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Niko
Smart Lesson
Community TutorTeaches
Italian
Native
English
French
Speaks
Bulgarian
Native
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Portuguese
Other
Russian
Learned 5 languages as an adult. From zero or improving, my lessons are built around your goals
Teaches
Italian
Native
English
French
Speaks
Bulgarian
Native
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Portuguese
Other
Russian
Learned 5 languages as an adult. From zero or improving, my lessons are built around your goals
From ItalyLiving in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain (22:14 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 14, 2026InterestsEnvironment & NatureTravelMusicWritingBusiness & Finance
I've lived in five countries and learned five languages as an adult, which gave me a clear picture of what really works when acquiring a new language, each one experienced from the inside, in real-life contexts.
I've lived in Italy, China, Spain, France and the UK, and every time I had to start over, make mistakes, find shortcuts, figure out what actually sped up the process.
Teaching is my way of putting all of this to good use.
One of the most formative experiences of my life was travelling for over 400 days across Asia.
During that time I came to understand that language is only part of something bigger, and that what really connects people is genuine curiosity about one another.
What learning so many languages has taught me is that grammar alone doesn't get you very far.
You acquire a language when you start using it, even imperfectly.
My role is to create the conditions for that to happen as soon as possible. I'm demanding enough to help you make progress, but never in a way that puts you under pressure.
I correct with judgement, focusing on what genuinely gets in the way of communication and leaving room for spontaneous expression.
I've worked with students at very different levels and I adapt my pace and register to whoever is in front of me.
Most students go from A1 to B2 within a year to a year and a half with one hour of practice per week.
Every lesson starts from where you are, not from a standard plan.
Before we begin I take the time to understan...My teaching material
- Image files
- Text Documents
- Flashcards
- Audio files
- Articles and news
- PDF file
- Presentation slides/PPT
5.0
Rating
49
Students
170
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
French Lessons
French
Italian
English
Trial Lesson
33 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Conversation en français (semaines 1-5)
A1 - C1Conversation20 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
[début avant 21 avril] Leçon de français personnalisée (semaines 1-5)
A1 - C1Language Essentials3 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
[début dès 21 avril] Leçon de français personnalisée (semaines 1-5)
A1 - C1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 7.50+
Availability
ReayChris
7 French lessons
Teacher’s pick
Niko provided a really tailored lesson for what I was looking for. Also I really liked his approach to learning a new language and his teaching style is relaxed and warm. Highly recommended.
Apr 10, 2026
Lorenza Della Verde
6 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Docente top 👍
Professionale e paziente.
Ideale per conversare e per chi ha un livello basso-medio e vuole sbloccarsi.
Consigliatissimo 😉
Apr 7, 2026
Romina Martinelli
3 Italian lessons
Excelente clase!
May 6, 2026
Alisa Alp
13 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Our lessons have been very productive. He is extremely motivating, patient, and always explains things clearly, repeating when needed. We also worked on pronunciation and reading, which has been very helpful. He can also switch to French or English during the lesson when necessary, which makes learning much easier. He shows practical things that I can use in daily life. I’m already looking forward to the next lesson.
Apr 7, 2026
Matthew Craft
4 Italian lessons
Niko is great! Very patient and friendly! Looking forward to our next lessons! Highly recommended!
May 7, 2026
Dana
1 Italian lesson
Niko is a very nice, smiling teacher, who is looking forward to listening to his students, understanding them and help them understand the language in a natural way. I am very glad I chose him as my Italian teacher. Perhaps he isn't on Italki for a long time, but he acts as if he was born as a teacher. Bravo, Niko!
May 6, 2026
Trial Lesson
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