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Rocco Dabellonio – Linguist & Language Education Director
Rocco Dabellonio

Rocco Dabellonio

PhD and Director of Language Centers

Multilingual professional with a PhD in Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, able to combine academic excellence and managerial experience in the field of language education and digital marketing.

Academic Education

Logo Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Research Doctorate: Theoretical and Applied Linguistics (PhD)

2020-2024

Complutense University of Madrid (UCM)

Thesis:

«Análisis lingüístico de las unidades fraseológicas relativas al Covid-19 en español y en italiano en los medios de comunicación»

Grade: Excellent with Honors and International Mention

Logo Università di Bologna

Master’s Degree: Language, Society and Communication (MA)

2018-2020

University of Bologna (UNIBO)

Thesis:

«Edutainment on Social Media: a Viral Phenomenon»

Grade: 110/110

Logo Università di Bari

Bachelor’s Degree: Linguistic and Intercultural Communication (BA)

2015-2018

University of Bari (UNIBA)

Thesis:

«Propaganda, entre totalitarismo e independentismo»

Grade: 110/110 with Honors

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Work Experience

2024 – present

Learn English Fluently Academy is a premier language center for teaching English, offering professionalism and expertise in a welcoming environment. Students immerse themselves in the language, fostering a collaborative setting where they can share experiences and improve their language skills.

2020 – present

General Manager

BurbujaDELEspañol

BurbujaDELEspañol is a language center specializing in Spanish instruction. With a community of over 70,000 followers on social media and millions of monthly visits to its website, BurbujaDELEspañol has established itself as a benchmark for learning Spanish. It is also an Authorized Center for the SIELE exam from the Instituto Cervantes remotely, allowing students to certify their Spanish proficiency from the comfort of their homes.

70,000+ subscribers
2018 – present

General Manager & Instructor

LearnAmo

LearnAmo aims to teach and spread Italian language and culture around the world with professionalism and expertise. It offers a dynamic and engaging environment where learning becomes a pleasant and stimulating experience. Thanks to high-quality lessons, exercises, books, and teaching materials, LearnAmo is a reference point for those wishing to learn Italian, with millions of monthly views on its website and a community of over 500,000 followers on its social platforms.

500,000+ subscribers

Publications

My contributions to the academic world and language teaching

What They Say About Me

Testimonials from colleagues, students, and clients who have had the opportunity to work with me.

Mary Khazzoum

Mary Khazzoum

Digital Content Manager

I have an excellent experience in working with Rocco and the team at Learn English Fluently Academy. The process is very smooth, professional, and collaborative, especially when creating the content. Their expertise and dedication makes the entire experience both productive and enjoyable. I highly recommend their services!

Salvatore Taibi

Salvatore Taibi

Dottorando alla Princeton University

Rocco is a tremendous resource for anyone studying the Italian language. I discovered him through his YouTube channel "LearnAmo," and immediately found that he was discussing the exact topics with which I had an interest. He wasn't simply covering the basics, but diving into the more nuanced and challenging aspects of the language which appeal to someone in my line of work. I knew I needed to work with him, and after over a year together, our work has paid tremendous dividends. Aside from the progress he has helped me to achieve with my language skills, our conversations have opened many doors in my own research. He is constantly challenging me to think beyond the norm and I am eternally grateful.

Marino Zazzera

Marino Zazzera

Titolare della Marino's Company

We all have had teachers that we have reflected upon fondly over the years because they have inspired us to strive to be our best. Rocco Dabellonio is that type of Teacher. I began taking private Italian Lessons just over two years ago with Rocco. It has been and continues to be an incredibly fun journey. Rocco immediately puts you at ease, always seems to know what I'm trying to say in Italian when I don't and has a unique ability to know how to correct you so you never get discouraged. From the technical side Rocco provides reading suggestions & exercises to help you improve in specific areas. It's like having a conversation with a friend every week. I consider Rocco a friend and respect him deeply as an educator!

Militza Torres

Militza Torres

Insegnante di spagnolo e Creatrice di Contenuti Digitali

Trabajar con Rocco en BurbujaDELEspañol es una experiencia muy positiva. Me ha dado libertad creativa para desarrollar contenido en redes sociales, lo que hace que mi trabajo sea dinámico y motivador. El trabajo colaborativo y confianza es clave para que pueda crecer profesionalmente y aportar lo mejor de mí al proyecto.

John Larew

John Larew

Presidente e CEO di AARP Services Inc

Parlare con Rocco ti lascia sempre qualcosa di valore, non solo a livello di grammatica italiana. Ha tirato su un'impresa di successo con risorse minime, grazie alla sua creatività e un buon istinto commerciale. Mi fa sempre piacere ascoltare i suoi pensieri sul business digitale che dirige. È evidente che sia riuscito a raccogliere un pubblico fedele in un contesto molto concorrenziale. Dietro il suo aspetto da professore si nasconde un'inaspettata voglia di vincere.

Juan Torres

Juan Torres

Video Editor

Tabajar con Rocco Dabellonio en BurbujaDELEspañol ha sido una gran experiencia. Siempre está abierto a ideas nuevas y confía en el equipo, lo que hace que sea fácil y motivador trabajar con él. Se nota que le apasiona el proyecto y eso se transmite en todo lo que hacemos. Estoy aprendiendo mucho trabajando en esta institución.

Ho lavorato con Rocco presso le sue scuole di lingua (LearnAmo e BurbujaDELEspañol) e il trattamento è sempre stato cordiale e professionale. Sia gli incarichi che le scadenze che avevo per completarli erano ragionevoli. Inoltre, la comunicazione con Rocco è stata veloce ed efficiente quando sono sorte delle domande, in modo da risolverle rapidamente. Pertanto, posso solo dire che abbiamo avuto una collaborazione proficua e reciprocamente soddisfacente.

Ednalgan Prescious Gift

Ednalgan Prescious Gift

Insegnante di inglese

I'm excited to recommend Rocco Dabellonio, the amazing managing director of Learn English Fluently Academy. Working with him has been an incredible experience. His visionary leadership and strategic brilliance have propelled our company forward in the English education sector. He creates an inspiring, collaborative environment that motivates everyone to excel. His integrity, innovative thinking, and genuine care for both the team and our clients are truly exceptional. It's been a privilege to be part of his team!

David Donnini

David Donnini

Agente Immobiliare

Rocco & Graziana are the best teachers of the Italian language. I have weekly lessons and they help me practice speaking and discover different ways to improve. Their school is LearnAmo and they truly love what they do and it shows on everything from their videos to the website.

Catherine Ada Suh Cheo

Catherine Ada Suh Cheo

Dottoranda all'Università di Leicester

I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend Rocco Dabellonio for any position or opportunity he may seek. I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Rocco on educational video projects for Learn English Fluently Academy, and I can attest to his exceptional professionalism, creativity, and kindness. Throughout our collaboration, Rocco consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to producing high-quality educational content. His expertise in his field is evident in the meticulous attention to detail he applies to every aspect of the video production process. Rocco's dedication to excellence ensures that the educational materials he helps create are informative, engaging, and accessible to learners of all levels. Moreover, Rocco's kindness and approachable nature make him a joy to work with. He fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment where ideas are freely exchanged, and everyone's input is valued. His positive attitude and willingness to go above and beyond to support his colleagues contribute greatly to the success of any project he is involved in. In addition to his professional skills, Rocco possesses excellent communication abilities and a strong work ethic. He is reliable, organized, and consistently meets deadlines without compromising the quality of his work. I have no doubt that he would be a valuable asset to any team or organization. In summary, I cannot recommend Rocco Dabellonio highly enough. He is a talented professional with a passion for education and a genuine desire to make a positive impact. Any organization would be fortunate to have him on board.

Sara Carbotti

Sara Carbotti

Organizzatrice di eventi

Ho avuto l'opportunità di collaborare con Rocco durante il percorso universitario presso l'Universita degli Studi di Bari. Rocco si è sempre distinto per la sua capacità di leadership e di public speaking, e per le sue competenze linguistiche. Inoltre durante gli studi ha ideato un ottimo progetto (LearnAmo) portandolo avanti con ambizione e serietà. Sono sicura che chiunque avrà l'opportunità di collaborare con lui ne trarrà vantaggio!

Linda Hanessian

Linda Hanessian

Antropologa

Rocco is a remarkable young man. He is bright, well read, interested in expanding his world view and dedicated. He is an excellent teacher, but beyond that, he is fun to talk to and has a wealth of resources at his fingertips, many of which he and his partner have developed together. We have learned not only Italian vocabulary, grammar, idioms and expressions, but also a lot about Italian culture, politics, religion and more. The hour lessons feel like they last 5 minutes because they are always so engaging and thought provoking. I would highly recommend him as a teacher.

Robert Shone

Robert Shone

Titolare di Southern Write

Not only is Rocco a brilliant linguist and teacher, but he's also a digital mastermind, having founded and created an incredibly efficient and useful learning model for aspiring Italian speakers. His dedication and drive are inspiring, and I have the greatest respect for both his work ethic and the product he's conceived, which has played an invaluable role in my Italian journey.

Roberta Fogato

Roberta Fogato

Impiegata di back office

Ho conosciuto Rocco durante il nostro percorso universitario presso l'Università di Bologna. Nello specifico, abbiamo lavorato assieme alla realizzazione di una presentazione di gruppo e fin da subito si è distinto per le sue idee creative e doti di leadership. All'interno di un gruppo di lavoro Rocco sa apportare originalità, positività e determinazione nel raggiungimento degli obiettivi. È sicuramente una figura dalle mille risorse, dotato di un ottimo spirito di squadra, pronto a collaborare e aperto allo scambio di idee.

Mahesh Paolini-Subramanya

Mahesh Paolini‑Subramanya

Fondatore e CEO di BlockFi, Ubiquiti e Klar

For those of you Italian‑neophytes who haven't encountered LearnAmo, why not? The videos are endlessly entertaining, tremendously informative, and quite frequently riotously funny (any/all of the cooking series 🤣). All this, mind you, without being dry/boring/sleep‑inducing as so many others are, but instead, personalizing it for maximum effect. Rocco & Graziana have created a true treasure on YouTube, one that I will always be grateful for!

Daniele Addabbo

Daniele Addabbo

Video Editor

Fare team con Rocco è estremamente piacevole, poiché oltre all'estrema professionalità nel rapporto di collaborazione, è anche molto preciso e disponibile. Il marchio di Rocco e Graziana, LearnAmo, è un punto di riferimento per tutti coloro che imparano la lingua italiana, ma non solo; è anche simbolo di qualità ed eccellenza nell'ambito dell'intrattenimento. Ciò che più mi ha entusiasmato, è stato vedere l'impeccabile organizzazione del lavoro per i propri collaboratori. Entrambi mi hanno abituato ad una precisione che vorrei fosse insita in ogni collaborazione. Anche la loro disponibilità è sorprendente; sempre aperti ad ascoltare consigli, cambiamenti e pronti nelle risposte in qualunque momento.

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Contact Me

I’m always open to new opportunities and collaborations.

How to Reach Me

info@roccodabellonio.com

For general inquiries

rocco.dabellonio@learnamo.com

For collaborations

linkedin.com/in/rocco-dabellonio

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