Casa Italiana Language School

Italian classes for Adults

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ALL THE CLASSES LISTED BELOW WILL BE OFFERED IN DISTANCE LEARNING THROUGH ZOOM 

All the Italian classes at Casa Italiana are held in full immersion and English is used only when needed.

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The primary objective of all courses is to encourage and develop speaking and comprehension skills.

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Levels are based on the CEFRL (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

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You can easily find the class that best suits your level and your goals.

If you are not sure about your level of knowledge of the language schedule a Placement Test. 

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Note: all the classes are at 595 Third Street.

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BEGINNER CLASSES

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Students with no prior knowledge of the Italian language will communicate in simple, everyday situations. Course includes practice in reading, writing and basic work in grammar.

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Course book: T. Marin, S. Magnelli "The New Italian Project 1A" - Edilingua. (not included in the tuition)

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Tuition: $ 350  -  12 weeks

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Sec. 1 Sat 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM;

Instructor: Giuseppe Villari      

Starts: April 11 – June 11

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Sec. 2  Mon.6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: TBD

Starts: April 13– July 06

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Sec. 3 Tue. 6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Kimberly Catanzariti

Starts: April 14 – June 30

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Sec. 4 Wedn. 6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Kimberly Catanzariti

Starts:  April 15 – July 01

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Sec. 5 Thurs. 6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: TBD

Starts: April 16 – July 02

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Beginner 1

Beginner 2

Designed for those with basic knowledge of the language, this course provides practice in conversation and introduction of new vocabulary and more complex grammatical structures.

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Course book: T. Marin, S. Magnelli "The Italian Project 1a & Project 1b" - Edilingua (not included in the tuition)

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Tuition: $ 350  - 12 weeks

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Sec. 1 Sat 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM;

Instructor: Laura Cuppone 

Starts: April 11 – June  11

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Sec. 2  Sun 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM;

Instructor: TBD

Starts: April 19 – July 05

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Sec. 3 Wedn. 6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Raffaella Nolan

Starts:  April 15 – July 01

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Sec. 4 Thurs. 6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Kimberly Catanzariti

Starts: April 16 – July 02

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Beginner 3

Students will complete the overview of the basic Italian grammar focusing as well on speaking, reading and writing skills.

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Course book: T. Marin, S. Magnelli "The Italian Project 1a & Project 1b" - Edilingua.

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Tuition: $ 350  - 12 weeks

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Sec. 1 Sat 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM;

Instructor: Erminia Rosanova  

Starts: April 11 – June 11

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Sec. 2  Mon.6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Kimberly Catanzariti

Starts: April 13– July 06

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Sec. 3 Wedn. 6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Elisa Sartore 

Starts:  April 15 – July 01

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Sec. 4 Thurs. 6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: TBD

Starts: April 16 – July 02

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Students with no prior knowledge of the Italian language will communicate in simple, everyday situations. Course includes practice in reading, writing and basic work in grammar.

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Course book: T. Marin, S. Magnelli "The Italian Project 1a" - Edilingua.

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Tuition: $ 350 (book not included)

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Sec. 1 Mon. & Wed. 6:30 - 9:00 PM; Instructor: Barbara Scatiggio

Starts: April 13 – May 20

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Sec. 2 Tues. & Thur. 6:30 - 9:00 PM; Instructor: Angelo Sibilla

Starts: April 14 – May 21

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Intensive Beginner 1

meets twice per week

Intensive talian for Travellers

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Planning a trip to Italy?  This class is designed for those traveling to Italy for business or pleasure. Learn about the transportation systems, currency and culture, idiomatic phrases to help you get a taxi, asking/receiving directions, making reservations, shopping, food selection and, of course, making new friends! 

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Sat.: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM;

Instructor: Antonella Longoni. 

21 hours/each Section:  Tuition $300

Dates: POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 2020

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The learning material ($ 20) will be provided by the course’s instructor.

Intensive Beginner 2

meets twice per week

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For students with basic knowledge of the language, this course provides practice in conversation and introduction of new vocabulary and more complex grammatical structures.

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Course book: T. Marin, S. Magnelli "The Italian Project 1a & Project 1b" - Edilingua.

Tuition: $ 350 (book not included)

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Sec. 1 Mon. & Wed. 6:30 - 9:00 PM; Instructor: Barbara Scatiggio

Starts: May 27 – July 06

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Sec. 2 Tues. & Thur. 6:30 - 9:00 PM; Instructor: Angelo Sibilla

Starts: May 26 – July 02

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Beginner Review

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Through the grammar and the reading of the book by S.Ciani and S. Gavelli "Scoprire l'Italia", students will review the major challenges in Italian grammar, including the verb system, areas of contrast with English, and some vocabulary issues. They will  discover Italy through a treasure hunt with stops in Florence, Naples, Venice, Siena, Milan and Agrigento. This course is focused on improving grammar and fluency.

Course book: S.Ciani, S. Gavelli "Scoprire l'Italia" - Cideb.

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Tuition: $350 (book not included) - 12 weeks

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Sec. 1 Sat 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM;

Instructor: Raffaella Nolan    

Starts: Apr.18 – June 27

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Sec. 2  Mon.6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Antonella Giglio

Starts: April 13– July 06

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Sec. 3 Tue. 6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: TBD

Starts: April 14 – June 30

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Sec. 4 Thurs. 6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Antonella Giglio

Starts: Apr. 16 – July 01

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INTERMEDIATE CLASSES

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Intermediate 1

Students will deal with more complex Italian grammar and syntax to enable them to express themselves in various verbal modes: present, past and future.  

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Course book: Nuovo Progetto Italiano 2; Author: Marin T., Magnelli S.- Edilingua.

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Tuition: $350 - 12 weeks

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Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM; Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi

Starts: Apr. 11 – June 27

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Sec. 2 Wedn. 6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Antonella Giglio

Starts:  April 08 – June 24

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Intermediate 3

This course will cover the last chapters of the book “Nuovo Progetto Italiano B1-B2”. The emphasis will be placed on stylistic and idiomatic expressions to reinforce the speaking and reading ability of the student.

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Course book: Nuovo Progetto Italiano 2; Author: Marin T., Magnelli S.- Edilingua.

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Tuition: $350 - 12 weeks

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Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM; Instructor: Bahie D’Ambrosio

Starts: Apr. 11 – June 27

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Sec. 2  Mon.6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Elisa Sartore

Starts: April 13– July 06

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Intermediate Review

Students will strengthen their oral and writing ability through exercises and creative practices, which may include reading of articles, stories, class discussion, role playing activities and use of multimedia resources.

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Course book: Bar Italia; Author Di Francesco A. – Naddeo C. M.

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Tuition: $350 - 12 weeks

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Wed. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Francesco Da Vela

Starts: April 08 – June 24 

Let's Sing! Italian Language and Culture through Modern Music 

This  course is aimed at students who possess an intermediate-low level of Italian. Using Italian songs by “cantautori italiani”, students will improve Italian phonology, expand their grammar and vocabulary, as well as practice their communication skills.

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Course book: Canta che ti passa 

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Tuition: $350 - 12 weeks

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Tue. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Antonella Giglio

Starts: April 14 – June 30 

ADVANCED CLASSES

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Advanced 2

Through in-depth study of grammatical and conversational structures, the students will refine their knowledge of Italian fundamental and idiomatic expressions.

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Tuition: $350 - 12 weeks

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Course book: Nuovo Qui Italia Piu’; Author Mazzetti A, Manili P., Bagianti M. R.. – Le Monnier.

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Sat. 12:45 - 2:45 PM;

Instructor: Laura Cuppone

Starts April 11 – June 27

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Advanced Review

The course is designed for students who have completed the advanced courses and want to keep practicing their reading comprehension, expand their vocabulary, brush up their grammar and acquire better fluency. 

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Tuition: $ 350 - 12 weeks

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Sec. 1 Sun. 9:30 AM-12:00 PM;

Instructor: Erminia Rosanova

Starts: April 19 – July 05

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Course book: Nuovo Magari B1- B2; Author De Giuli A., Guastalla C., Ciro M.N. – Alma Edizioni

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​Sec. 2 (Adv. Review 2)  Sun. 9:30 AM-12:00 PM;

Instructor: Federica Petracci

Starts: April 19 – July 05

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Course book: Caccia ai Tesori; Author Filippone A., Radicchi S. – Loescher

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Sec. 3  Tues..6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Elisa Sartore

Starts: Starts: April 14 – June 30

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Course book: Nuovo Magari B1- B2; Author De Giuli A., Guastalla C., Ciro M.N. – Alma Edizioni

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Sec. 4 Tue. 6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Federica Petracci

Starts: April 14 – June 30

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Course book: Caccia ai Tesori; Author Filippone A., Radicchi S. – Loescher

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Sec. 5 Thurs. 6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Federica Petracci

Starts: April 09 – June 25 

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The learning material will be provided by the instructor

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Advanced Review 2 - Higher Level

The course is taught entirely in Italian and is designed for advanced higher-level students. The course aims at motivating students to expand their reading comprehension skills and vocabulary through reading excerpts of literary fiction, magazines, and newspaper articles. Students will be also exposed to videos and short movies to strengthen their oral comprehension. Fluency will be enhanced through class discussions.

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Tuition: $ 350 - 12 weeks

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Sec.1 Tues. 3:15 – 5:30 PM

Sec. 2 Tues. 6:00 – 8:30 PM;

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Instructor: Antonella Longoni

Starts: April 07 – June 23

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Deep Into Italian Review

The course, taught entirely in Italian, is designed for post-advanced students who have reached a high level of proficiency and would like to further expand their knowledge of the language. Emphasis will be placed on specialized points of grammar, advanced vocabulary study and theme-based class discussions, in order to strengthen fluency and communication skills. Students will practice their aural comprehension through authentic videos and recordings.

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Tuition: $ 350 - 12 weeks

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Thurs. 6:00 – 8:30 PM;

Instructor: Antonella Longoni

Starts: April 09 – June 25

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The learning material will be provided by the course’s instructor (not included in the tuition).

CONVERSATION CLASSES

BASIC CONVERSATION

on Thursday

INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION

on Sunday

ADVANCED CONVERSATION

on Monday

“GIORGIO AMBROSOLI: UN EROE BORGHESE”

"Un eroe borghese"  is a 1995 Italian historical drama film directed by Michele Placido. It is a dramatization of the downfall of the Michele Sindona's financial empire and of the subsequent Giorgio Ambrosoli's murder in 1979.

Students will read some portions of the book, watch the movie “Giorgio Ambrosoli: un eroe borghese” and will refine and review relevant points of grammar and critique a samples of movie’s clips. Through guided discussions students will improve their conversational skills and, as always, they will have activities involving speaking, reading, listening and some writing. 

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Tuition: $ 350 - 12 weeks

Sun. 9:30 AM -12:00 PM;

Instructor: Silvana De Luca

Starts: April 19 – July 05

The learning material will be provided by the course instructor.

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CONTEMPORARY ITALY

Are you ready for a journey to Italy? Fasten your seatbelt! In this course, students discuss, investigate, and learn about contemporary Italian society & culture.  Incorporating the rich traditions of the Bel Paese, we will explore today’s Italy through the lens of pivotal themes, such as food, fashion, family dynamics and arts.

Tuition: $ 350 - 12 weeks

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Thurs. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Elisa Sartore

Starts: April 16 – July 02

The learning material will be provided by the course instructor.

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Italy is made up of twenty regions with distinct characteristics. Every town, every village, makes the same dish in vastly different ways, and every town and village has its proudest specialty. These cooking traditions define people's identities just as much as their dialects and their traditional costumes.   Local cooking preferences and customs are shaped by geographic, historical, and climactic differences. Explore with us Italy’ s many distinct cuisines, each with its own flavors and preferred cooking techniques:   learn with this course more about the regions you know little about,  and expand your knowledge of those you are already familiar with.  You will not be disappointed , and you will taste some good food as well!

Buon appetito & Vi aspettiamo!

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Tuition: $ 350 (books not included) 12 weeks

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Mon: 6:30 - 9:00;

Instructor: Maria Fleri

Starts:  April 13 – July 06  

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Course book:  Profumi Sapori Italiani;  Author:  Giovanna di Salvatore;  Self-Published.

E-Book Version available or PDF Version of the book provided by Professor Fleri.

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NEW!

MORNING COURSES

From 10AM to 12 PM

All classes meet once a week except Intensive Classes meet twice a week

Cost:$260 (12 weeks)

 Instructors: TBD

BEGINNER 1

Sec 1 Mon 10AM - 12PM; Starts: April 13 – July 06

Sec 2 Tue. 10AM - 12PM; Starts: April 14 – June 31

Sec 3 Wed. 10AM - 12PM; Starts: April 15 – July 01

Sec 2 Thurs. 10AM - 12PM; Starts: April 16 – July 02

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BEGINNER 2

Sec 1 Mon 10AM - 12PM; Starts: April 13 – July 06

Sec 2 Tue. 10AM - 12PM; Starts: April 14 – June 31

Sec 3 Wed. 10AM - 12PM; Starts: April 15 – July 01

Sec 2 Thurs. 10AM - 12PM; Starts: April 16 – July 02

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BEGINNER 3

Sec 1 Mon 10AM - 12PM; Starts: April 13 – July 06

Sec 2 Tue. 10AM - 12PM; Starts: April 14 – June 31

Sec 3 Wed. 10AM - 12PM; Starts: April 15 – July 01

Sec 2 Thurs. 10AM - 12PM; Starts: April 16 – July 02

BEGINNER 1 INTENSIVE

Monday/Wednesday

Mon/Wed 10AM - 12PM; Starts: April 13 – May 20

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BEGINNER 2 INTENSIVE

Monday/Wednesday

Mon/Wed 10AM - 12PM; Starts: May 27 – July 06

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CONVERSATION

Sec 1 Mon. 10AM - 12PM; Starts: April 13 – July 06

Sec. 2 Wed. 10AM - 12PM; Starts: April 15 – July 02

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AFTERNOON COURSES

Classes meet once a week 

Cost: $260 (12 weeks)

 Instructors: TBD

BEGINNER 1

Sec 1 Mon 4 - 6 PM; Starts: April 13 – July 06

Sec 2 Wed. 4 - 6 PM; Starts: April 15 – July 01

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BEGINNER 3

Sec 1 Tues. 4 - 6 PM; Starts:  April 14 – June 30

Sec 2 Thurs. 4 - 6 PM; Starts: April  16 – July 02

BEGINNER 2

Sec 1 Tues. 4 - 6 PM; Starts:  April 14 – June 30

Sec 2 Wed. 4 - 6 PM; Starts: April 15 – July 01

CONVERSATION

Sec 1 Mon. 4 - 6 PM; Starts: April 13 – July 06

Sec. 2 Wed. 4 - 6 PM; Starts: April 15 – July 01

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