Listen to my students

Not entirely sure? The best way to be certain is to read what my students think. Take a look and just know they are not bluffing.

Teaching and learning online is not always abstract and distant. I invest time in my students and tailor the lessons to their interests and needs. I enjoy developing a relationship with each student, and whenever there is an opportunity, I make the effort to meet them in person.

Brookie, from Australia

“I have had the pleasure of Simone teach me Italian over the past 6 months, he is an extraordinary teacher who took the time to find out my interests and cater our lessons to my likes and what fits into my lifestyle making it so much more exciting to adapt to his teaching finesse. My twice weekly lessons are sent to me in advance so I can revise what we’d gone through and also gives me time to watch a video on either a subject I’m interested ie, cooking or music, or on Italian verbs or grammar. The hourly lessons also include verbs, grammar, reading and words, words, words on the subject of the day!!! With sweet little “expressions of the day” always quoted by him with a fantastic sense of humour. I admire his knowledge, patience, tenacity and adaptability to make every lesson a treat I look forward to every week. Bravo Simo, bravo!!!!!”

Karl, from England

“Simone brings the Italian language to life and maximises my motivation for learning by focusing on areas that are of interest and importance to me. His patience creates a calm learning environment and his enthusiasm for teaching his subject is infectious! I started by having to have lessons and now I look forward to every session.”

Joey, from Tennessee, USA

“Love Simone!! He is awesome! Very personable, friendly, and encouraging! I look forward to our lessons every week. He always has a good plan for the day and also an overall master plan that works well. Did I say it is so much fun?? It is! My understanding of the Italian has grown significantly in the last year and half that I have been taking lessons with Simo. Last year my family and I were blessed enough to take a trip to Italy. Simo invited us to his home for lunch. He showed me how to make carbonara (delicious).We had a great time with him and his family. I now call Simo my friend before my teacher. I highly recommend Simo.”

Jennifer, from Australia

“Simone is a friendly, engaging and knowledgeable tutor under whose direction my understanding of Italian is growing rapidly. He provides a solid grounding in grammar from the start, to help prevent mistakes later on, and maintains a good balance of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Simone has tailored course content to my interests so that I am learning more about Italian geography and culture through studying the language. His ongoing constructive feedback on my pronunciation has been most helpful; I also particularly appreciate how flexible he is able to be when I need to change lesson times and frequency.”

Thank you to those of my students who have kindly given me permission to publish their reviews and photos!