Ning Gaolei

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Translation:

Here is the translation into English, keeping the same warm and personal tone:

A rare teacher who genuinely wants to teach the language to his students.

Brandon is a person who grasps the very essence of language — sincere and patient. His lessons have enriched me enormously: he is grounded and wise, and studying with him means learning not just the language itself, but something deeper about life. More than a teacher, though, he feels like a friend, or a guide. So whatever your level, coming to him to study or simply to talk will always give you something valuable.

Brandon leads you through learning by starting from the very heart of language, allowing you to absorb it naturally. From the very first lesson he has you feeling the sounds of Italian: he is enthusiastic, he gets you singing, listening to music, reading stories aloud. He is also very patient — during conversations he points out every small mistake, helping you understand Italian's linguistic patterns more quickly and effectively. And even outside lesson hours you can ask him anything: his answers have always left me completely satisfied.

Although all my lessons have been online, I felt a strong sense of closeness and an extraordinary human warmth right from the start, which made me feel completely at ease. On top of that, I have hearing difficulties, and actively communicating with others is very hard for me — but Brandon gave me the courage I needed to open up and start engaging with people. I was struck by the great attention he showed toward this difficulty of mine from the very beginning: after discussing my specific situation together, he sent me his audio recordings and other materials to help me master sounds that had previously escaped me due to limited perception. We practised together, inside and outside of lessons, and my pronunciation benefited enormously. His sunny, warm personality genuinely moved me, helping me overcome my fear and finally take that decisive step.

Finally, if you want to learn Italian, find someone to practise speaking with, and much more — reach out to Brandon and become his friend. He has helped me a great deal, and I am sure you will have a lot to gain too.

Ning Gaolei
Carrara, 29/03/2026