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Niko
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Living in Milan, Italy

Learned 5 languages as an adult. From zero or improving, my lessons are built around your goals 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...
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Trial Lesson
36 lessons completed
USD 6.99+
ES - Clase de español personalizada (primer mes)
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Language Essentials
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USD 16.98+
Hablamos en español! (primer mes)
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Masha Serafimova
32 Italian lessons
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My favorite teacher! I've had multiple language teachers but Niko just gets it, no matter how much you dont know or dont understand he always find a way to explain and teach in a tailored for you method. Additionally its always good and even helpful to have some fun while studying and Niko is the right person for that. Very patient and reassuring Niko checks all the boxes for a respected teacher! :)
Alisa Alp
20 Italian lessons
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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.
K Sartorio
35 Italian lessons
Niko provided corrections in a friendly and respectful manner which was appreciated.
ReayChris
18 French lessons
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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.
Romina Martinelli
17 Italian lessons
Excelente clase!
Masha Serafimova
32 Italian lessons
I’ve genuinely made so much progress with my Italian since starting these lessons. Every lesson is super fun, and I’m always surprised when the lesson is already over. Time flies with a teacher like Niko. The atmosphere is relaxed and encouraging, which makes learning enjoyable and keeps me motivated. I would definitely recommend these lessons to anyone who wants to improve their Italian while actually having fun.