Carlo B.
Rochester, MN
Native, Experienced, Italian Professor
Pisa University-Italy
Italian Language, History and cultureTecnico Industriale "Righi" Italy
Graduate CourseworkThe George Washington University
Master'sAbout Carlo
Ciao,
I provide professional customized tutoring with guaranteed results to kids and adults (Age 14 - adult). I use a creative and effective approach working with the student to pinpoint exactly how to master the subject. I was born in Italy and moved to the States 18 years ago. I have a degree in Italian history and culture (Pisa University
Policies
Cancellation
24 hours notice requiredRates are different for group classes or daily classes. Please contact the teacher for further information.
Travel Radius
Travels within 40 miles of Rochester, MN 55901Carlo offers online lessons
Carlo is approved to conduct lessons through Wyzant Online. Wyzant Online allows students and tutors to work remotely via video, audio, and collaborative whiteboard tools. For more information about how online tutoring works, check out Wyzant Online.
If you’re interested in online lessons, message Carlo to get started.
"Comprehensive and caring"
- Phyllis, New York, NY on 4/6/16Carlo makes sure you have the materials and knowledge you need to achieve your lesson goals. He has tutored our family and can adjust to various levels rapidly. He has been able to accommodate our crazy schedule. My middle schooler thinks he is fantastic and wishes he had him as a teacher at school!
"Great teacher!"
- Maria, Hatfield, PA on 7/20/17For it being the first lesson I feel like I grasped a lot of new material, Carlo is very patient, and focused on what I needed help on the most.
"Enjoyable Learning"
- Bill, Leeds, MA on 7/18/17Carlo is very good at explaining concepts and gives good examples regarding the subject matter he is covering. I learned a lot of new things that will help my pronunciation and understanding of the language.
"Eccellente Italian Tutor"
- Michael, New York, NY on 4/23/17Carlo is an excellent professor of the Italian language. He is a native speaker which brings the nuance, proper syntax and modern colloquialism to each lesson. He is patient, interested and flexible with his time. He will not progress until the student masters the previous lesson. You will also have some fun while learning. I highly recommend him.
"Patience"
- David, Rochester, MN on 9/17/16Carlo was very patient, and stressed that I needed to be patient with myself...to slow down. Take time to think and get the right answer rather than rush and get pronounciation wrong.
"Great, knowledgeable and efficient tutor!"
- Rosa, Rochester, MN on 2/19/16Carlo is very patient and precise, knowing well the English grammar he is able to make simple and useful comparison between English and Italian in terms of grammatical and cultural differences, which are indispensable elements in order to speak, understand and be able to live in a foreign country. He is very careful to not waste time, checks on your understanding constantly and he is also very pleasing. I really recommend Carlo.
"Good learning pace and flexibility in scheduling"
- Dina, Savannah, GA on 2/13/16We have had 4 sessions with Carlo and feel like we have learned a lot about the Italian language. Actually using the language will take much more practice and experience! He teaches us at a good pace and is very flexible with his schedule to accommodate our schedules which sometimes requires adjustment for work reasons. He changes up the exercises to get us to keep thinking and learning. He is also good with immediate feedback on pronunciations of the words.
"Patient and Understanding tutor that will tailor lessons to you needs and goals."
- Dave, Fairport, NY on 10/19/15From day one with Carlo, he shows a general interest in helping reach your learning goals and is very keen on figuring out how you learn and where to start with you. He is very patient and understanding, I began studying Italian with Carlo and came into the lessons being an advanced student however after 8 plus years of not studying I have many gaps and bad habits in my language learning. Carlo is very patient in working with me and fixing these bad habits and gaps in my language knowledge and fluency. I highly recommend Carlo as a tutor and wish I would have been able to study with him years ago. Best Italian teacher I've had!
Thank you,
Dave, you are a very diligent student, determined with defined and clear goals in mind. You listen, pay attention and always ready to ask questions when something is not clear, you also have a positive attitude, all of this makes my teaching much easier and enjoyable.
"Truly Outstanding! The best tutor in the business!"
- Juliana, New York, NY on 5/28/15Carlo B. responded to my request instantaneously. He was professional, courteous, brilliant and very reliable. Carlo B. took the time that was needed to review all of the material and he made certain that his student was confident and comfortable with the lessons. His assistance led to incredible results! In addition, Carlo B. has a delightful personality and was a joy to not only work with but to speak with as well. He is truly wonderful and I could not give him a high enough recommendation. If you want the best, Carlo B. is the man for you! He knows what he is doing and he will make certain that you do as well!
"Best tutor I've ever had!"
- Irina, Saint Cloud, MN on 4/20/15Carlo is an outstanding tutor! We started Italian language lessons a couple of weeks ago and I am very happy with the quality of the lessons. My goal is to speak Italian as close to native as possible. Carlo makes sure that I understand everything, he always answers my questions and makes the learning process fun. He is very intelligent, patient and easy to reach tutor. If you need Italian language for work, study or travel - he is the best one for you!
"Wonderful Tutor!"
- Eleanor, Newburgh, NY on 2/12/15I'm only just starting off with the first several Online Italian lessons with Carlo, but I am very very satisfied with his teaching methods, patience, knowledge, and the overall lessons. I had tried several other tutors who either weren't knowledgeable enough about the language or who weren't paying attention to my pace, and therefore I felt like I was paying for lessons covering topics I already knew, which was wasteful. I have not felt at ALL that any time with Carlo has been wasted. If he sees I need practice on a subject, we practice, or he gives me exercises I can do on my own so that we don't waste valuable lesson time being redundant. If he notices I am already comfortable with a topic, he will test me just to be sure, and then move on so that I am always covering new information (but not being overwhelmed - he always asks to make sure I am comfortable with the topics and following his explanations). He also puts real-life situations into perspective for me so I know how to properly use the language as native Italians would. I look forward to the next lesson after we finish each one, and I enjoy the lessons very much. I highly recommend contacting Carlo if you are looking for a tutor.
"Tailoring the lesson"
- Mary, Minneapolis, MN on 8/13/14Carlo, in addition to being patient, has adapted the book and amount of material to meet my level of speaking and understanding Italian. It has been so helpful to skip what I know and learn new things. He's flexible and knows that I will be in Sicily in two months and must get passable Italian, not perfect Italian. I hope to take up with the lessons again when I return.
Update: Again, Carlo is tailoring as we go along when he realizes what I know and don't know during each lesson. He wants to give me the most basic building tools before I head to Sicily.
8/11/14: Carlo รจ il miglior insegnante!
(Carlo is the best teacher!)
8/13/14: Again...il miglior tutore!
(Again...the best tutor!)
"Great teacher, personalized lessons"
- Catherine, Rochester, MN on 3/23/14Carlo is a wonderful tutor. He's very personable and easy to follow in Italian. I am planning a trip to Italy, and wanted to learn basic traveler's Italian. I know Spanish and French, although it's been a long time since I used them. Carlo created personalized lessons for me based on my background and taught me exactly what I needed. He was patient and helpful and even gave me tips on what to do and see in Italy! I highly recommend Carlo.
"Excellent teacher"
- Mark, Rochester, MN on 2/18/14Carlo is an excellent teacher. Patient but precise, he makes sure that wrong little habits don't creep in as one learns. He has been good about tweaking the lesson format to fit my style of learning and to address my weak points (I am an adult learner determined to learn Italian to fluency). As a native Italian speaker, he knows the nuances of the language, Italian culture and puts things into context. Very highly recommended.
"Great tutor"
- Steve, Rochester, MN on 10/16/13Carlo B. is a fantastic tutor for my daughter. His knowledge of Italian is superior and the lessons are well planned. He knows how to motivate the student and is very friendly. He does speak a little fast at times and has an Italian accent -- but that shows he is a native speaker of Italian. I would highly recommend Carlo B. as a tutor.
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ESL/ESOL
I have a deep knowledge of English grammar and formal writing and linguistic knowledge contrasting English and Italian.
I have a degree in Italian language and one of my linguistic exams was related to contrastive methodology ITALIAN-ENGLISH where I studied the English grammar very well.
I have also taught English to middle school kids. I have been teaching English to adults for the last 2 years.
Italian
I have been teaching Italian for more than 8 years at the Community Education at different levels, from beginners to conversation.
I taught also classes at the RCTC (Rochester Community & Technical College), at the Concordia College Language and at the Italian Cultural Center in Minneapolis.
My deep knowledge of the Italian and American culture combined with the academic studies allows me to dive into the uncountable interpretations and shades that a language carries and that eventually I share with my students.
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Carlo B.
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Native, Experienced, Italian Professor