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PLIDA Elementary Italian Class A2.3 (In-Person)

$350

with Noel Gonzalez

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

This course completes level A2 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 discussing the future, expressing intentions and desires, writing job applications, making assumptions and conditions, discussing work and working conditions, storytelling, expressing curiosity and disappointment, describing situations, expressing needs and desires, presenting arguments, and making comparisons. In addition to language skills, the course also focuses on Italian culture. 

Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 2- A2 (Unit 8 to 10, CD Optional)  

Available:

@ AMAZON Order here:

https://www.amazon.com/Nuovo-Espresso-Libro-studente-2/dp/8861823211   

OR

@ I AM BOOKS Order here: https://iambooksboston.com/product/nuovo-espresso-a2/     

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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

 

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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 at:

-AMAZON. Order here: https://www.amazon.com/Nuovo-Espresso-1-Audio-Video-Online/dp/8861828418/ref=sr_1_1?crid= 

-I AM BOOKS, 124 Salem Street, Boston, MA.Tel. 617-530-1106 info@iambooksboston.com

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https://iambooksboston.com/item/VXnahp3g1isBXYhO6B5KVQ 

 

 

 

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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 

 

 

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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

 

   

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

-AMAZON. Order here: https://www.amazon.com/Nuovo-Espresso-1-Audio-Video-Online/dp/8861828418/ref=sr_1_1?crid=  

-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

 

 

 

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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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