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Dr. Réagan

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Dr. Réagan

Master's
Dr.'s other Tutor Subjects
Statistics
AP Environmental Science
AP Biology
Environmental Science

Romance languages share deep structural roots, and Dr's native fluency in French — plus experience living and teaching across Europe — creates a useful bridge for students tackling Italian grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Concepts like noun-adjective agreement, verb conjugation patterns, and ...

Education

Columbia University

Master's

Nick

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Nick

AM
Nick's other Tutor Subjects
ESL/ELL
Adult ESL/ELL
Spanish 4
Spanish 3

Speaking Italian conversationally and teaching it formally are two different skills, and Nick does both. He unpacks tricky areas like indirect object pronouns and passato prossimo versus imperfetto by drawing parallels to Spanish and French structures, giving multilingual learners an immediate footh...

Education

Harvard University

AM

Anna

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Anna

BS
Anna's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Science
ACT
Spanish 2
Conversational Italian

I'm a junior at Tulane University studying Latin American Studies and Legal Studies in Business with minors in Spanish and Portuguese. I have tutored international students of all ages, assisted in elementary classrooms, and done peer tutoring in high school and college. I prioritize patience and gr...

Education

Tulane University of Louisiana

BS

Lenny

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Lenny

AM
Lenny's other Tutor Subjects
French 4
French 3
French 2
AP French Language and Culture

A master's degree in language interpretation and translation means Lenny doesn't just speak Italian — he understands how to move between it and other languages at a structural level, which makes explaining tricky grammar concepts far more intuitive for learners. He also teaches Spanish and French, s...

Education

University of Exeter

AM

Silvana

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Silvana

Bachelor
Silvana's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
Math (in French)
ESL/ELL
Elementary School Writing

Having lived and worked extensively in Italy through her career in international fashion, Silvana speaks Italian with the fluency and cultural instinct that only comes from real immersion. She teaches everything from verb conjugations and gendered nouns to the idiomatic expressions that textbooks sk...

Education

Mcgill University

Bachelor

Katherine

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Katherine

Current Grad Student, Religious Studies
Katherine's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
English Grammar and Syntax

Italian's grammatical structure can feel deceptively familiar to English speakers until partitive articles and pronoun placement throw everything off. Katherine breaks down these stumbling blocks clearly, using her background in language study and her love of travel to keep lessons grounded in how I...

Education

Providence College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Yale University

Current Grad Student, Religious Studies

Craig

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Craig

Doctor of Philosophy, English
Craig's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Reading

Craig's background in Latin and Romance language study gives him an unusual entry point into Italian — he traces modern Italian grammar back to its Latin roots, making verb conjugations and noun agreements feel logical rather than arbitrary. His PhD-level work in comparative and world literature mea...

Education

Cornell University

Bachelor in Arts, English

Harvard University

Doctor of Philosophy, English

Elsia

Certified Tutor

Elsia

Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
Elsia's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math

Having taken SAT Subject Tests in both Italian and Italian with Listening, Elsia brings real depth to the language — from navigating the congiuntivo to untangling pronoun placement in compound tenses. She keeps sessions light, often building vocabulary through ridiculous example sentences that stude...

Education

Brown University

Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science

Test Scores
SAT
1560
Robert

Certified Tutor

14+ years

Robert

Bachelors, Romance Languages, Journalism
Robert's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Trigonometry
Middle School Math

Robert studied Romance Languages at the university level, giving him a structural understanding of Italian grammar — verb conjugations, subjunctive mood, pronoun placement — that goes beyond conversational exposure. He connects Italian to its Latin roots and sister languages, which makes patterns in...

Education

University of Oregon

Bachelors, Romance Languages, Journalism

Test Scores
SAT
1530
Peter

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Peter

Doctorate (PhD)
Peter's other Tutor Subjects
German 4
German 2
Conversational Italian
Conversational German

Language learning and teaching has always been a great passion for me. I speak 7 languages, and I have been teaching languages for many years. I began teaching Italian in 2010 and German in 2016. It's hard to tell which language I enjoy teaching more, as these are my two favourite languages, and I a...

Education

University of Calgary

Doctorate (PhD)

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Margaret

Middle School Math Tutor • +43 Subjects

I am a Stanford student from Maryland studying Political Science and Computer Science. I graduated from high school in 2015, where I was active as the captain of my high school sailing team, a section leader in the orchestra, and part of the STEM magnet program Project Lead the Way. I am currently taking some time off from school to be around family here in Massachusetts and while I will be taking a few classes, I have plenty of time and lots of flexibility. I am excited to work with middle and high school students in math, reading and writing, social studies, and computer science. In addition to taking classes and tutoring this fall I will be volunteering in after school programs with low income middle and elementary school students.

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Alessia

Middle School Math Tutor • +46 Subjects

I am originally from New York City and am a student at the University of Pennsylvania studying Political Science, Economics, and Psychology. Having gone through high school and the whole college process within recent memory, I am at the unique intersection of having a very current understanding of the challenges, and of having gained experience and perspective from college. I started tutoring as soon as I had real knowledge to share, which for me was in the eighth grade. In the way a six-year-old might feel an unwavering sense of duty and pride from being charged with returning scissors to the desk, I felt the true significance of the job I had been given. Tutoring has never lost this importance for me and I continue to approach each student with the same level of preparation and commitment as I did all those years ago. As both a nationally-ranked swimmer and a student I learned meticulous organization and time management. I have seen success in my own pursuits and in those of the students I have had the pleasure of working with over the years. I am invested, reliable, and capable. I look forward to meeting you!

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Fabrizio

College Algebra Tutor • +27 Subjects

I'm Fabrizio, an Italian student living in New York City since 2012. I did my studies in the Humanities as well as in Science. I graduated from Sapienza University in Rome in Philosophy in 2010 with the maximum grade, and I have another degree in Physics that will be completed in the first months of 2013. Hobbies: reading, traveling, music, art, travel, books, writing

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Martina

Calculus Tutor • +18 Subjects

I am Martina Zandonella, I am Italian and I have lived in the USA since 2013. Before moving here I have studied in top British Universities and worked in private and public schools the UK. With a Post Graduate Degree in Secondary Education, Languages, I have acquired the pedagogical knowledge of teaching, on top of my prior experience in schools. I am passionate about languages because they open may doors in the worlds and allow better communication, essential in every field. I particularly enjoy teaching Italian, my mother tongue, and Spanish. I tailor-make the lessons to better fit my students and I use variety of techniques including visual, auditory and kinesthetic (movement). I believe each students need to find their most successful learning methods, they need to learn by doing and they should have fun in order to achieve the best results.

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Muriel

Middle School Math Tutor • +43 Subjects

I am proud to say that the eleven-year-old Vietnamese girl and boy that I tutored for 5 years are both attending Medical school. In addition, I am proud to say that I speak, write and read in French, English, Spanish, Haitian Creole and Italian proficiently. Whenever I tell people that I speak French, they often assume that it is not my mother tongue language because I have no accent in English. I am always proud to say that I did not know how to speak English until I was 16 years of age. Learning a language is like cracking a secret code. Once you decode it, the treasure is yours.

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Gloria

Calculus Tutor • +30 Subjects

I am also fluent in Italian; and have extensive advanced fluency in French and German. I picked up my language skills while working and traveling to over 65 countries. My extensive linguistics knowledge coupled with my teaching experience allows me to help students struggling with learning Spanish; or writing college essays, term papers, dissertations or articles for publication; or organization skills to improve academic performance. Because of my varied travel experience I find it easy to adjust to students experiences and learning gaps in order to show them how to utilize the knowledge they already have and build on that knowledge in order to attain greater skills.

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Daniel

Pre-Algebra Tutor • +53 Subjects

I am a rising Senior currently studying neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania. Science and particularly the inner workings of the brain have been a passion of mine from a very young age, where I remember candidly telling my mother that I would be a neurosurgeon one day.

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Allison

Calculus Tutor • +31 Subjects

I'm from Westchester County, New York. I'm a rising sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis. I attended Blind Brook High School. I am planning on double majoring in either philosophy or anthropology, with a second major in computer science. During the school year, I work in the Office of Residential Life and serve on the executive boards of two volunteer clubs. Hobbies: books, writing, reading, music, baking, running, art, travel

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Elana

Geometry Tutor • +37 Subjects

I am pursuing a Bachelor of Music in opera performance and a Bachelor of Arts in art history. I've been tutoring music theory and ear training at school for two years, and have taught private voice lessons for a year. I also have experience tutoring writing, French, and Italian.

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Petra

Calculus Tutor • +21 Subjects

I am a graduate of Palacky University in Olomouc, Czech Republic. I received my European M.A. in Latin and Italian Philology. In the past, I tutored children and adults interested in learning Latin and Italian. Post graduate, I was a translator for an Italian company. I am Czech and Italian citizen. The past 15 years, living in Texas, I have tutored children at the elementary school. I was also the head coach of a Destination Imagination team that qualified for their Global Tournament. I am passionate about Latin derivatives, History, and Italian music. I love helping students learn new languages; opening their minds to new cultures they may never have experienced before. "As many languages you know, as many times you are a human being." - T.G. Masaryk, First President of Czechoslovakia. Thank you for your consideration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Italian verb conjugation is notoriously complex because verbs change not just for tense but also for person, mood, and aspect—with three different conjugation patterns (regular -are, -ere, -ire verbs plus many irregulars). Most students memorize tables without understanding the underlying patterns, which leads to errors in conversation. A tutor breaks conjugation into logical chunks, connects patterns across tenses, and uses conversation practice to make conjugations automatic rather than something you have to think through.

Classroom settings rarely give students enough speaking time—you might get a few minutes per class. Personalized tutoring provides sustained, real-time conversation where a tutor listens, corrects pronunciation and grammar naturally, and adjusts difficulty to keep you challenged without overwhelming you. Tutors can focus on your specific weak points (like rolling your R's, getting prepositions right, or thinking faster) and create scenarios that matter to you—whether that's ordering food in Rome or discussing your career in Italian.

Italian pronunciation is more consistent than English, but non-native speakers often struggle with vowel sounds (which are pure and short), consonant clusters, and stress patterns that shift meaning (like 'pésca' vs 'pesCÀ'). A tutor can model correct pronunciation, listen to your speech in real time, and give you targeted feedback on specific sounds. Regular practice with a native or near-native speaker helps your ear attune to Italian rhythm and intonation, which native speakers notice immediately.

Cramming vocabulary lists doesn't stick because your brain needs spaced repetition and retrieval practice—seeing a word once isn't enough. A good tutor helps you learn words in context (through conversation, reading, or real scenarios you care about), reviews strategically over time, and pushes you to use new words immediately in speaking and writing. This approach anchors vocabulary to meaning and usage patterns rather than isolated English translations, making recall faster and more natural.

The most effective approach balances both: you need grammar foundations to speak accurately, but learning grammar in isolation (endless conjugation tables and subjunctive mood rules) doesn't translate to real conversation. Skilled tutors weave grammar into conversation—they explain why you'd use the subjunctive in a specific sentence, practice that structure in dialogue, and move on. This way, grammar becomes a tool for communication rather than an abstract system, and you develop intuition for what sounds right.

Language and culture are inseparable—Italian expressions, idioms, and communication styles reflect Italian values and history. For example, understanding Italian family dynamics helps you grasp why certain phrases matter, or knowing Italian cinema and literature opens doors to authentic listening and reading material. Tutors who weave cultural context into lessons help you understand not just what Italians say, but why they say it, which deepens comprehension and makes your Italian feel more genuine and connected to real life.

Beginners need foundational grammar, pronunciation, and confidence-building through structured lessons and lots of repetition of core patterns. Advanced learners struggle differently—they need nuance (subjunctive mood subtleties, regional dialects, formal vs. informal registers), exposure to authentic media, and conversation on complex topics to reach fluency. A tutor tailors the pace, complexity, and focus based on where you are, pushing you past plateaus that self-study often can't break through.

Reading and writing reinforce each other and deepen grammar understanding in ways speaking alone doesn't. A tutor can assign reading at your level (short stories, news articles, or texts matched to your interests), discuss them in Italian to build comprehension, and have you write responses or journal entries that get corrected and refined. This balanced approach means you're not just memorizing for conversation—you're building literacy skills that help you consume Italian media independently and express yourself in writing with confidence.

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