Andrea Carloni

Ciao, I’m Andrea! Born and based in Rome, I am a Ditals-certified tutor, translator, and published writer. With 10 years of experience, I help learners move beyond passive rules and start truly feeling the rhythm and melody of Italian. My 1-on-1 sessions are 100% personalized: we focus on dynamic Q&A drills, active listening, repetition, and immediate error correction so you stop translating in your head and build real spoken fluency fast.

My classes are 100% interactive, high-focus sessions where you speak from the very first minute. Expect an active environment designed to break the mental translation barrier and build immediate confidence. What we do in our sessions:

• Dynamic Q&A drills: Fast-paced question-and-answer routines to trigger instant spoken responses without overthinking.
• Active listening & repetition: Immersive audio input and guided repetition to internalize natural Italian melody, cadence, and rhythm.
• Real-time pronunciation coaching: Immediate, targeted tweaks to refine your accent and speak cleanly.
• Creative speaking exercises: Scenario-based challenges to push you beyond textbook memorization and help you express your true personality.

Materials & Assessment:

• Tailored didactic resources: Custom-made handouts and contemporary texts curated specifically for your learning goals.
• Continuous evaluation: Direct, supportive error correction during class and ongoing feedback to track tangible progress from day one.

I am a DITALS-certified Italian tutor for foreigners, born and based in Rome. Over the past 10 years, I have taught hundreds of international students across all proficiency levels—from absolute beginners to advanced speakers refining nuance, conversational flow, and depth. My method is rooted in communicative glottodidactics and real language acquisition. Instead of passive theory or rigid memorization, sessions are 100% personalized: we use dynamic Q&A drills, active listening, repetition, and targeted pronunciation coaching to stop mental translation and build spontaneous fluency.

Beyond teaching, I am a published author, literary translator, and cultural essayist. My work spans novels, award-winning short stories, poetry, and biographies, alongside acclaimed Italian verse translations of modernist masters such as James Joyce, Dylan Thomas, and T.E. Hulme. I also host the literary podcast channel 'Ritratto di Ulisse' (available on YouTube and Spotify), where I interview prominent Italian scholars, philologists, and philosophers. Additionally, I have served as an editor for literary journals and poetry series, and my essays on language and culture appear regularly on Italian literary platforms. This deep, daily engagement with the written and spoken word gives me an acute ear for linguistic rhythm, syntax, cadence, and cultural nuance. For my students, this means learning not just textbook grammar, but experiencing Italian as a living, vibrant vehicle of history, art, emotion, and authentic communication.