Italian teacher Peter P

Peter P

Smart Lesson
Professional Teacher
Teaches
Bulgarian
Native
German
Italian
Speaks
English
French
Russian
Norwegian
Other
PhD in Applied Linguistics; +15 years of language teaching experience at university level
From CanadaLiving in Other, Canada (15:18 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 17, 2024
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Hi, I’m Peter! Originally from Plovdiv, Bulgaria, I’ve dedicated my career to language mastery, earning a BA, MA, and PhD in Applied Linguistics. Expertise You Can Trust I have 15+ years of experience teaching German and Italian at a top Canadian university and language schools. Speaking 7 languages myself, I know how to help you leverage what you already know to learn faster. My Method I teach the 5 core skills plus a 6th: Strategy Awareness. This eclectic approach, backed by my research, allows me to adapt to your specific needs. We’ll balance fluency and accuracy in a friendly, supportive space. Ready to progress? Book a trial lesson and let's get started! I have been teaching German and Italian for over 15 years at a prestigious Canadian University as well as at a local language school. I have experience teaching all levels and age groups, both in-person and online. In my lessons, I integrate all five language skills—listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture—and I advocate for a sixth skill: strategy awareness. My eclectic approach, informed by my PhD in Applied Linguistics, allows me to adapt to each student's individual needs. Knowing seven languages helps me connect with learners and leverage their existing knowledge. I emphasize both fluency and accuracy in a friendly atmosphere, ensuring my students enjoy their learning journey while making progress.
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Test templates and examples
  • Graphs and charts
  • Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
66
Students
474
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate

Italian Lessons

Italian
Bulgarian
German
Trial Lesson
30 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Italian - Beginner A1 Level (Basic Italian for absolute beginners)
A1

Language Essentials

77 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 11% off
Italian - Elementary A2 Level
A2

Language Essentials

44 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 11% off
Italian - Intermediate B1 Level
B1

Language Essentials

5 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 11% off
Italian - Upper Intermediate B2 Level
B2

Language Essentials

0 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 11% off
Conversational Italian (All Levels: A1 - C2)
A1 -  C2

Conversation

5 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 11% off
ITALIAN: Beginner A1 Level (2+ students)
A1 -  B1

Language Essentials

11 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
Package with 15% off

Availability

22 Reviews

All
Italian
Bulgarian
Laura
14 Bulgarian lessons
Peter è un ottimo insegnante. Non solo è paziente e mi concede il giusto tempo per apprendere o correggere gli errori ma mi sprona a fare sempre meglio aggiungendo anche note di cultura bulgara oltre che alla classica grammatica e al lessico. Inoltre, la sua conoscenza della lingua italiana, facilita il mio apprendimento in bulgaro poiché riesce sempre a fornirmi una spiegazione puntuale.
May 8, 2026
Student Adriano Lattanzi
Adriano Lattanzi
2 Bulgarian lessons
Very good!
Apr 22, 2026
Student Kavisha Wickramasing
Kavisha Wickramasing
27 German lessons
Peter has been an excellent German teacher and a big part of my progress. What stands out most is his patience, he always takes the time to explain things clearly and never rushes, which makes learning much less stressful. He’s also incredibly knowledgeable across a wide range of topics, so lessons are not only useful but genuinely interesting. I especially appreciate that he gives feedback in multiple languages. Being able to receive explanations not only in German but also in English and Italian makes complex points much easier to understand. His Italian, in particular, is flawless as a native speaker, which adds an extra layer of clarity when needed. Overall, Peter creates a supportive and engaging learning environment, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their German with a thoughtful and skilled teacher.
Feb 23, 2026
Carmelo Brancato
2 German lessons
Mi sono trovato bene con l’insegnante su italki durante la lezione di prova. È stato chiaro, paziente e ha saputo mettermi a mio agio fin da subito. Abbiamo fatto pratica di conversazione e mi ha corretto senza interrompere troppo, spiegando gli errori in modo semplice. La lezione è stata utile e motivante, e mi ha dato fiducia per continuare a imparare il tedesco.
Apr 28, 2026
Student Adriano Lattanzi
Adriano Lattanzi
2 Bulgarian lessons
Very good
Apr 20, 2026
Dom DiPiazza
6 Italian lessons
Peter is absolutely your best bet for learning Italian if you live in the western hemisphere, otherwise lining up times with someone is impossible. Despite that Peter is incredibly personable and his background teaching Italian at University is very helpful to the learning process. He offers coaching, curriculum, homework, and conversational teaching. I have a trip in a few months and thanks to Peter I think I will be able to communicate effectively!
Feb 19, 2026