Professor Davide Valenti offers Italian group classes throughout the year in the greater Phoenix, Scottsdale and Chandler area. Private Italian lessons are also offered in all of the following cities: Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Phoenix, Ahwatukee, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, and Mesa. For the most current information call Davide at 480 628-0165.
I’ve been teaching myself Italian for about a year before coming to Phoenix but wasn’t where I wanted to be. I searched for tutors that could help me further my learning when I stumbled across Davide. I can’t say enough for what he has done for my Italian. He is always pushing me to get better and I think of him as a coach. He is patient and very knowledgeable but best of all has the ability to explain things that open your eyes when books cannot. I personally would recommend Davide to anyone who needs help at any level in Italian.
An Italian count, who is also a friend, challenged me to learn Italian in one year so that I could visit him at his 15th Century castle in northern Italy. His friends and family were returning home the following September after their Ferragosto vacations, and he wanted my husband and me to meet everybody. So, I took him on.
After I found Davide’s website, my search for an Italian tutor was over. I was very impressed with his background and education. I was also happy that his native language is Italian. We met every week all year and, because of the fine instruction I received, my trip to Italy was a success! I was able to carry on basic conversations and understood most of what was said.
I enjoyed studying with Davide and decided to continue with him when I returned home. It’s now been 2 1/2 years since then. My Italian improves a bit more with every lesson. Davide is a wonderful teacher. He makes the lessons fun and interesting. I learn so much about Italian language and culture. Because my background is in foreign language, I enjoy going over grammar points and learning about all the different language dialects in Italy. Davide is so knowledgeable and can talk about any topic that arises. Our hour-long lessons just fly by!
Over the years, Davide and I have gotten to know each other pretty well and I consider him a friend. He is a kind, compassionate man with a great sense of humor. I would highly recommend Davide to anyone who wants to learn Italian for any reason.