Casa Italiana Language School

Italian classes for Adults

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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 adult classes are at 1776 G 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: $ 380 (book not included)

12 weeks

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Sec. 1 Sat 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM;

Instructor: Giuseppe Villari   SOLD OUT   

Starts: Sept.21 – Dec. 14

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Sec. 2  Sun 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM;

Instructor: Giuseppe Villari 

Starts: Sept.15 – Dec. 15

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Sec. 3  Mon.6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Kimberly Catanzariti   

Starts: Sept. 16 – Dec. 16

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Sec. 4 Tue. 6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Elisa Sartore

Starts: Sept. 17 – Dec. 3

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Sec. 5 Wedn. 6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Elisa Sartore     SOLD OUT 

Starts: Sept. 18 – Dec. 11

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Sec. 6 Thurs. 6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Elisa Sartore

Starts: Sept. 19 – Dec. 12

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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: $ 380 (book not included)

12 weeks

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Sec. 1 Sat 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM;

Instructor: Raffaella Nolan

Starts: Sept.21 – Dec. 14

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Sec. 2  Sun 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM;

Instructor: Graziella Caserta

Starts: Sept.15 – Dec. 15

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Sec. 3  Mon.6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Antonella Giglio

Starts: Sept. 16 – Dec. 16

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Sec. 4 Tue. 6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Graziella Caserta   

Starts: Sept. 17 – Dec. 3

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Sec. 4 Thurs. 6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Antonella Giglio

Starts: Sept. 19 – Dec. 12

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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: $ 380 (book not included)

12 weeks

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Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM;

Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi 

Starts: Sept.21 – Dec. 14

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Sec. 2  Wed. 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Antonella Giglio  

Starts: Sept. 18 – Dec. 11

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Sec. 3 Thurs. 6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Graziella Caserta

Starts: Sept. 19 – Dec. 12

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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: $ 380 (book not included)

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

Starts: Sept. 23 – Nov. 04

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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

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Sat: Oct. 5, 12, 19 , 26; Nov. 2, 9, 16

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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: $ 380 (book not included)

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

Starts Nov. 6 – Dec. 23

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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: $380 (book not included) - 12 weeks

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Sec. 1  Wed. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Graziella Caserta

Starts: Aug. 12 – Oct. 2

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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: $380 (book not included) - 12 weeks

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

Instructor: Bahie D’Ambrosio

Starts: Sept. 21 – Dec. 14

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Sec. 2  Mon.6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Graziella Caserta

Starts: Oct. 7 – Dec. 12

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Intermediate 2

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: $380 (book not included) - 12 weeks

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Wed. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: TBD

Starts Sept. 18 – Dec. 11

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: $380 (book not included) - 12 weeks

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Wed. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Laura Cuppone

Starts: Sept. 18 – Dec.11

ADVANCED CLASSES

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Advanced 2

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

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Tuition: $380 (book not included) - 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. 1  Sat. 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM;

Instructor: Erminia Rosanova

Starts: Sept. 21 – Dec. 14 

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Advanced 3

Proficiency in Italian will be enhanced through refined idiomatic expressions and more advanced grammar patterns.

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Tuition: $ 380 (books not included)12 weeks

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​Sec. 1 Sun. 9:30 AM-12:00 PM;

Instructor: Erminia Rosanova

Starts: Sept. 15 – Dec. 15

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Sec. 2  Mon.6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Agata Guardo

Starts: Sept. 16 – Dec. 16

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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. 

Tuition: $ 380 (books not included) 12 weeks

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Sec. 1 Sun. 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM;

Instructor: Antonella Longoni

Starts: Sept. 15 – Dec. 15 

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

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

Instructor: Francesco Da Vela

Starts Sept.18 – Dec. 11

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

Sec. 3 Thurs. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: TBD

Starts Sept. 19 – Dec. 12 

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

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: $ 380 - 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: Sept. 17 – Dec. 3

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Course book: "Io e te"; Author Niccolo Ammaniti  (not included in the tuition). Available on Amazon.

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: $ 380 - 12 weeks

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Thurs. 6:00 – 8:30 PM;

Instructor: Antonella Longoni

Starts: Sept. 19 – Dec.12

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

CONVERSATION CLASSES

INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION

on Thursday

INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION

on Sunday

ADVANCED CONVERSATION

on Monday

“CRISTO SI E” FERMATO AD EBOLI”

Film viewing and readings from "Cristo si è fermato ad Eboli"- Italy in the years 1935-1936. Students will read some portions of the book, watch the movie “Cristo si e’ fermato ad Eboli,” and will refine and review relevant points of grammar and critique a sample 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: $ 380 - 12 weeks

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

Instructor: Silvana De Luca

Starts Sept. 15 – Dec. 15

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: $ 380 (books not included) 12 weeks

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Thurs. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: TBD

Starts: Sept. 19 – Dec. 12

Course book: Mosaico Italia; Author: De Blasio T., Garofalo P. - Edilingua

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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: $ 380 (books not included) 12 weeks

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Mon: 6:30 - 9:00;

Instructor: Maria Fleri

Starts: Sept. 16 – Dec. 16 

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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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AFTERNOON COURSES

Classes meet once a week 

Cost:$300 (12 weeks)

 Instructors: TBD

BEGINNER 1

Sec 1 Mon 4-6 PM PM; Starts: Sept. 23 – Dec. 16 

Sec 2 Tue. 4-6 PM PM; Starts: Sept. 18 – Dec. 11

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BEGINNER 3

Sec 1 Tues. 4-6 PM PM; Starts: Sept. 17 – Dec 3

Sec 2 Thurs. 4-6 PM PM; Starts: Sept. 19 – Dec.12

BEGINNER 2

Sec 1 Tues. 4 - 6 PM; Starts:  Sept. 17 – Dec 3

Sec 2 Wed. 4:-6 PM; Starts: Sept. 18 – Dec. 11

CONVERSATION

Sec 1 Mon. 4-6 PM PM; Starts: Sept. 16 – Dec. 16

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