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Ruben Alfieri
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Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Cultivating curiosity beyond the classroom
Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Cultivating curiosity beyond the classroom
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From ItalyLiving in Other, Italy (15:20 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 26, 2022InterestsFoodPets & AnimalsFilms & TV SeriesTravelReading
Ciao a tutti!
I'm Ruben and I am an Italian journalist with a degree in modern literature. Although I grew up in Salento, where people mostly speak in dialect, I don’t have a particular accent—thanks to books, I quickly learned to speak properly. I studied in Rome and in Málaga, Spain. These experiences, along with other travels, gave me the chance to make friends from all over the world and to discover a deep passion for languages and the unique ways each one reveals different shades of reality.
I’m very skilled in the kitchen and love learning and sharing new recipes. In my free time, I enjoy reading alone, walking in nature with my dog, and watching films—espMe as a Teacher
Since I started teaching on Italki, I’ve had the privilege of accompanying students on their personal journeys toward learning Italian. Each student brings a unique story and motivation to the table—whether it’s for travel, work, family, or simply the love of the language—and this diversity continuously enriches both my teaching and my personal growth.
I’m a patient and empathetic teacher who believes that real learning happens when there’s a genuine connection. That’s why I focus on creating engaging, creative conversations tailored to each student’s interests and goals. Whether you love cinema, food, culture, or books, we’ll explore the language in a fun and meaningful way.My lessons & teaching style
We’ll begin with a friendly conversation so I can understand your Italian level. Then we’ll explore topics that spark your interest. We can read engaging stories and talk about them together. I’ll also share short texts you can read in depth and discuss during our sessions.
We’ll explore current topics through newspaper articles or short Italian documentaries. We can dive into poetry, music, or cinema too, if you like.
We’ll look at how Italians speak—and gesture!
Grammar won’t be a dry subject: we’ll tackle it as it comes up naturally. If needed, we’ll make it the focus of our lessons.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
64
Students
191
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
31 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Imparare conversando
B1 - C2Conversation74 lessons completed
USD 9.90+
Basic Italian
A1 - C1Language Essentials67 lessons completed
USD 17.90+
Package with 11% off
Grammar Review Made Easy – Strengthen Your Foundation!
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 19.89
Explore DANTE'S INFERNO 🔥
C1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 27.90
Package with 10% off
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Quiz (69)
30 Reviews
Meadow
10 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ruben is a great teacher-- friendly, professional, and fun! He creates a comfortable space to make mistakes, which is essential for a beginner like myself. He keeps the content interesting too. I would definitely recommend Ruben's lessons!
Oct 25, 2024
Jenny
6 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Greatly enjoyed the class. It was easy to start talking thanks to Ruben’s motivating and approachable teaching style. Ruben has a passionate and profound knowledge of language history and cultural context, which makes for a fascinating conversation. I feel very fortunate to have met such an exceptional teacher.
Mar 19, 2023
maria eisenberg
14 Italian lessons
una buona lezione!
Mar 27, 2025
María del Mar
4 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Rubén fue fantástico, evacuó todas mis dudas y preguntas con ejemplos. Es muy amable y entiende súper bien el español, lo cuál facilita a la hora de explicar. Le pedí que me mandara material de apoyo para repasar y me lo envío inmediato, después de la clase. Les recomiendo que tomen una lección con él, van a aprender mucho de historia e italiano y se van a reír mucho. Grazie mille Ruben☺️
Mar 24, 2023
maria eisenberg
14 Italian lessons
I enjoy having the freedom to speak about the language in addition to learning and practicing.
Apr 11, 2025
maria eisenberg
14 Italian lessons
another good lesson!
Mar 21, 2025
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