Italian classes for Adults
Winter 2023
All the Italian classes at Casa Italiana are held in full immersion and English is used only when needed.
The primary objective of all courses is to encourage and develop speaking and comprehension skills.
Levels are based on the CEFRL (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
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.
Note: all the in-person classes are at 595 Third Street.
BEGINNER CLASSES
Students with no prior knowledge of the Italian language will communicate in simple, everyday situations. Course includes practice in reading, writing and basic grammar.
Course book: The New Italian Espresso/Updated ed.; Authors: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Tuition: $385 (book not included)
Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Giancalo Cardone IN PERSON
Starts Jan.14 – April 01
Sec. 2 Sun. 10:00 AM -12:00 PM;
Instructor: Gerardo ALbanese IN PERSON
Starts Jan. 08 – April 02
Sec.3 Mon. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Stefania Patruno ONLINE FULL
Starts Jan. 09 – April 03
Sec. 4 Mon. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Giancarlo Cardone IN PERSON
Starts Jan. 09 – April 03
Sec. 5 Tues. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Giancarlo Cardone IN PERSON
Starts Jan. 10 – March 28
Sec. 6 Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Giancarlo Cardone ONLINE
Starts Jan. 11 – March 30
Sec. 7 Thurs. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Giancarlo Cardone IN PERSON
Starts Jan. 12 –March 30
Sec. 8 Thurs. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Stefania Patruno ONLINE
Starts Jan. 12 –March 30
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.
Course book: The New Italian Espresso/Updated ed.; Authors: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Tuition: $385 (book not included)
Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Gerardo Albanese ONLINE
Starts Jan.14 – April 01
Sec. 2 Sun. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM;
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari IN PERSON
Starts Jan. 08 – April 02
Sec.3 Mon. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Kimberly Catanzariti ONLINE FULL
Starts Jan. 09 – April 03
Sec. 4 Mon. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Gerardo Albanese IN PERSON
Starts Jan. 09 – April 03
Sec. 5 Tues. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Antonella Giglio IN PERSON
Starts Jan. 10 – March 28
Beginner 3
Students will complete an overview of the basic Italian grammar focusing as well on speaking, reading and writing skills.
Course book: The New Italian Espresso/Updated ed.; Authors: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Tuition: $385 (book not included)
Sec. 1 Tues. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari IN PERSON
Starts Jan. 10 – March 28
Sec. 2 Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Clorinda Guida ONLINE
Starts Jan. 11 – March 30
Sec. 3 Thurs. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Antonella Giglio IN PERSON
Starts: Jan. 19 – April 6
Intensive Beginner 1
meets twice per week
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.
Course book: The New Italian Espresso/Updated ed.; Authors: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Tuition: $385 (book not included)
Mon. & Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 PM ;
Instructor: Lina Gioia ONLINE. FULL
Starts: Jan. 09 – Feb. 20
Tue. & Thur. 6:30 - 8:30 PM ;
Instructor: Gerardo Albanese IN PERSON
Starts: Jan. 10 – Feb. 21
Intensive Italian for Travelers
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!
Sec. Sat. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; ONLINE
Instructor: Anna Siciliano
14 hours: Tuition $320
Dates: Sat: Feb. 18th, 25th, March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, April 1st.
The learning material ($ 22) will be provided by the course’s instructor.
Intensive Beginner 2
meets twice per week
For students with basic knowledge of the language, this course provides practice in conversation and introduction of new vocabulary and more complex grammatical structures.
Course book: The New Italian Espresso/Updated ed.; Authors: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Tuition: $385 (book not included)
Mon. & Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 PM ;
Instructor: Lina Gioia ONLINE
Starts: Feb. 22 – April 03
Tue. & Thur. 6:30 - 8:30 PM ;
Instructor: Gerardo Albanese IN PERSON
Starts: Feb. 23 – April 04
Beginner Review
Through the reading of Giovanni Ducci’s book, “Il signor Rigoni”, students will review the major challenges in Italian grammar, including the verb system, areas of contrast with the English language and some vocabulary issues.
Course book: The New Italian Espresso/Updated ed.; Authors: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Tuition: $385 (book not included)
Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi– ONLINE
Starts Jan.14 – April 01
Sec.2 Mon. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Clorinda Guida ONLINE
Starts Jan. 09 – April 03
Sec.3 Mon. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari IN PERSON
Starts Jan. 09 – April 03
Sec. 4 Thurs. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Bahie D'Ambrosio ONLINE
Starts: Jan. 19 – April 6
INTERMEDIATE CLASSES
Intermediate 1
Students will deal with more complex Italian grammar and syntax to enable them to express themselves in various verb tenses: present, past and future.
Course book: New Italian Espresso 2; Authors: M. Bali, G. Rizzo, L. Ziglio – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Tuition: $385 (book not included)
Sec. 2 Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari ONLINE
Starts Jan. 11 – March 29
Intermediate 2
Enriched vocabulary and advanced grammatical structures will enable students to handle a number of interactive, task-oriented social situations.
Tuition: $385 (book not included)
Course book: New Italian Espresso 2; Author: M. Bali, G. Rizzo, L. Ziglio – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Clorinda Guida ONLINE
Starts Jan.14 – April 01
Sec. 2 Tues. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Clorinda Guida ONLINE
Starts Jan. 10 – March 28
Sec. 3 Thurs. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Clorinda Guida ONLINE
Starts: Jan.12 – March 30
Intermediate 3
This course will cover the last chapters of the book “New Italian Espresso -Intermediate and Advanced”. Emphasis will be on stylistic and idiomatic expressions to reinforce the student’s speaking and reading abilities.
Tuition: $385 (book not included)
Course book: New Italian Espresso 2; Author: M. Bali, G. Rizzo, L. Ziglio – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Sec. 1 Tues. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi ONLINE
Starts Jan. 10 – March 28
Sec. 2 Thurs. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari ONLINE
Starts: Jan.12 – March 30
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.
Course book: Bar Italia; Author Di Francesco A. – Naddeo C. M.
Tuition: $385 (book not included)
Sec. Mon. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Antonella Giglio ONLINE
Starts Jan. 23 – April 10
ADVANCED CLASSES
Advanced 1
Through in-depth study of grammatical and conversational structures, the students will refine their knowledge of Italian fundamental and idiomatic expressions.
Tuition: $385 (book not included)
Course book: Nuovo Qui Italia Piu`; Authors ; A. Mazzetti, P. Manili, M.R.– Alma Edizioni
NOT OFFERED THIS SESSION
Advanced 2
Through in-depth study of grammatical and conversational structures, the students will refine their knowledge of Italian fundamental and idiomatic expressions.
Tuition: $385 (book not included)
Course book: Nuovo Qui Italia Piu`; Authors ; A. Mazzetti, P. Manili, M.R.– Alma Edizioni
Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Lina Gioia ONLINE
Starts Jan.14 – April 01
Sec.2 Mon. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Bahies D'Ambrosio ONLINE
Starts Jan. 09 – April 03
Advanced 3
Proficiency in Italian will be enhanced through refined idiomatic expressions and more advanced grammar patterns.
Tuition: $385 (book not included)
Course book: La grammatica vien leggendo; Author Lorenza Ruggieri – Edilingua
NOT OFFERED THIS SESSION
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 on their grammar and acquire better fluency.
Tuition: $385 (book not included)
Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Raffaella Nolan ONLINE
Starts Jan. 21– April 08
Course book: TBD
Sec. 2 Tue. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Federica Petracci ONLINE
Starts: Jan.10 – March 28
The learning material will be provided by the course’s instructor.
Sec. 3 Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Fabio Bonetti ONLINE
Starts: Jan. 11 – March 29
Course book: Caccia ai Tesori; Author Filippone A., Radicchi S. – Loescher
VOCI DI AUTORI ITALIANI
In this advanced course, students will discover some of the most important Italian authors of the second half of the Nineteenth century and contemporary writers. They will read excerpts of some famous books and articles of renowned journalists, always supported by short biographies of the authors. Students will work on new vocabulary, discuss various themes and topics, examine different writing styles and language structures. They will also listen to some interviews with the authors. Some grammar topics will be reviewed upon request of the class.
Tuition: $385 (book not included)
The learning material will be provided by the course’s instructor.
Thurs. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Federica Petracci ONLINE
Starts: Jan. 12 – March 30
Deep Into Italian Review
Taught entirely in Italian, this course 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 read some chapters of "I Promessi Sposi" by Alessandro Manzoni.
Tuition: $385 (book not included)
Wed. 5:00 – 7:00 PM;
Instructor: Antonella Longoni ONLINE
Starts: Jan. 11 – March 29
The learning material will be provided by the course’s instructor (not included in the tuition).
CONVERSATION CLASSES
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION
on Sunday
FAVOLE AL TELEFONO di Gianni Rodari - Parte 2
A course designed for intermediate students.
Students will read and discuss some of Rodari's fanciful fables, focusing on conversation, reading comprehension and review relevant points of grammar. Through guided discussions they will improve their conversational skills and as always, they will have activities involving speaking, reading, listening and some writing.
Tuition: $385 (book not included)
The learning material will be provided by the course’s instructor.
Sun. 10:00 AM -12:00 PM;
Instructor: Silvana De Luca ONLINE
Starts: Jan.08 – April 02
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION on Tuesday and Thursday
In this course, students will discuss, will investigate, and will 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.
The learning material will be provided by the course's instructor.
Tuition: $385 (book not included)
Sec. 1 Tues. 2:00 - 4:00 PM;
Instructor: Laura Vinti
Starts: Jan. 17 – April 7 ONLINE
Sec. 2 Thurs. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Fabio Bonetti ONLINE
Starts: Jan. 19 – April 6
The learning material will be provided by the course’s instructor.
ADVANCED CONVERSATION
on Monday
This Italian Advanced Conversation Course introduces the new textbook "NUOVO MAGARI C1/C2" that aims to teach Italian Language & Culture through different Macro-Thematic Areas in which the student navigates to learn more about the Italy of yesterday and today.
Course book: NUOVO MAGARI C1/C2 ; Authors: A. De Giuli, C. Guastalla, C.M. Naddeo; AlmaEdizioni.
Tuition: $385 (book not included)
Mon. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Maria Fleri ONLINE
Starts: Jan. 23 – April 03
ADVANCED CONVERSATION & CULTURE on Saturday
Advanced students with an excellent command of Italian will converse on social issues elicited from video, articles and excerpts provided by the instructor. The course is geared to improve conversation and fluency. Written and oral productions are encouraged. Grammar will be covered as it emerges from class discussions.
The learning material will be provided by the course’s instructor.
Tuition: $385 (book not included)
Sat. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Bahie D'Ambrosio ONLINE
Starts: Jan.14 – April 01
This course is aimed at students with intermediate/advanced linguistic skills who wish to read and discuss articles and book excerpts on a variety of societal and cultural topics while at the same time strengthening their command of more challenging grammar structures (subjunctive, period ipotetico, passive voice, etc.).
Tuition: $385 (book not included)
The learning material will be provided by the course’s instructor.
Sat. 10:00 AM -12:00 PM;
Instructor: Laura Vinti ONLINE
Starts: Jan.14 – April 01
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION
on Saturday
MORNING COURSES
From 10AM to 12 PM
All classes meet once a week except Intensive Classes meet twice a week
Tuition: $385 / 12 weeks / Book not included
BEGINNER 1
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.
Sec. 1 Tues. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Jan.10 – March 28; Instr. G. Cardone
Sec. 2 Thurs. 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM; Jan.12 – March 30; Instr. G. Cardone
Course book: New Italian Espresso; Authors: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
INTENSIVE BEGINNER 1
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.
Tue. & Thur. 10AM - 12PM; Starts Jan.10 – Feb. 21; Instructor: B. Scatiggio
Course book: New Italian Espresso; Authors: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
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.
Sec. 1 Tues. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Jan.10 – March 28; Instr. G. Albanese
Sec. 2 Thurs. 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM; Jan.12 – March 30; Instr. G. Albanese
Course book: New Italian Espresso; Author:s P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
INTENSIVE 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.
Tue. & Thur. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Feb. 23 – April 04; Instructor: B. Scatiggio
Course book: New Italian Espresso; Authors: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
AFTERNOON COURSES
Classes meet once a week from 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Cost: $385 (12 weeks/24 hours) / Book not included
BEGINNER 1
Sec 1. Mon. 4:00-6:00PM; Starts: Jan.09 – April 03; Instr. G. Cardone
Course book: New Italian Espresso; Authors: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni
BEGINNER 3
Sec 1. Tue. 4 - 6 PM; Starts: Jan.10 March 28; Instr. M. Piscioneri
Sec. 2 Thurs. 4 - 6 PM; Starts: Jan12 – March 30; Instr. B. D'Ambrosio
Course book: New Italian Espresso; Authors: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni
BEGINNER 2
Sec. 1 Tue. 4:00-6:00 PM; Jan.10 March 28; Instr. M. Piscioneri
Sec. 2 Thurs. 4:00-6:00 PM; Jan12 – March 30; Instr. G. Albanese
Course book: New Italian Espresso; Authors: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION
Sec. 1 Wed. 4:00-6:00 PM; Jan.11 – March 29; Instr. B. D'Ambrosio ONLINE
TUTORIALS AND SMALL CLASSES
TUTORIALS
SMALL CLASSES
“One-on-One” $65/hr per person
“One-on-Two” $50/hr per person
“One-on-Three” $45/hr per person
A course with less than six students will open at the following cost (20 hours):
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With 5 students: $320
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With 4 students: $350
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With 3 students: $450
A course with less than six students will open at following cost (15 hours):
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With 5 students: $260
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With 4 students: $300
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With 3 students: $400
LUNCH BREAK COURSES
Lunch break courses from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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Beginner 1-Intermediate 1-Conversation/ Monday
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Beginner 2-Intermediate 2-Conversation / Tuesday
It meets once a week for 12 weeks (total of 12 hrs.) $180
For more info contact the office.