Valenti Lingua Italian Language School

I have been taking private weekly lessons via zoom with Davide since the fall of 2023 to prepare for a summer 2024 sabbatical trip to Italy. I didn't think I would continue with lessons after my trip but was enjoying them so much, I decided to keep going. He has a very easy going and positive teaching manner. He is a stickler for proper pronunciation and grammar but when he corrects you it is done in a very matter of fact and non-judgmental way. His lessons combine textbook and workbook tools along with video tools, which makes you feel like you are really making progress. Davide is a good teacher....if you put in the time, you'll learn Italian!

Davide e un professore molto bravo! I just recently completed his Italian 101 and I’m looking forward to 102! I was nervous when I began his class but he immediately made me feel comfortable and welcome. He explains things in ways that are easy to understand and offers praise as well as constructive criticism. He also adds humor to his lessons, which makes the classes a lot of fun. Overall I would highly recommend Davide!

Learning the beautiful Italian language with Davide is fun, challenging, and rewarding. If you have been thinking about crossing this off your bucket list for years (as I was), stop thinking and JUST DO IT! He is legit! He breaks it down into manageable yet thorough lessons and he is kind, funny, and gracious if you struggle. I look forward to joining his next class when offered.

Great learning experience. Davide focused on the key concepts. Little grammer was done but an introduction to verb conjugation was done towards the end; I liked this as conjugation is what scares a lot of people off. Davide mixed in some life experiences of his Italian heritage and living in Italy which lightened up the class. Thx, Davide. I'll be back for Italian 102.

This is the best language online language school I have attended by far. Davide is super knowledgeable and takes time to explain challenging linguistic concepts. He is a native Italian speaker but also grew up in the US and studied Spanish, so he can readily explain nuances of Italian grammar to English and Spanish speakers. My Italian speaking skills have advanced quickly with the courses I have taken at Valenti Lingua. From watching Italian videos to engaging in conversation in class, I have had an opportunity to practice reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Davide holds his students accountable and provides an opportunity for well-rounded learning not available through apps or other online courses. I cannot recommend Valenti Lingua more highly for students who are serious about really learning Italian!

If you really want to learn the Italian language, and not just learn to speak Italian, then Valenti Lingua is for you. My mother's family is Italian. Most of my cousins and aunts and uncles speak Italian and a number of them live (or lived) in Italy. I have been a frustrated Italian language student longer than I care to admit. I tried multiple language learning platforms over the years and never really gained critical mass or retained much of what I learned. Then I found Davide. I have been working with him for a full year now and have learned more Italian , retained more Italian, and enjoyed using my Italian more than ever before. The secret sauce is simple, Davide is passionate about teaching the language, he has a very robust and engaging approach, and he genuinely cares about my progress and experience. If you have a busy life, no worries, his program is super efficient and flexible. The workload is manageable and yet impactful. I will be his student for the foreseeable future as I work towards complete fluency. I highly recommend Davide! P/S, if you want to make him really smile, talk about Italian food with him, it's his achilles heel

Davide is an excellent teacher! I had been wanting to take his class for quite some time and finally had the opportunity in my schedule, and I’m so glad I did! These classes fly by and you learn so much! I found myself enjoying the homework and becoming excited when I realized I could comprehend the grammar. I cannot wait to continue learning the beautiful Italian language and to take more classes with Davide in the future. I highly recommend!