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Marco
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English
Spanish
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Chinese (Mandarin)
French
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CEDILS certified professional teacher of Italian for foreigners with more than 6000 lesson hours
Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
Other
CEDILS certified professional teacher of Italian for foreigners with more than 6000 lesson hours
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ItalyLiving in Turin, Italy (18:37 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 16, 2021InterestsArtHistoryTravelWritingFood
Ciao! I’m Marco, your guide to "real" Italian—language, culture, and la dolce vita! 🍝🎨
With a Degree in Italian Language (Uni Bologna), CEDILS certification, and 7,000+ hours of expertise, I’m a published author of 3 books (on the history of Italian food culture) and a translator. Ever wondered where lasagna was born or why couscous is a staple in Sicily? I’ll tell you all about it! 🇮🇹📚
My method? I use tailor-made role-plays and clear explanations. Using textbooks, my own materials, and 2,000+ quizzes created by me, we’ll explore daily life, art, and history.
Bonus: You’ll also get my secret Tiramisù recipe! 🍰
Ci vediamo in classe! A presto! ☕🚀Me as a Teacher
With 10+ years across public and private institutions, I've honed a sharp eye for identifying and fixing learning gaps. Together, we'll build your custom program—a clear roadmap to consistent progress and tangible results from day one. 🎯
We will conquer every language level: from ordering a coffee to debating Renaissance secrets. 🎨 My lessons go beyond standard textbooks, enriched by my own videos and a personal library of 2,000+ quizzes to transform complex rules into intuitive, spoken Italian.
Your goal becomes the engine of our learning. My mission is to guide you to confident fluency, turning every topic into a stepping stone for growth. Let's build your Italian together. Iniziamo! My lessons & teaching style
As your Italian language coach and CEDILS-certified teacher, I build strategic partnerships for authentic fluency. My method blends structured expertise with conversational adaptability, focused on real-life use, art, and culture.
I excel at diagnosing your exact hurdle—grammar gaps, hesitation, or unnatural flow. We then design a targeted plan with curated materials and structured conversation to build skills and confidence efficiently.
You’ll develop a thinker’s command of Italian, crafting nuanced sentences and using idioms naturally. With clear accountability and tailored homework, I prepare you for exams like the CELI and for life in Italy.
Pronto?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
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
CEDILS - Università Ca Foscari Venezia - 2021Certification in teaching Italian language to foreigners
Certificate verified
Education
2020 - 2020
Bachelor’s - B.e.s.Postgraduate Master for Special Educational Needs of Students
Work Experience
2013 - 2014
teacher Italian languageteacher of Italian language to student of level B1/B2
5.0
Rating
551
Students
7,463
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
353 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
General Italian language course level B1-C1
B1 - C1Language Essentials3,277 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 13% off
Speak Italian Confidently with Real Conversations! for sounding like a local (plus listening and reading if you want)
B1 - C2Conversation1,539 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 6% off
All you need is. . . Italian! Intensive personal course with level from A1 to C2
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,323 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 13% off
Journey with Confidence: Italian Lessons for Your Dream Vacation! Level A0-C2
A1 - C1Language Essentials194 lessons completed
USD 31.00+
Package with 9% off
Italian for Intermediate & Upper-Intermediate (B1–B2): Speak Confidently with Real Conversations
B1 - B2Language Essentials76 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 18% off
Italian for Beginners (A1–A2): From Basics to Confident Conversations
A1 - A2Language Essentials695 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Package with 14% off
Italian for Advanced (C1–C2) – Mastering Nuances and Fluency
C1 - C2Language Essentials4 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 11% off
Availability
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My creations
Vocabulary (40)
Podcast (53)
Quiz (2547)
407 Reviews
Julia
125 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Marco è un insegnante con cui studio italiano da oltre due anni. Non mi sono mai annoiata a lezione. È molto professionale, ma anche attento e adatta la lezione a me e alla situazione. Sono molto soddisfatta e posso consigliare Marco come insegnante meraviglioso e come una persona grande . 🙏🏻🫶🏻
Nov 24, 2025
Lars Lang
108 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I did numerous lessons with Marco over the last months and he is undoubtedly a marvellous teacher. He helped me both with my conversation skills but also with various grammar topics. Thanks to his excellent teaching methods, even more complex grammar areas are a lot of fun and I‘m always looking forward to our next lesson! Grazie mille, Marco!
May 21, 2024
Bärbel Sagi
12 Italian lessons
I look forward to every lesson with Marco – the time during the lesson just flies by! Each session is filled with engaging topics and valuable input. He quickly identifies my weaknesses and works on them with me in a focused and supportive way. The lessons are highly professional, yet relaxed and truly enjoyable. You can clearly feel his passion for teaching the Italian language. Marco is not only an excellent teacher but also a very interesting and likeable person. I can wholeheartedly recommend him!
Feb 13, 2026
Danny
186 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another excellent session with Marco! as always, the cadence continues to progress and refine perfectly. Today I was able to hold a natural conversation with minimal errors. With Marco, every minute counts, ensuring I get the most out of each lesson. He tested my use of the past, present, and future tenses, as well as new vocabulary and meanings. Each session feels easier and more natural. I’m confident that I’ll soon reach proficiency. Thank you, Marco, for teaching me Italian in its entirety.
Oct 30, 2025
Nabil Mohammed
39 Italian lessons
Professor Marco is an excellent tutor. We solved many exercises, did role-plays, and explored useful vocabulary that improved my grammar and speaking. His lessons are practical and engaging. Grazieeee milieee Profesore!!
Feb 14, 2026
Aidan
8 Italian lessons
Marco is always very patient and encouraging, I recommend him highly
Feb 11, 2026
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