Valerio

We always have a wonderful conversation about interesting topics. Valerio is very attentive to what I like to learn about Italy.

Valerio really knows how to engage the learner. He uses the natural gifts of the student as a means of improving competency in Italian. Looking forward to our next lesson!

Valerio gets right to task. Seriously good teacher. Patient but very supportive in geting you speaking italian quickly. Really good teacher.

I'm writing this in English for those who are looking for an Italian teacher, who will stay at your pace and help you kindly, patiently. Valerio is a calming influence and puts me at ease every week, so that speaking and listening in Italian feel real and engaging. His gentle personality creates an atmosphere of comfort in which my self-criticism (as with repetitive errors I think I should not be making anymore, and do) is kept to a minimum. He takes an interest in the details of my days, curious to ask this or that, and shares openly anything that relates to his own experiences. I appreciate and enjoy being with him. I admire his own aspirations, and this generates more conversation. In addition, Valerio keeps a tally things to teach me, and for me to practice offline, offering texts that relate to the errors I make. Frankly, I encourage you to schedule a chat with him.

Great teacher. Quickly elevates your listening and speaking skills by prioritizing that as much is said in italian as possible. Just like if you were learning on the ground in Italy. Also some nice deep dives into subjects just glossed over in other lessons I had in the past, which really helps. Really enjoy the lessons.

Great teacher. Does the most important thing, which is getting you listening and speaking Italian right off the bat.