Maurizio Toria

Community Tutor

Teaches

Italian

Native

Speaks

English

French

German

Spanish

Japanese

Arabic

Portuguese

Translator. Law Graduate. Now Your Italian Teacher!

Teaches

Italian

Native

Speaks

English

French

German

Spanish

Japanese

Arabic

Portuguese

Translator. Law Graduate. Now Your Italian Teacher!

From United StatesLiving in New York, United States (09:45 UTC-04:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Apr 4, 2026

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Professional translator and linguist with 25+ years across five languages. Master's in Law, University of Turin. Certified yoga teacher. I bring real-world expertise into every lesson — not just grammar rules, but how Italian actually works: its rhythm, its registers, its subtleties. I'm also an active language learner myself, so I know what difficulties you may encounter and what actually helps. Lessons are conversation-driven and built around your interests — travel, culture, film, opera, work. Real materials, real communication, real confidence. All levels welcome. A presto! I believe teaching should feel like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend, not a formal classroom setting. I'm here to guide you, listen to you, and help you discover what works best for your learning style. My background in multiple languages means I understand the learner's perspective — I know what works and what doesn't. Above all, I want learning to be fun and engaging. Language comes alive when you're enjoying yourself, and that's what I bring to every lesson. My lessons are conversation-driven and completely tailored to you. We start with what interests you — whether that's travel, work, culture, literature, or everyday life — and build from there. I use real materials like articles, songs or opera arias, and videos to keep things engaging and authentic. Grammar comes naturally through speaking, not through drills. Every lesson is a chance to practice real communication and build confidence.

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