Casa Italiana Language School
Attention: Summer Session Begins in July! Enroll Now!
Italian Language classes for Adults
Summer 2026
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 Exam.
Note: all the in-person classes are at 595 Third Street.
Course descriptions are located below. Course enrollment details can be found in the Enroll section.
BEGINNER CLASSES
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 grammar.
Course book: The New Italian Espresso/Updated ed.; Authors: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Tuition: $265 (book not included) 6 Weeks
Instructor: Several
Please review schedule in the Enroll Section!
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: $265 (book not included) 6 Weeks
Instructor: Several
Please review schedule in the Enroll Section!
BEGINNER 3
Students will complete an overview of basic Italian grammar focusing on speaking, reading and writing skills.
Course book: The New Italian Espresso/Updated ed.; Authors: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Tuition: $265 (book not included) 6 Weeks
Instructor: Several
Please review schedule in the Enroll Section!
BEGINNER REVIEW
Through grammar and reading S.Longo and R. Assini book, “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: $265 (book not included) 6 Weeks
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari
Course book 1: New Italian Espresso Updated; Authors: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni
Course book 2: La fuga di Bach;
Authors: S.Longo and R. Assini - Cideb
Please review schedule in the Enroll Section!
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!
Tuition: $265 6 Weeks
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari
Course book: Learning material ($ 22) will be available at the school.
Please review schedule in the Enroll Section!
GRAMMAR REVIEW
This course is designed for students who would like to review and strengthen the essential grammar structures covered in New Italian Espresso 1. Through clear explanations, guided practice, and communicative activities, participants will revisit key topics such as present and past tenses, articles, prepositions, pronouns, adjectives, and common sentence structures. The course provides a supportive environment to clarify doubts, improve accuracy, and build greater confidence in speaking and writing Italian. Ideal for beginners and lower-intermediate learners who wish to reinforce their foundation before moving to the next level.
Tuition: $265 (book not included) 6 Weeks
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari
Course book: Learning material ($ 22) will be available at the school.
Please review schedule in the Enroll Section!
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.
Tuition: $265 (book not included) 6 Weeks
Instructor: Several
Course book: New Italian Espresso 2; Authors: M. Bali, G. Rizzo, L. Ziglio – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Please review schedule in the Enroll Section!
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: $265 (book not included) 6 Weeks
Instructor: Several
Course book: New Italian Espresso– Intermediate/Advanced; Authors: M. Bali, G. Rizzo, L. Ziglio – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Please review schedule in the Enroll Section!
INTERMEDIATE 2
Enriched vocabulary and advanced grammatical structures will enable students to handle a number of interactive, task-oriented social situations.
Tuition: $265 (book not included) 6 Weeks
Instructor: Several
Course book: New Italian Espresso 2; Authors: M. Bali, G. Rizzo, L. Ziglio – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Please review schedule in the Enroll Section!
INTERMEDIATE REVIEW
(continued from Spring Session)
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.
Tuition: $265 (book not included) 6 Weeks
Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi
Course book: New Italian Espresso– Intermediate/Advanced; Authors: M. Bali, G. Rizzo, L. Ziglio – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Please review schedule in the Enroll Section!
ADVANCED CLASSES
ADVANCED 1
(continued from Spring Session)
By engaging in comprehensive study of grammatical and conversational frameworks, students will enhance their proficiency in essential and idiomatic Italian expressions.
Tuition: $265 (book not included) 6 Weeks
Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi
Course book: Nuovissimo Ptogetto Italiano 3 Authors: T. Marin, M.A. Cernigliaro - Edilingua
Please review schedule in the Enroll Section!
ADVANCED 3
(continued from Spring Session)
Fluency in Italian will be provided through spontaneous conversation and review of stylistic expressions and refined grammar patterns.
Tuition: $220 (book not included) 5 Weeks
Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi
Course book: Nuovissimo Ptogetto Italiano 3 Authors: T. Marin, M.A. Cernigliaro - Edilingua
Please review schedule in the Enroll Section!
DEEP INTO ITALIAN REVIEW 3
(continued from Spring Session)
The course is intended for those who have completed Deep Into Italian 2 and wish to maintain and improve their proficiency. Students will study more complex grammar structures, advanced vocabulary and Italian collocations, to learn how to use the language like a native speaker. Authentic material will be used to practice their aural and reading comprehension.
Tuition: $350 (book not included) 8 Weeks
Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi
The learning material is free and will be provided by the course’s instructor.
Please review schedule in the Enroll Section!
CONVERSATION CLASSES
INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION
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: $265 - 6 Weeks
Instructor: Tania Constantin
The learning material is free and will be provided by the course’s instructor.
Please review schedule in the Enroll Section!
TUTORIALS
“One-on-One” $70/hr per person
“One-on-Two” $55/hr per person
“One-on-Three” $50/hr per person
"One-on-Four” $45/hr per person