Hello, my name is Paolo Rocchetti and I'm an experienced Norwegian tutor currently living in Ireland. I have been giving Norwegian lessons online with Verbalplanet since 2026. I am currently offering a free initial trial lesson for new students.
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About me - English
Hi! I'm a native Italian speaker with extensive experience in language learning and teaching. After a university degree in Scandinavian Languages, I lived in Norway for 10 years, where I developed a deep understanding of the Norwegian language and culture.
I currently work for a major IT company as an AI senior analyst, focusing on improving machine-learning systems for human languages. This means I work daily with language structure, accuracy, and how both humans and machines learn languages effectively.
Alongside my professional work, I'm a certified language teacher with solid teaching experience. I enjoy helping students build confidence, speak naturally, and understand not just grammar, but how the language is really used.
Qualifications & Experience
I hold a university degree from the University of Milan. After completing my studies, I moved to Norway, where I spent several years working primarily in the education sector.
I have extensive experience as a language teacher, teaching Italian to Norwegian students at different levels. My work focused on building solid language foundations, practical communication skills, and learner confidence.
In addition, I have hands-on experience in pedagogy, having worked in kindergartens, which strengthened my understanding of learning processes, teaching methodologies, and age-appropriate instruction.
Currently, I work for a major IT company as a Senior Analyst, where I contribute to improving machine-learning systems related to language learning, with a strong focus on the Norwegian language. This role allows me to combine linguistic expertise, analytical skills, and modern learning technologies.
Teaching Approach
My lessons are structured, practical, and tailored to your goals, whether you want to improve conversation, grammar, or use language confidently in real-life situations.
I believe that grammar is important, but it's not everything. A language truly comes alive when it is used. For this reason, I combine clear grammatical explanations with active practice, helping you understand how the language works and how to use it naturally.
I place strong emphasis on conversation, role-playing activities, and real-life scenarios (such as travel, work, or everyday interactions). These methods help you build fluency, confidence, and spontaneity, while reducing the fear of making mistakes.
Lessons are dynamic and interactive, adapted to your level, learning style, and pace. My goal is to help you not only learn the language, but feel comfortable and confident using it in real situations.