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Simone
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Community TutorTeaches
Italian
Native
English
Speaks
Portuguese
Spanish
Polish
Student-centered, authentic, organic learning
Teaches
Italian
Native
English
Speaks
Portuguese
Spanish
Polish
Student-centered, authentic, organic learning
From ItalyLiving in Other, Portugal (14:14 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 24, 2020InterestsFoodScienceWritingTechReading
I’ve spent the past 15 years living internationally and am currently based in the south of Portugal. Living in different countries has given me first-hand experience of both the challenges of learning a new language and the unique joy of discovering a culture through it, step by step.
Over the last four years, I’ve supported more than 250 students from around the world in learning English and Italian. I help learners with different levels and learning styles clarify their goals and reach them with confidence.
As a teacher, connecting with my students and understanding their needs is very important to me. I’m flexible in my teaching approach and always open to shaping a learning program that reflects each student’s level, personality, and interests.
Quoting Socrates, “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.”
I base my teaching on this simple yet powerful principle. I believe that each of us has great potential, which can truly emerge when learning is driven by curiosity and pleasure rather than obligation or pressure.My teaching material
- Audio files
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Video files
- Homework Assignments
- PDF file
- Test templates and examples
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
5.0
Rating
321
Students
2,507
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
Italian
English
Trial Lesson
162 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Italian 360° – Master All Four Language Skills
A2 - B1Language Essentials458 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 7% off
Conversation Fluency and Pronunciation
A2 - C2Conversation1,580 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 7% off
Availability
My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Quiz (8)
248 Reviews
All
English
Italian
Doris Ortiz
42 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Simone is an excellent teacher! He's patient, funny, and empathetic. Thanks to him, I learned Italian from scratch and my conversational fluency is very good. More than just a good teacher, he's a wonderful person. Highly recommended!
Jul 31, 2025
Hitomi
51 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Simone is a really good teacher. He doesn't only give the lessons, but he follows your needs, records your progress, there is always something to learn from him. The lesson with him never gets bored.
when I start to have more time I would like to practice my writing with him as well.
Mar 1, 2021
giuseppe bussoni
12 English lessons
Davvero molto paziente
Mar 30, 2026
Shira Carver
62 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Simone is a fantastic teacher. He is knowledgeable, clear, patient, reliable, and flexible. He finds great online resources to enhance the lessons and help you practice. Highly recommend!
Dec 30, 2022
Selina
11 Italian lessons
Simone è un insegnante fantastico. È sempre gentile e di buon umore. Adatta le lezioni ai miei bisogni. Posso dire cosa vorrei fare o lui mi dà dei suggerimenti. Lo consiglio assolutamente! 😊
Apr 16, 2026
giuseppe bussoni
12 English lessons
Ha fornito tanti strumenti digitali per stimolare l’apprendimento che in conoscevo. Utilissimi.
Mar 24, 2026
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