Casa Italiana Language School

INTENSIVE CLASSES / 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.

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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: $ 385 (book not included)

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Mon. & Wed.6:00 - 8:30 PM;

Instructor: TBD

Starts: July 11 - August 17

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Tues. & Thurs. 6:00 - 8:30 PM;

Instructor: Gerardo Albanese

Starts: July 12 - August 18

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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.

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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: $ 385 (book not included)

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Mon. & Wed.6:00 - 8:30 PM;

Instructor: Gerardo Albanese  IN PERSON

Starts: June 1 - July 13

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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.

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

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Tuition: $ 385 (book not included)

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Mon. & Wed.6:00 - 8:30 PM;

Instructor: Marzia Catania  

Starts: June 6 - July 18

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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. 

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Tuition: $ 270 

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

Instructor: Clorinda Guida

Starts:  July 09 - August 27 

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Course book: Scoprire l’Italia; Autor: S.Ciani and S. Gavelli., Longo S.- Cideb

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Sec. 2 Tues.6:00 - 8:30 PM;

Instructor: Bahie D'Ambrosio

Starts: July 12 - August 30

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

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.

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

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Tuition: $ 270 

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Wed. 6:00 - 8:30 PM;

Instructor: Francesco Da Vela

Starts: July 13 - August 31

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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.

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

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Tuition: $ 270 

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

Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi

Starts:  July 09 - August 27 

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Basic Conversation 1

ITALIAN EASY READER – PASTA PER DUE

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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)

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Wed. 6:00 - 8:30 PM;

Instructor: Ingrid Nifosi

Starts: July 13 - August 31

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ITALIAN EASY READER – AMORE IN PARADISO 

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Pippo is a special kind of angel: he helps men and women to find love. But one day it's Pippo who falls in love...

An 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: Amore in paradiso Author: Giovanni Ducci – Alma Edizioni

Tuition: $ 270 (8 weeks)

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Thur. 6:00 - 8:30 PM;

Instructor: Clorinda Guida

Starts: July 07 - August 25

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CONTEMPORARY ITALY

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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.

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Course book: TBD

Tuition: $ 270  (8 weeks)

Sec. 1 Wed. 6:00 - 8:30 PM;

Instructor: Bahie D’Ambrosio

Starts: July 13 - August 31

Sec. 2 Thurs. 6:00 - 8:30 PM;

Instructor: TBD

Starts: July 14 – Sept. 01

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From 10AM to 12 PM

All classes meet once a week except Intensive Classes meet twice a week

Tuition: $250 / 8 weeks

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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 

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

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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

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