About me — 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.
My lessons (a broad overview) — If you’re already attending an Italian language course or are a self-taught student, I'll be your go-to person for any further explanations and corrections, as complement to your personal journey to learning Italian. I can also provide topic-focused speaking classes on topics of your choice or mutual agreement, as well as offering help for exams preparation for language certificates of all levels (A1 – C2). If, on the contrary, you're looking for more structured classes as part of a broader and comprehensive Italian language course, I'll be very happy to guide you and provide you with all the necessary relevant materials.
My topic-focused speaking classes (a specific example) — At latest one day before class, I'll send you a list of key words and expressions that will help you prepare for the topic of conversation. We’ll always start our lessons by describing, analyzing and contrasting visual inputs (images and photos) in order to develop your communication skills. We will also look at one or two texts on the topic in order to enrich the specific vocabulary in use and the conversation itself. Infographics, as well as quotes from some personalities who have expressed their view on the topic, are also integral parts of the lessons. During the conversation I'll assess your oral production (pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar) and you'll receive my feedback to help you progress in this area.
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23 Lessons | June 22, 2025
Like all the lessons I've had with Filippo, the class was excellent, and the time went by very fast.
60 Lessons | June 13, 2025
I’m Polish and I speak English at a C1 level. I’m currently learning Italian and I’m around A2+ level. Filippo is an excellent teacher. The lessons are well structured, yet relaxed, and he is very flexible — he always adapts to the student’s needs and current situation. He’s incredibly patient, explains even difficult points clearly, and corrects mistakes in a kind and supportive way. We talk about many interesting topics, so the lessons are never boring. I highly recommend him to anyone who truly wants to improve their Italian.
41 Lessons | May 13, 2025
The classes with Filippo are great. We just did a very structured revision of past materials and will now embark on the next level. Looking forward to continue our classes together.
21 Lessons | March 27, 2025
Possibly the most patient Italian teacher. Always seems to know the right direction to go with clear explanation. This is just lesson 1 and I'm very much looking forward to the next 9.