I was in Alberto's class during my stay in Florence and I can easily say he is one of the best…read moreteachers I've ever had! First off, he's 110% professional. He prepares all of the notes to your specific skill level and personal needs. He understands the language inside out (he knows latin/french/german) so can explain any of your curiosities to great detail. Second, since he is a natural lover of linguistics, his enthusiasm for italian really rubs off on you, so class is always fun! I owe all my learning to his amazing ability to explain the language on a level that's easy for an english speaker to understand.. And last but not least, he's extremely patient, kind and encouraging - which I am forever grateful for because learning a new language does not come naturally to me. And having someone be consistently encouraging really helps to motivate you to learn more. As for the course itself, your lesson is custom designed for you! So you can focus on areas of your own interest or areas you feel you need work on. If I could give Albert and Fumiko more stars I would!

I attended Alberto's class while pursuing graduate school in Florence…read more It was imperative that I get a quick and functional grasp on the Italian language to aid me in understanding my courses and to also be able to feel comfortable in Florence, as I was there for 9 full months. Alberto was truly a godsend in his comprehensive approach to teaching the language, but also in his ability to relate bits of Italian culture, art and history, making the process interesting and fun. His broad knowledge of French, Latin and other languages, including Japanese, aided me in learning as he could stand in my shoes to fully comprehend the barriers that I had to overcome as a beginner. He was always very energetic and enthusiastic and was able to help me understand the subtle intricacies and nuances of pronunciation. His encouragement pushed me to excel and want to learn more. Alberto was also invaluable in providing directions and places of interest within the city and I felt that he had a genuine interest in making me understand the Italian people, as well as their language. What impressed me the most was his passion for the Italian language and his students, he would relentlessly guide you to the path of perfection and there's no electronic device that can replace human interaction! This was a 5 star course and I would highly recommend Alberto to anyone with an interest in learning new language.