Ruggero Paruta
5.0
Italy•
11:26 PM (GMT+02:00)
Italian
33
456
Italian
33
456
Speaks
English
C2
,Spanish
B2
,Greek
A2
,French
A1
About Me
🇮🇹 Italian teacher & professional jazz vocalist · Palermo 🎵
Ciao! I'm Ruggero, an Italian language teacher and a trained jazz vocalist from Palermo, in southern Italy. I've been teaching Italian online since 2016 — more than 3,500 one-to-one lessons with adults from thirty different countries. I hold a degree in Translation & Italian as a Second Language and a certification from the University for Foreigners of Perugia.
I love teaching my language and culture, and I bring real attention, energy and creativity to every lesson. My background as a professional jazz singer also helps me guide students through the sounds and rhythm of Italian pronunciation — the music of the language.
During my lessons I focus mainly on conversation, adapting the speed and complexity of my speech to each student's level. Even if it takes a whole hour just to master "Buongiorno", that's perfectly fine.
I keep lessons dynamic and engaging by using a variety of materials — videos, songs, articles, role-play, literary texts. Grammar is also included when students want it, usually for about 10-15 minutes per lesson, explained in a clear and practical way and discovered inside a real text rather than out of a manual.
Over the years I've also taught in private schools, in small groups, and even in large classes at an immigration center in Palermo. These experiences taught me that learning works best when it's serious but never boring.
My motto: mistakes are essential to learning. Make them — I'll correct them, you try again. That's how you actually start speaking a language.
If you'd like to discover Italian in a friendly and rigorous environment, book a trial lesson and we'll start by figuring out where you want to go and how to get there.
🇮🇹 ✨
Read MoreCiao! I'm Ruggero, an Italian language teacher and a trained jazz vocalist from Palermo, in southern Italy. I've been teaching Italian online since 2016 — more than 3,500 one-to-one lessons with adults from thirty different countries. I hold a degree in Translation & Italian as a Second Language and a certification from the University for Foreigners of Perugia.
I love teaching my language and culture, and I bring real attention, energy and creativity to every lesson. My background as a professional jazz singer also helps me guide students through the sounds and rhythm of Italian pronunciation — the music of the language.
During my lessons I focus mainly on conversation, adapting the speed and complexity of my speech to each student's level. Even if it takes a whole hour just to master "Buongiorno", that's perfectly fine.
I keep lessons dynamic and engaging by using a variety of materials — videos, songs, articles, role-play, literary texts. Grammar is also included when students want it, usually for about 10-15 minutes per lesson, explained in a clear and practical way and discovered inside a real text rather than out of a manual.
Over the years I've also taught in private schools, in small groups, and even in large classes at an immigration center in Palermo. These experiences taught me that learning works best when it's serious but never boring.
My motto: mistakes are essential to learning. Make them — I'll correct them, you try again. That's how you actually start speaking a language.
If you'd like to discover Italian in a friendly and rigorous environment, book a trial lesson and we'll start by figuring out where you want to go and how to get there.
🇮🇹 ✨
My trial lessons
Our first lesson is all about you. I'll ask why you want to learn Italian — travel, family, work, music, literature — and what's worked or hasn't worked for you so far. Then we'll have a real Italian conversation: I'll calibrate to your level second by second, even if you're a beginner.
By the end of our hour together, you'll have a clear picture of how I teach and a small plan we can build on next time.
Read MoreBy the end of our hour together, you'll have a clear picture of how I teach and a small plan we can build on next time.
Trial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
Within a few hours 
9 years ago 
100.00%456 
20.2 lesson average
5.0 Schedule
Teaching Expertise
Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
Résumé
Education
2008 - 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Translation and Teaching Italian as a Second Language
Università di Palermo - Italy
Work Experience
2017
Insegnante di Italiano
Solemar Academy - Cefalù, Sicily
insegnante di italiano (lezioni individuali e di gruppo)
2017
Insegnante di Italiano
Centro Astalli - Palermo
Italian Language Teacher for Immigrants
Certifications
2016 - 2016
