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PLIDA Intermediate Italian Class B1.1 (In-Person)

$350

with Maria Conte

Calendar Sep 16, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 10 weeks

This course marks the beginning of the B1 (intermediate) level and is intended for students who have a solid foundation in elementary Italian. Students will review and strengthen their language skills, expand their vocabulary, and improve their comprehension of written and spoken Italian. They will also deepen their understanding of Italian culture and perspectives. The course focuses on exchanging information accurately and confidently about events, dreams, and hopes, and explaining opinions and plans. Additionally, students will learn to handle various situations while traveling in Italy.

Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 3- B1 (Unit 1 to 4, CD Optional)  

Available:

@ AMAZON Order here:

https://www.amazon.com/Nuovo-Espresso-Libro-studente-3/dp/8861823394/ 

OR

@ I AM BOOKS Order here: https://iambooksboston.com/item/VXnahp3g1isTX4knlDVbIQ

 

PLIDA Beginner Italian Class A1.1 (In-Person)

$350

with Maria Conte

Calendar Sep 17, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 10 weeks

In this introductory course, students will learn fundamental phonetic, grammatical, and lexical structures through conversations and simple dialogues. This course teaches students to greet formally and informally, introduce themselves, share and request contact information, discuss their age and feelings, and communicate in a classroom setting. They will learn to start conversations, introduce others, apologize, thank people, make reservations, order food, and ask for the bill. Additionally, students will discuss hobbies, likes and dislikes, express agreement and disagreement, count to 100, and ask and answer questions about the time.

 

Textbook: NUOVO ESPRESSO PLUS 1-libro + audio e video online (Unit 1 to 4) 

Available @ I AM BOOKS, 124 Salem Street, Boston, MA.

Tel. 617-530-1106/info@iambooksboston.com

Order here: 

https://iambooksboston.com/item/VXnahp3g1isBXYhO6B5KVQ 

 

 

 

PLIDA Beginner Italian Class A1.2 (In-Person)

$350

with Marisa Noe

Calendar Sep 17, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Building upon the foundation provided by level 101, students in this course will further develop their linguistic competency in comprehension, writing, reading and oral communication. The course covers various aspects of communication and interaction in Italian, such as describing a house, daily life, talking about the weather, discussing your weekend and vacation. In addition to language skills, the course also focuses on Italian culture.

Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 1- A1 (Unit 5 to 7, CD Optional)  

Available:

@ AMAZON Order here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/8861823181 

OR

@ I AM BOOKS Order here: https://iambooksboston.com/item/VXnahp3g1itTLPiKu15h8A 

 

 

PLIDA Beginner Italian Class A1.3 (In-Person)

$350

with Lucia Campo

Calendar Sep 17, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 10 weeks

This course completes level A1 of language proficiency and continues to emphasize the improvement of oral comprehension, writing, reading and oral communication. The course covers various aspects of communication and interaction in Italian, such as going shopping, buying groceries, and asking politely for what they need, describing stores, talking about their work, a typical workday, and their daily routine, describing and talking about their family. In addition to language skills, the course also focuses on Italian culture.

Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 1- A1 (Unit 8 to 10, CD Optional)  

Available:

@ AMAZON Order here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/8861823181   

OR

@ I AM BOOKS Order here: https://iambooksboston.com/item/VXnahp3g1itTLPiKu15h8A

 

   

PLIDA Elementary Conversation Course A2.1 (In-Person)

$350

with Giovanni Palmarini

Calendar Sep 17, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 10 weeks

This conversation course is the first of two terms designed for elementary students who want to enhance both their fluency and the quality of their spoken Italian. It is intended for learners who have completed PLIDA Beginner A1.3 or have informally acquired a similar level of proficiency. The course can be taken independently or alongside PLIDA Beginner A2.1 to further expand vocabulary and communication skills. Throughout the course, learners will practice common expressions and build confidence in daily conversations while exploring Italian culture.

Textbook: Facciamo due Chiacchiere A1-A2

Available @ I AM BOOKS. Order here:

 https://iambooksboston.com/item/VXnahp3g1iucCypl2nPyYw

 

 

PLIDA Beginner Italian Class A1.1 (In-Person)

$350

with Giovanni Palmarini

Calendar Sep 17, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 10 weeks

In this introductory course, students will learn fundamental phonetic, grammatical, and lexical structures through conversations and simple dialogues. This course teaches students to greet formally and informally, introduce themselves, share and request contact information, discuss their age and feelings, and communicate in a classroom setting. They will learn to start conversations, introduce others, apologize, thank people, make reservations, order food, and ask for the bill. Additionally, students will discuss hobbies, likes and dislikes, express agreement and disagreement, count to 100, and ask and answer questions about the time.

 

Textbook: NUOVO ESPRESSO PLUS 1-libro + audio e video online (Unit 1 to 4) 

Available @ I AM BOOKS, 124 Salem Street, Boston, MA.

Tel. 617-530-1106/info@iambooksboston.com

Order here: 

https://iambooksboston.com/item/VXnahp3g1isBXYhO6B5KVQ 

 

 

 

PLIDA Beginner Italian Class A1.2 (In-Person)

$350

with Marisa Noe

Calendar Sep 17, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Building upon the foundation provided by level 101, students in this course will further develop their linguistic competency in comprehension, writing, reading and oral communication. The course covers various aspects of communication and interaction in Italian, such as describing a house, daily life, talking about the weather, discussing your weekend and vacation. In addition to language skills, the course also focuses on Italian culture.

Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 1- A1 (Unit 5 to 7, CD Optional)  

Available:

@ AMAZON Order here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/8861823181 

OR

@ I AM BOOKS Order here: https://iambooksboston.com/item/VXnahp3g1itTLPiKu15h8A

 

 

 

PLIDA Beginner Italian Class A1.3 (In-Person)

$350

with Lucia Campo

Calendar Sep 17, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 10 weeks

This course completes level A1 of language proficiency and continues to emphasize the improvement of oral comprehension, writing, reading and oral communication. The course covers various aspects of communication and interaction in Italian, such as going shopping, buying groceries, and asking politely for what they need, describing stores, talking about their work, a typical workday, and their daily routine, describing and talking about their family. In addition to language skills, the course also focuses on Italian culture.

Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 1- A1 (Unit 8 to 10, CD Optional)  

Available:

@ AMAZON Order here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/8861823181   

OR

@ I AM BOOKS Order here: https://iambooksboston.com/item/VXnahp3g1itTLPiKu15h8A

 

   





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