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Niccolò
Professional TeacherTeaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
French
English
Spanish
Specialties
Test PreparationCertified DITALS teacher with 9 years experience
Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
French
English
Spanish
Specialties
Test PreparationCertified DITALS teacher with 9 years experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ItalyLiving in Trieste, Italy (09:03 UTC+01:00)
About Me
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I have been teaching Italian since February 2016, and I have mainly worked at the Language Center of the University of Goettingen (Germany), where I led courses from level A1 to B2. In order to cover this position, I attained the DITALS certification to teach Italian as a Foreign Language to University students.
I am fluent in English and French thanks to my studies of Modern Literature and Languages, and because I have lived in several European Countries (Belgium, England and Germany). I have many interests, especially reading, and I also have qualified professional experience in fields that differs from education.Me as a Teacher
I really care about being professional. At the same time, during my lessons I like to maintain a relaxed atmosphere based on mutual respect and sociability. In my opinion these requirements. are fundamental for a successful process of learning.
As a versatile person I plan the courses to achieve the target expressed by the student, but I am always available to discuss and explain in depth particular subjects.
My organisation/preparation of the courses is versatile, and it favours the preferences of each student, so as to achieve their goals. My lessons & teaching style
I favor the communicative approach. That is to say that together with learning a new language the student will be given the pragmatic and cultural competences needed to face real life situations.
Communication in Italian, in its easiest form, will be present from the very first lesson.
In my lessons I use authentic material especially for the improvement of the listening and reading skills. Online Exercises will be used for a better understanding and practice of the grammar.My teaching material
- Audio files
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Ditals 1 - Università per Stranieri di Siena - 2017Certifica la competenza per l'insegnamento della lingua italiana come lingua straniera a studenti universitari.
Certificate verified
UNIcert Certificate - University of Göttingen - Georg-August-Universität - 2016I taught at the language center of the University of Göttingen that issues UNIcert® certificates to students after completing the course and passing the final exam. The UNIcert® training and certification system certifies higher education foreign language skills in a university context. Since its 5 levels correspond to the A2-C2 levels of the Common European Framework of Languages, it is possible to make a qualified assessment of students’ language competencies at higher education institutions.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2016 - 2019
LehrauftragLavoro come insegnante di italiano LS per studenti universitari in Germania. Il livello dei corsi va dall'A1 al B2. Il superamento dell'esame vale 6 crediti nel piano di studi degli studenti.
2017 - 2017
LehrauftragInsegnante di italiano LS a studenti universitari per un corso intensivo A1.
2019 - Current
Italian Language TeacherLavoro come insegnante di italiano online per studenti di età adulta con vari obiettivi e interessi.
Education
2006 - 2009
Bachelor’s - Lingue e letterature straniere moderneLingue: francese e inglese
Letterature: francese e anglo-americana
5.0
Rating
210
Students
4,066
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
120 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Italian: Conversation, Grammar & Pronunciation (A1-C1)
A1 - C2Language Essentials2,222 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 8% off
Conversation only
A2 - C2Conversation486 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 8% off
Programma 10/15/20 lezioni
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,166 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 13% off
Italian - Specific requirements
A1 - C1Language Essentials39 lessons completed
USD 34.00
Package with 6% off
30 Minutes of Italian: Short, Sharp, and Effective
A1 - C2Language Essentials24 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 9% off
Availability
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275 Reviews
Andrea Castagno
201 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Nicco is a great teacher! I’ve been working with him weekly for almost 2 years, which has helped revive my Italian language skills. He’s great at incorporating current events into our discussions and knows when to add exercises to improve any grammatical mistakes. Grazie Nicco!
Nov 7, 2022
Lexie
35 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Niccolo is an excellent teacher in general, but where he really shines is in his ability to figure out specifically what you need very quickly and customize his approach to your situation. He's very knowledgeable, not just about the "hows" but will also teach you the "why".
He strikes a great balance between prioritizing fluency and precision, and also creates a supportive environment where you can feel safe to make mistakes while learning.
You will get a lot of value in his lessons and improve very quickly. Highly recommended.
May 22, 2019
Seba
13 Italian lessons
Niccò is an excellent teacher. The onboarding with him was seamless—I felt at ease during lessons from the get go and managed to start speaking fairly quickly. If you’re looking for a witty teacher with patience, experience and who provides you with all the free online resources you need, I highly recommend Niccò. Thanks a lot and I’m looking forward to our upcoming lessons 🙏😃!!
Oct 22, 2025
Sherry N
136 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been taking lessons with Nicco for over a year. He is a fantastic teacher. He is very patient and explains things clearly. Nicco is very good about tailoring the instruction to my goals which has helped me to grow immensely in learning Italian.
Oct 30, 2022
Peter Marzano
49 Italian lessons
It is always a pleasure to speak and learn from Nicco. I’ve been learning from him for almost 2 years now. He’s fantastic- patient, intelligent, and uses current events and stories to facilitate your learning experience.
Nov 13, 2025
Peter Marzano
49 Italian lessons
Nicco- is truly amazing. Patient and helpful throughout the lesson.
Always in a good mood and always encouraging.
Jul 6, 2025
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