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The Best Italian Tutors in Chicago, IL

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Antonella P.

63/hour

Chicago, IL

Italian conversation, grammar, pronunciation, personalized A1-C1, AP

Response time: 4 minutes

am a native Italian speaker, born and raised in Trieste, Italy, with a neutral accent. I earned my PhD in Italy and am fluent in English. I divide my time between Italy and the United States and have been teaching Italian on Wyzant since 2021. I work with students at A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1 levels. My...

Amazing!

Antonella taught me in my first lesson 2 important things one that I can learn Italian language and I learned the basic sounds of the Italian letters with a focus on the vowels and my first sentence. - Mike, 21 lessons with Antonella

Lia F.

50/hour

Chicago, IL

CIAO! Native Italian tutor with love for Language, Food and much more

4.9 (143)

363 hours tutoring

Italian language, culture, foods, history, arts and much more.

Knowledgeable and helpful tutor

I have only had one lesson with Lia but I can tell she's going to be wonderful! She is very patient and really helps with pronunciation! She has told me she will help me achieve my goal, which is becoming fluent in Italian:) - Julia, 5 lessons with Lia

Victoria M.

50/hour

Chicago, IL

Italian language tutor

5.0 (20)

60 hours tutoring

I lived in Italy for 35 years, and have recently returned to the U.S. I have taught Italian to international students in Italy from all over the world and have also taught English as a Second Language to Italian students of all ages. I consider myself to be an expert in Italian language and...

Patient and kind

Victoria tutored my 2.5-year-old daughter and me in Italian. We wanted to start introducing a new language for my daughter to speak at an early age. She was patient and didn’t get frustrated when my kid would decide to run around ... - Cristina

Deborah P.

100/hour

Near Chicago, IL

25 Years Living in Italy: Fully Bilingual; 20 Years Teaching Italian

5.0 (1745)

3,714 hours tutoring

I have taught Italian for twenty years, to students of all ages. I teach grammar, conversation, writing, culture, and Italian for travel. I tailor my lessons to each student, according to their specific needs. Having lived in Italy for twenty-five years, and having taught the Italian language in two...

Great Tutor

Debbie P. is always terrific! She is teaching my 4 grandchildren Italian: they are different ages and at different levels of comprehension, but she manages to get through to all of them. We are very happy. Lately she has worked in... - Gloria, 114 lessons with Deborah

Linda W.

60/hour

Near Chicago, IL

Fluent Italian speaker

5.0 (245)

922 hours tutoring

- Began learning Italian as an adult, with seven years of classes at a college - Spent four years working one-on-one with an Italian tutor to hone conversation skills - Studied Italian in Bologna, Italy, at "Cultura Italiana" - Travel to Italy every few years to keep speaking skills current

College essay proofreading

Not only did Ms. Linda offer detailed critique on the content and structure of my essay, but she also taught me new strategies for writing and editing that will benefit me in the future. Her attention to detail and genuine interes... - Gregor, 2 lessons with Linda

Nicole C.

50/hour

Near Chicago, IL

Help for nursing and NCLEX students!! Experienced tutor 16+ years!

4.9 (457)

3,830 hours tutoring

Response time: 17 minutes

Hello!! I am a native English speaker who also speaks Italian and conversational Spanish. The languages of our house are both Italian and English, as our family's native language is Italian. I learned Spanish growing up with a good friend whose parents were Guatemalan immigrants. I therefore...

Nikki C is the best! Best tutor we ever had!

My wife and I have tried to learn a foreign language before but the various teachers/tutors we had lessened our desire instead of enhancing it! We decided to try and learn Italian and found Nicole through WyzAnt! In summary, Nik... - Ross, 9 lessons with Nicole

Brian K.

60/hour

Near Chicago, IL

Experienced Italian Tutor – 10+ Years Teaching & Linguistics Expertise

5.0 (8)

25 hours tutoring

I studied Italian as one of my minors during undergrad and speak the language fluently. With over ten years of experience tutoring and teaching Italian, I have helped students of all levels improve their grammar, pronunciation, conversation skills, and overall fluency. As a linguist and foreign language...

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Daniela T.

40/hour

Travel&Study Italian with a native speaker from Firenze

5.0 (65)

273 hours tutoring

Daniela spent 30 years of her life living in Florence and the surrounding countryside, and as an Italian native, she loves to provide her clients with personalized recommendations and unique excursion opportunities. For many people,...

Knowledgeable and patient teacher

My first lesson with Daniela was wonderful. I want to be able to converse in Italian and carry-on intelligent conversations, using proper verb tenses and vocabulary. Daniela was patient and reassuring with my conversation attemp... - Luigina, 10 lessons with Daniela

Gregory M.

95/hour

MA in Italian Studies and have lived in Italy for 5 years

5.0 (27)

178 hours tutoring

I have an MA in Italian Studies from Middlebury College and have lived in Florence, Italy for 5 years.

Massimo T.

75/hour

Native speaker Italian tutor - From Basic to AP (Advanced Placement)

5.0 (397)

775 hours tutoring

Response time: 5 minutes

I work as an Italian tutor and also a professional in the corporate world. I can provide practical tools and insights to communicate professionally.

Exceptional Italian tutor -- Organized, Supportive and Effective

I feel very lucky to have found this Italian tutor through Wyzant. He is an exceptional teacher: extremely organized, proactive and genuinely invested in his students' success. As soon as I sent him my Italian college syllabus, he... - Gina, 2 lessons with Massimo

Fabio D.

70/hour

Native Italian (PhD) - All levels (DITALS and CELTA Certified)

5.0 (105)

244 hours tutoring

Response time: 13 minutes

I studied in Florence and then moved to the US to complete my studies in business and psychology (PhD). I am very passionate about teaching the Italian language & culture to people from around the world I have been teaching...

Have fun while learning Italian!

Fabio's tutoring style is perfect for anyone wanting to learn Italian, whether you are just starting out or are more advanced. His lessons are clear and organized, making it very easy to follow along with him, and his teaching sty... - Jean, 2 lessons with Fabio

Isabela R.

75/hour

An educator who cares

5.0 (1)

2 hours tutoring

Italian tutor for the past 7 years. Previous experience teaching at an Italian language school. Lived in Florence, Italy, and attended an Italian high school.

Erica H.

48/hour

Italian Tutor with a B.A. from UCLA

I have a B.A. from UCLA, graduated summa cum laude, and I studied Italian during my time there. I also participated in a study abroad program in Rome, Italy, to further my studies in the Italian language and culture. I can help with...

Patient and knowledgeable

Erica has been tutoring, my high schooler in French for a couple of months now. She is always punctual and flexible when she can be. Responds quickly and is very communicative. Has worked wonders with my daughter and has got her u... - Daniela, 35 lessons with Erica

Vanda M.

50/hour

Native Italian Speaker with 25+ Years of Language Teaching Experience

5.0 (39)

50 hours tutoring

Since I am a native and fluent Italian speaker, I still studied Italian at the high school level to improve my language proficiency. With over 25 years experience teaching Spanish and French, this expertise enabled me to also teach...

Loved her

Vanda was very helpful during our first lesson. SShe came very well prepared and we mostly spoke Italian but when I need help she could switch to english. Looking forward to our next lesson - Bill, 4 lessons with Vanda

Eva P.

40/hour

Patient and knowledgeable Native Italian Language and Culture Teacher

5.0 (23)

72 hours tutoring

Italian Native speaking language with an active Italian teaching License. Very patient and easygoing!

Knowledgeable and Friendly Tutor

Eva has been exceptional. She has an extensive (and well-organized!) database of grammar exercises which she uses to reinforce lessons. She has been able to break down complex grammar rules so that they are clear and easier to rem... - Ella, 25 lessons with Eva

Sandro N.

60/hour

Italian Language and Culture teacher in several American institutions

5.0 (617)

1,415 hours tutoring

Master in Humanities Degree - Rome University “La Sapienza” (Italy); Italian Language teacher at Union College of Union County, Cranford, NJ; Italian Culture teacher at IACE, Italian American Committee on Education, New...

Fantastic experience with a Knowledgable Tutor

Sandro is an organized, versatile and patient tutor of the Italian language who continues to assist in my understanding and replication of the Italian language in conversation. I have thoroughly enjoyed my lessons with Sandro and ... - Joseph, 58 lessons with Sandro

Melody S.

85/hour

Master's Degree in Italian translation

5.0 (843)

3,399 hours tutoring

Response time: 10 minutes

I studied Italian translation for years 13 years and lived in Italy. I know how it is to learn Italian, and I will be able to understand what you will need.

The best French tutor

Melody is the absolute best French tutor. She has been working with my daughter for 2 years and has gotten her grades up and also is such a pleasure to work with. Very highly recommended. I wish she could tutor my daughter in a... - Bindya, 101 lessons with Melody

Silvia M.

40/hour

Kind and effective tutor for Italian (from basic to advanced)

Response time: 1 minute

I lived in Italy till I was 25 yeas old. The high school I frequented is called "Classical High School" and focused on Italian literature, Latin, ancient Greek (V century B.C.), philosophy. I studied German because I lived in...

Added Value of a Native Speaker

Who better to teach Italian than someone from Italy? As a native speaker, Silvia offers the why's and when's certain words or phrases are used, so when you travel to Italy you don't embarrass yourself with incorrect word choice o... - Ellen, 8 lessons with Silvia

Francesca F.

40/hour

Native Italian speaker with significant teaching experience.

Response time: 15 minutes

I am a native Italian speaker. I have taught to student of all ages both in Italy and in Chicago, were I live. I have also worked in a language school and gained significant teaching experience. Having lived in Italy for most of my life and...

Exceptional Tutor!

My wife and I so look forward to our weekly online Italian class with Francesca! She is very kind, patient and makes learning Italian fun. She is extremely organized and comes well prepared with bite-size lessons for the week. ... - Jack, 49 lessons with Francesca

Marisa B.

40/hour

Italian is better learned from an Italian........

5.0 (866)

3,286 hours tutoring

Response time: 51 minutes

Italian is my mother tongue and I have completed my education in Italy where I studied foreign languages. I have been tutoring students of the Italian language at any academic and professional level for the last ten years.

Perfect Combination for an Italian Tutor

Marisa Beltramini spent 1 1/2 hours for our first lesson because she was thorough in analyzing my ability to speak and understand italian. I can tell she is very experienced in teaching languages and italian in particular. Her r... - Marianne, 73 lessons with Marisa

Les V.

60/hour

European languages, math, writing, and test prep specialist

5.0 (178)

569 hours tutoring

Response time: 19 minutes

I have taken four years of Italian in college, taught Survival Italian at a number of San Francisco Bay Area junior colleges, tutored private students, and direct an Italian chorus. I belong to several Italian affinity...

Excellent Tutor

My son was preparing for the HSPT exam and approximately one month before the test he decided he needed a tutor. We found Les online at Wyzant. They had about 10 sessions each lasting an hour. My son needed help in knowing what wa... - Brian, 7 lessons with Les

Ester D.

50/hour

Native Italian Tutor and TEFL Certified ESL Tutor

5.0 (36)

171 hours tutoring

Native speaker with wide understanding of the Italian grammar as well as the culture.

Extremely knowledgeable, competent, and patient.

She taught Italian to my kids, who go to an Italian school. She helped them improve their reading and writing. Ester was looking for different ways to accomplish this, using a wide range of tools. Outstanding. - Samuele, 4 lessons with Ester

Fabia F.

59/hour

Experienced Tutor with Harvard Master's degree

5.0 (2354)

9,017 hours tutoring

I will teach you to communicate effectively in Italian, and give you the tools to continue to learn Italian throughout your life. I specialize in pronunciation.

Great for a beginner

Fabia is very encouraging and is good about pointing out common mistakes for a better understanding of Italian as well as Italian pronunciation. I have learned so much already and I am very excited to know more! - Regina, 8 lessons with Fabia

Giovanni D.

40/hour

Language Classes Italian, Spanish, French and German

5.0 (396)

1,118 hours tutoring

I am a native speaker of Italian and I have a Master's in Italian Studies from the University of Washington in Seattle.

Flexible

It was hard for me to find a good Italian tutor. I was fortunate to find Giovanni. In fact he was more than I expected because the lessons weren't boring as I had before It was quite the opposite. If you are clear on what you want... - Ariana, 11 lessons with Giovanni

Siena Z.

30/hour

Hertiage Italian Speaker with College Course Experience

4.9 (97)

418 hours tutoring

Response time: 22 minutes

As a heritage speaker of Italian, I enjoy spreading my knowledge of this beautiful language with you! Whether you’re looking to begin learning it from scratch or you want help in your AP Italian class, I can provide support and...

Excellent Economics and Statistics Tutor

I was lucky to find Siena, an exceptional tutor who helped me get through college level Economics and Statistics. When I first reached out to her, I was already two weeks into my classes and falling behind quickly. Since I had bee... - Ken, 20 lessons with Siena

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Valentina has made learning Italian an absolute blast. She is a very clear and organized teacher, after our first session we have already covered so much. I couldn't imagine a better Italian tutor!

Maja F.

30 Italian lessons

She is very patient, enthusiastic and is very proficient in Italian. Getting a young child excited about Italian lessons is not an easy task, and I must say my daughter is very excited before Sonia's every visit. She has made learning Italian fun and not stressful. She is a natural and a wonderful teacher. I would highly recommend Sonia for anybody trying to pick up some Italian, or having her be a steady tutor for any child. Thank you Sonia!!! Grazie!

Samuele R.

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She taught Italian to my kids, who go to an Italian school. She helped them improve their reading and writing. Ester was looking for different ways to accomplish this, using a wide range of tools. Outstanding.

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