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: The New Italian Espresso; Author: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)

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Tuition: $ 365 (book not included) 

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

Instructor: Giuseppe Villari

Starts:  January 09 - March 27 

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Sec. 2 Sun. 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM;

Instructor: TBD

Starts:  January 03 - March 28

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Sec. 3 Tues.6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Kimberly Catanzariti

Starts: January 05 - March 23

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Sec. 4 Wed. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Kimberly Catanzariti

Starts: January 06 - March 24

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Sec. 5 Thur. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: TBD

Starts: January 07 - March 25

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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: The New Italian Espresso; Author: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)

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Tuition: $ 365

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

Instructor: TBD

Starts:  January 09 - March 27 

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Sec. 2 Sun. 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM;

Instructor: TBD

Starts:  January 03 - March 28

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Sec. 3 Tues.6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Raffaella Nolan

Starts: January 05 - March 23

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Sec. 4 Thur. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Bahie D'Ambrosio

Starts: January 07 - March 25

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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 1b" - Edilingua.

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Tuition: $ 365 (book not included)

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

Instructor: Graziella Caserta

Starts:  January 09 - March 27

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Sec. 2 Mon. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Bahie D'Ambrosio

Starts:  January 04 - April 05

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Sec. 3 Tues.6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Graziella Caserta

Starts: January 05 - March 23

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Sec. 4 Thur. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Kimberly Catanzariti

Starts: January 07 - March 25

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Intensive Beginner 1

meets twice per week

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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: The New Italian Espresso; Author: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)

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Tuition: $ 365 (book not included)

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Sec.1  Mon. & Wed. 6:30 - 9:00 PM; Instructor: Giuseppe Villari 

Starts: Jan.04 – Feb. 17 

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Sec.2  Tue. & Thur. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Giuseppe Villari 

Starts: Jan.05 – Feb. 11 

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Intensive Italian 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: NOT OFFERED ON WINTER

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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: The New Italian Espresso; Author: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)

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Tuition: $ 365 (book not included)

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Sec. 1 Mon. & Wed. 6:30 - 9:00 PM; Instructor: Giuseppe Villari 

Starts: Feb. 22– March 31

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Sec.2  Tue. & Thur. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor:  Giuseppe Villari 

Starts:  Feb. 18 – March 30

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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: $ 365 (book not included)

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

Instructor: Laura Cuppone 

Starts:  January 09 - March 27 

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Sec. 2 Mon. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Kimberly Catanzariti

Starts:  January 04 - April 05

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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: New Italian Espresso 2; Author: M. Bali, G. Rizzo, L. Ziglio – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)

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Tuition: $365 - 12 weeks

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Sec. Mon. 6:30 - 9:00 Pm

​Instructor: TBD

Starts: starts Jan.04 – April 05

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Intermediate 2

Enriched vocabulary and advanced grammatical structures will enable students to handle a number of interactive, task-oriented social situations.

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Tuition: $365 - 12 weeks

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

Instructor: Raffaella Nolan

Starts:  January 09 - March 27

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Course book: New Italian Espresso 2; Author: M. Bali, G. Rizzo, L. Ziglio – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)

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Sec. 2 Mon. 6:30 - 9:00 Pm

​Instructor: Graziella Caserta 

Starts: Jan.04 – April 05

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

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Sec. 3 Thurs. 6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Antonella Giglio

Starts: January 07 - March 25

Course book: New Italian Espresso 2; Author: M. Bali, G. Rizzo, L. Ziglio – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)

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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: $365 - 12 weeks

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Sec. Wed. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Antonella Giglio

Starts: January 06 - March 24

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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: $365 - 12 weeks

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Sat. 10:00 - 12:30 PM;

Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi

Starts: Jan. 09  – March 27

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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 21 – July 07 

NOT OFFERED IN WINTER

ADVANCED CLASSES

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Advanced 1

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: $365 - 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. 10:00 - 12:30 PM;

Instructor: Bahie D'Ambrosio

Starts: Jan. 09  – March 27

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Advanced 3

Fluency in Italian will be provided through spontaneous conversation and review of stylistic expressions and refined grammar patterns.

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Tuition: $325 - 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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Sec. Wed. 7:00 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Francesco da Vela

Starts: January 06 - March 24

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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: $365 - 12 weeks

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Sec. 1 Tue. 6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Federica Petracci

Starts: Jan. 05 – March 23

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Course book: TBD

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Sec.2 Wed. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi

Starts: January 06 - March 24

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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. 3 Thurs. 6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Federica Petracci

Starts: January 07 - March 25

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Course book: TBD

Advanced Review 2 

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: $ 365 - 12 weeks

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Tues. 6:00 - 8:30 PM;

Instructor: Antonella Longoni

Starts: Jan . 05 – March 23

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

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: $ 365 - 12 weeks

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Thurs. 5:30 – 8:00 PM;

Instructor: Antonella Longoni

Starts: Jan. 07 – March 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

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. Readings will be followed by discussion and conversation. Class discussion will include both a linguistic and grammatical approach.

Course book: La grammatica vien leggendo; Author: Ruggieri Lorenza - Edilingua

Tuition: $ 365 - 12 weeks

Thurs. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Elisa Sartore

Starts: Jan. 07 – March 25

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INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION

on Sunday

LA TESTA DEGLI ITALIANI by Beppe Severgnini

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A course designed for intermediate students.  Students will read the book “La testa degli Italiani” by Beppe Severgini. A very interesting book, that makes you reflect on the nature of Italians as stereotype and helps you to see things from a different perspective. It could be considered a philosophical essay. During the course students will refine, and review relevant points of grammar and critique a samples of movie’s passages. Through guided discussions students will improve their conversational skills and as always they will have activities involving speaking, reading, listening and some writing.

Tuition: $ 365 - 12 weeks

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

Instructor: Silvana De Luca

Starts:  Jan. 03 - March 28

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ADVANCED CONVERSATION

on Monday

INTERPRETAZIONI - Italian Language and Culture through Film

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This course aims to teach Italian Language & Culture through film, focusing on Italian movies from 2010 to 2017.  The activities of the book based on the films are divided into three main categories (before, during, and after viewing the film) with a natural progression from warm-up questions, to closed and controlled exercises, to open ended and creative tasks, both oral and written, including grammar practice, all within the context of each single film. The movies will be provided by the instructor & will be watched in class during the course.

Course book: INTERPRETAZIONI Italian Language and Culture through Film Cristina Pausini and Carmen Merolla (available on Amazon)

Tuition: $ 365 - 12 weeks

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Sec. Mon. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Maria Fleri

Starts: Jan. 04 – March 23

BEGINNER 2

Sec. Tues. 10:00 AM-12:00 PM; Jan. 05 – March 24;

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Course book: New Italian Espresso; Author: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)

AFTERNOON COURSES