Germana Santarelli

Germana is an excellent teacher. She is a certified language instructor also fluent in English (although we do not speak English together), and so she understands an English-speaker's challenges in learning Italian. Each of her lessons involves reading an article or watching a video on some interesting aspect of Italian life, which permits me to learn new things about Italian culture while also improving my vocabulary, listening and speaking. I started lessons with Germana as an intermediate student, with a decent knowledge of grammar but with a limited vocabulary and a need to increase fluency. I feel I have made steady progress with Germana. She is a very intelligent and positive person, and I always look forward to speaking with her.

Germana is a phenomenal Italian teacher. I've been studying with her since September and for each lesson she has provided thoughtful and customized materials, such as articles, songs, and video clips. Most importantly, she is a great conversationalist with a fantastic sense of humor, so our conversations are always flowing and natural. One of the most challenging aspects of learning a new language, for me, has been overcoming my insecurities. Germana has always made me feel comfortable and confident even in the moments I struggle to find words or meaning. Highly recommend!!

Germana uses reading from her own book in class (which she supplies to students per chapter in a .PDF). The book is well-written and the quiz question very well thought out

La lezione è stata come sempre molto istruttiva, interattiva e personalizzata in base alle mie necessità. Germana è super disponibile, professionale e riesce sempre a motivarmi! È un'insegnate molto preparata e riesce sempre benissimo a trasmettere le sua conoscenza della lingua italiana e anche della cultura, infatti mi racconta spesso aneddoti e interessantissime curiosità culturali. Da quando ho iniziato le lezioni con Germana ho notato un miglioramento decisamente significativo e consiglio vivamente di prendere lezioni da lei! Oltre a essere un'insegnante fantastica è anche una persona gentile e simpatica, che prende a cuore gli studenti e che si interessa alle loro storie e culture differenti. Consigliatissima!

I am so fortunate to have taken Italian with Germana! My ability to speak the language as improved multifold. I highly recommend her classes to other students. -=- Evan W.

For one thing we only speak in Italian. This is difficult for me. The reading we are doing is at the right level. I am learning a lot more vocabulary words.