Filippo Riccardi
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Filippo Riccardi
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Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Qualified Teacher of Italian as a Second and Foreign Language | DITALS Certified Teacher
Teaches
Italian
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Qualified Teacher of Italian as a Second and Foreign Language | DITALS Certified Teacher
From ItalyLiving in Rome, Italy (02:24 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 22, 2021Interest topicMusicTechFilms & TV SeriesTravelWriting
My name’s Filippo.
I’m a native speaker of Italian and live in Rome.
I hold the DITALS I certificate, i.e., the license for the Teaching of Italian as a Foreign Language issued by the University for Foreigners of Siena.
I can also speak English and am very fond of British English phonology.
I have two degrees, one in philosophy and the other in religious studies, and taught in secondary schools in Rome for 21 years.
I mainly speak standard Italian or, as linguists would say, “Tuscan Italian as spoken by Roman citizens”, i.e., the Italian language as historically spoken in Florence, without its peculiar local features.Me as a Teacher
I'm a very thoughtful teacher who first of all does his best to put students at their ease in order to help them overcome their "affective filter". In other words, my students should feel totally comfortable and safe without ever worrying about, for example, making mistakes. Mistakes are actually our best friends when we learn a language.
I'm also a very thorough teacher and like to give my students thoughtful replies. I'm not afraid of saying "Please, give me some more time to go into this matter. I'll send you an email later" or "We'll go back to it next time". I wouldn't be able to put together an improbable answer just to get out of trouble.My lessons & teaching style
If you’re already attending an Italian language course or are a self-taught student, I will be your go-to person for any further explanations and corrections, as complement to your personal journey to learning Italian.
If, on the contrary, you are looking for more structured classes as part of a broader and comprehensive Italian language course or focused on a specific field (e.g., business Italian, academic, and so on), I will be happy to tutor you and provide you with selected materials.
I can also provide topic-focused speaking classes on subjects of your choice and offer help for exams preparation for language certificates of all levels (A1 – C2).Certificates
DITALS I - University for Foreigners of Siena - 2021Teaching of Italian as a Foreign Language
Certificate verified
Education
1994 - 1996
Bachelor’s - Philosophy
1997 - 2000
Bachelor’s - Theology
5.0
Rating
58
Students
1,147
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response
Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
32 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Pronto italiano! [10-lesson packages are also available | 1 lesson is free!]
A1 - C2Language Essentials559 lessons completed
USD 29.00+
Package with 10% off
Parliamone! (1) [5-lesson packages are also available | 1 lesson is at half price!]
A2 - C2Conversation390 lessons completed
USD 29.00+
Package with 10% off
Parliamone! (2) [10-lesson packages are also available | 1 lesson is free!]
A2 - C2Conversation122 lessons completed
USD 29.00+
Package with 10% off
Scriviamo! [5-lesson packages are also available | 1 lesson is at half price!]
A1 - C2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 17.50+
Package with 10% off
Availability
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83 Reviews
Travis
78 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Un insegnante che fa tutto il possible perché i suoi studenti possano fare un passo avanti. A real class act.
May 5, 2023
David Duncan
79 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
5 stars. Exactly the kind of teacher I’ve been looking for. Non judgmental. Supportive. Great relaxed but effective teaching style. Great to have this caliber teacher in this teaching format. Thanks Filippo!
Jan 11, 2023
Thorn Michaels
87 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Filippo is an excellent teacher and is also a joy to talk to!
He is very good at catching when you make small mistakes (or big ones) and then explaining not only what the mistake is, but gently clarifying the reason why it's a mistake in a way that is clear and memorable. He is an incredible font of linguistic knowledge and his years of teaching mean he also has a ton of resources to help you if you have specific goals (like doing an exam). I recommend him very highly!
Filippo è un ottimo insegnante, ed è anche solo una gioia parlare con lui! È molto bravo a cogliere quando commetti piccoli errori (o grandi) e poi spiega non solo qual è l'errore, ma chiarisce perché è un errore in un modo chiaro e memorabile. È un'incredibile fonte di conoscenza linguistica e i suoi anni di insegnamento significano che ha anche un sacco di risorse per aiutarti a insegnarti se hai obiettivi specifici (come fare un esame). Lo consiglio vivamente!
Jan 4, 2023
Jack Miszencin
4 Italian lessons
Filippo is an excellent teacher who engages students in the material rather than simply presenting and expecting attention. He is also very organized with sending out any assignments or relevant vocabulary ahead of a lesson, which I really appreciate. Another great aspect of his teaching is his familiarity with common pitfalls awaiting new speakers of Italian (for example: apparently "fa senso" tells someone you might need to vomit, rather than "makes sense," as an English speaker might expect). I highly recommend him.
Oct 29, 2024
Jack Miszencin
4 Italian lessons
This was just a trial lesson, but it was excellent. Filippo started by asking about my background, current language abilities, and goals, and then explained how he would suggest structuring lessons in the future. I look forward to learning with Filippo in the future.
Oct 16, 2024
US8358
26 Italian lessons
Filippo is always a pleasure to work with and learn from.
Aug 2, 2024
Trial Lesson
USD 9.00
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