Valenti Lingua Italian Language School

"My wife and I have been taking private lessons from Davide for over a year, and we've enjoyed every minute! The lessons are well paced, and Davide ensures that we focus not just on grammar and written work, but also on listening, speaking, and pronunciation. We highly recommend Davide as an excellent teacher and resource for anyone looking to learn Italian."

"A couple of years ago, I started taking group lessons to refresh and deepen my Italian language skills with Davide. This was crucial for me, as it had been quite some time since my last formal study of Italian. The group setting provided a solid foundation, but it was the Italian film class with Davide that truly challenged and delighted me. Though difficult, the class offered an entertaining and immersive way to engage with the language. As my learning journey continued, I set a new objective: to complete our textbook. To achieve this, I transitioned to private lessons with Davide, which allowed for a more personalized learning experience. Our sessions have since expanded beyond traditional grammar exercises. Recognizing our mutual passion for music, Davide and I incorporated it into our curriculum. Discovering Italian artists has not only been a joy but also a unique lens through which to explore idiomatic expressions. Although our musical tastes don't always align, Davide's openness to explore my musical finds and delve into the lyrics has made learning Italian even more fun for me. Both the group and private lessons with Davide have been exceptional. The weekly meetings ensure consistent progress, creating a rhythm that motivates preparation and participation. Each upcoming class serves as a gentle but effective nudge not to fall behind, making the learning process more effective. In sum, my experience learning Italian with Davide has been nothing short of transformative. Whether through the structured challenge of grammar lessons, the cultural immersion of film analysis, or the joy of music exploration, each lesson has been a step forward in my language journey. I highly recommend Davide's classes to anyone looking to explore the Italian language in a comprehensive, engaging, and enjoyable way!"

"I first met Davide about 10 years ago. He was recommended by a colleague of mine who was taking private lessons from him. I contacted him to prepare my daughter for her sophomore year of college in Florence, Italy. She was a student at Pepperdine University. I have been taking private lessons now for a year and a half. He has a gift for teaching Italian. He is passionate about the language and is Italian. He knows the culture. He accommodates to the student's learning method and teaches at the student's pace. He is meticulous regarding grammar and pronunciation. His goal is for the student to be able to communicate and sound like a native speaker. My first language is Spanish, and Davide is fluent. He has a degree in Spanish. This has been tremendously helpful. Both languages have similarities, and this has been very beneficial in comprehending verb tenses, sentence structure and other aspects of grammar. Learning a second language has activated a certain part of my brain which hadn't been used. My memory has significantly improved, and my reading speed and retention is unreal. I highly recommend Davide as an Italian professor."

"Davide is an excellent teacher! I had been wanting to take his class for quite some time and finally had the opportunity in my schedule, and I’m so glad I did! These classes fly by and you learn so much! I found myself enjoying the homework and becoming excited when I realized I could comprehend the grammar. I cannot wait to continue learning the beautiful Italian language and to take more classes with Davide in the future. I highly recommend!"

"I’m a retired pediatric anesthesiologist wanting to learn Italian to communicate with our granddaughter who is bilingual English-Italian and for our upcoming trip to Italy. Davide Valenti is exceptional! His materials are plentiful and forthcoming, making learning easy. He is so interesting retelling stories of growing up in Sicily as we practice difficult grammar, rules of the language and conjugations. This is my first virtual Zoom class and he made it seem like my classmates and I were actually sitting in his living room with him. I can’t say enough about Davide’s excellent offering as a teacher, and great man to spend your time with. I’m looking forward to our next class together! Thank you Professor Valenti! Gratefully Lisa Dado MD"