Adesso Institute
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I am a native Italian speaker with a college degree. I graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a B.A. in education. I've been teaching Italian for over 40 years at all levels. My most popular class lately has been Italian for Travel.
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Angela a.
Oct 2, 2025
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i absolutely love love love professor Luigi! He is so patient, kind, helpful, and encouraging. he is really funny and not only teaches all the proper and correct ways to speak, he also provides lots and lots of italian colloquial sayings that make this journey so much fun. i highly recommend professor luigi for all your italian learning needs! bravo luigi, bravo!
Details: 45 - 64 years old • Conversational proficiency • Beginner • Beginner • Full literacy • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)
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No G.
Oct 4, 2025
Learning Italian with Luigi has been an amazing journey! As a native speaker, he brings a level of authenticity, cultural insight, and fluency that truly enhances every lesson. You don’t just learn grammar and vocabulary—you learn how the language is really spoken in everyday life.
Luigi is incredibly patient, supportive, and passionate about teaching. His explanations are clear, and he always takes the time to ensure I understand each concept. He also incorporate Italian culture, expressions, and traditions into the lessons, which makes learning even more enjoyable and immersive.
Highly recommended for anyone serious about learning Italian in an authentic and engaging way!
Kathleen C.
Oct 22, 2024
I have taken several classes with Luigi DiGrazia, and compared to other instructors I had over the years, I would rank him at the top. The course structure he personally created was very conducive to learning, and enabled me to retain more, and more quickly. Also, as Professor DiGrazia is a native Italian, his insights were invaluable, and I appreciated his input about what a "real" Italian in Italy would say or not say in classic situations. He's very open to entertaining questions for clarification, and I found him a great guide in taking on the challenge of learning a new language.
Emilio C.
Oct 28, 2024
As a student of Adesso Institute, I was able to learn a working knowledge of the Italian language because of Professor DiGrazia's technique. On my recent trip to Italy, I was able to speak to the native population which made my trip quite enjoyable.
Sarah B.
Oct 20, 2024
Mr Di Grazia's classes are fun and extremely informative and educational. I have learned so much about the italian language and culture. If you are looking for an outstanding italian teacher Mr Di Grazia is the best out there.
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Luigi Di Grazia