Dan

Both my parents are Italian and I was taught the language at a young age. Due to Italian being a Latin language it shares many similarities with French and Spanish - thanks to this I choose to pursue these other two languages at college. I know what it`s like to learn not just one new language, but two. I understand the struggles with pronunciation or syntax, the embarrassment of not remembering the right word, or having difficulty understanding someone. Because I`ve faced all these problems myself, I know how to tackle them effectively. This is one of my major strengths when it comes to teaching.

In terms of personal character, I`m extremely driven and determined to teach my students what they want to learn. I`m always happy teaching because I enjoy doing it.

Availability: Free most of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Can work day or evening. Location of lessons would have to be reachable by bus from UKC campus.

Willing to travel: 2 miles

Experience: Thus far, I have had 3 Italian students. The first purely wanted basic knowledge for a trip to Italy so we worked through a textbook together. On top of this, I gave them invaluable cultural and culinary tips and insights so they could fully enjoy their experience. My current student would like a more thorough knowledge of the language so I`ve adapted my teaching material to be more expansive. We`re tackling verbs, pronunciation, culture, day to day phrase etc. I feel I can aptly cater my teaching methods to match the student`s needs.