Casa Italiana Language School

Italian classes for Adults

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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.

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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 classes are at 595 Third 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: The New Italian Espresso; Author: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)

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Tuition: $ 370 (book not included) 

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

Instructor: Angelo Sibilla

Starts:  April 17 - July 03 

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

Instructor: TBD

Starts:  April 12 - July 12

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

Instructor: Angelo Sibilla

Starts: April 13 - June 29

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Sec. 4 Wed. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Clorinda Guida

Starts: April 21 - July 07​

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Sec. 5 Thur. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Camilla Conti

Starts: April 22 - July 08

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Sec. 6 Fri. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Angelo Sibilla

Starts: April 16 - July 02

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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: The New Italian Espresso; Author: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)

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Tuition: $ 370 (book not included)

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

Instructor: Laura Vinti

Starts:  April 17 - July 03 

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

Instructor: Kimberly Catanzariti

Starts: April 13 - June 29

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

Instructor: Giuseppe Villari

Starts: April 21 - July 07

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Sec. 4 Thur. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Kimberly Catanzariti

Starts: April 15 - July 01

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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: The New Italian Espresso; Author: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)

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Tuition: $ 370 

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

Instructor: TBD     

Starts:  April 24 - July 10 

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

Instructor: Raffaella Nolan 

Starts: April 13 - June 29

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Sec. 4 Thur. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Bahie D'Ambrosio

Starts: April 15 - July 01

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Intensive Italian for Travelers

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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

Dates: NOT OFFERED IN SPRING

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The learning material ($ 20) will be provided by the course’s instructor.

Beginner Review

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Through the reading of some short texts students will review the major challenges in the basic Italian grammar, including the verb system, areas of contrast with English, and some vocabulary issues. The topics that will be covered are: Present Tense of regular and irregular verbs; Imperfetto and Passato Prossimo, Direct and Indirect Object Pronouns, Future tense, Modal Verbs and  Prepositions. 

The learning material will be provided by the course’s instructor.

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Tuition: $ 220 

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Sec. Mon. 6:00 - 8:30 PM;

Instructor: TBD

Starts:  July 06 - August 10

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: New Italian Espresso 2; Author: M. Bali, G. Rizzo, L. Ziglio – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)

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Tuition: $370 - 12 weeks

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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

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Intermediate 2

Enriched vocabulary and advanced grammatical structures will enable students to handle a number of interactive, task-oriented social situations.

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Tuition: $370 - 12 weeks

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Course book: New Italian Espresso 2; Author: M. Bali, G. Rizzo, L. Ziglio – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)

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Sec. 1 Mon. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Antonella Giglio

Starts April 12 – July 12

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Sec. 1 Mon. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi

Starts: April 19 – July 19

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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.                        

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Tuition: $370 - 12 weeks

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

Instructor: Raffaella Nolan

Starts: April 17 – July 03 

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Course book: New Italian Espresso 2; Author: M. Bali, G. Rizzo, L. Ziglio – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)

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

Instructor: Agata Guardo

Starts April 12 – July 12

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Course book: Nuovo Progetto Italiano 2; Author: Marin T., Magnelli S.- Edilingua.

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

Instructor: Antonella Giglio

Starts April 15 – July 01

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Course book: New Italian Espresso 2; Author: M. Bali, G. Rizzo, L. Ziglio – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)

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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: $370 - 12 weeks

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7Wed 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Antonella Giglio

Starts April 14 – June 30.

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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.

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Course book: Canta che ti passa 

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Tuition: $350 - 12 weeks

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Tue. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Antonella Giglio

Starts: April 21 – July 07 

NOT OFFERED IN SPRING

ADVANCED CLASSES

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Advanced 1

Through in-depth study of grammatical and conversational structures, the students will refine their knowledge of Italian fundamental and idiomatic expressions.

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Tuition: $370 - 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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Sat. 10:00 - 12:30 PM;

Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi

Starts: Apr. 17  – July 03

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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. 

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Tuition: $370 - 12 weeks

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Sec. 1 Tue. 6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Federica Petracci

Starts: April 13 – June 29

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Course book: TBD

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

Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi

Starts: April 14 – June 30

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

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Sec. 3 Thurs. 6:30 – 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Federica Petracci

Starts: April 08 – June 24

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Course book: Trame

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: $370 - 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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Sat. 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM;

Instructor: Bahie D’Ambrosio 

Starts April 17 – July 03

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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.

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Tuition: $ 370 - 12 weeks

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Tues. 6:00 - 8:30 PM;

Instructor: Antonella Longoni

Starts: April 13 – June 29

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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.   

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Tuition: $330 - 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.2 Wed. 6:30 - 8:30 PM;

Instructor: Francesco Da Vela

Starts: April 14 - June 30​

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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: $ 370 - 12 weeks

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Thurs. 5:30 – 8:00 PM;

Instructor: Antonella Longoni

Starts:April 15 – July 01

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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. 

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Tuition: $ 370 - 12 weeks

Thurs. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Elisa Sartore

Starts: April 29 – July 15

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INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION

on Sunday

LA TESTA DEGLI ITALIANI (Second Part)

by Beppe Severgnini

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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.

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Tuition: $ 370 - 12 weeks

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

Instructor: Silvana De Luca

Starts:  April 11 - July 11

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ADVANCED CONVERSATION

on Monday

INTERPRETAZIONI - Italian Language and Culture through Film

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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

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Mon. 6:30 - 9:00 PM;

Instructor: Maria Fleri

Starts:  April 26 – July 19