Spring 2021
March 15th — May 8th

Special Offer:

Get $35 off your tuition when a friend enrolls at ItaLingua as a new student!

Holidays:


Saturday, April 3rd will be made up Saturday, May 15th

Next Term:  Summer-I 2021, May 24th — July 27th

Italian for Travelers — Postcards From Italy

You don’t need a passport to immerse yourself in Italian life. This interactive course creates real-life Italian situations to quickly build your conversation skills. Learn words and expressions that will help you make the most of your next trip to Italy.


Meets: 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 and 4/30.

Materials provided.

TRV0

$260

Friday 11:00am — 1:00pm Zoom Online Register
Friday 6:00pm — 8:00pm Zoom Online Register

Italiano 1

Also a Great Class for Travelers!

This course is for beginners with no knowledge of Italian. After completing this course, students will be able to speak in present tense and read and write basic sentences. This course covers approximately the first three chapters in the Prego, 7th edition textbook.

Textbook Prego, 7th Ed.

ITA1

$280

Tuesday 10:30am — 12:30pm Zoom Online Register
Wednesday 6:30pm — 8:30pm Zoom Online Register
Saturday 11:00am — 1:00pm Zoom Online Register

Italiano 2

Students will build upon Italiano 1 and learn more vocabulary and grammar so they will be able to speak more about basic everyday situations. Students will also be using past tense. This course approximately covers chapters four through six in the Prego, 7th edition textbook.

Textbook Prego, 7th Ed.

ITA2

$280

Saturday 11:00am — 1:00pm Zoom Online Register

Ripasso Elementare e Conversazione

In this course you will reinforce some of the more challenging aspects presented in Italiano 1-2. Doing so will help you use these principals in conversation, strengthening your speaking skills.

Materials provided.

REC0

$280

Thursday 6:30pm — 8:30pm Zoom Online Register
Saturday 11:00am — 1:00pm Zoom Online Register

Italiano 3

Continuing on the previous courses (Italiano 1-2), students will be increasing their proficiency and will be able to speak about basic situations using present, past and future tenses. This course approximately covers chapters seven through ten in the Prego, 7th edition textbook.

Textbook Prego, 7th Ed.

ITA3

$280

Saturday 11:00am — 1:00pm Zoom Online Register

Ripasso Italiano 3 and Conversazione

Coming after Italiano 3, this course will continue to review and develop concepts covered in Courses up to Italiano 3.

Textbook Prego, 7th Ed.

RI3

$280

Saturday 10:00am — 12:00pm Zoom Online Register

Intermedio 1

Coming after Italiano 3, this course will enable students to gain a deeper understanding of grammar concepts. Students will read short stories and engage in conversation. This course approximately covers chapters ten through twelve in the Prego, 7th edition textbook.

Textbook Prego, 7th Ed.

INT1

$280

Saturday 10:00am — 12:00pm Zoom Online Register

Intermedio 2

Following Intermedio 1, this course will continue building on grammar concepts. At the same time, students will improve their listening, comprehension and speaking skills. This course approximately covers chapters twelve through fourteen in the Prego, 7th edition textbook.

Textbook Prego, 7th Ed.

INT2

$280

Tuesday 5:30pm — 7:30pm Zoom Online Register

Ripasso Grammatica e Conversazione

Following Intermedio 2, this course will continue building on grammar concepts. At the same time, students will improve their listening, comprehension and speaking skills. This course approximately covers chapters fourteen through fifteen in the Prego, 7th edition textbook.

Materials Provided.

RGC0

$280

Monday 11:00am — 1:00pm Zoom Online Register

Intermedio 3

Following Intermedio 2, this course will continue building on grammar concepts. At the same time, students will improve their listening, comprehension and speaking skills. This course approximately covers chapters fourteen through sixteen in the Prego, 7th edition textbook.

The supplemental/additional practice class for students that are currently enrolled in Intermedio 2 or at a more advanced level who want to review skills and get extra practice. In this course we will use audio, video, reading, conversation, oral presentations and role play to practice and reinforce our skills. Oral conversation will be the main focus of these 8 weeks.

* – Must be enrolled in the above main class (or an equivalent) to join the Supplemental/Additional Practice class.

Textbook Prego, 7th Ed.

INT3, INT3-S

Intermedio 3 Class $280, Supplemental/Additional Practice $280

Monday 6:30pm — 8:30pm Zoom Online Register
Friday 11:00am — 1:00pm Zoom Online Register
Saturday 10:00am — 12:00pm Zoom Online Register
Wednesday Supplemental/Additional Practice*
  10:00am — 12:00pm
Zoom Online Register

Intermedio 4

Following Intermedio 3, this course will continue building on grammar concepts. At the same time, students will improve their listening, comprehension and speaking skills. This course approximately covers chapters sixteen through eighteen in the Prego, 7th edition textbook.

Textbook Prego, 7th Ed.

INT4

$280

Saturday 11:00am — 1:00pm Zoom Online Register

Conversazione/Ripasso Intermedio

Following Intermedio 4, this course allows students to review grammar and concepts from previous classes.  

CRI

$280

Tuesday 6:30pm — 8:30pm Zoom Online Register

Avanzato 1

This series of courses come after completion of Intermedio 1-4 (or equivalent). For students with conversational ability who want to reinforce their understanding of Italian grammar, practice reading and speaking and expand their vocabulary. This course will start with some simple grammar concepts — things you have already encountered previously — but this will be a more thorough, robust approach. This is the beginning of the journey to becoming advanced. Students will be encouraged to discuss literature, articles, Italian culture, etc. The course is based on the Da Capo textbook, 7th edition, and covers approximately four chapters.

Textbook Da Capo, 7th Ed.

AVA1

$280

Not Offered This Term – Please contact the school for a replacement.

Avanzato 2

For students with conversational ability who want to reinforce their understanding of Italian grammar, practice reading and speaking and expand their vocabulary. With this course will we build upon Avanzato 1 adding in the more challenging concepts. Students will be encouraged to discuss literature, articles, Italian culture, etc. The course is based on the Da Capo textbook, 7th edition, and covers approximately four chapters.

Textbook Da Capo, 7th Ed.

AVA3

$280

Saturday 11:00am — 1:00pm Zoom Online Register

Avanzato 3

For students with conversational ability who want to reinforce their understanding of Italian grammar, practice reading and speaking and expand their vocabulary. With this course will we build upon Avanzato 2 adding in the more challenging concepts. Students will be encouraged to discuss literature, articles, Italian culture, etc. The course is based on the Da Capo textbook, 7th edition, and covers approximately four chapters.

The supplemental/additional practice class for students that are currently enrolled in Intermedio 2 or at a more advanced level who want to review skills and get extra practice. In this course we will use audio, video, reading, conversation, oral presentations and role play to practice and reinforce our skills. Oral conversation will be the main focus of these 8 weeks.

* – Must be enrolled in the above main class (or an equivalent) to join the Supplemental/Additional Practice class.

Textbook Da Capo, 7th Ed.

AVA3, AVA3-S

Avanzato 3 Class $280, Supplemental/Additional Practice $170

Tuesday 11:00am — 1:00pm Zoom Online Register
Thursday 6:30pm — 8:30pm Zoom Online Register
Thursday Supplemental/Additional Practice*
  11:00am — 12:30pm
Zoom Online Register

Avanzato 4

For students with conversational ability who want to reinforce their understanding of Italian grammar, practice reading and speaking and expand their vocabulary. With this course will we build upon Avanzato 3 adding in the more challenging concepts. Students will be encouraged to discuss literature, articles, Italian culture, etc. The course is based on the Da Capo textbook, 7th edition, and covers approximately four chapters.

Textbook Da Capo, 7th Ed.

AVA4

$280

Not Offered This Term – Please contact the school for a replacement.

Avanzato 5

For students with conversational ability who want to reinforce their understanding of Italian grammar, practice reading and speaking and expand their vocabulary. With this course will we build upon Avanzato 4 adding in the more challenging concepts. Students will be encouraged to discuss literature, articles, Italian culture, etc. The course is based on the Da Capo textbook, 7th edition, and covers approximately four chapters.

Textbook Da Capo, 7th Ed.

AVA5

$280

Tuesday 6:30pm — 8:30pm Zoom Online Register

Introduzione alla Conversazione

(Taken after Avanzato 5 or equivalent)

Materials will be provided.

Materials provided.

IAC

$280

Monday 6:30pm — 8:30pm Zoom Online Register

Conversazione Intermedia e Ripasso Grammatica

For students with conversational ability who want to reinforce their understanding of Italian grammar, practice reading and speaking and expand their vocabulary. With this course will we build upon Avanzato 5 adding in the more challenging concepts. Students will be encouraged to discuss literature, articles, Italian culture, etc. Materials will be provided.

Materials provided.

CIRG2

$280

Not Offered This Term – Please contact the school for a replacement.

Conversazione Intermedia/Avanzata e Ripasso Grammatica

Requires Avanzato 5 or equivalent. This course follows the series based on the Da Capo textbook. With this course will we build upon Avanzato adding in the more challenging concepts. You will review Intermediate — level speaking skills through regular practice and oral presentations. If needed, you may also spend class time reviewing some grammatical principles. Instructors make use of multimedia to teach and reinforce lessons. Doing so will make each class lively, varied, and engaging.

Materials provided.

CIARG

$280

Monday 6:00pm — 8:00pm Zoom Online Register
Saturday 10:30am — 12:30pm Zoom Online Register

Conversazione Avanzata e Ripasso Grammatica

Requires Avanzato 5 or equivalent. This course follows the series based on the Da Capo textbook. With this course will we build upon Avanzato adding in the more challenging concepts. You will review Intermediate — level speaking skills through regular practice and oral presentations. If needed, you may also spend class time reviewing some grammatical principles. Instructors make use of multimedia to teach and reinforce lessons. Doing so will make each class lively, varied, and engaging

Materials provided.

CARG

$280

Monday 6:30pm — 8:30pm Zoom Online Register
Wednesday 6:30pm — 8:30pm Zoom Online Register

Book Club!

Intermediate/Advanced level – Requires Avanzato 5.

In this Book Club / Course, we will read the book “Gli sdraiati” by Michele Serra.
Conversation and discussion of the book, along with building vocabulary will be the focus of these four weeks.

Class meets are on Tuesdays – 3/23, 4/6, 4/20 and 5/4.

Book available from
many booksellers

BC

$100 if taking another class,

$140 on its own.

Tuesday (If taking this class on its own) 6:00pm — 7:30pm (4 Weeks) Zoom Online Register
Tuesday (If taking another class) 6:00pm — 7:30pm (4 Weeks) Zoom Online Register

ItaLingua Institute
870 Market Street, Suite 701
San Francisco, CA 94102
p: (415) 362-6025
email: italian@italingua.org

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