SUMMER PROGRAM 2022
ALL CLASSES ARE OFFERED ONLINE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
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: $ 270 (book not included)
Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM -12:30 PM;
Instructor: TBD
Starts: July 09 - August 27
Sec. 1 Sun. 9:30 AM -12:00 PM;
Instructor: Clorinda Guida
Starts: July 10 - August 28
Sec. 3 Mon. 6:00 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Clorinda Guida
Starts: July 11 - August 29
Sec. 4 Tues.6:00 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari FULL
Starts: July 12 - August 30
Sec. 5 Wed. 6:00 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Clorinda Guida
Starts: July 13 - August 31
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: $ 270 (book not included)
Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM -12:30 PM;
Instructor: Clorinda Guida
Starts: July 16 - Sept. 3
Sec. 2 Sun. 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi
Starts: July 10 - August 28
Sec. 3 Mon. 6:00 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari
Starts: July 18 - Sept. 5
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: $ 270 (book not included)
Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM;
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari
Starts: July 09 – August 27
Sec. 2 Tues. 6:00 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Giuseppe Villari
Starts: June 12 - August 30
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.10:00 AM - 12:00 PM;
Instructor: Laura Vinti
14 hours: Tuition $270
Dates: Sat: July 16th, 23rd, 30th, August 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th.
The learning material ($ 20) will be provided by the course’s instructor.
INTENSIVE CLASSES / twice per week
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: $ 385 (book not included)
Mon. & Wed.6:00 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: TBD
Starts: July 11 - August 17
Tues. & Thurs. 6:00 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Gerardo Albanese
Starts: July 19 - August 23
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: $ 385 (book not included)
Mon. & Wed.6:00 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Gerardo Albanese IN PERSON
Starts: June 1 - July 13
Intermediate 1
meets twice per week
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: The New Italian Espresso 2; Authors: M. Bali, G. Rizzo, L. Ziglio – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
Tuition: $ 385 (book not included)
Mon. & Wed.6:00 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Marzia Catania
Starts: June 6 - July 18
REVIEW CLASSES
Beginner Review
Through the grammar and 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 the English language, 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.
Tuition: $ 270
Sec. 1 Sat. 10:00 AM -12:30 PM;
Instructor: Clorinda Guida
Starts: July 09 - August 27
Course book: Scoprire l’Italia; Autor: S.Ciani and S. Gavelli., Longo S.- Cideb
Sec. 2 Tues.6:00 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Bahie D'Ambrosio
Starts: July 12 - August 30
Course book: The New Italian Espresso; Author: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook (available at School)
Grammar Review
Requested by our students, this course will help anyone who wants to reinforce the understanding and application of basic Italian grammar. Each class will focus on a specific topic through drills, activities and games. The course is contingent upon reaching a minimum number of students.
The learning material will be provided by the course’s instructor.
Tuition: $ 270
Wed. 6:00 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Francesco Da Vela
Starts: July 13 - August 31
Intermediate Review
In this course students at an Intermediate level will review the most important rules of the Italian grammar as: the difference between imperfetto and passato prossimo, the modal verbs; the present and past conditional, the subjunctive, the double pronouns, the Italian periodo ipotetico. Students will also read articles in order to improve their vocabulary and their conversational skills.
The learning material will be provided by the course’s instructor.
Tuition: $ 270
Sat. 10:00 AM -12:30 PM;
Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi
Starts: July 09 - August 27
CONVERSATION CLASSES
Basic Conversation 1
Advanced Conversation
ITALIAN EASY READER – PASTA PER DUE
What happens when we visit a foreign country and we don't really know the language? Lots of misunderstandings! That's exactly what happens to Minni when she arrives in Italy for the very first time. This original short story is 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, or listen to the reading by professional actors.
Course book: Pasta per due; Author: Giovanni Ducci – Alma Edizioni
Tuition: $ 270 (8 weeks)
Wed. 6:00 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi
Starts: July 13 - August 31
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 the arts.
Course book: Piccole storie d'amore
Tuition: $ 270 (8 weeks)
Sec. 1 Wed. 6:00 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Bahie D’Ambrosio
Starts: July 13 - August 31
Sec. 2 Tues. 6:00 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Clorinda Guida
Starts: July 12 – August 30
Intermediate Conversation
This Italian Advanced Conversation Course introduces the New Textbook “NUOVO MAGARI C1/C2” that aims to teach Italian Language & Culture through 5 different Macro-Thematic Areas (Geography, Society, Art, Language, and History), in which the student navigates to learn more about the Italy of yesterday and today, using all four main language skills: speaking, listening, reading, writing. This textbook is particularly good for students that have already an Intermediate level of Italian Language (preferably B1/B2 Level) and wanting to refresh and improve their skills at the Advanced Level (C1/C2) of Italian language.
Course book: Nuovo Magari C1/C2—Corso di Lingua & Cultura Italiana di Livello Intermedio/Avanzato / Authors: Alessandro De Giuli—Carlo Guastalla—Ciro Massimo Naddeo.
Tuition: $260 (6 weeks)
Mon. 6:00 - 8:30 PM;
Instructor: Maria Fleri
Starts: July 25 – August 29
MORNING COURSES
From 10AM to 12 PM
All classes meet once a week except Intensive Classes meet twice a week
Tuition: $250 / 8 weeks
BEGINNER 1
Sec. 1 Mon. 10AM - 12PM; Starts: July 11 – August 29;
Instr. Bahie D'Ambrosio
Sec. 2 Tues. 10AM - 12PM; Starts: July 12 – August 30;
Instr. Gerardo Albanese
Course book: New Italian Espresso; Author: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)
BEGINNER 2
Sec. 1 Mon. 10AM - 12PM; Starts: July 11 – August 29;
Instr. Giuseppe Villari
Sec. 2 Wed. 10AM - 12PM; Starts: July 13 - August 31;
Instr. Giuseppe Villari
Course book: New Italian Espresso; Author: P. Bultrini, F. Graziani. – Alma Edizioni (textbook + workbook / available at School)