Italian Classes for Adults

Description

Private students must call the school office or the Instructors at least 24 hours before a scheduled class to inform about the cancellation.

Any cancellations or schedule changes made after that time will be deducted from your package lessons as we are obligated to pay for the Instructor's scheduled time.

Description

July 22 - August 26, 2020

Wednesday evening for 6 weeks from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Description:

Conversation 1

This program was created to fulfill the need of practicing the knowledge of Italian acquired in our regular classes.

Not for absolute beginners! Students must possess a basic knowledge of the Italian language. Successful completion of Beginner 3 Course is recommended.

No textbook is required. Students will be provided with handouts and class materials.

The course will be delivered ONLINE via Zoom, an excellent video conferencing platform with plenty of features such as video/audio sharing and breakout rooms that allow for a fulfilling learning experience.

Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line.

***Refund policy: No refunds or credits are given after two classes. Credits are valid for one year only. An administration fee of $25.00 will be applied to all refunds, $10.00 to all credits. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable.

Description

July 7 - August 25, 2020

Tuesday evening for 8 weeks from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm.

Course Description:

Beginner 1

At this level you have little or no previous knowledge of the language. You will learn to share information about yourself in Italian and ask basic questions. You will also learn structure and vocabulary that allow you to function in everyday settings. By the end of the course you will begin to understand easy language structures in an immersion classroom setting while learning to speak primarily in the present tense.

The course will be delivered ONLINE via Zoom, an excellent video conferencing platform with plenty of features such as video/audio sharing and breakout rooms that allow for a fulfilling learning experience.

Nuovo Espresso 1 is the textbook used for Beginner 1, 2 & 3 levels.

In Beginner 1 chapters 1 to 4 are being covered.

A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 1 can be purchased online or in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm. We will respect social distancing norms as we deliver the book to you.

Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line.

***Refund policy: No refunds will be given after the first two sessions. Credit shall be granted after this period to be used within one year.  An administration fee of $10.00 will be applied to all credits, $25 fee to all refund. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable.

Description

July 9 - August 27, 2020

Thursday evening for 8 weeks from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm.

Course Description:

Beginner 1

At this level you have little or no previous knowledge of the language. You will learn to share information about yourself in Italian and ask basic questions. You will also learn structure and vocabulary that allow you to function in everyday settings. By the end of the course you will begin to understand easy language structures in an immersion classroom setting while learning to speak primarily in the present tense.

The course will be delivered ONLINE via Zoom, an excellent video conferencing platform with plenty of features such as video/audio sharing and breakout rooms that allow for a fulfilling learning experience.

Nuovo Espresso 1 is the textbook used for Beginner 1, 2 & 3 levels.

In Beginner 1 chapters 1 to 4 are being covered.

A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 1 can be purchased online or in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm. We will respect social distancing norms as we deliver the book to you.

Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line.

***Refund policy: No refunds will be given after the first two sessions. Credit shall be granted after this period to be used within one year.  An administration fee of $10.00 will be applied to all credits, $25 fee to all refund. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable.

Description

July 8 - August 26, 2020

Wednesday evening for 8 weeks from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm.

Course Description:

Beginner 2

At this level you have already had experience with the Beginner 1 course. You will add to your basic vocabulary in everyday situations involving bookings, transportation, directions and attractions while traveling in Italy. In addition to improving your functional ability when speaking in the present tense, you will also be introduced to past tense and learn to speak about events and facts that occurred in your life, such as a vacation or a  trip to Italy, for example.

The course will be delivered ONLINE via Zoom, an excellent video conferencing platform with plenty of features such as video/audio sharing and breakout rooms that allow for a fulfilling learning experience.

Nuovo Espresso 1 is the textbook used for Beginner 1, 2 & 3 levels.

In Beginner 2 chapters 5 to 7 are being covered.

A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 1 can be purchased online or in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm. We will respect social distancing norms as we deliver the book to you.

Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line.

***Refund policy: No refunds or credits are given after two classes. Credits are valid for one year only. An administration fee of $25.00 will be applied to all refunds, $10.00 to all credits. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable.

Description

July 7 - August 25, 2020

Tuesday evening for 8 weeks from  7 pm - 9:30 pm.

Course Description:

Intermediate 2

This course concentrates on expanding grammar usage, writing, and conversational skills. Students will build on their knowledge of the Gerundio tense (Present continuous form), while they will improve their knowledge regarding the past (Passato prossimo) to the imperfect (Imperfetto) tense. The Imperativo tense will be introduced.

The course will be delivered ONLINE via Zoom, an excellent video conferencing platform with plenty of features such as video/audio sharing and breakout rooms that allow for a fulfilling learning experience.

 ***Note: Nuovo Espresso 2 is the textbook used for Intermediate 1, 2 & 3 levels.

In Intermediate 2 chapters 5 to 7 are being covered.

A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 2 can be purchased online or in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm. We will respect social distancing norms as we deliver the book to you.

Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line. You will be prompted to purchase a membership in Checkout.

***Refund policy: No refunds or credits are given after two classes. Credits are valid for one year only. An administration fee of $25.00 will be applied to all refunds, $10.00 to all credits. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable.

Description

July 9 - August 27, 2020

Thursday evening for 8 weeks from  7 pm to 9:30 pm.

Course Description:

Intermediate 3

Intermediate 3 program is about Future tense, Conditional and Hypothetical tense and new forms of irregular verbs. Reading and comprehension of Italian short stories will also be a focus.

The course will be delivered ONLINE via Zoom, an excellent video conferencing platform with plenty of features such as video/audio sharing and breakout rooms that allow for a fulfilling learning experience.

Nuovo Espresso 2 is the textbook used for Intermediate 1, 2 & 3 levels.

In Intermediate 3  chapters 8 to 10  are being covered.

A paper copy of Nuovo Espresso 2 can be purchased online or in person and picked up at our front desk on weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm. We will respect social distancing norms as we deliver the book to you.

Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is also available on line. You will be prompted to purchase a membership in Checkout.

***Refund policy: No refunds or credits are given after two classes. Credits are valid for one year only. An administration fee of $25.00 will be applied to all refunds, $10.00 to all credits. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable.

Description

July 9 - August 27, 2020

Thursday evening for 8 weeks from  7 pm to 9:30 pm.

Course Description:

Advanced

Composition, conversation, and an advanced study of grammar will be the focus of this course. The instructor and the students will speak only Italian in class. This will allow students to practice the language and enrich their vocabulary. Students' communication skills and vocabulary continue to develop.

The course will be delivered ONLINE via Zoom, an excellent video conferencing platform with plenty of features such as video/audio sharing and breakout rooms that allow for a fulfilling learning experience.

***Note: No textbook is required. Students will be provided with handouts and class materials.

Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is available online.

***Refund policy: No refunds or credits are given after two classes. Credits are valid for one year only. An administration fee of $25.00 will be applied to all refunds, $10.00 to all credits. Membership fees and Espresso books are not refundable.

Description

July 22 - August 12, 2020

Wednesday evening for 4 weeks

Description:

Italian for travelers

This class was especially designed for travelers with no previous knowledge of Italian. Students will acquire a basic vocabulary that will help them overcome daily issues while travelling in Italy. Greetings and courtesy expressions, how to order from a menu, how to ask for street directions and book a hotel room are the main topics covered in this course. Discovering the highlights of Italy will  be a focus.

For absolute beginners! No prior knowledge of Italian is required.

 No textbook is required. Students will be provided with handouts and class materials.

Purchase or renewal of the ICC Annual Membership is  available on line.

***Refund policy: No refunds or credits are given after two classes. Credits are valid for one year only. An administration fee of $25.00 will be applied to all refunds, $10.00 to all credits. Membership fee and Espresso book are not refundable.