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From absolute beginners to fluent conversation in Italian!
From 32.15 £ /h
From absolute beginners to fluent conversation in Italian!
A fascinating mix of language, culture, cuisine and current affairs from Italy – with a dash of necessary grammar!
For over 30 years I have been passionately teaching individual and group lessons to people of all levels. I am Gianni, a born and raised Florentine who has been living in Delft for quite some time. Florence, the birthplace of the Italian language, is also the city of Dante Alighieri, the founder of modern Italian. No, we are not related 😉, but just as Haarlem in the Netherlands is known for its ABN pronunciation, Florentine Italian is considered the standard language. I proudly convey this authentic Italian in my lessons.
Professional experience
I am currently a teacher of Italian at the Volksuniversiteit Delft, after having previously taught for four years at the Volksuniversiteit Rotterdam. In addition to my work as a teacher, I am also a professional singer of traditional Italian folk songs. I like to integrate this passion into my lessons, because music is a powerful tool for learning a language. Well-known lyrics and melodies not only make the learning process more fun, but also more effective. I often accompany my singing with guitar, which creates an authentic Italian atmosphere.
Teaching method
For beginners, I use an accessible textbook that explains the basics of Italian step by step. During the lessons, I immediately correct mistakes in sentences or pronunciation, so that you gain more confidence in speaking. My approach is practical and interactive: every mistake is an opportunity to learn something new, whether it is a word, a grammatical rule, an anecdote or a cultural context.
In addition, we pay attention to Tuscan cuisine and culture, so that you not only learn the language, but also experience the rich Italian lifestyle. For advanced I work with more advanced texts, current topics and conversations, so that you continue to develop your language skills.
Unique to my approach
🎵 Language and music come together: traditional songs make learning playful and unforgettable.
🇮🇹 Authentic Tuscan accents: as a born Florentine, I bring real standard Italian to Delft.
🍝 Culture at the core: from Tuscan dishes to inspiring stories about Italy, my classes offer more than just language.
I look forward to discovering the beautiful Italian language and culture with you!
Arrivederci!
Gianni
Lessons of conversation in Italian with Gianni
Devo dire che do lezioni gia da piu di 30 anni a tutti i tipi di persone per principianti e per esperti di ogni grado
Mi chiamo Gianni, sono nato e cresciuto a Florence, cultura e della cucina toscana, che amo profondamente. Da molti anni insegno conversazione in Italian a studenti di tutte le età, condividendo non solo la lingua, ma anche le tradizioni culinarie e culturali della mia terra.
My method
Durante le zioni, correggo subito frasi e parole errate, aiutandoti a migliorare la tua pronuncia and ea parlare con più sicurezza. By the way, all the steps are taken, using an organic method based on the principle principles, integrating elements in order to render the natural apprendiment and follow-up.
This is an error and one of the stories is one of the most important ones.
A musical tocco
Oltre a essere insegnante, sono anche cantante di musica popolare italiana. Credo che imparare un lingua attraverso le melody ei testi delle canzoni tradizionali sia un modo efficace e piacevole per memorizzare nuove parole ed espressioni. Con me puoi anche cantare en italiano, accompagnati dalla mia chitarra!
Hope and passion
Ho insegnato per 3 anni alla Volksuniversiteit di Rotterdam and attualmente gia da 4 anni do lezione alla Volksuniversiteit di Delft. L'insegnamento per me non è solo un lavoro, ma una vera passione. To understand this, it is important that you are a student and diverted, and that you are a student.
Se vuoi imparare l'italiano e immersion nella cultura toscana, contattami!
A heartfelt greeting,
Gianni
A fascinating mix of language, culture, cuisine and current affairs from Italy – with a dash of necessary grammar!
For over 30 years I have been passionately teaching individual and group lessons to people of all levels. I am Gianni, a born and raised Florentine who has been living in Delft for quite some time. Florence, the birthplace of the Italian language, is also the city of Dante Alighieri, the founder of modern Italian. No, we are not related 😉, but just as Haarlem in the Netherlands is known for its ABN pronunciation, Florentine Italian is considered the standard language. I proudly convey this authentic Italian in my lessons.
Professional experience
I am currently a teacher of Italian at the Volksuniversiteit Delft, after having previously taught for four years at the Volksuniversiteit Rotterdam. In addition to my work as a teacher, I am also a professional singer of traditional Italian folk songs. I like to integrate this passion into my lessons, because music is a powerful tool for learning a language. Well-known lyrics and melodies not only make the learning process more fun, but also more effective. I often accompany my singing with guitar, which creates an authentic Italian atmosphere.
Teaching method
For beginners, I use an accessible textbook that explains the basics of Italian step by step. During the lessons, I immediately correct mistakes in sentences or pronunciation, so that you gain more confidence in speaking. My approach is practical and interactive: every mistake is an opportunity to learn something new, whether it is a word, a grammatical rule, an anecdote or a cultural context.
In addition, we pay attention to Tuscan cuisine and culture, so that you not only learn the language, but also experience the rich Italian lifestyle. For advanced I work with more advanced texts, current topics and conversations, so that you continue to develop your language skills.
Unique to my approach
🎵 Language and music come together: traditional songs make learning playful and unforgettable.
🇮🇹 Authentic Tuscan accents: as a born Florentine, I bring real standard Italian to Delft.
🍝 Culture at the core: from Tuscan dishes to inspiring stories about Italy, my classes offer more than just language.
I look forward to discovering the beautiful Italian language and culture with you!
Arrivederci!
Gianni
Lessons of conversation in Italian with Gianni
Devo dire che do lezioni gia da piu di 30 anni a tutti i tipi di persone per principianti e per esperti di ogni grado
Mi chiamo Gianni, sono nato e cresciuto a Florence, cultura e della cucina toscana, che amo profondamente. Da molti anni insegno conversazione in Italian a studenti di tutte le età, condividendo non solo la lingua, ma anche le tradizioni culinarie e culturali della mia terra.
My method
Durante le zioni, correggo subito frasi e parole errate, aiutandoti a migliorare la tua pronuncia and ea parlare con più sicurezza. By the way, all the steps are taken, using an organic method based on the principle principles, integrating elements in order to render the natural apprendiment and follow-up.
This is an error and one of the stories is one of the most important ones.
A musical tocco
Oltre a essere insegnante, sono anche cantante di musica popolare italiana. Credo che imparare un lingua attraverso le melody ei testi delle canzoni tradizionali sia un modo efficace e piacevole per memorizzare nuove parole ed espressioni. Con me puoi anche cantare en italiano, accompagnati dalla mia chitarra!
Hope and passion
Ho insegnato per 3 anni alla Volksuniversiteit di Rotterdam and attualmente gia da 4 anni do lezione alla Volksuniversiteit di Delft. L'insegnamento per me non è solo un lavoro, ma una vera passione. To understand this, it is important that you are a student and diverted, and that you are a student.
Se vuoi imparare l'italiano e immersion nella cultura toscana, contattami!
A heartfelt greeting,
Gianni
Location
At student's location :
- Around Delft, Netherlands
At teacher's location :
- Naturlijk Begin, Aart van der Leeuwlaan 2624, 2624 LR Delft, Netherlands
Online from Netherlands
About Me
(below follows description in English)
Beste student,
Mijn naam is Gianni. ik geef al meer dan 25 jaar Italiaanse les, prive' en bij de volksuniversiteit Delft en vroeger in de jaren 90 bij de Voloksuniversiteit Rotterdam. Ik woon al vanaf de jaren 90 in Delft. Echter ben ik een Italiaan, geboren en getogen Florentijn.
Mijn stad, Florence, is de hoofdstad van regio Toscane. Florence is vergelijkbaar voor de taal met Haarlem in Nederland: In Haarlem spreekt men ABN, dus Algemeen Beschaafd Nederlands, terwijl men in Florence (ik ook dus) ABI ofwel Algemeen Beschaafd Italiaans spreekt.
Deze vergelijking is natuurlijk een beetje een grap van me, er is geen sprake van ABI in Italie, maar het is wel waar dat we in Toscane spreken met een accent dat het meeste lijkt op de Italiaanse taal hoe deze bedoeld is. Het is niet voor niets dat l’Accademia della Crusca in Florence gevestigd is.
Sinds de jaren negentig woon ik in de mooie stad Delft, in het hart van de Randstad. Ik heb meerdere jaren Italiaanse les gegeven bij de Rotterdamse Volksuniversiteit. Dit waren bijna altijd alleen conversatielessen.
Ik vind het leuk om voor de klas te staan en deel graag mijn kennis met anderen. Ik zie het lesgeven altijd als 'geven en nemen' : ik leer tijdens de lessen bijna altijd iets nieuws.
Meestal geef ik les aan volwassenen die graag Italiaans willen leren voor hun plezier. Ik verrijk met simpele oefeningen de woordenschat, zowel in het algemeen als desgewenst op specifiek gebied.
Ik belicht in mijn lesstof ook graag de volkstaal en de bijbehorende handgebaren die in de Italiaanse taal niet weg te denken, maar tegelijkertijd ontzettend belangrijk zijn.
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Dear student,
My name is Gianni.
I have been teaching Italian for more than 25 years, privately and at the People's University in Delft and in the 1990s at the Voloks University in Rotterdam. I have been living in Delft since the 1990s. However, I am Italian, born and raised Florentine.
My city, Florence, is the capital of the Tuscany region. Florence is comparable for the language with Haarlem in the Netherlands: In Haarlem people speak ABN, so General Civilized Dutch, while in Florence (me too) they speak ABI or General Civilized Italian. This comparison is of course a bit of a joke on my part, there is no mention of ABI in Italy, but it is true that in Tuscany we speak with an accent that most resembles the Italian language as it is intended. It is not for nothing that l'Accademia della Crusca is located in Florence. Since the nineties I have lived in the beautiful city of Delft, in the heart of the Randstad. I taught Italian for several years at the Rotterdam People's University. These were almost always just conversation classes. I enjoy being in front of the class and sharing my knowledge with others. I always see teaching as 'give and take': I almost always learn something new during the lessons. Usually I teach adults who like to learn Italian for fun. I enrich the vocabulary with simple exercises, both in general and, if desired, in a specific area. In my teaching material I also like to highlight the vernacular and the accompanying hand gestures that are indispensable in the Italian language, but are also extremely important.
Beste student,
Mijn naam is Gianni. ik geef al meer dan 25 jaar Italiaanse les, prive' en bij de volksuniversiteit Delft en vroeger in de jaren 90 bij de Voloksuniversiteit Rotterdam. Ik woon al vanaf de jaren 90 in Delft. Echter ben ik een Italiaan, geboren en getogen Florentijn.
Mijn stad, Florence, is de hoofdstad van regio Toscane. Florence is vergelijkbaar voor de taal met Haarlem in Nederland: In Haarlem spreekt men ABN, dus Algemeen Beschaafd Nederlands, terwijl men in Florence (ik ook dus) ABI ofwel Algemeen Beschaafd Italiaans spreekt.
Deze vergelijking is natuurlijk een beetje een grap van me, er is geen sprake van ABI in Italie, maar het is wel waar dat we in Toscane spreken met een accent dat het meeste lijkt op de Italiaanse taal hoe deze bedoeld is. Het is niet voor niets dat l’Accademia della Crusca in Florence gevestigd is.
Sinds de jaren negentig woon ik in de mooie stad Delft, in het hart van de Randstad. Ik heb meerdere jaren Italiaanse les gegeven bij de Rotterdamse Volksuniversiteit. Dit waren bijna altijd alleen conversatielessen.
Ik vind het leuk om voor de klas te staan en deel graag mijn kennis met anderen. Ik zie het lesgeven altijd als 'geven en nemen' : ik leer tijdens de lessen bijna altijd iets nieuws.
Meestal geef ik les aan volwassenen die graag Italiaans willen leren voor hun plezier. Ik verrijk met simpele oefeningen de woordenschat, zowel in het algemeen als desgewenst op specifiek gebied.
Ik belicht in mijn lesstof ook graag de volkstaal en de bijbehorende handgebaren die in de Italiaanse taal niet weg te denken, maar tegelijkertijd ontzettend belangrijk zijn.
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Dear student,
My name is Gianni.
I have been teaching Italian for more than 25 years, privately and at the People's University in Delft and in the 1990s at the Voloks University in Rotterdam. I have been living in Delft since the 1990s. However, I am Italian, born and raised Florentine.
My city, Florence, is the capital of the Tuscany region. Florence is comparable for the language with Haarlem in the Netherlands: In Haarlem people speak ABN, so General Civilized Dutch, while in Florence (me too) they speak ABI or General Civilized Italian. This comparison is of course a bit of a joke on my part, there is no mention of ABI in Italy, but it is true that in Tuscany we speak with an accent that most resembles the Italian language as it is intended. It is not for nothing that l'Accademia della Crusca is located in Florence. Since the nineties I have lived in the beautiful city of Delft, in the heart of the Randstad. I taught Italian for several years at the Rotterdam People's University. These were almost always just conversation classes. I enjoy being in front of the class and sharing my knowledge with others. I always see teaching as 'give and take': I almost always learn something new during the lessons. Usually I teach adults who like to learn Italian for fun. I enrich the vocabulary with simple exercises, both in general and, if desired, in a specific area. In my teaching material I also like to highlight the vernacular and the accompanying hand gestures that are indispensable in the Italian language, but are also extremely important.
Education
Leraar grafische kunsten "Maestro d'arte istituto statale d'arte di Firenze"
Programmeur Analist in Nederland
Network administrator CNA
Cursussen Nederlands en Engels
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Graphic arts teacher "Maestro d'arte istituto statale d'arte di Firenze"
Programmer Analyst in the Netherlands
Network administrator CNA
Dutch and English courses
Programmeur Analist in Nederland
Network administrator CNA
Cursussen Nederlands en Engels
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Graphic arts teacher "Maestro d'arte istituto statale d'arte di Firenze"
Programmer Analyst in the Netherlands
Network administrator CNA
Dutch and English courses
Experience / Qualifications
3 jaar bij Volksuniversiteit Rotterdam als leraar Italiaanse conversatie les
4 jaar bij Volksuniversiteit Delft als leraar Italiaanse conversatie les
25 jaar als prive leraar Italiaans, thuis of via webcam. Mijn studenten zijn van alle leeftijden en niveau's.
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3 years at Volksuniversiteit Rotterdam as an Italian conversation teacher
4 years at Volksuniversiteit Delft as an Italian conversation teacher
25 years as a private Italian teacher, at home or via webcam.
My students are of all ages and levels.
4 jaar bij Volksuniversiteit Delft als leraar Italiaanse conversatie les
25 jaar als prive leraar Italiaans, thuis of via webcam. Mijn studenten zijn van alle leeftijden en niveau's.
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3 years at Volksuniversiteit Rotterdam as an Italian conversation teacher
4 years at Volksuniversiteit Delft as an Italian conversation teacher
25 years as a private Italian teacher, at home or via webcam.
My students are of all ages and levels.
Age
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Italian
Dutch
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