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Certified Tutor
10+ years
Daniel
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.
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Petra
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....
Palacky University Olomouc
Master of Arts, Italian Studies
Palacky University Olomouc
Bachelor of Education, Latin Teacher Education

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Jamie
I am very flexible with teaching, ethics and focus on student needs, styles and interests. In languages especially, I can bring students to great leaps in proficiency through low-stress, research-backed methods like immersion in "comprehensible input" and learning through stories and cultural materi...
CUNY Hunter College
Masters in Education, Special Education
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Jennifer
I am a recent graduate of the University of Alabama, where I got my Bachelor of Arts in Communications, and majored in public relations and English. I recently moved to the Atlanta area to begin an exciting job as a digital media specialist! I have six years of tutoring experience, especially in Eng...
The University of Alabama
Bachelors, Public Relations

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Danielle
I am a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, with a BA in English Literature, and New York University, with an MA in Arts Administration. I truly enjoy learning so much that Ive studied various subjects at over 10 additional colleges across the United States and Europe, starting in high sc...
New York University
Master of Arts, Nonprofit Management
Washington University
Bachelor in Arts, English
Washington University in St. Louis
BA in English Literature

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Michael
I am currently a senior at Cornell University, pursuing a major in Industrial Labor Relations and minors in Philosophy as well as Italian. I've been fortunate enough to have teachers and professors throughout my life that were able to convey the importance of education while allowing students to dis...
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations

Certified Tutor
6+ years
I'm a recent grad from Wesleyan University, where I've worked as a tutor, a teaching assistant, and a researcher. I've taught middle-schoolers how to program their own video games, interviewed monks in Minnesota, studied Dante under a world-class expert in Bologna, and edited transcripts on the hist...
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, Italian

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Sarina
I am currently a freshman at New York University in New York City, working towards a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics with a double minor in Dance and the Business of Media, Entertainment and Technology. While I am available to tutor a wide range of subjects, my passion lies in Mathematics, It...
New York University
Current Undergrad, Mathematics

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Claudia
I am originally from Boston, Massachusetts. I am an incoming third year at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), pursuing a double major in Political Science and International Development Studies. I have been tutoring for nearly five years (with organizations such as Steppingstone Academ...
University
Bachelor's

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Nicole
I am currently pursuing my doctorate in Italian Studies at Columbia.
Columbia University in the City of New York
PHD, Italian
Tufts University
Bachelor in Arts, Italian, History
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Frequently Asked Questions
The AP Italian exam assesses proficiency across six themes: personal and public identities, family and communities, beauty and aesthetics, science and technology, contemporary life, and global challenges. The exam evaluates your ability to understand, interpret, and produce Italian through reading, writing, listening, and speaking tasks. You'll need to demonstrate cultural knowledge alongside language skills, so preparation involves both grammar mastery and understanding Italian-speaking cultures.
Score improvement depends on your starting level and how consistently you engage with tutoring. Most students who work with tutors over several months see measurable gains, particularly in areas like free response writing and speaking sections where personalized feedback is most valuable. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who can identify your specific weak areas—whether that's subjunctive mood usage, listening comprehension, or cultural analysis—and create a targeted study plan to address them.
The speaking section requires you to deliver prepared and spontaneous responses in Italian, which is challenging without regular practice with a native or near-native speaker. Tutors can conduct conversation practice, provide real-time feedback on pronunciation and grammar, and help you develop strategies for organizing your thoughts quickly. Consistent speaking practice—ideally multiple times per week—builds the confidence and fluency needed to perform well on test day.
Students often struggle with verb conjugation accuracy, especially subjunctive and conditional forms, and with maintaining proper register when writing formal essays versus personal narratives. Many also lose points for not fully addressing the prompt or failing to incorporate cultural references appropriately. Working with a tutor allows you to submit practice essays for detailed feedback on grammar, organization, and cultural content before test day, helping you identify patterns in your mistakes and correct them systematically.
The AP Italian exam is 3 hours long and includes multiple sections with different time allocations: you'll have about 40 minutes for the multiple-choice reading section, 25 minutes for listening comprehension, and varying times for the free response sections. A tutor can help you develop a pacing strategy by having you practice with actual AP exam timing, identifying which sections slow you down, and teaching techniques to work more efficiently without sacrificing accuracy. Mock exams are especially valuable for building test-day confidence and time management skills.
Cultural knowledge is essential—the exam explicitly assesses your understanding of Italian-speaking cultures alongside language skills. Questions often ask you to interpret texts or media through a cultural lens, and free response prompts expect you to reference cultural products, practices, or perspectives. Tutors can help you build a knowledge base of key cultural topics, teach you how to weave cultural references naturally into your responses, and ensure you understand the nuances of contemporary Italian and global Italian-speaking communities.
Most students benefit from starting tutoring 3-4 months before the exam, meeting 1-2 times per week, though your ideal timeline depends on your current proficiency level and target score. If you're already comfortable with Italian grammar and conversation, shorter-term tutoring focused on exam-specific strategies and practice tests may be sufficient. Varsity Tutors can connect you with tutors who assess your starting point and create a personalized preparation schedule tailored to your goals and timeline.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have demonstrated proficiency in Italian and experience preparing students for the AP exam. When you get matched with a tutor, you'll have the opportunity to discuss their background, teaching style, and approach to AP preparation. Look for tutors with experience in both language instruction and test prep, and consider whether you prefer someone who is a native Italian speaker or a fluent non-native speaker—both approaches have distinct advantages depending on your learning style.
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