Zhao Zixun

original chinese text

Translation:

Hello everyone! My name is Zhao Zixun, and I am a music student.

Today, I would like to take the opportunity to share my wonderful learning experience in Brandon's lessons. I got to know Brandon through a friend's introduction, and his unique teaching method immediately impressed me, making my study of Italian full of fun and a sense of accomplishment.

First of all, I would like to mention that Brandon's teaching takes place in the form of individual online lessons. This arrangement allows him to create tailor-made study plans based on my progress and needs. During this process, he is extremely flexible, innovative, and interactive. Not only does he use traditional grammatical explanations and exercises, but he also integrates many unexpected learning methods into his lessons. What impressed me the most is his way of teaching the language through music and conversations.

As a student, it's inevitable to feel bored or sometimes make slow progress in language study. However, Brandon selects suitable Italian songs and calmly guides me into the linguistic context, which not only stimulated my interest but also unconsciously helped me improve my listening and speaking skills. He often says, "Language has a sound; it's not just text in books." Through singing, we not only memorize words and phrases but also develop a sensitivity to Italian pronunciation and intonation. At the same time, thanks to individual interaction, we can freely discuss in class interesting topics like daily life and cultural customs, further deepening my understanding of the Italian language and culture.

In addition to these innovative teaching methods, Brandon also provides us with very rich learning resources, particularly the PDF files he personally wrote. These documents have a clear structure and detailed content that cover various aspects like grammar, vocabulary, daily conversations, and cultural context. Since I am colorblind, Brandon adapted the text colors in his PDF files considering my specific needs, experimenting with different combinations until he found the one that allowed me to distinguish the contents better, ensuring a clearer and more accessible reading. He sent me these resources after each lesson to help me consolidate what I had learned. This care and attention to detail made me feel particularly valued and supported during my learning. The content of the PDF files is always enriched and associated with the topics discussed during the lesson. In this way, when I review, I can organize my ideas more efficiently. I can say that these PDFs are valuable allies for my learning; they not only allow me to easily review the lesson content but also provide support for long-term learning.

In my opinion, Brandon is not only an excellent language teacher but also a mentor full of care and a sense of responsibility. He always adapts to my learning needs and progress, ensuring that each lesson is targeted. I have never perceived a mechanical teaching style; on the contrary, I feel that each lesson is an interaction full of fun and enrichment. His patience and enthusiasm have also intensified my interest in learning Italian.

Thanks to this unique and diversified teaching method, my Italian level has significantly improved in a short time. In particular, my listening and speaking skills have become more flexible through this individual online interaction and continuous practice. Under his guidance, I have started to use Italian more and more confidently in conversations and am able to fluently understand phrases in daily communications.

Therefore, I am very grateful to have met such an excellent language mentor like him. If you are looking for an Italian teacher who can make learning light and enjoyable while ensuring effective results, I recommend Brandon without hesitation. His professional, meticulous, and creative teaching method will make your learning journey rich and interesting, both in class and through his teaching materials.

Florence - October 8, 2024

Zhao Zixun