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Conner
Professional TeacherTeaches
Italian
Speaks
English
Native
Arabic (Levantine)
No more "gabagool"... learn Italian so well you'll make Nonna cry!
Teaches
Italian
Speaks
English
Native
Arabic (Levantine)
No more "gabagool"... learn Italian so well you'll make Nonna cry!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United StatesLiving in Rome, Italy (15:00 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 27, 2019InterestsTravelMusicFoodArtReading
Ciao! I’m Conner—your bilingual guide to Italian. With a degree in Italian Linguistics from NYU and years of experience as a professional translator, I help learners master the structure and soul of language. Whether you’re an expat trying to live "la bella vita" or a professional aiming to level up, I’ll get you there faster. I know what works, and what doesn’t. My lessons are practical, personalized, and rooted in real-world use. Let’s make your language flow so naturally, it feels like home!Me as a Teacher
My background as a linguist and translator shapes everything I do. I understand how language works beneath the surface and how people learn in real life. I tailor my approach to your learning style, goals, and personality. You’ll get clear explanations, strong structure, and a lot of encouragement. I care deeply about your progress, and I show up to every lesson ready to help you succeed. My lessons & teaching style
I use the communicative method with all my students, meaning you’ll speak from day one. My lessons are dynamic, supportive, and always tailored to your level and goals. I emphasize real-world communication, while building a strong sense of structure and confidence. You’ll learn how to think in the language—not just memorize it. Expect clarity, curiosity, and a warm, motivating environment where you can grow.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
TEFL Certification - Via Lingua Florence - 2019Certificate of Excellence granted after successfully completing a 4-week, 120-hour intensive Teaching English as a Foreign Language course that included 10 hours of teaching practicum.
Certificate verified
Education
2015 - 2019
Bachelor’s - Linguistics - ItalianJoint major in the Linguistics and Italian departments. Degree granted magna cum laude with honors.
2015 - 2019
Bachelor’s - Psychology
Work Experience
2018 - 2019
Event CoordinatorWorking as an event coordinator in a high energy, bilingual, multi-cultural environment at New York University's Italian cultural center imbued me with many skills essential to teaching, like maintaining interpersonal relations, navigating cultural differences, and performing professionally at a high level.
2018 - 2023
Literary TranslatorWorking as a translator of novels, plays, magazine articles, and marketing materials from Italian to English has given me an intimate understanding of the dynamics involved in expression between languages, and has been one of my most valuable assets as an English teacher.
2020 - 2020
English CoachPersonal language coach for Italian professionals focusing on increasing confidence and competency in English
2021 - 2022
Italian AI Curation Specialist
5.0
Rating
259
Students
1,407
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
98%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
163 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Italian Lesson
A1 - C2Language Essentials268 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
Package with 13% off
Availability
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142 Reviews
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English
Italian
Ryan Snow
7 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Questa è la mia prima lezione con Conner ed è stato eccellente - molto bello ed efficiente!
Jul 3, 2024
Alesia
28 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Conner is the best teacher you can ever get. His explanations are always clear and really helpful. He'll make you extremely comfortable, relaxed and confident. We'd been preparing for the IELTS for the half of the year and lessons were always fun and chill. Time flew really fast. I absolutely recommend to book a lesson with Conner.
Jul 15, 2021
Gerardo
2 Italian lessons
Great lesson
Oct 24, 2025
Daniel Trese
3 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Un grande aiuto e un grande insegnante!
Mar 9, 2024
Gerardo
2 Italian lessons
Excellent
Nov 7, 2025
Michael TenBrink
16 Italian lessons
I've been very happy with Conner. His teaching is helping me much more than the Italian classes I've attended here in Milan. Would highly recommend to anyone feeling frustrated in learning Italian.
Oct 20, 2025
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