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Italian Teacher & Tutor: Barbara Bitonti

Private lessons, classes online via video conferencing.

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 Profile of Barbara Bitonti Date: July 3, 2023 
The Basics
Name: Barbara Bitonti
Feedback rating: 5 stars of 5 9 reviews
Self-study lessons: No online lessons
Language(s) to teach:
(N) Italian

(N) = Also native language of teacher.
City: San Jose
State, province or region: California
Country: United States
Services:
  • Teaching
  • Tutoring
  • Lessons delivery:
  • Video conferencing
  •  
    Program Summary
    Class sizes available:
  • Private Lessons
  • 2-3 students
  • 4-8 students
  • 9 or more students
  • Student proficiency levels:
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • Facets available:
  • Grammar
  • Conversation
  • Study Abroad
  • Business
  • Test Preparation
  •  


    Teaching Approach


    Technique of teaching could range from the traditional way, based on the grammar approach, to the new natural method of speaking and listening in the target language starting from the very first lesson.
    Less on are followed by specific homework to reinforce concepts learned at lesson.


    Program Description


    Italian lessons organized by proficiency level. Quality and consistency make students speak in Italian right away. Flexible schedules.

    - Online private and semi-private classes

    - Tutoring AP Italian students since 2008

    - Successfully helping students challenge their tests in college such as Santa Barbara, UCSC...

    - Online lessons (6 levels), Book club, and Conversation classes every trimester.
    - Corporate Groups (businesses)


    Teaching Experience


    - 25 years experience teaching private, semi-private, groups and classes (community centers, university's organizations and own classes) in Italy, England, California and remotely.
    - online teaching to students all over the world
    - presentations to Italian students at Stanford University
    - tutoring students from West Valley College, De Anza College, Santa Barbara College, UCSC, UCSF, UCLA



    Teacher Training


    - Born, raised and educated in Rome where accomplished Classical Studies (Italian, Latin, and Greek)and earned a Master degree.
    - Berlitz training and certification
    - Strong knowledge of Italian literature and grammar




    Frequently Asked Questions


    For Online private and semi-private time slots are limited and are based on a first come first served (please, consider several spots are already taken by former students).
    Online group classes start in January, May and September and last 10 to 13 weeks. Each lesson is 2 hours once a week.

    Payment through ZELLE before class starts unless differently agreed.

    As k for a free trial and see if you like it!

    These classes offer a unique way of teaching that makes students build their own sentences since day 1!
    Clear and full explanation of grammar from a teacher who is both mother tongue Italian and have a fair knowledge of the English Language to understand why mistakes are made and knows how to explain in return.




    Cost of Lessons


    $85 private lesson (live and online), $120 semi-private (2 people).
    Cla sses are $14 per hour for minimum 7 students. Extra fees apply if there's a lower number of students.
    Pl ease ask for Corporate lessons fees.


    Activity


    Profile Creation: March 22, 2005
    Profile Last Edit: July 3, 2023
    Last Login: November 19, 2025

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    Contact Information


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