Gabriele Petrini

Always, and ever, a great teacher. Gabriele keeps you grounded and is one of the most patient people I have met. He progresses through the lessons in a creative way that keeps you on your toes, but in a perfectly balanced thoughtfulness.

Most knowledgeable teacher ever. Helpful, professional and with a good sense of humor. His lessons are motivational and fun. His comments about Italian culture are both insightful and educational. His knowledge of comparative grammar (Italian, English, Spanish) is unsurpassed. A true maestro.

Gabriele is always helpful and understanding as I try to speak. Each lesson is different and I have enjoyed them very much!

I have been taking weekly lessons with Gabriele for a little over a year now. At this stage, I am interested in learning how to sound natural to a native speaker. Learning it outside of Italy is challenging - grammatically correct sentences might still sound a “off” in Italian. Gabriele acts as a perfect sounding board catching these inadequacies and offering better-sounding solutions. I think Gabriele is a great fit to explore language subtleties. He pays scrupulous attention to detail and has an extensive knowledge of linguistics and general culture. Gabriele gives me every chance to find solutions on my own but offers help when he sees I am at the end of my wits. He makes me an active part of the learning process by encouraging me to discover a pattern or to spot a mistake. Our lessons are a perfect balance of structure (textbook) and flexibility (free flowing conversations), usually a combo of both, which results in an hour passing really quick! Highly recommend!

Always a great lesson. I'm finally moving into the stage where, sometimes, conversation doesn't seem cumbersome and feels natural and flows. All thanks to Gabriele.

I consistently have the best experiences with Gabriele during lessons. He helps you converse in a natural way and stretches your mind without losing your footing. If you are looking for a way to improve, think and get excited about Italian, lui è il tuo insegnante!