Hey people! My name is Ermes, community tutor here, on Italki. My origins can be traced back to Abruzzo, Italy, however, I have been living in different countries around Europe in the past few years. I have studied in an international DNS The Necessary Teacher Training College, focusing on alternative pedagogy, based on nonformal education. At the moment I am living in Lithuania. I am an activist for human, animal and environment rights.
I love to play different team sports, to travel, to run, to play chess and to spend time in a vegetable garden growing my own food, which is an important part of my life.
Me as a Teacher
I have been teaching on Italki since 2021. During the study period, I had many pedagogical possibilities to witness the importance of preparing a good lesson and always having a back-up plan. Moreover, I also understood how relevant it is to create a good connection with the students and get to know them better in order to make them feel part of the learning process and being in the driving seat of their education.
My lessons & teaching style
During my studying time in Denmark, I have also researched about different methods regarding how to teach a language to foreign people, such as: Total physical response and Situational language teaching.
As I mentioned before it will be important to create a connection with the Student and understand how to create an environment, which will encourage him/her to engage more in their own learning process. I have an aspiration to create a fun and inclusive learning environment and to also bring the Italian culture to the students.
My teaching material
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Education
2024 - Current
Bachelor’s - PedagogyDNS Teaching training college
5.0
Rating
70
Students
590
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
70
Students
590
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Italian Lessons
Trial Lesson
19 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Practice Italian in an interactive and fun way.
B1 - C2Conversation409 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 11% off
Italian for beginners
A1 - A2Conversation162 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 7% off
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40 Reviews
Jana Shahidi
51 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ermes is a great language teacher! He is personable, prepared, flexible, and a good communicator. He is able to explain things in a way you can understand easily. He is also very patient! This is a necessary quality for a teacher/tutor of languages. I highly recommend Ermes!
Jan 8, 2024
Fabrizio DELE/SIELE
62 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
The best thing about Ermo is that he knows very well the balance between giving you space for speaking, while also correcting you and letting you know when you make a mistake. My speaking has greatly improved ever since I am taking lessons with him. I highly recommend him, he's a great instructor!
Nov 22, 2023
Sergio Morchio
44 Italian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Best Italian teacher I foud in Italki, entertaining, patient and knowledgeable. The time always short because the lessons are extremely fun and engaging. After a few lessons I definitely see my confidence of Italian growing and improving after each lesson. Thank you Ermes!
Oct 11, 2023
Terry McKinney
1 Italian lesson
Ermes was fantastic! I made a vague request for a session of "survival Italian" in preparation for a trip coming up, essentially giving him no information he could prepare with. He was able to take that vague request and turn it into something truly helpful. He drew on my little bits of Spanish and French for cognates and gave clear points on grammar and pronunciation. He is particularly gifted at guessing what you're trying to say! The combination of his skill and warm, inviting nature make for a great learning environment! Highly recommended.
Sep 29, 2024
paddy
9 Italian lessons
highly recommended
Apr 6, 2024
paddy
9 Italian lessons
great teacher, i look forward to working with ermes further, highly recommend