Desi

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.

Desi is easily (EASILY) the best teacher I’ve ever had. I’ve tried online classes in the past, as well as other apps and programs trying to find the right fit- Finally, I was lucky enough to find her. She’s organized and fully prepared with resources of all kinds, so incredibly patient (this is huge for me), and a true professional and kind person. My Italian friends and loved ones are excited too, as they watch me on my language journey and celebrate as I reach learning milestones with the help of my awesome teacher- “Tell Desi “Thank you! And you keep her, Ely!” , they say. I definitely will!

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

Really enjoyed all my lessons with Desi! Speaking out loud is so nerve wracking, but she handled all my questions and provided lots of needed feedback.

Desi was well prepared and provided a great learning experience. Thanks for a wonderful lesson!

Best teacher in the world ❤️