CIAO BELLI, I am an Italian tech specialist based in Amsterdam who loves languages and teaches for passion. I have 5-year experience teaching international students in Japan and Australia and would love to teach to students in the Netherlands too! As a language student myself, I know way too well the challenges of learning a new language, especially when there's little focus on laying out a learning plan, or complete lack thereof. Should you choose me as your teacher, the first order of the day will be to discuss your learning objectives and define a learning development plan to achieve them! I am also a big proponent of balancing conversation with a strong focus on vocabulary, grammar and sentence analysis. This will empower you to speak confidently, as you will get a great understanding of the correct form. Differently from Dutch or English, Italian is a language that is rooted in grammar and you need to study it with the proper focus! I welcome all students who are looking to improve their Italian skills as well as understand more about Italian culture, beyond the good or bad stereotypes through which it is usually portrayed around the world. So come join, for intensive study, cultural insights, practice on pronunciation and accent and open conversation. I look forward to meeting you!