, the certification is issued by University for Foreigners of Siena (Italy) and has international significance
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Master In Lingue & Comunicazione - Università IULM - 2009
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Education
2005 - 2008
Bachelor’s - Scienze dei Beni CulturaliLaurea Triennale in Beni Culturali, indirizzo Storico Artistico, Facoltà di Lettere e Filosofia
5.0
Rating
122
Students
705
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
Italian
Neapolitan (Napoletano)
Trial Lesson
67 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Lezioni di Italiano base, pronuncia, lettura e spelling. (CONVERSAZIONE - NOT FOR BEGINNERS)
A1 - B2Conversation204 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 12% off
Speak Like an Italian! (NOT FOR BEGINNERS)
C1 - C2Conversation106 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Package with 9% off
Italiano per ''Bambini'' - Italian For ''Children''
A1 - A2Kids39 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 12% off
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Vocabulary (1)
Podcast (4)
Quiz (25)
158 Reviews
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Italian
Neapolitan (Napoletano)
Cassandra Casella
10 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been taking lessons with Vincenzo once a week for about two months. I can confidently say my Italian is getting better and better each week. He is extremely patient and cares about his students. What I love about his lessons is the way he uses different techniques. His lessons are never boring. We work on conversation, pronunciation, and grammar. He uses music, culture, and real situations (work, family, interests, etc.) to teach the language. He gives corrective feedback in a very positive way and always explains how to fix mistakes. I am very grateful to have his as my teacher and I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants to learn in a fun and engaging way.
Jul 5, 2024
Gino
21 Neapolitan (Napoletano) lessons
Teacher’s pick
For anyone who has ever longed to speak the colorful language of Napuletan’, I beg of you to schedule a lesson immediately with Vincenzo. We have met three times and I cannot thank him enough for my improvements in such a short amount of time. He will teach you how to think, act, and truly be Neapolitan! From hand gestures to facial expressions, and music to poetry, the small nuances and history of “why” and “how” things are done in this ancient culture are truly fascinating. Grazie assaj fratem’, e ce verimm’ a semman che tras!
Apr 8, 2022
Vince Andriacco
1 Italian lesson
Vincenzo is very enthusiastic about teaching Italian and about learning about his students' interests. There were some technical difficulties and issues with microphone quality, but those are issues that can be overcome.
Jun 1, 2025
Cindy Rae Leonard
5 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Vincenzo was enthusiastic and personable, and was able to quickly access materials to assess my level and augment my learning experience in Italian. He spoke slowly and clearly and had a lot to offer in the Italian language and culture. He had a knack for being spontaneous in creating discussion topics in Italian. I look forward to learning more from Vincenzo!
May 16, 2024
Brina Z
1 Neapolitan (Napoletano) lesson
Great vibes and amazing atmosphere. Luca makes sure you can follow and listens to the student. Would recommend! 😁
Jun 6, 2025
Questas Veritás
3 Neapolitan (Napoletano) lessons
Being as culturally attuned as he is, Vincenzo has an innate ability to connect with his students in a way that sheds light on the language, it's uses, and it's roots. #CinqueStelle
Apr 6, 2025
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