“I have studied with Lorenza Masetti for three years now and find her to be an excellent teacher. She is always well prepared, finds interesting articles and interviews online for us to read and listen to. She explains grammar clearly and has many resources for teaching it.”
Beth M., Palo Alto
“Ever since I first visited Italy, I have wanted to learn the language. Lorenza’s excellent skills as a teacher have helped me achieve that goal. Her classes are a pleasure and have greatly enhanced my vacation experiences in Italy. I highly recommend her.”
Anne S., San Mateo
“Lorenza makes learning Italian fun. I started as a complete beginner and now, with plenty of help, enjoy reading Italian novels and chatting about them with her in Italian. Lorenza is extremely patient and clear in explaining the grammar, and always makes sure I understand the concepts before moving on. I recommend her for anyone who wants to learn Italian or maintain fluency.”
Debbie G., Palo Alto
“Lorenza is such a great, interesting and smart tutor. She makes learning a language fun & relevant and I have made great progress in my efforts to speak Italian. I look forward to each and every lesson. I can’t wait to travel to Italy again and try out new found language skills.”
Stephen F., Menlo Park
“Each year in Italy I meet people who are surprised that I am able to utilize everyday expressions correctly, and a day rarely goes by without someone commenting that I have an excellent teacher, which is certainly true. Lorenza’s love of her native country, its culture and language is contagious, and every trip to Italy is significantly enchanced by what I have learned from her. After 15 years of study with Lorenza, I am still amazed how she keeps our lessons fun and fresh each time we meet.”
“For each of the past ten years, we have stayed in the same hotel in Italy. It is a lovely, small family-owned hotel, and we know every member of their staff. Only Italian is spoken, and it is fun to try to impress the owners. This year the owner commented that we are able to have conversations that we could not have had a few years ago. It is an excellent way to measure progress! Thank you, Lorenza!”
Jan P., Menlo Park
“Lorenza Masetti has been my Italian instructor for the past 12 years. She is an exceptional teacher and tailors the learning to each student’s individual needs. Her love of the Italian language and culture makes the learning experience both fun and insightful. Lorenza has taught me important vocabulary and phrases which have opened my horizons to travel anywhere in Italy with confidence.
This learning has opened many doors to meeting native Italians and living in Italy like a local. I have even been able to use my Italian to get assistance as a stranded motorist on the Autostrada and work with a plumber to fix problems at a rented apartment in Florence! I highly recommend Lorenza to anyone looking to have a highly personalized Italian learning experience.”