Italian With Betty: References

"When I moved to the Portland area six months ago, I wanted to continue with the Italian lessons that I had begun several years ago. I interviewed several potential teachers and chose Betty because of her superior language skills. Additionally, since Betty also learned Italian as an adult, she understands how difficult it can be for an adult to learn a new language. She has been an excellent choice for me, and I recommend her highly."

"Betty's fluency in Italian and skill at explaining in her native English, combined to provide us with some very helpful tutoring. She was able to tailor her lessons to each of our specific needs and level."

"Betty Schmidt is a Godsend! I wanted my kids, who are 7 and 5 years old, to study Italian and learn something about the culture and I was so lucky to find her.

Right from the beginning she capitalized on my children’s interests and built her lesson plans around them. They both love to draw so she incorporates art into their activities. My kids come away from their lessons as wound up and giggly as they would a play date; spouting out Italian phrases all the way home! It’s not always easy to interest children in a foreign language; but Betty has the patience and creativity to do it.

I recently began lessons with her, myself, and was nervous about starting, but Betty is very open and encouraging and I found myself chatting with her in my fractured beginning Italian as though she were an old friend.

Professoressa Schmidt e fantastico!"