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Native Italian (PhD) - All levels (DITALS and CELTA Certified)
Fabio D.

102 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $60

About Fabio


Bio

Ciao a tutti, my name is Fabio! I was born and raised in the beautiful city of Napoli. I am a certified Italian teacher from the University of Siena (DITALS) and I am also a Cambridge CELTA certified instructor. I speak English, Spanish, French and Portuguese. I studied in Florence and then moved to the US to complete my studies in business and psychology (PhD). I am very passionate about teaching the Italian language & culture to people from around the world

I have been teaching Italian...

Ciao a tutti, my name is Fabio! I was born and raised in the beautiful city of Napoli. I am a certified Italian teacher from the University of Siena (DITALS) and I am also a Cambridge CELTA certified instructor. I speak English, Spanish, French and Portuguese. I studied in Florence and then moved to the US to complete my studies in business and psychology (PhD). I am very passionate about teaching the Italian language & culture to people from around the world

I have been teaching Italian for many years at the college level, in private institutions and online. I primarily focus on active involvement of students in both speaking and listening in realistic everyday situations. Gradual acquisition of grammatical structure and vocabulary with an emphasis on pronunciation and natural association of sounds with images.

The goal is to enable student to communicate effectively and appropriately in the various situations they would be likely to find themselves in. Students find a practical application to theory and comprehension once familiar settings are selected based on personal preferences.

Learning Italian can take some time and patience but it is a lot of fun and the rewards will be worth it. Start this beautiful journey and explore the unique and vibrant Italian culture and its fascinating history!

Book a trial lesson with me so we can discuss your goals and how I can help you reach them.
A presto!!


Education

University of Hawaii
Natural Science
Union Institute & Univesity
PhD
  • Licensed teacher

Additional Languages

French
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Rate details: Group rates: $70 (group of 2-3 people)
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 5/25/2024

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

ESL/ESOL
Grammar
Italian
Reading
Vocabulary
Writing

Examples of Expertise


Fabio has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 14 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Have fun while learning Italian!

Fabio's tutoring style is perfect for anyone wanting to learn Italian, whether you are just starting out or are more advanced. His lessons are clear and organized, making it very easy to follow along with him, and his teaching style is energetic, fun and relaxed! Attending a session with Fabio is always a lot of fun and I very much look forward to them, it never feels like hard work even though you are learning so much! When I had my first lesson with him, he expressed that I was there to enjoy myself along the learning journey and that is exactly how it felt. I learned so much and had a great time doing it! I cannot recommend Fabio enough as a language teacher.

Jean, 2 lessons with Fabio
Tutor responded:

Grazie mille Jean!! You have a natural talent for languages and your pronunciation is excellent. I know you will soon be fluent in Italian.

A great first lesson

This was a great first lesson beginning with the very basics and travel essentials. Fabio knew exactly what I need to accomplish to feel confident during my trip to Italy. I feel fortunate to have found him and look forward to future lessons.

Jackie, 6 lessons with Fabio
Tutor responded:

Grazie mille, Jackie! I can tell you are very passionate about learning Italian and I know you will enjoy your trip to Italy.

Skilled instructor

I am doing a crash course with Fabio to help me prepare for a family trip to Italy. He is doing a great job and is helping me develop the skills I'll need when we arrive in Italy.

Mark, 12 lessons with Fabio
Tutor responded:

Grazie mille Mark! You are going to have a wonderful trip to Italy and enjoy speaking in Italian.

Fun and good Italian lessons

Fabio has been a great teacher for me and my daughters, he keeps us engaged in the class and find ways to make it fun, but at the same time we actually learn Italian. I also like that he always give us resources to practice in between lessons. Thanks a lot Fabio.

Silvana, 9 lessons with Fabio
Tutor responded:

Grazie mille, Silvana! It is a joy teaching Italian to you and your daughters. You are learning very quickly and engaging in our conversation with much passion and enthusiasm. Brave!!

Great tutor with experience!

Fabio has been helping me continue my Italian studies during the summer, and he's great! He helps tailor the lessons to my needs and clearly has lots of experience in teaching languages. Highly recommend!

Miranda, 5 lessons with Fabio
Tutor responded:

Grazie Miranda! I can tell you are really passionate about the Italian language. Excellent pronunciation, brava!!

Fabio is a knowledgeable and very patient tutor

I’m an intermediate Italian speaker and listener. I intend to continue to visit many parts of Italy as I begin my retirement as a trial lawyer. My parents were born in Palermo and for the first five years of my life when we came to America, my family only spoke Italian to each other. As my parents matriculated into American society, English replaced Italian as was the case for many Italian immigrants after World War II. My understanding of the language overshadows my abilities to converse any longer but Fabio has utilized my past experiences to help me become fluent.

Frank, 14 lessons with Fabio
Tutor responded:

Grazie Frank! I am so glad you are enjoying our classes. You are doing great, bravo!!

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