Group Courses
Fall Standard Sessions
Ten lessons of 1.5 hour each $ 210
Beginner
Level 1: Off the Beaten Path in Italy - Part I
This course will introduce you to the Italian language and culture. No previous experience required. We'll start from the beginning with the alphabet. We'll work on building vocabulary, moving from simple words to sentences. At the end of this session you'll be able to introduce yourself, talk about yourself and your family, and describe what you like to do during your free time.
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Mondays, September 8 - November 17 (no class on October 13)
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm (online)
Level 1: Off the Beaten Path in Italy - Part II
Familiarity with the use of present tense of regular and irregular verbs is required to attend this session. We'll start with direct object pronouns, and move on to indirect object pronouns, reflexive verbs, and the imperative mood. At the end of this session you'll be able to talk about what you enjoy doing, ask for directions, order at a restaurant, and politely ask somebody to do something for you.
Mondays, September 8 - November 17 (no class on October 13)
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm (online)
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​​​Level 2: Leave the Crowds Behind - Part I
Previous experience required. This is a beginner-intermediate level course where we'll focus on the use of past tenses and combined pronouns. The course is designed to give students time to practice the new material and to develop their language skills in the areas of writing, reading, listening, and speaking. At the end of this session you will be able to engage in a conversation where you can share your past experiences using pronouns and double pronouns when needed.
Study material is provided. There will be a reading book. Details are provided at time of registration.
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Tuesdays, September 9 - November 18 (no class on October 14)
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm (online)
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Level 2: Leave the Crowds Behind - Part II
This is the continuation of Part I. We'll start with a review of double object pronouns. This course is designed to give students time to practice the material presented in class focusing in the areas of writing, reading, listening, and speaking to further develop and improve their language skills. At the end of this course you will be able to express what you would like to do, share your plans for the future, and engage in a variety of conversations.
Study material is provided. There will be a reading book. Details are provided at time of registration.
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Tuesdays, September 9 - November 18 (no class on October 14)
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm (online)
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Intermediate​
​Level 3: Why were a couple of tourists fined in Venice?
Previous experience with indicative, conditional, and imperative moods required. This is an intermediate level course. At the end of this course you will be able to engage in a variety of conversations, and express your opinions using subjunctive. We will work on online newspaper articles, blogs, and videos about tourism in Italy. Students will practice the use of subjunctive by writing paragraphs, and engaging in a variety of activities designed to use all four subjunctive tenses.
Study material is organized in a handout, and will be provided to you.
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Wednesdays, September 10 - November 19 (no class on October 15)
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 pm (online)
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Level 4: Fighting the Regime in the 1930s
This is an intermediate/advanced level course. Previous experience with indicative, conditional, imperative, and subjunctive moods required. We will read the student version of the novel Vino e Pane by Ignazio Silone. The story narrates the adventures of a young revolutionary persecuted by the fascist regime who disguises himself as a priest and hides in the countryside of Abruzzo. Silone, who grew up in the area, brilliantly depicts the peasants’ world and the political environment of the time. Students will engage in conversations and writing exercises.
Study material will be organized in a handout, and will be provided to you.
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Wednesdays, September 10 - November 19 (no class on October 15)
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm (online)
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Advanced
Level 5: I am still a "black sheep"
This is an advanced level course. Previous experience with all verb moods is a requirement. In this course you'll read contemporary short stories, in the original language, compiled in the anthology Pecore Nere, written by Igiaba Scego, Laila Wadia, Gabriella Kuruvilla, and Ingy Mubiayi. The stories are inspired by autobiographical experiences and focus on what it means to be a second generation migrant in Italy. Students will engage in conversations and writing exercises.
Study material is organized in a handout, and will be provided to you.
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Thursdays, September 11 - November 20 (no class on October 16)
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm
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There must be a minimum of four students for the sessions to take place.
Semi-Private Lessons
Semi-private lessons (2-3 students, or your own group) can be at the novice, intermediate, or advanced level. You will practice language structures using the cultural content of the course. If you are registering with your own group of friends and have a topic of interest dear to you, the session will be designed to focus on your topic. Your session's schedule will be flexible.
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Short session
Three 1 hour lessons $ 120
Three 2 hour lessons $ 240
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Standard session
Ten 1 hour lessons $ 370
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Private Lessons
Private lesson's schedule TBD with the student. One-on-one lessons are ideal if you want to learn at your own pace or focus on a specific interest. Designed to provide language skills for a variety of students; from the business professional to the high school student who is going to Italy with an exchange program.
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Short session
Three 1 hour lessons $ 225
Three 1.5 hour lessons $ 338
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Standard session
Ten 1 hour lessons $ 700
How To Register
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