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Giacomo Farfis
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Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
German
Swedish
Norwegian
English-Spanish-speaking Italian tutor with an experience of more than 3000 lessons
Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
German
Swedish
Norwegian
English-Spanish-speaking Italian tutor with an experience of more than 3000 lessons
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From ItalyLiving in Parma, Italy (04:57 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 7, 2016InterestsPets & AnimalsHistorySports & FitnessFoodEnvironment & Nature
I am a student who loves not only to learn, but to share my knowledge with others. I currently study Foreign Languages and Literatures at the University of Milan with emphasis on German and Scandinavian languages. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Linguistic Mediation with focus on English and Spanish. I was born and raised in Italy, but I had the opportunity to stay in the USA for 3 months and Sweden for 8 months. When I was in Sweden, I became a teacher’s assistant for English and Spanish at both elementary/middle school levels. Both of these experiences abroad have made me more aware of my "Italian" and have given me the opportunity to hone my skills as a language teacher.Me as a Teacher
I tend to be demanding with my students, but laid-back at the same time. I want my students to make the best, pressuring the students so as they can achieve their goals. I am also very accommodating, adapting my way of teaching and the language of instruction (Italian, English or Spanish) according to the preferences of the student. I am quite honest. This means that I might sound a bit direct sometimes, but when I tell you "your Italian has really improved! You could even have a job interview now!", well, I really mean it. So you best believe it!My lessons & teaching style
Being a tutor here on Italki means allowing me to measure your progress in the Italian language. Depending on your goals, I will adapt the content and method of my lesson. I enjoy talking discussing culture, defying unfounded stereotypes about Italy, Italians and the Italian language. Making comparisons and expressing opinions via speaking and/or writing will help us enhance your language skills. In addition to dealing with grammatical issues ,I also like to dive into pragmatics, the actual use of the language.
Last but not least, I always try to make the lesson interesting and amusing for my student.My teaching material
- Text Documents
- Homework Assignments
- Articles and news
- PDF file
- Image files
- Quizzes
5.0
Rating
602
Students
3,288
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
276 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Talk with Giacomo - Loyal Students (over 40 lessons)
A1 - C2Conversation1,333 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 10% off
Learn Italian with Giacomo - New Students (less than 40 lessons)
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,309 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 8% off
Talk with Giacomo - New Students (less than 40 lessons)
A1 - C2Conversation221 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 9% off
Learn Italian with Giacomo - Loyal Students (over 40 lessons)
A1 - C2Language Essentials117 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 9% off
Learn Italian with Giacomo - Expert Students (over 100 lessons)
A2 - C2Language Essentials4 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
Talk with Giacomo - Expert Students (over 100 lessons)
A2 - C2Conversation8 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 9% off
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213 Reviews

Carlo Stresino
22 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I recently had the pleasure of taking Italian lessons with Giacomo on italki, and I can confidently say he is the best Italian teacher you could ever find. From our first lesson, his passion for the language and culture was evident. Giacomo's teaching style is engaging and tailored to each student's needs, making learning enjoyable.
He possesses an impressive depth of knowledge and has an incredible ability to break down complex concepts into manageable parts. His lessons blend conversation, and cultural insights, immersing you in the Italian experience.
What truly sets Giacomo apart is his genuine enthusiasm for helping students succeed. He is patient, encouraging, and adapts his lessons to your level and goals. His friendly demeanor and sense of humor make each lesson enjoyable.
If you're considering Italian lessons, I wholeheartedly recommend scheduling a session with Giacomo. His expertise and dedication are unmatched, and you'll leave each lesson feeling inspired and motivated!
Jul 15, 2025

Dominic Guidry
40 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
It's always a pleasure to have a lesson with Giacomo. After many months away from my Italian studies, we picked things up seamlessly and as emphatically as before. I feel lucky to have known him for the past 18 months, and to know so much of this beautiful language through such a wonderful person. He is possibly the only instructor who has shown an immense amount of passion and care with my individual learning. For his patience alone, he deserves all of the Italki awards (if they exist); otherwise, a Nobel. Would I recommend him? Absolutely. Though selfishly, I'd prefer his schedule had vacancies only for me—I'm still learning!
Apr 27, 2025
JOEL FRANTZEN
5 Italian lessons
Un'altra lezione dinamica con Giacomo. E un piacere fare lezione con lui.
Jun 21, 2025
Stephanie Wu
32 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Giacomo è il miglior insegnante che ho trovato su Italki. Dopo 30 lezioni con lui, ho imparato tantissimo e adesso riesco a parlare in italiano con chiunque, senza problemi. Giacomo è una persona davvero gentile e tranquilla, e le sue lezioni sono sempre divertenti. In particolare, apprezzo molto la sua conoscenza dell'inglese e dello spagnolo: mi aiuta sempre quando ho un dubbio o commetto un errore. Parlare con lui è facilissimo perché ti fa sentire a tuo agio. Non vedo l'ora di fare la mia prossima lezione con Giacomo!
Jul 11, 2025
Diego Iglesias
3 Italian lessons
I've been learning conversational Italian with Giacomo and I can already notice the improvement in my conversation skills. Giacomo has a lot of experience teaching Italian, his lessons are interactive allowing me to do most of the talking to practice recalling words, conjugating verbs all while holding a conversation. We use an Italian conversation textbook to guide the conversation topics, review useful words and phrases and that works very well.
Jul 18, 2025
Mary
1 Italian lesson
Thank you, Giacomo!
Jun 19, 2025

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