Casa Italiana Language School
Italian classes for Adults
Fall 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 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: $390 (book not included) 12 Weeks
Sec. 1 Sat. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM;
Instructor: Laura Vinti ONLINE
Starts: Spet. 23 – Dec. 16
Sec. 2 Sun. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Gerardo Albanese IN PERSON
Starts: Sept. 17 – Dec. 17
Sec. 3 Sun. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Silvia Tilocca ONLINE
Starts: Sept. 17 – Dec. 17
Sec. 4 Mon. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Anna Siciliano ONLINE
Starts: Sept. 18 - Dec. 11
Sec. 5 Mon. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Giancarlo Cardone IN PERSON
Starts: Sept. 25 - Dec. 18
Sec. 5 Tues. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Anna Siciliano ONLINE
Starts: Sept. 19 - Dec. 5
Sec. 6 Tues. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Giancarlo Cardone IN PERSON
Starts: Sept. 26 - Dec. 12
Sec. 7 Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Gerardo Albanese IN PERSON
Starts: Sept. 20 - Dec. 06
Sec. 8 Thur. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Silvia Tilocca ONLINE
Starts: Sept. 21 - Dec. 14
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: $390 (book not included) 12 Weeks
Sec.1 Mon. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Gerardo Albanese IN PERSON
Starts: Sept. 18 - Dec. 11
Sec.2 Mon. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Agata Guardo ONLINE
Starts: Sept. 18 - Dec. 11
Sec. 3 Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Giancarlo Cardone IN PERSON
Starts: Sept. 27 - Dec. 13
Sec. 4 Thur. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Bahie D'Ambrosio ONLINE
Starts: Sept. 21 - Dec. 14
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: $390 (book not included) 12 Weeks
Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Giancarlo Cardone IN PERSON
Starts: Spet. 30 – Dec. 23
Sec.2 Mon. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Maria Carmela Amodio IN PERSON
Starts: Sept. 18 - Dec. 11
Sec. 3 Tues. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Maria Carmela Amodio IN PERSON
Starts: Sept. 19 - Dec. 5
Sec. 4 Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Maria Carmela Amodio ONLINE
Starts: Sept. 20 - Dec. 05
Sec. 5 Thur. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Giancarlo Cardone IN PERSON
Starts: Sept. 28 - Dec. 21
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: $390 (book not included) 6 weeks
Mon. & Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 PM ;
Instructor: Lina Gioia ONLINE
Starts: Sept. 18 - Oct. 30
Tue. & Thurs. 6:30 - 8:30 PM ;
Instructor: Gerardo Albanese IN PERSON
Starts: Sept. 19 - Oct. 26
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;
Instructor: Anna Siciliano
14 hours: Tuition $320
NOT OFFERED IN FALL
Learning material ($ 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: $390 (book not included) 6 weeks
Mon. & Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 PM ;
Instructor: Lina Gioia ONLINE
Starts: Nov. 1 - Dec. 13
Tue. & Thurs. 6:30 - 8:30 PM ;
Instructor: Gerardo Albanese IN PERSON
Starts: Oct. 31 - Dec. 12
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: $390 (book not included) 12 weeks
Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari ONLINE
Starts: Spet. 23 – Dec. 16
Sec. 2 Sun. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM;
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari IN PERSON
Starts: Sept. 17 – Dec. 17
Sec. 3 Tues. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Lina Gioia ONLINE
Starts: Sept. 19 - Dec. 4
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: $390 (book not included) 12 weeks
Sec. 1 Tues. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari IN PERSON
Starts: Sept. 19 - Dec. 4
Sec. 2 Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Clorinda Guida ONLINE
Starts: Sept. 20 - Dec. 05
Intermediate 2
Enriched vocabulary and advanced grammatical structures will enable students to handle a number of interactive, task-oriented social situations.
Tuition: $390 (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. Mon. 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari IN PERSON
Starts: Sept. 18 - Dec. 11
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: $390 (book not included)
Course book: New Italian Espresso 2; Author: M. Bali, G. Rizzo, L. Ziglio – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Sec. Sat. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi ONLINE
Starts: Sept. 23 – Dec. 16
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: $390 (book not included)
Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Clorinda Guida ONLINE
Starts: Spet. 23 – Dec. 16
Sec. 2 Thurs. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Clorinda Guida ONLINE
Starts: Sept. 21 - Dec. 14
Italy lively Course - The Italian course tailored for you
Are you busy during the day and cannot find a minute to learn your favorite language? Do you always wake up early in the morning and do not know how to spend time before work? No problem! We offer you the possibility of an Italian course tailored for you!
The learning material will be provided by the course’s instructor.
Tuition: $300
NOT OFFERED IN FALL
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.
$390 (book not included) 12 weeks
Course book: Nuovissimo Ptogetto Italiano 3 Authors: T. Marin, M.A. Cernigliaro - Edilingua
Thurs. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari ONLINE
Starts: Sept. 21 – Dec. 14
Advanced 3
Proficiency in Italian will be enhanced through refined idiomatic expressions and more advanced grammar patterns.
Tuition: $390 (book not included) 12 weeks
Course book: La grammatica vien leggendo; Author: L. Ruggeri - Edilingua
Nuova Grammatica pratica della lingua italiana; Authors: S. Nocchi - Alma Edizioni
Tues. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi ONLINE
Starts: Sept. 19 – Dec. 4
Advanced 3 - Part B
Proficiency in Italian will be enhanced through refined idiomatic expressions and more advanced grammar patterns.
Tuition: $390 (book not included) 12 weeks
Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Lina Gioia ONLINE
Starts: Spet. 23 – Dec. 16
Course book: Nuovo Qui Italia Piu`; Authors ; A. Mazzetti, P. Manili, M.R.– Alma Edizioni
Sec. 2 Mon. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Bahie D'Ambrosio ONLINE
Starts: Sept. 18 – Dec. 11
Course book: Nuovo Qui Italia Piu`; Authors ; A. Mazzetti, P. Manili, M.R.– Alma Edizioni
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: $390 (book not included) 12 weeks
Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Raffaella Nolan ONLINE
Starts: Sept. 23 – Dec. 12
Course book: Manichini; Author: T. Merani - CIDEB
Sec. 2 Tue. 6:30 – 8:30 PM;
Instructor: TBD ONLINE
Starts: Sept. 19 – Dec. 4
The learning material will be provided by the course’s instructor.
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 also be reviewed upon request.
Tuition: $390 (book not included) 12 weeks
The learning material will be provided by the course’s instructor.
Thurs. 6:00 – 8:00 PM;
Instructor: Federica Petracci ONLINE
Starts: Sept. 21 – Dec. 14
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 grammatical structures, advanced vocabulary 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: $265 (book not included)
Wed. 5:00 – 7:00 PM;
Instructor: Antonella Longoni ONLINE
Starts: Oct. 18 – Dec. 20
The learning material will be provided by the course’s instructor (not included in the tuition).
CONVERSATION CLASSES
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION
on Sunday
GLI OCCHI DELLA GIOCONDA di Alberto Angela - Part 2
A course designed for intermediate students. Students will read and view portions of the vide, 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: $390 (book not included) 12 weeks
The learning material will be provided by the course’s instructor.
Sun. 10:00 AM -12:00 PM;
Instructor: Silvana De Luca ONLINE
Starts: Sept. 17 - Dec. 17
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION on Wednesday
In this course, students will 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.
The learning material will be provided by the course's instructor.
Tuition: $390 (book not included) 12 weeks
Sec. Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari
NOT OFFERED IN FALL
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.
Come explore the world of global short fiction with us!
The learning material will be provided by the course’s instructor.
Tuition: $120 (6 weeks)
Wed. 5:00 - 6:00 PM; ONLINE
Instructor: Maria Carmela Amodio
Starts: Sept. 27 - Nov. 1
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: $390 (book not included)
Sec. 1 Sun. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Raffaella Nolan IN PERSON
Starts: Sept. 17 – Dec. 17
Course book: MOSAICO ITALIA; Authors: M. De Blasio, P. Garofalo; Edizioni Edilingua.
Sec. 2 Sat. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Bahie D'Ambrosio ONLINE
Starts: Sept. 23 – Dec. 16
The learning material will be provided by the course’s instructor.
During the Venetian Carnival old Pantalone dies. Who killed him? Everyone suspects the young artist Arlecchino; it is only Colombina, Pantalone's daughter, who disagrees. One day a journalist finds some letters on his computer which might solve the mystery... An original short story easy to follow and great for improving your language skills. Expand your vocabulary, improve comprehension and consolidate grammar with helpful footnotes and a variety of exercises.
Tuition: $390 (book not included) 12 weeks
Course book: Maschere a Venezia; Author: A. De Giuli, C. M. Naddeo - Alma Edizioni.
Thurs. 6:30 PM -8:30 PM; ONLINE
Instructor: Maria Carmela Amodio
Starts: Sept. 21 – Dec. 14
BASIC CONVERSATION
on Thursday
MORNING COURSES
From 10AM to 12 PM
All classes meet once a week except Intensive Classes meet twice a week
Tuition: $390 / 12 weeks / Book not included
ALL IN PERSON
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. 10AM - 12PM; Spet. 19 – Dec. 4; Instr. G. Cardone
Sec. 2 Thurs. 10AM - 12PM; Spet. 21 – Dec. 14; 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.
Mon. & Wed. 10AM - 12PM; Starts: Sept. 18 – Oct. 30; Instr: 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. 10AM - 12PM; Spet. 19 – Dec. 4; Instr. G.Albanese
Sec. 2 Thurs. 10AM - 12PM; Spet. 21 – Dec. 14; 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 with more complex grammatical structures.
Tue. & Thur. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Nov. 1 – Dec. 13; 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: $390 (12 weeks/24 hours) / Book not included
IN PERSON EXCEPT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
BEGINNER 1
Sec 1. Mon. 4 - 6 PM; Sept. 18 – Dec.11 ; Instr. TBD
Sec. 1 Wed. 4 - 6 PM; Sept. 20 – Dec. 5; Instr. TBD
Course book: New Italian Espresso; Authors: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION
Sec. Wed. 2 - 4 PM; Starts: Sept.20 - Dec. 5; Instr: B. D'Ambrosio ONLINE
Course book: New Italian Espresso; Authors: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni
BEGINNER 2
Sec. 1 Tue. 4 - 6 PM; Sept. 19 – Dec. 4; Instr. TBD
Sec. 2 Thurs. 4 - 6 PM; Sept. 21 – Dec. 14; Instr. TBD
Course book: New Italian Espresso; Authors: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni
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 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.) $195
For more info contact the office.