Desi

I continue to be amazed at the resources which Desi uses for the class - always interesting and thought-provoking. Excellent.

Desi mi ha fatto conoscere la poesia di Montale, una cosa per cui sarò sempre grato.

Excellent teacher...lessons are always very helpful and enjoyable.

I have been learning Italian with Desi on a weekly basis for over three years now. I have found her to be an incredible teacher who is professional, creative, and responsive. First, Desi provides students with a wide variety of options for scheduling lessons and has never missed a lesson. She keeps track of my progress through textbooks and provides tailored writing assignments and supplemental materials. As a professional teacher, she has lots of interesting materials that she can tailor to your interests including music, films, and articles on art and culture. Finally, Desi serves as an excellent coach who has helped me identify those areas where I need more work. She provides comments on my writing assignments and pronunciation and helps me understand context that is not always apparent in apps or textbooks. I am thankful to have found such a thoughtful and passionate teacher and would encourage anyone looking to begin or continue their language journey to study with her.

I absolutely love my lessons with Desi! She's an incredible teacher who really pushes me to speak Italian and helps me grow in every class. What I appreciate most is that she explains concepts in a way that truly helps me understand—without immediately switching to English. It keeps me thinking in Italian, which is so valuable. Classes are always fun and engaging, and she provides great materials, readings, and homework to reinforce what we’ve learned. I’ve improved so much thanks to her thoughtful and encouraging teaching style. Highly recommend!

Desi has a unique taking on teaching Italian as she gives you the option of learning about Italian art and history at the same time. I am really enjoying learning about seveal topics simultaneously. She is a patient and knowledgeable teacher and has lots of great video materials. I would recommend her to anyone.