Casa Italiana Language School
Italian classes for Adults
Spring 2025
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 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: $395 (book not included) 12 Weeks
Sec. 1 Sun. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Vera Sogoian
Sarts Apr.13 – July 13 IN PERSON
Sec.2 Mon. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Tania Costantin
Starts Apr. 21 – July 14 IN PERSON
Sec. 3 Tues. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Tania Costantin
Starts Apr. 15 – July 1 IN PERSON
Sec. 4 Tues. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Diana
Starts Apr. 15 – July 1 ONLINE
Sec. 5 Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Tania Costantin
Starts Apr. 16 – July 2 IN PERSON
Sec. 6 Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Diana
Starts Apr. 16 – July 2 ONLINE
Sec. 7 Thurs. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Tania Costantin
Starts Apr. 17 – June 19 ONLINE
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: $395 (book not included) 12 Weeks
Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Diana
Starts: April 12 – June 28 IN PERSON
Sec. 2 Sat. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Paola Mariani
Starts: April 12 – June 28 ONLINE
Sec. 3 Mon. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Margherita Bebi
Starts: April 14 – July 14 IN PERSON
Sec. 4 Mon. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Cristina Falco
Starts: April 14 – July 14 ONLNE
Sec. 5 Tues. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Gerardo Albanese
Starts: April 15 – July 01 IN PERSON
Sec. 6 Thurs. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Gerardo Albanese
Starts: April 10 – June 19 ONLINE
BEGINNER 3
Students will complete an overview of basic Italian grammar focusing on speaking, reading and writing.
Course book: The New Italian Espresso/Updated ed.; Authors: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Tuition: $395 (book not included) 12 Weeks
Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari
Starts: April 12 – June 28 IN PERSON
Sec. 2 Sun. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Diana
Starts: Apr. 13 – July 13 IN PERSON
Sec. 3 Sun. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Gerardo Albanese
Starts: Apr. 13 – July 13 IN PERSON
Sec. 4 Mon. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Maria Carmela Amodio
Starts: April 21 – July 14 IN PERSON
Sec. 5 Thur. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Maria Carmela Amodio
Starts: April 10 – June 19 ONLINE
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: $395 (book not included) 6 weeks
Mon. & Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 PM ;
Instructor: Lina Gioia ONLINE
Starts: April 16 – May 28
Mon. & Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 PM ;
Instructor: Barbara Scatiggio IN PERSON
Starts: April 16 – May 28.
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: $395 (book not included) 6 weeks
Mon. & Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 PM ;
Instructor: Lina Gioia ONLINE
Starts: June 2 - July 9
Tue. & Thur. 6:30 - 8:30 PM ;
Instructor: Gerardo Albanese IN PERSON
Starts: June 2 - July 9
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. Sun. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: TBD
7 weeks / Tuition $260
Dates: TO BE UPDATED
Learning material ($ 22) will be provided by the course’s instructor.
Group Italian Language Course at The Mather
This course will give to the students a unique opportunity to familiarize with Italian culture and enhance their proficiency in the Italian language. The primary objective is to develop speaking and comprehension skills. Besides everyday’s situations, topics will cover: the fine arts, cuisine, fashion and design – everything which is essential to truly enjoy the learning Italian language. Students will also engage in creative linguistic exercises such as: role plays and listening comprehension exercises specifically prepared by the instructor.
Tuition: $ 350 - once a week
Thurs. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Clorinda Guida
Starts: Feb. 13th – Apr. 17th IN PERSON
The learning material will be provided by the course’s instructor
BEGINNER REVIEW
Through grammar and reading of "La fuga di Bach" students will review the major challenges in Italian grammar, including the verb system, areas of contrast with the English language, and some vocabulary issues. This course is focused on improving grammar and fluency.
Tuition: $395 (book not included) 12 weeks
Sec. 1 Sun. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Paola Mariani
Starts: Apr. 13 – July 13 IN PERSON
Sec. 2 Mon. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Margherita Bebi
Starts: April 21 – July 14 IN PERSON
Sec. 3 Tues. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Margherita Bebi
Starts: April 15– July 1 IN PERSON
Sec. 4 Tues. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Paola Mariani
Starts: April 15 – July 01 ONLINE
Sec. 5 Thur. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Maria Carmela Amodio
Starts: April 10 – June 19 ONLINE
Course book: New Italian Espresso Updated; Authors: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni; Scoprire l'Italia di Bach; Autor: S.Ciani and S. Gavelli., Longo S.- Cideb.
INTERMEDIATE CLASSES
INTERMEDIATE1
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: $395 (book not included) 12 weeks
Sec. Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi
Starts: April 16 – July 2 ONLINE
INTERMEDIATE 2
Enriched vocabulary and advanced grammatical structures will enable students to handle a number of interactive, task-oriented social situations.
Tuition: $395 (book not included) 12 Weeks
Course book: New Italian Espresso 2; Author: M. Bali, G. Rizzo, L. Ziglio – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Sec. 1 Sun. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi
Starts April 13 – July 13 ONLINE
Sec. 2 Wed. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari
Starts: April 16 – July 2 IN PERSON
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: $395 (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: Giuseppe Villari
Starts April 15– July 1 IN PERSON
Sec. 2 Thurs. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Bahie D'Ambrosio
Sarts: April 10 – June 19 ONLINE
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: New Italian Espresso 2; Author: M. Bali, G. Rizzo, L. Ziglio – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Tuition: $395 (book not included)
Mon. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi
Starts: April 21 – July 14 ONLINE
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.
$395 (book not included) 12 weeks
Sec. 1 Sun. 10:00- 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari
Starts April 13 – July 13 IN PERSON
Sec. 2 Mon 6:30- 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari
Starts April 21 – July 14 IN PERSON
Sec. 3 Tues. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Lina Gioia
Starts April 15– July 1. ONLINE
Course book: Nuovissimo Ptogetto Italiano 3 Authors: T. Marin, M.A. Cernigliaro - Edilingua
ADVANCED 2
Proficiency in Italian will be enhanced through refined idiomatic expressions and more advanced grammar patterns.
Tuition: $395 (book not included) 12 weeks
NOT OFFERED IN SPRING
ADVANCED 3
Proficiency in Italian will be enhanced through refined idiomatic expressions and more advanced grammar patterns.
Tuition: $395 (book not included) 12 weeks
Course book: Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3; Authors ; M.A. Cernigliaro, T. Marin - Edilingua
NOT OFFERED IN SPRING
ADVANCED REVIEW
The course is designed for students who have completed advanced courses and want to keep practicing their reading comprehension, expand their vocabulary, brush up on their grammar and acquire better fluency.
Tuition: $395 (book not included) 12 weeks
Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Raffaella Nolan
Starts April 12 – June 28 ONLINE
Course book: Rose rosse per il commissario ; Author S. Longo, R. Assini– Cideb
Sec. 2 Sat. 10:00 - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Instructor Lina Gioia
Starts April 19 – July 5 ONLINE
Sec. 3 Mon.6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Bahie D’Ambrosio
Starts April 21 – July 14 ONLINE
Sec. 4 Tues. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi
Starts April 15– July 1 ONLINE
Course book: Nuovo Magari C1/C2; Author A .De Giuli; C. Guastalla; C.M. Naddeo – Alma Edizioni
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.
Tuition: $395 (book not included) 12 weeks
Thur. 6:00 – 8:00 PM;
Instructor: Lina Gioia ONLINE
Starts: April 17 – July 3
The learning material will be provided by the course’s instructor.
CONVERSATION CLASSES
ADVANCED CONVERSATION
on Monday
=This advanced conversation course delves into the works of Italy's finest authors, including Italo Calvino, Alberto Moravia, Natalia Ginzburg, and Jumpa Lahiri. The course includes group discussions and provides comprehensive introductions to each author, their unique styles, and their significance in enhancing our understanding of Italian culture. Students will engage in reading, interpreting, analyzing, and discussing various short stories both in class and at home, so they’ll learn more about Italy of yesterday and today
Tuition: $395 (book not included) 12 weeks
The learning material will be provided by the instructor of the course.
Mon. 6:30 PM -8:30 PM; ONLINE
Instructor: Diana
Starts: April. 21 – July 14
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION
on Sunday
Novelle per 12 settimane” by Boccaccio, Moravia, Calvino, Ginsburg
This is a course designed for Intermediate students. Students will read and view portions of the video, focusing on conversation, reading comprehension and review of relevant points of grammar. Through guided discussions, students will participate in activities involving speaking to improve their conversational skills, reading, listening and some writing.
Tuition: $395- 12 weeks
The learning material will be provided by the instructor of the course.
Sun. 10:00 AM -12:00 PM;
Instructor: Silvana De Luca ONLINE
Starts: April 13 – July 13
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION on Tuesday
In this course, students will discuss, investigate, and learn about contemporary Italian society and culture. Incorporating the rich traditions of the Bel Paese, the class will explore today’s Italy through the lens of pivotal themes, such as food, fashion, family dynamics, and the arts.
Tuition: $395 (book not included) 12 weeks
The learning material will be provided by the instructor of the course.
Sec. 1 Tues. 6:30 - 8:30 PM; ONLINE
Instructor: Clorinda Guida
Starts: April 15– July 1
Sec. 2 Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Margherita Bebi
Starts April 16 – July 2 IN PERSON
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION on Wednesday
In this course, students will discuss, investigate, and learn about contemporary Italian society & culture. Grammar will be covered as it emerges from Class discussions. Students will improve their conversational skills.
Course book: TBD
Tuition: $395 (book not included) 12 weeks
Tues. 6:30 - 8:30 PM; IN PERSON
Instructor: Margherita Bebi
Starts: Jan.08 – March 26
ADVANCED CONVERSATION & CULTURE
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.
Tuition: $395 (book not included)
Sat. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Bahie D'Ambrosio ONLINE
Starts: April 12 – June 28
The learning material will be provided by the course’s instructor.
SHORT STORY READING CLUB (Intermediate Conversation)
Do you love reading and discussing literature but prefer to read something shorter than a book? Have you heard of “flash fiction”, “microfiction” or “twitterature”? These terms refer to very short pieces of writing. In this club, each week before the club meeting, we will read a short story, from single-digit word stories to longer texts, but none longer than about 1000 words. During the club we will discuss the short story using the literature circle format. Each week students will take on a different role in the discussion such as cultural connector, word master, plot summarizer or discussion leader. The teacher and students will also take turns choosing stories which will represent authors from around the world.
The learning material will be provided by the course’s instructor.
Tuition: $230 (12 weeks)
Tues. 5:30 - 6:30 PM; ONLINE
Instructor: Maria Carmela Amodio
Starts: April 15 – July 1
ITALIAN PODCASTS – LISTENING, LISTENING, LISTENING
Each lesson will be dedicated to listening to and understanding an episode of an Italian podcast focused on current affairs – on both Italian news and international topics. After listening to episodes, we will discuss them in class. This will provide listening comprehension practice and immersion in contemporary Italian culture and media. For homework, students will listen to other podcasts and write a short synopsis of each episode. At the end of the course, each student will write a narrative or script for a self-produced 10-minute episode, to be recorded (on their smartphone), listened to, and discussed together in class.
The learning material will be provided by the course’s instructor.
Tuition: $230 (6 weeks)
NOT OFFERED IN SPRING
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
"One-on-Four” $40/hr per person
A course with less than eight students will open at the following cost (20 hours):
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With 5 students: $330
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With 4 students: $360
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With 3 students: $400
A course with less than eight students will open at following cost (15 hours):
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With 5 students: $270
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With 4 students: $320
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With 3 students: $395
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.) $195
NOT OFFERED IN WINTER