Faux-Beginner Italian – Morning Class

12 Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Special Note: This class is taught online. If you are not signing up because of it, please let us know so we may try to accommodate your request for an in-person class or know of your preferences for future classes. Also please note that this class will take place over a 12-week session, longer than usual.
Thank you.

Book: Distributed material or material available online + Sì! L’italiano in mano. Manuale e corso pratico di italiano per stranieri. Livello elementare, intermedio e superiore by Claudio Manella – ISBN: 978-8887883190
Location: Taught online via Zoom. An invitation and explanations on how to join the meeting will be sent to registered students.
Instructor: Enrico Della Pietra
Price: $210 (early registration) $235 (After 09/15)
Dates: 09/25 – 12/18 – No class during Thanksgiving week.
Need more information? Please get in touch or attend our online Q&A session on Thursday September 12th. Click here to sign up for the meeting.

This class is designed for “false beginners”, students who may have studied some Italian – in a distant or not-so-distant past — but need to review. It is also a level we recommend for students who have completed the Introductory levels (Part 1 & 2) with us or in similar programs. This level is taken several consecutive times before moving on to the Advanced Beginning level.

The general objectives of the course will be to boost your oral communication skills while giving you the opportunity to further your knowledge of Italian language and culture.

Pre-requisite:
– You know the present tense of most commonly used verbs (in the indicative mood).
– you can ask basic questions
– you can describe yourself and others, your family life, your work, etc.
– you can discuss your likes and dislikes (piacere)
– you possess basic vocabulary (including days/months/time/colors/numbers/etc…)

In this course, you will continue to build your foundation to include irregular verbs in the present, reflexive verbs, progressive present, past tenses, preposition, and adjectives. You will develop better listening comprehension skills and your ability to respond to native speakers in conversation will improve.

If you are considering this class and would like to ensure it will suit your needs, please get in touch or attend our online Q&A session on Thursday September 12th. Click here to sign up for the meeting.