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About Enrico C.
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I am a native Italian speaker who has been teaching and tutoring for several years.
I love to teach and to guide my students on a journey that is not only about grammar, language, but also a cultural and idiomatic one.
Join me in this learning adventure of my language and country.
About ENRICO
I am a native Italian speaker with a several years of experience in teaching Italian and English. I am a very easy-going, open-minded, professional person. I like to teach because it gives me the opportunity to meet new students, share my knowledge as well as my culture and experience.
I started tutoring back when I was attending the university in Verona, Italy. I was tutoring English, Math and some other subjects. Later on, I continued teaching English while I was working in other fields. In 2009 I moved to Los Angeles. For a couple of years, I taught ESL in a college, and in the meantime I tutored Italian to private students. Since 2009 I have been tutoring students both on the English and Italian subjects.
I really believe that in teaching, a language a primary focus should be on life skills. Not being an English native-speaker,
I started tutoring back when I was attending the university in Verona, Italy. I was tutoring English, Math and some other subjects. Later on, I continued teaching English while I was working in other fields. In 2009 I moved to Los Angeles. For a couple of years, I taught ESL in a college, and in the meantime I tutored Italian to private students. Since 2009 I have been tutoring students both on the English and Italian subjects.
I really believe that in teaching, a language a primary focus should be on life skills. Not being an English native-speaker,
I learned how important it is to be able to express basic needs and to perform primary activities. However, it is important to consider other points like grammar, reading, writing. I also think that no matter what a teacher should always take into account the needs of the students and subsequently I plan my classes reflecting on the student's demands.
As to the different approaches and materials that I use, I suppose that it is important to change them frequently in order to keep the classes more interesting. Of course, there are some exceptions. For instance, in the past I taught for a while TOEFL and for that type of classes I used more traditionalist and academic methods and materials.
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Customized lessons to the students' needs and goals.
*** Specialties ***
- T.E.F.L. Certificate for Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Italian Native Speaker with a several year experience in teaching Italian
- M.A in Foreign Languages and Literature (English and French)
One of my greatest passion is to cook. I was extremely lucky to be taught and introduced to the art of cooking by my grandmother. She was born at the beginning of the previous century and she lived in different cities so she got accustomed to different traditions and shared them with me. I love to cook for smaller groups, using traditional Italian ingredients to prepare simple, but exquisite dishes that belong to the tradition of my native country. If you want to experience some real Italian food, you are definitely in the right hands. Just sit back, relax sip a glass of Italian wine while I cook for you and I share my art.
As to the different approaches and materials that I use, I suppose that it is important to change them frequently in order to keep the classes more interesting. Of course, there are some exceptions. For instance, in the past I taught for a while TOEFL and for that type of classes I used more traditionalist and academic methods and materials.
*** Lesson Details ***
Customized lessons to the students' needs and goals.
*** Specialties ***
- T.E.F.L. Certificate for Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Italian Native Speaker with a several year experience in teaching Italian
- M.A in Foreign Languages and Literature (English and French)
One of my greatest passion is to cook. I was extremely lucky to be taught and introduced to the art of cooking by my grandmother. She was born at the beginning of the previous century and she lived in different cities so she got accustomed to different traditions and shared them with me. I love to cook for smaller groups, using traditional Italian ingredients to prepare simple, but exquisite dishes that belong to the tradition of my native country. If you want to experience some real Italian food, you are definitely in the right hands. Just sit back, relax sip a glass of Italian wine while I cook for you and I share my art.
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· Italian · Online
· Italian · Online
· Italian · Online
Enrico is a motivating teacher.
He challenges you to learn what you need by reading and discussing interesting materials he sends .it isn't just not doing verbs exercises and tenses but actually participating in actual situations as if you were in Italy .
Enrico quickly helps you get over the nervousness that students experience when reading out loud and discussing the meaning of words in sentences and their uses.
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Enrico C.
Online
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$99
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About Deborah C.
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Hi Future Students,
If you love the Italian culture and would like to learn how to speak Italian, I'm your girl!! I studied for 4 years in college and moved there for some time. I can help you with your hw and I can also help you, if you just want to learn some basic phrases to get around.
About Deborah
I have so many different things I teach. If you are looking for a voice teacher, I definitely can be of help. I have been singing all of my life. I sing in many different genres like pop, gospel, R&B, and classical. I can even help if you want to be an opera singer, as I am studying to be one myself at the Aaron Copland of Music. First things we would start to do is learn how to breathe. After the student understands good breath, then we will apply it to actual singing.
I also teach Italian, and have taught the language for 3 years in a private school. I lived in Italy for a while and I just love the language. If anyone needs a tutor, I can help!
I also teach art history, and art as far as drawing and painting. So if any parent wants for their child learn how to express themselves through painting or drawing, I can do that as well!!
I love to do all of these things, as I have a great passion for them! I hope I can inspire someone else.
I also teach Italian, and have taught the language for 3 years in a private school. I lived in Italy for a while and I just love the language. If anyone needs a tutor, I can help!
I also teach art history, and art as far as drawing and painting. So if any parent wants for their child learn how to express themselves through painting or drawing, I can do that as well!!
I love to do all of these things, as I have a great passion for them! I hope I can inspire someone else.
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· Classical Voice · In studio
She pinpoints exactly what I am doing wrong during my lesson and offers suggestions on how to correct it going forward. I appreciate that because if your instructor doesn't tell you, your audience will. And you might not like how they say it. I am there to go beyond just singing in the shower, and her constructive criticism only makes me better. She is also polite when she corrects you, she's not cracking the whip.
She focuses immediately on different techniques that will help you improve your voice so that you can PROGRESS, instead of just banging out scales on the piano lesson after lesson and overlooking mistakes a student may make like some instructors do. I hate to be this blunt, but there are some instructors I have met in the past who do just that (none of them are from takelessons) to me it shows a devotion to the art and a commitment to bringing out the best voice that you have she wants you to be as good as her! To me no one could ask for any more than that in a voice instructor. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a teacher.
· Singing · In studio
· Singing · In studio
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Deborah C.
New York, NY 10027
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$25
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About Andrea V.
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Being a native Italian and having lived in Rome for over 30 years gives me the necessary knowledge to know what is needed in order to learn the Italian language and get deeper into the Italian culture. Also having over 20 years of teaching experience allows me to tailor my knowledge to the need of every particular student. I really enjoy to transfer my knowledge and solve the unique problems that every student encounter during their path.
About Andrea
Bassist and composer Andrea Veneziani performs extensively within the improvised music scene, across a broad spectrum of genres. His instrumental tone, sensitivity and imagination, and melodic approach to a supposedly clumsy instrument brought him to perform and record with many established musicians. Based in New York City, his work as an instrumentalist and composer can be regularly heard at the top jazz clubs in the city and around the globe.
As a current faculty member of the New York Jazz Workshop, Andrea Veneziani is a dedicated educator. He has taught master classes at the National Institute of Music and the National University of Costa Rica, at the Boğaziçi University in Istanbul, Turkey and at the Olav Duun Videregående Skole in Namsos, Norway. He also served as an adjunct professor at New York University, where he graduated i
As a current faculty member of the New York Jazz Workshop, Andrea Veneziani is a dedicated educator. He has taught master classes at the National Institute of Music and the National University of Costa Rica, at the Boğaziçi University in Istanbul, Turkey and at the Olav Duun Videregående Skole in Namsos, Norway. He also served as an adjunct professor at New York University, where he graduated i
n 2011 with a Master of Music Degree in Performance with a Concentration in Jazz as a Fulbright scholarship recipient.
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· Bass Guitar · In studio
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Andrea V.
New York, NY 10039
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$35
/ 30-min
About Francesca S.
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I was born in Italy and lived there for 36 years. I went to school there and I have a Bachelor Degree from one of the oldest Universities in Europe, the University of Verona. Before college, I attended the Liceo Linguistico, where I extensively studied Italian Grammar in connection to Latin, French and German. I can honestly say I master the Italian grammar in all of its structures.
I have been working in Customer Service for an American Bank in Italy for the last 10 years. In addition to that, I have been tutoring students of different ages, Elementary School all the way to High School, since I was in college. The subjects I covered were for the most part English, Italian and Math. I was also tutoring adults who wanted to learn English as beginners or improve their conversation skills. I loved my job at the bank, but at the same time there was nothing more satisfying than seeing my students succeed: I have always enjoyed helping people improve their communication skills and improve ...
About Francesca
I was born and raised in Vicenza, an hour west from Venice. My husband is American, we met in Italy and after living together there for 15 years, we decided to move back to the US last Summer. We have two kids, 7 and 4, who are perfectly bilingual.
I have always enjoyed teaching English to little kids and adult friends in Italy, so I can only enjoy teaching Italian even more. Although I'm enjoying this adventure in the US, I miss my country tremendously and teaching and speaking my own language is one of the things that excites me the most. I have also travelled Italy and most of Europe extensively, and I love discussing about all the different cultural environments that I've experienced.
I have always enjoyed teaching English to little kids and adult friends in Italy, so I can only enjoy teaching Italian even more. Although I'm enjoying this adventure in the US, I miss my country tremendously and teaching and speaking my own language is one of the things that excites me the most. I have also travelled Italy and most of Europe extensively, and I love discussing about all the different cultural environments that I've experienced.
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Francesca S.
Massapequa, NY 11758
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$30
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About Sara R.
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What is more Italian than having Romeo as your last name and being born in Rome? I am passionate about helping people communicate and understand each other in other languages.
I was born and raised in Rome, Italy and lived around the world for the past 10 years. I have a Master in Global Management and work in the Translation industry.
Are you preparing the speech at your wedding with an Italian partner? Are you planning a trip to Italy? Do you want your kids to grow bi-lingual? I am here to engaged you and make this a fun learning journey.
I think one of best ways to learn a language is through music. Let's pick a song and figure out the rest!
I also love to travel and will be happy to prepare you for your next trip ( tips, restaurants, local sayings, etc).
I am looking forward to meeting you!
About Sara
I help people communicate in different languages everyday, my biggest passions are to help people learn Italian and to help students in succeeding no matter if it is for a test, exam or college/ school application.
Born and raised in Rome, Italy I graduated from John Cabot University in Business Administration and Marketing and I earned a Master Degree in Global Management from Fordham University in NY.
I am a native Italian speaker and speak English and Spanish. One of my favorite ways to learn a language is through songs. We can pick a song you like and take it from there. My approach is to find something that you are interested in and build a program around it: travel, workout, fashion, food, business etc.
I have tutored children and adults at different age levels for the past 10 years in English, Test Prep, College Applications, S
Born and raised in Rome, Italy I graduated from John Cabot University in Business Administration and Marketing and I earned a Master Degree in Global Management from Fordham University in NY.
I am a native Italian speaker and speak English and Spanish. One of my favorite ways to learn a language is through songs. We can pick a song you like and take it from there. My approach is to find something that you are interested in and build a program around it: travel, workout, fashion, food, business etc.
I have tutored children and adults at different age levels for the past 10 years in English, Test Prep, College Applications, S
cholarship Applications, Business, Marketing and Math. I have guided students and helped to get through exams, admission papers, applications, resume building and worked with students ( including myself) to win thousands of dollars in scholarships.
I can tailor the classes according to your needs:
Italian: general knowledge, trip preparation, wedding speeches, business language.
Admission/ College and Test Prep: we will put together a plan that takes into account where you stand now, deadlines, grade or goal, your availability and I will make sure to push you to get where you want to be.
I can tailor the classes according to your needs:
Italian: general knowledge, trip preparation, wedding speeches, business language.
Admission/ College and Test Prep: we will put together a plan that takes into account where you stand now, deadlines, grade or goal, your availability and I will make sure to push you to get where you want to be.
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Sara R.
New York, NY 10022
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$42
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About Meg W.
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Ciao a tutti! I am offering beginner and intermediate Italian lessons and tutoring in a warm and supportive environment. I believe that conversation is the best way to becoming proficient in a new language, and supporting you and encouraging you to take risks is my number one priority. I promise we'll only focus on grammar 30% of the time! The rest we can spend chatting with one another (you will be able to sooner than you think) and drinking espresso. Andiamo!
About Meg
I am a film director, writer, and a language enthusiast. I graduated from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Arts in Film & Media Studies and English, and a minor in Italian Studies.
Italian students can expect to improve drastically week to week as their vocabulary builds. Learning a new language can be daunting, but I'm here to open the doors to Italian culture and show you the enjoyable side of language. I'm also here to help you build confidence in your speaking skills and to revel in the beauty of the Italian language.
I teach students of all different ages and experience levels. I studied French for four years, after which I learned Italian at university and have been practicing for six years. I can teach students how to create habits that will help them to slowly build on their knowledge over time.
I also have a passion for I
Italian students can expect to improve drastically week to week as their vocabulary builds. Learning a new language can be daunting, but I'm here to open the doors to Italian culture and show you the enjoyable side of language. I'm also here to help you build confidence in your speaking skills and to revel in the beauty of the Italian language.
I teach students of all different ages and experience levels. I studied French for four years, after which I learned Italian at university and have been practicing for six years. I can teach students how to create habits that will help them to slowly build on their knowledge over time.
I also have a passion for I
talian film, literature, and food, and I can't wait to share that with you. I can't wait to meet you and hear your story! (And teach you how to tell it in Italian).
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Meg W.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
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$25
/ 30-min
About Michelle N.
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About Michelle
Hello there!
I am working as an architectural designer in NYC. I am originally from Rome, Italy, where I have completed my education and then moved here to study at Virginia Tech. I love teaching and got experience tutoring for years in several subjects. I truly enjoy finding methods that work for everyone and help you succeed!
I am working as an architectural designer in NYC. I am originally from Rome, Italy, where I have completed my education and then moved here to study at Virginia Tech. I love teaching and got experience tutoring for years in several subjects. I truly enjoy finding methods that work for everyone and help you succeed!
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Michelle N.
New York, NY 10044
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$37
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Review by Emmie
"Liz is very personable! She is good at explaining and moving at the learner's speed."
New York, NY teacher:
Liz T.
Review by Laura
"Great first lesson with Andrea! He is knowledgable, patient, and easy going. I look forward to many more lessons to build my Italian language!"
New York, NY teacher:
Andrea V.
Review by Catherine
"Andrea is very personable and easy going. He is unintimidating and yet knowledgeable. A pleasure to learn from."
New York, NY teacher:
Andrea V.
Review by Angela
"FRANCESCA was wonderful. She was receptive to my needs and presented as a competent instructor. The first meeting with her was comfortable, informative an
d productive. At this point, I feel my experience will be worthwhile and I feel grateful to have found someone that will assist me in meeting my goal of enhancing Italian language skills. Thank you, FRANCESCA and TakeLessons personnel!"
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New York, NY teacher:
Francesca S.
Review by Hayley
"Andrea is absolutely fantastic! We love him!
We are a group of beginners, ages 25-65, and he has been extremely patient with all of us. He helps us imp
We are a group of beginners, ages 25-65, and he has been extremely patient with all of us. He helps us imp
rove our language skills in a fun, encouraging way. We look forward to continuing our lessons with him, and improve our Italian!
In Avanti!"
In Avanti!"
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New York, NY teacher:
Andrea V.
Review by Emma
"Andrea is a patient, and very good Italian language teacher. He is teaching my 6 year old and keeps the lesson very engaging and easy to follow. She learn
ed a lot in just 30 minutes and had fun doing so. I highly recommend him for children and adults."
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New York, NY teacher:
Andrea V.
Review by Edith
"Francesca is a great teacher. A native of Italy, she really is a suberb instructor. After two lessons she has me speaking Italian. Highly recommended."
New York, NY teacher:
Francesca S.
Review by carol
"Liz could not be nicer and helping me learn my "R""
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Liz T.
Review by John
"Very good lesson."
New York, NY teacher:
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