Massimo D.
Private tutor in Annandale, VA
Education
Italian degree in Telecommunication Quality Management System Courses
Experience
My name is Massimo, I was born and I spent all my life in Italy since I moved, four year ago in US with my family for a new great adventure. I am so enthusiastic to be able to share with others the knowledge of the language of the greatest poets and writers, knowledge of one of the most beautiful country in the world, rich of history and art, and why not share "in Italian" some of the most terrific recipes for the most refined palate. How I understand I can be a good Italian tutor, patient, helpful and always ready to arouse the attention of my students? My youngest son, Vietnamese, is the best proof of my skill. He was able to speak a really good Italian in less than three months. Then I found to be "good" with adults as well. I started to teach Italian to some friends and after to friends of friends .... and it worked again! Now I am tutoring three students, one of them via Skype. Key word? Talk, watch, read, listen and talk again! I am aware the Italian has one of the most complex grammars, but I also know that speaking and reading and watching Italian movies, soccer game or Television News makes automatic to learn the basic rules useful for a good conversation. I can use a really simple grammar book to support with the basic rules up to more advanced grammar books if the students may need. My tutoring approach is focus on student's weaknesses and strengths: use the seconds to correct the firsts. What it is important is to work on what the students really like (movie, politics, receipts, actors, history, vacations ...) and it works. I already experienced this approach with a lot of students and friends who want to speak Italian and know Italy ...waiting for a great vacation "nel Bel Paese". I try to be flexible with time and I offer makeup classes in case of 24 hours cancellation. I have an quite full equipped office at home but I am available to travel if it is more convenient for the students. I hope see you soon... A presto!!
Availability
Any day in the morning, Weekdays after 7PM
Can Meet
Up to 30 minutes away for a flat fee, Up to 15 minutes away at my regular hourly rate
Hobbies
Cooking, Reading, Tennis, and Sailing but above all taking care of my family (two amazing kids and my beloved wife)
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