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Vincenzo Luca
Neapolitan (Napoletano)
Native
Italian
Native
English
Spanish

From Italy

Living in Salerno, Italy

"Your Guide to Italian Mastery & Neapolitan Charm! DITALS Certified Teacher - Unleashing Wonders!" 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. 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! 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 Nea...
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Articles and news
  • Test templates and examples
  • Graphs and charts
  • Homework Assignments
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Interests

Films & TV Series
Reading
History
Writing
Music
Trial Lesson
97 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Neapolitan is not a dialect!
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Language Essentials
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Neapolitan language for beginners - Corso di Lingua Napoletana per Principianti
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Neapolitan (Napoletano)
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For beginners·55
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.
Student Gino
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!
Joanne Harwood
4 Italian lessons
Vincenzo was terrific, easy to understand and he gave me a lot of encouragement, - now I feel more confident. Non vedo l'ore che arriva la prossima lezione!
Student Cindy Rae Leonard
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!
Student Gwyn Pritchard
Gwyn Pritchard
6 Neapolitan (Napoletano) lessons
My Neapolitan lessons with Vincenzo bring me joy. He is a born teacher. A true communicator. A very cultured and knowledgeable man. Vincenzo is very skilled at guiding his students along the path of learning a language. I trust him completely. Not only do I learn a lot about the beautiful Neapolitan language during my lessons with Vincenzo, but I also benefit from his knowledge of the history of languages (and of history in general). Our conversations are wide-ranging, and always fascinating. I consider myself extraordinarily lucky to have Vincenzo as my teacher. In my opinion, anyone who entrusts himself/herself to his capable hands is making an excellent choice. Grazie assaje, Vincenzo!
Junie Curtiss
1 Italian lesson
Great conversation, lots of new words, a book recommendation, great hour spent chatting di tutto e di niente.