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Americo
Professional TeacherTeaches
Italian
Speaks
English
Native
Spanish
French
my motto is: "Sharing Life Experiences through effective and fun learning"
Teaches
Italian
Speaks
English
Native
Spanish
French
my motto is: "Sharing Life Experiences through effective and fun learning"
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ItalyLiving in Florence, Italy (21:18 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 18, 2018InterestsMedical & HealthcareFashion & BeautyFoodBusiness & FinanceTravel
Ciao! 👋 👨🏻🏫 🏳️🌈 🏠 🤌 👀 ✍️ ⏰ 💌
My name is Americo, and I am your "Old Soul" Italian Tutor. I am 41 and originally from Latina (Lazio), but I currently live in the stunning medieval city of Lucca, in Tuscany.
CEDILS- and TEFL-certified, with a degree in Foreign Languages and Literature, I’ve been teaching Italian as a second language since 2017 to students from 37 countries, using English and Spanish as bridge languages.
I lived and worked in the UK, Spain, and Germany, gaining strong intercultural sensitivity. I speak fluent English and Spanish, plus basic French.
🎸 Fun fact: I love 60s–70s music and all things vintage—hence my students’ nickname, “Old Soul Teacher.Me as a Teacher
🎓 My Teaching Style
With 9 years of experience, I offer a versatile and empathetic approach focused on natural, practical language learning—always without unnecessary pressure. Each lesson is carefully adapted to your rhythm and learning style, in a relaxed and positive atmosphere where smiles matter.
I see myself as an ambassador of Italian culture, supporting Italian-Americans in reconnecting with their roots and expats in fully integrating into life in Italy. Watching my students reach their goals—studying, starting a business, or enjoying retirement in Italy—is my greatest professional reward. My lessons & teaching style
📚 Our Sessions
I offer structured learning paths for all levels (A1–C1), based on an original syllabus I created. Each 50-minute lesson is divided into two parts.
🗣️ Conversation (20–30 min): We start by breaking the ice, talking naturally about you and your daily life, focusing on useful, real-world language.
📖 Grammar & Practice (20–30 min): new rules emerge through dialogues and readings and are immediately applied with practical exercises.
📄 Materials included: all PDF materials and personalised lesson plans.
Lessons also rotate special activities: 🎭 role-play, 🗺️ culture & territory (exclusive PDF guides), 📰 reading & pronunciation, 🤌 idioms and ✍️ writing.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
Certificates
refresher course for Teachers of Italian L2/LS - Università per Stranieri di Perugia - 2023Università per Stranieri di Perugia | 17-28 Luglio 2023.
Corso di aggiornamento e perfezionamento per insegnanti di Italiano (L2/LS).
“Partecipare per imparare. Tecniche ed attività per l'interazione in classe”
Ore frequentate: 30 | CFU conseguiti 3 (SSD L-LIN/02).
Certificate verified
CEDILS - Ca' Foscari University of Venice - 2021Certification for Teachers of Italian as a Second language. Cedils is an internationally recognized cultural qualification that guarantees professionalism and competence in teaching Italian to foreigners.
Certificate verified
TEFL 30 h. IELTS preparation courses - PREMIER TEFL - 2017
Certificate verified
Advanced TEFL Certification - PREMIER TEFL: TQUK approved, ACDL accreditation - 2017120 h. Advanced TEFL course
Certificate verified
TEFL 30 h. TOEIC preparation course - PREMIER TEFL - 2017
Certificate verified
TEFL 30 h. Teaching young learners course - PREMIER TEFL - 2017
Certificate verified
TEFL 30 h. Teaching business english course. - PREMIER TEFL - 2017
Certificate verified
E.C.D.L (european computer driving licence) - AICA, Milan (Italy) - 2004A computer literacy certification programme, (Windows Explorer, Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft powerpoint, Outlook).
Certificate verified
Education
1999 - 2003
Other - Diploma of accountant, administrative address
2004 - 2008
Bachelor’s - Bachelor's degree in foreign languages and Literatures. Rome (Italy).English first language,(reached C1 CEFR level). Spanish second language (reached B2 CEFR level). French third language (reached B1 CEFR level).
2007 - 2008
Other - DELE (Diploma de Español como lengua extranjera)
Work Experience
2017 - 2017
MentorProvided mentoring support to new hosts, holiday rental owners.
Created ESP online course related on b&b's holiday homes management: hosting, customer service skills, reservation, accounting, ad placement, OTA online marketing tools, tax aspects, unexpected issues.
2016 - Current
English tutorWorked one-on-one with adults seeking help in a multiple of learning areas.
Offered face to face or online lessons (using online teaching platforms and video conferencing).
Encouraged students to improve English skill for both career and social life.
Prepared interactive lessons and activities tailored to academic needs of students.
Assisted students preparing exams for CEFR levels.
Worked with students aged 7-13 to improve English by conversational speaking, reading, and flash cards.
2013 - 2016
Walking tour guideManaged private walking tour through the Eternal City, following an unusual itinerary personalized according to the tastes and preferences of travelers, I took tourists from all over the world to discover few of the most fascinating corners that are not mentioned in Rome's guides.
2012 - 2012
Customer service agentTLScontact, a Visa application Center for UK accredited by the General Consulate of France in London.
Worked face to face with applicants from 104 countries.
Assisted the applicants through the different steps to obtain the Schengen Visa (registration, documentation checks, biometric data collection, passport collection). Performed back office tasks: data entry.
2011 - 2011
Front desk agentReceptionist, responsible for the sale of services offered by the structure and support in organizing events.
2010 - 2010
Ground stewardAssigned to the support of the fast check in desk, I assisted tourists at Rome FCO Leonardo da Vinci international the airport
2009 - 2009
interpreter, assistant director.Performed administrative tasks in support of management, I was the interpreter, responsible for communications between numerous international artists and the organization.
2016 - Current
worked online and face to faceOffered general Italian lessons of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, conversational language, functional language for the everyday situations. Worked with students from all levels from beginners to advanced, my lessons allowed them to improve italian language in the funniest and most effective way.
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Students
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Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
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Italian Lessons
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USD 12.00+
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Katherine Saucedo
19 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I reached out to Americo to help me prepare for my next trip to Italy and he is the perfect tutor for this situation. He has worked in the hospitality industry in the past and therefore very helpful - very ideal, when it comes to "role playing" excercises for various conversations I may have during my trip. I feel very at ease and supported during the lessons, which seems to go fast - Americo is great at keeping the conversation going. I have improved so much just in the few lessons I've had with him and feel more confident with my Italian. After my trip, my language learning goal is to move up to a higher level for Italian and I can already tell that Americo will help me get there.
Sep 7, 2024
Emma Dixon
60 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Learning Italian is one of hardest and most challenging thing I have ever done, but thanks to Americo it continues to be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. He is a very patient and encouraging, empathetic and kind teacher. Americo’s professionalism, intuitive nature and attention to detail means that every single lesson is productive and purposeful, but also fun and interesting. He is very good at identifying what I need to work on, when I need to be challenged and when I need help.
I really value and appreciate Americo’s support and encouragement, especially when I am struggling and finding things difficult, he always manages to find a way to turn these moments of frustration into a positive experience. This has really helped me develop my confidence in Italian, which in turn makes me feel more at home and happy in Italy. Grazie Mille Americo! :-)
Sep 5, 2019
Ken
62 Italian lessons
Another great lesson. Grazie!
Nov 20, 2025
Jacob W
57 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’ve been taking lesson with Americo for 2 years. His thoughtful tutelage has been instrumental in my language learning journey. I’ve gone from knowing nothing to being able to hold my own in Italian conversation over that time, and I can’t imagine where I would be without Americo. A great teacher and friend.
Oct 28, 2023
Ken
62 Italian lessons
A great lesson with Americo full of new words and phrases. Thank you!
Dec 17, 2025
Ken
62 Italian lessons
Great lesson as always. Thank you!
Nov 6, 2025
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