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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.
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 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 work in grammar.
Course book: The New Italian Espresso; Author: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Tuition: $ 370 (book not included)
Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM -12:30 PM;
Instructor: Angelo Sibilla
Starts: April 17 - July 03
Sec. 2 Mon. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: TBD
Starts: April 12 - July 12
Sec. 3 Tues.6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Angelo Sibilla
Starts: April 13 - June 29
Sec. 4 Wed. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Clorinda Guida
Starts: April 21 - July 07
Sec. 5 Thur. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Camilla Conti
Starts: April 22 - July 08
Sec. 6 Fri. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Angelo Sibilla
Starts: April 16 - July 02
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; Author: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Tuition: $ 370 (book not included)
Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM -12:30 PM;
Instructor: Laura Vinti
Starts: April 17 - July 03
Sec. 2 Tues.6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Kimberly Catanzariti
Starts: April 13 - June 29
Sec. 3 Wed. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari
Starts: April 21 - July 07
Sec. 4 Thur. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Kimberly Catanzariti
Starts: April 15 - July 01
Beginner 3
Students will complete the overview of the basic Italian grammar focusing as well on speaking, reading and writing skills.
Course book: The New Italian Espresso; Author: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Tuition: $ 370
Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM -12:30 PM;
Instructor: TBD
Starts: April 24 - July 10
Sec. 3 Tue. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Raffaella Nolan
Starts: April 13 - June 29
Sec. 4 Thur. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Bahie D'Ambrosio
Starts: April 15 - July 01
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; Author: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Tuition: $ 370 (book not included)
Mon. & Wed. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Camilla Conti
Starts: April 12 – May 17
Tues. & Thurs. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari
Starts April 13 – May 18.
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!
Sat.: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM;
Instructor: Antonella Longoni.
21 hours/each Section: Tuition $300
Dates: NOT OFFERED IN SPRING
The learning material ($ 20) 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; Author: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Tuition: $ 370 (book not included)
Mon. & Wed. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Camilla Conti
Starts: May 19– June 30
Tues. & Thurs. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari
Starts: May 20 – June 29
Beginner Review
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.
Tuition: $ 370 (book not included)
Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM -12:30 PM;
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari
Starts: April 17 - July 03
Sec. 2 Mon. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Bahie D'Ambrosio
Starts: April 5 - June 28
Sec. 3 Tues.6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Federica Barella
Starts: April 20 - July 06
INTERMEDIATE CLASSES
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.
Course book: New Italian Espresso 2; Author: M. Bali, G. Rizzo, L. Ziglio – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Tuition: $370 - 12 weeks
Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM -12:30 PM;
Instructor: Federica Petracci
Starts: April 10 – June 26
Sec. 2 Mon. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Federica Barella
Starts April 12 – July 12
Intermediate 2
Enriched vocabulary and advanced grammatical structures will enable students to handle a number of interactive, task-oriented social situations.
Tuition: $370 - 12 weeks
Course book: New Italian Espresso 2; Author: M. Bali, G. Rizzo, L. Ziglio – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Sec. 1 Mon. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Antonella Giglio
Starts April 12 – July 12
Sec. 1 Mon. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi
Starts: April 19 – July 19
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.
Tuition: $370 - 12 weeks
Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM -12:30 PM;
Instructor: Raffaella Nolan
Starts: April 17 – July 03
Course book: New Italian Espresso 2; Author: M. Bali, G. Rizzo, L. Ziglio – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Sec. 2 Mon. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Agata Guardo
Starts April 12 – July 12
Course book: Nuovo Progetto Italiano 2; Author: Marin T., Magnelli S.- Edilingua.
Sec. 3 Thurs. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Antonella Giglio
Starts April 15 – July 01
Course book: New Italian Espresso 2; Author: M. Bali, G. Rizzo, L. Ziglio – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
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: $370 - 12 weeks
7Wed 6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Antonella Giglio
Starts April 14 – June 30.
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.
Course book: Canta che ti passa
Tuition: $350 - 12 weeks
Tue. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Antonella Giglio
Starts: April 21 – July 07
NOT OFFERED IN SPRING
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: $370 - 12 weeks
Course book: Nuovo Qui Italia Piu’; Author Mazzetti A, Manili P., Bagianti M. R.. – Le Monnier.
Sat. 10:00 - 12:30 PM;
Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi
Starts: Apr. 17 – July 03
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.
Tuition: $370 - 12 weeks
Sec. 1 Tue. 6:30 – 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Federica Petracci
Starts: April 13 – June 29
Course book: TBD
Sec.2 Wed. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi
Starts: April 14 – June 30
Course book: Nuovo Magari B1-B2; Author De Giuli A., Guastalla C., Ciro M.N. – Alma Edizioni
Sec. 3 Thurs. 6:30 – 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Federica Petracci
Starts: April 08 – June 24
Course book: Trame
Advanced 2
Fluency in Italian will be provided through spontaneous conversation and review of stylistic expressions and refined grammar patterns.
Tuition: $370 - 12 weeks
Course book: Nuovo Qui Italia Piu’; Author Mazzetti A, Manili P., Bagianti M. R.. – Le Monnier.
Sat. 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM;
Instructor: Bahie D’Ambrosio
Starts April 17 – July 03
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 also be exposed to videos and short movies to strengthen their oral comprehension. Fluency will be enhanced through class discussions.
Tuition: $ 370 - 12 weeks
Tues. 6:00 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Antonella Longoni
Starts: April 13 – June 29
The learning material will be provided by the course’s instructor (not included in the tuition).
Advanced 3
Proficiency in Italian will be enhanced through refined idiomatic expressions and more advanced grammar patterns.
Tuition: $330 - 12 weeks
Course book: Nuovo Qui Italia Piu’; Author Mazzetti A, Manili P., Bagianti M. R.. – Le Monnier
Sec.2 Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Francesco Da Vela
Starts: April 14 - June 30
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: $ 370 - 12 weeks
Thurs. 5:30 – 8:00 PM;
Instructor: Antonella Longoni
Starts:April 15 – July 01
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 the arts. Readings will be followed by discussion and conversation. Class discussion will include both a linguistic and grammatical approach.
The learning material will be provided by the course's instructor.
Tuition: $ 370 - 12 weeks
Thurs. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Elisa Sartore
Starts: April 29 – July 15
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION
on Sunday
LA TESTA DEGLI ITALIANI (Second Part)
by Beppe Severgnini
A course designed for Intermediate students. Students will read the book “La testa degli Italiani” by Beppe Severgnini. A very interesting book that makes you reflect on the nature of Italians as stereotypes 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 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: $ 370 - 12 weeks
Sun. 9:30 AM -12:00 PM;
Instructor: Silvana De Luca
Starts: April 11 - July 11
ADVANCED CONVERSATION
on Monday
INTERPRETAZIONI - Italian Language and Culture through Film
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: $ 370 - 12 weeks
Mon. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;
Instructor: Maria Fleri
Starts: April 26 – July 19
MORNING COURSES
From 10AM to 12 PM
All classes meet once a week except Intensive Classes meet twice a week
Tuition: $330 / 12 weeks
BEGINNER 1
Sec. Mon. 10AM - 12PM; Starts: April 12 - July 12;
Instr. A. Sibilla
Course book: New Italian Espresso; Author: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
BEGINNER 2
Sec. Fri. 10:00 AM-12:00 PM; Apr. 16 – July 06
Instr. A. Sibilla
Course book: New Italian Espresso; Author: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
CONVERSATION
Se.1 Mon 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; April 12 – July 12;
Instr. TBD
Sec. 2 Wed 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM; April 14 – June 30;
Instr. Laura Vinti
AFTERNOON COURSES
Classes meet once a week from 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Cost: $330 (12 weeks)
BEGINNER 1
Sec 1. Mon. 4 - 6 PM; Starts: April 12 - July 2 Instr. C. Conti
Sec. 2 Tue. 4 - 6 PM; Starts: April 13 - June 29 Instr. C. Conti
Sec. 3 Wed. 4 - 6 PM; Starts: April 14 - June 30 Instr. A. Sibilla
Course book: New Italian Espresso; Author: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni
BEGINNER 2
Sec. 1 Wed. 4:00-6:00 PM; April14 – June 30; Instr. C. Conti
Sec. 2 Fri. 4:00-6:00 PM; April16 – July 02; Instr. A. Sibilla
Course book: New Italian Espresso; Author: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni
TUTORIALS AND SMALL CLASSES
TUTORIALS
“One-on-One” $ 60/hr per person
“One-on-Two” $ 45/hr per person
“One-on-Three” $ 40/hr per person
SMALL CLASSES
A course with less than six students will open at following cost (20hours):
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With 5 students: $ 300
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With 4 students: $ 330
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With 3 students: $ 440
A course with less than six students will open at following cost (15 hours):
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With 5 students: $ 240
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With 4 students: $ 300
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With 3 students: $ 400
BREAK LUNCH COURSES
Break lunch 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
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Beginner 3-Intermediate 3-Conversation / Wednesday
It meets once a week for 12 weeks (total of 12 hrs.) $ 200
For more info contact the office.
NOT OFFERED THIS SESSION