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About Marcello

MY STORY.

My name is Marcello, and I am a native English speaker, born and raised in Toronto, Canada. In 2022 I decided to completely change my life and move to Italy — drawn by my grandparents' roots and a passion I could no longer ignore.

Marcello, native Canadian online English teacher
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My Story

THE JOURNEY

My grandparents were born in Italy and immigrated to Canada in the 1950s. Thanks to their experiences, I grew up with a small piece of Italian culture — and when I reached a certain age, I realized it was time to deepen and cultivate that passion.

After attending Western University in London, Ontario for five years, I decided to take a different path by studying how to teach the English language. The desire to move to Italy was growing within me, and what better opportunity than to teach one of the most spoken languages in the world — which is also my mother tongue?

Once I finished my studies, I left for Italy in September 2022. During my first year, I studied Italian at the Leonardo Da Vinci school in Florence, fully immersing myself in Italian culture. It was the most challenging experience of my life — but after many ups and downs and a lot of hard work, I succeeded in achieving my language goals.

In September 2023, I moved to Milan to start a new career as an English teacher. I collaborated with YES School, where I taught many courses and had the opportunity to teach in public schools through institutional partnerships across Milan.

Since 2024, I have continued my journey independently, offering private lessons upon request. Having been a language student myself, I understand exactly what it means to start from scratch or struggle with a new language. I am aware of the difficulties and frustrations — and I am here to help anyone who wants to learn English, whether they start from zero or simply wish to improve.

BACKGROUND

2007 — 2012
Western University, Canada
Studied in the field of Health Service, Allied Health, and Health Science.
2021 — 2022
Oxford Seminars, Canada
Achieved several certifications:
  • TESOL — Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
  • TESL — Teaching English as a Second Language
  • TEFL — Teaching English as a Foreign Language
  • IELTS Preparation
  • TOEFL Preparation
2022 — 2023
Leonardo Da Vinci School, Florence, Italy
Studied General Italian to enhance language and cultural skills — fully immersed in Italian life.

QUALIFICATIONS

Oxford Seminars
TESOL · TESL · TEFL · IELTS Prep · TOEFL Prep — complete English teaching certification programme.
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Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci
Italian language certification from one of Italy's most prestigious language schools, Florence.
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Preply
Verified tutor certification on Preply — one of the world's leading online language learning platforms.
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HOW I TEACH

I believe that language learning is most effective when it is actively used. In my lessons, I focus on both conversation and grammatical concepts — because speaking and listening are the fundamental skills for achieving fluency.

I encourage students to actively participate in discussions on various topics, from the simplest to the more complex. If you need grammatical support, I personalise the learning path based on your specific needs, addressing any doubts or difficulties together.

I offer courses covering grammar, pronunciation, and conversation, available in both individual and group classes.

CONVERSATION GRAMMAR PRONUNCIATION IELTS PREP TOEFL PREP
1-ON-1
Personalised Lessons
Individual and group classes tailored to your needs
A1-C2
All Levels
From absolute beginners to advanced speakers
100%
Online & Flexible
Lessons that fit your schedule, wherever you are

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START?

Book your free trial lesson today. No commitment — just you, Marcello, and your first step toward speaking English with real confidence.