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(Video reviews: coming soon)
Carlos Martins, - Course A2, 2024
Professor Emeritus, University of Lisbon
"Prof. Valerio offers a friendly and relaxed environment, very effective in the Italian language. I am an excellent professor during the time I frequent his classrooms. Very grateful."
Francisca Ferreira - Erasmus Course, 2022
Student, Art and Design, Universidade de Lisboa
"The Course for Erasmus Students with Professor Valerio overcame my expectations in all the possible ways. I’ve never thought that such a brief course could have this much of an impact, could give me such a strong base so that I could evolve on my stay in Italy, and could captivate me as much as it did. The classes with Professor Valerio transmitted in a creative and innovative way all the necessary knowledge to have an Erasmus in which you really get in the Italian culture and way of living. I couldn’t possibility recommend more this Course, that truly gave me a new passion for learning!"
Sofia Empis - Courses A1/A2/B1, 2024
European Parliament official
"Professor Valério is an expert and a creative in teaching the Italian language. He has a deep understanding of the language's history, grammar, and usage, which makes him an engaging and dedicated teacher. With him, you truly learn."
Natalia Galtsova - PLIDA B1 Course, 2024
Russian Linguist, Uzbekistan
"Studying Italian with Valerio was productive but also interesting and enjoyable. Productive because, thanks to him, I achieved my goal: passing the PLIDA B1 exam for citizenship. We studied all four parts of the test, so when the exam came, I was able to stay focused and face no surprises, successfully passing it as I had intended. But also interesting because Valerio is a professor, a true linguist, and he was able to explain the peculiarities of the Italian language using a language I love and understand, as I myself have completed studies in philology up to a PhD. That’s why other teachers who simply told me, “This is just how it is in Italian,” without the ability to explain the real reasons, never appealed to me. Moreover, lessons with Valerio are always enjoyable and include a dynamic aspect that can be applied immediately. I will definitely continue my studies with him."
Isabel Seabra - Courses A1/A2, 2024
Lawyer, Portugal
"Valerio is an excellent teacher. He creates immediate empathy with the students and is truly interested in the exchange of cultures.
He doesn't just teach a formatted program of material. He goes beyond the predictable, surprises, and inspires with his curiosity.
Anyone feels comfortable speaking Italian right away without fear because he knows how to correct with friendliness and elegance."
Marissol Lima - Courses A1/A2, 2024
Doctor, Brazil
"Professor Valério made my first contact with the Italian language light and exciting. The lessons are always fun and authentic, which makes learning much easier and more enjoyable. A teacher who truly loves what he does and is happy with every student's progress. I love the lessons!"
Sonali Dilrukshi - Online Course A1, 2024
Student, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
"I am Sonali, a student in the Italian language A1 course. It has been very interesting, and the professor guided me a lot. I highly recommend this course. Good luck, professor."
Paula Tavares - Courses A1, A2, B1, 2024
Computer engineer
"Valerio is an excellent teacher, very attentive and always encouraging us to grow and improve our fluency in Italian. I recommend Valerio for Italian lessons at all levels, even online. It was a fantastic experience."
Joana Alves - Erasmus Course, 2024
Student, Universidade de Lisboa
"I loved the classes. Despite lasting 3 hours, I never felt they were too heavy or too theoretical. The classes were quite interactive and relaxed, maintaining good contact with the professor. This made learning the language easier and increased my interest in it.
I truly felt the difference between learning the language on my own at home and learning it in class. I believe it was worth it; not only did I learn a new language, but I also grew to like it even more and became even more excited about going on Erasmus."
Beatriz Melo - Erasmus Course, 2024
Student, Universidade de Lisboa
"The classes far exceeded my expectations. They were very dynamic and interactive, and the professor always tried to find a fun way to teach us. In my case, the classes lasted 3 hours, but the time flew by and it felt very enjoyable. After just one month of classes, I feel ready to have a fairly interesting conversation with an Italian, beyond just the basics.
I enjoyed it a lot and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn the language!!"
Carolina Popescu - Course B1, Faculty of Humanities, 2023
Student, Universidade de Lisboa
"Prof. Valério was one of the most engaging and dedicated teachers I've had the pleasure of sharing part of my academic journey with. It was great to feel that there was always someone ready to help and make everything seem easier. His love for teaching and the Italian language is truly palpable. He definitely made my learning experience smooth and left me always eager to learn more. I am very grateful for his dedication and commitment! :)"
Ângelo Pais - Individual Lessons A1, 2024
Student, Universidade de Lisboa
"Prof. Valerio is a very nice person and makes everything exciting. Learning italian with him was always a pleasure, and the way he explains makes everything look simple. I’m very grateful for his teachings."
Tiago Almeida - Course B1, Faculty of Humanities, 2023
Student, Universidade de Lisboa
"One of the best teachers I’ve ever had! He doesn’t leave anyone behind. He is demanding enough for you to truly learn. He uses unconventional teaching methods, but they work.
Just how a teacher should be. Great job, Professor Valério, well done!"
Lorena Rotelli - Course A2, Faculty of Humanities, 2023
Student, Universidade de Lisboa
"Professor Valério is the best Italian teacher anyone could have.
The classes go far beyond just teaching the Italian language; they are a true cultural immersion. It was an incredibly enriching experience that I will always remember fondly. Grazie Mille, Professor Valério."
Robert Onell De Nobrega William - Course A2, 2022
Student, Universidade de Lisboa
"The importance of the teacher with the students. Every moment in the classroom, the teacher cared about each one of us and always helped us achieve our goals in a clear and efficient way."
Roberto Evangelista - Diploma di ragioneria
Student, Istituto Frammartino
"I had Professor Ardizzi as my English teacher. He is attentive to each student's needs, never neglecting anything or anyone. Throughout the year, he was of fundamental importance to me because he knows how to explain things clearly and understandably. I graduated with very high grades, and part of the credit goes to him for guiding me through to the end of the course."
Marta Antunes - Erasmus Course, Faculty of Humanities, 2022
Student, Universidade de Lisboa
"Valerio is an excellent teacher, very dedicated to his lessons. He is demanding but always willing to help his students and explains topics clearly.
He is always very creative and dynamic; his lessons easily capture the students' attention! So far, he has been one of the best teachers I have had."
Sara João - Course B1, Faculty of Humanities, 2021
Student, Universidade de Lisboa
"Professor Valerio is a very engaging teacher who makes lessons interactive and productive. These aspects are very important in the process of learning a language. It’s essential to have personalized support, which can be very difficult in a class of more than 20 students, but the professor was able to perceive each student's progress and detect when they were not following, always very available to explain again. He was also always very helpful in answering questions, both by email and in person. An excellent professional! I highly recommend the professor’s lessons!"
Manuel Seatra - Course A1, 2021
Student, Universidade de Lisboa
"Professor Valerio's lessons were an immense asset in quickly developing an interest in the Italian language. I only had one semester of Italian A1, but it was enough to spark my love for the culture and the language. Without a doubt, the professor played a crucial role in this achievement!"
Patrícia Lobo - Course B1, Faculty of Humanities, 2021
Student, Universidade de Lisboa
"Firstly, I noticed a greater level of expectation from Professor Valerio compared to other language teachers I had before. This was very positive for me, as I always felt motivated to do my homework, participate, and give my best in class.
From the very first day of classes, Professor Valerio encouraged us to study Italian regularly, as learning a new language is only possible with constant study, and this definitely improved my performance throughout the semester.
Another thing I noticed is that Professor Valerio LOVES what he does; he loves teaching Italian, and he loves being a teacher — at least that's what I felt — and as such, he was able to transmit that passion for the Italian language to me. The classes themselves were dynamic, and we always learned a lot in just one session.
Thank you, Professor Valerio, for knowing how to capture the attention of the students. I was truly interested in your classes from start to finish. These were classes I will never forget, and a professor who will also leave a lasting impression for his excellent teaching ability and dynamic approach, demonstrating his competence in what he does."
Marta Tavares - Course A2, Faculty of Humanities, 2023
Student, Universidade de Lisboa
"Prof. Valerio was one of the best teachers I've ever had. We felt comfortable, and that gave us the confidence to participate. Certainly, the conditions were ideal because it was a small class, but I've been in similarly small classes where I didn't feel as motivated to join in. Additionally, he had a great balance between theory and practice, which, after having other experiences in different languages, I am beginning to value more and more. We did grammar exercises, which are essential, especially at the beginning of any language course, but we didn't neglect conversation, which is, after all, the main goal of language learning. The grammar exercises gave us a foundation, and the conversation exercises gave us more confidence. He made an effort to talk to us about our interests and ask us questions, without judging our mistakes and sincerely prioritizing our learning above grades and everything else."
Luís Oom - Erasmus Course, 2024
Student, Faculty of Law, Universidade de Lisboa
"I learnt Italian with Professor Valerio before doing Erasmus and I assure you there is no one better to learn from. Professor Valerio stands out for his objective and dynamic classes, which was vital for classmates to know each other.Moreover, he had a great learning method since Professor Valerio developed a 'specified programme' so that everyone learnt the most common vocabulary and grammar for us to know while in Erasmus.Lastly, he showed the utmost care and availability for his students which made it really easy to clarify doubts at any time. I even remember the Professor helping the students to look for places to stay around Italy and what to look for (according to out destinations). For all of this, and a lot more, I'm sure that learning with Professor Valerio made my Erasmus way better and would definitely recommend it. Because classes are more than just learning and Professor Valerio made them interesting and fun. And thanks to that I was able to connect with colleagues and travel around Italy with the good friendships I made in his classes."
Maria Henriques - Course A1, Online School, 2025
Student, Milan
"Professor Valerio's lessons were an immense asset in quickly developing an interest in the Italian language. I only had one semester of Italian A1, but it was enough to spark my love for the culture and the language. Without a doubt, the professor played a crucial role in this achievement!"
Kamilla Gonçalves - A1 Course 2024/25
Student, Brazil
"I took the Italian A1.1 course, and it was a wonderful experience! I think this first level is very important because it forms the foundation for the entire future journey with the Italian language. Valerio is an excellent teacher who makes a great effort to explain things in a way that students can always understand. I can recommend him with my eyes closed!"
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