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

$350

with Maria Conte

Calendar Jan 15, 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:

@ AMAZON Nuovo Espresso 1- A1 (Unit 5 to 7, CD Optional)  https://www.amazon.com/Nuovo-Espresso-Libro-Studente-1/dp/8861823181  

OR

@ I AM BOOKS Nuovo Espresso 1- A1 (Unit 5 to 7, CD Optional) https://iambooksboston.com/product/nuovo-espresso-1-a1/

   

Will run

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

$350

with Lucia Campo

Calendar Jan 15, 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:

@ AMAZON Nuovo Espresso 1- A1 (Unit 8 to 10, CD Optional)  https://www.amazon.com/Nuovo-Espresso-Libro-Studente-1/dp/8861823181  

OR

@ I AM BOOKS Nuovo Espresso 1- A1 (Unit 8 to 10, CD Optional) https://iambooksboston.com/product/nuovo-espresso-1-a1/

   

Will run

PLIDA Elementary Italian Class A2.1 (In-Person)
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PLIDA Elementary Italian Class A2.1 (In-Person)

$350

with Nicholas Kahn

With this course, students begin level A2 of language proficiency. They refine their use of verb tenses, enrich their vocabulary, and learn how to communicate with greater precision and confidence. The course covers various aspects of communication and interaction in Italian, such as describing and purchasing clothes, expressing opinions, giving advice, and making proposals, and booking appointments or tickets. In addition to language skills, the course also focuses on Italian culture.

 

Textbook:

@ AMAZON Nuovo Espresso 2- A2 (Unit 1 to 4, CD Optional) https://www.amazon.com/Nuovo-Espresso-Libro-studente-2/dp/8861823211  

OR

@ I AMBOOKS Nuovo Espresso 2- A2 (Unit 1 to 4, CD Optional) https://iambooksboston.com/product/nuovo-espresso-a2/ 

 

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

$350

with Alessandro Pagotto

Calendar Jan 15, 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:

@ AMAZON Nuovo Espresso 1- A1 (Unit 1 to 4, CD Optional)  https://www.amazon.com/Nuovo-Espresso-Libro-Studente-1/dp/8861823181 

OR

@ I AM BOOKS Nuovo Espresso 1- A1 (Unit 1 to 4, CD Optional) https://iambooksboston.com/product/nuovo-espresso-3/  

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

$350

with Alessandro Pagotto

Calendar Jan 15, 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:

@ AMAZON Nuovo Espresso 1- A1 (Unit 1 to 4, CD Optional)  https://www.amazon.com/Nuovo-Espresso-Libro-Studente-1/dp/8861823181 

OR

@ I AM BOOKS Nuovo Espresso 1- A1 (Unit 1 to 4, CD Optional) https://iambooksboston.com/product/nuovo-espresso-1-a1/

 

 

Will run

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

$350

with Lucia Campo

Calendar Jan 15, 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:

@ AMAZON Nuovo Espresso 1- A1 (Unit 5 to 7, CD Optional)  https://www.amazon.com/Nuovo-Espresso-Libro-Studente-1/dp/8861823181  

OR

@ I AM BOOKS Nuovo Espresso 1- A1 (Unit 5 to 7, CD Optional) https://iambooksboston.com/product/nuovo-espresso-1-a1/

   

Will run

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

$350

with Nicholas Kahn

Calendar Jan 15, 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:

@ AMAZON Nuovo Espresso 1- A1 (Unit 8 to 10, CD Optional)  https://www.amazon.com/Nuovo-Espresso-Libro-Studente-1/dp/8861823181  

OR

@ I AM BOOKS Nuovo Espresso 1- A1 (Unit 8 to 10, CD Optional)https://iambooksboston.com/product/nuovo-espresso-1-a1/

   

Will run

PLIDA Intermediate Italian Class B1.2 (In-Person)

$350

with Maria Conte

Calendar Jan 15, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 10 weeks

This course is designed for students who have completed the Italian B1.1 course or have a comparable level (B1.1) of Italian. Students will refine and enhance their language skills, broaden their vocabulary, and advance their comprehension of written and spoken Italian. Additionally, they will gain a richer understanding of Italian culture and perspectives. The course emphasizes expressing preferences, offering suggestions, sharing opinions, presenting arguments, providing justifications, and evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of various situations.

Textbook

@ AMAZON Nuovo Espresso 3- B1 (Unit 5 to 7, CD Optional) https://www.amazon.com/Nuovo-Espresso-Libro-studente-3/dp/8861823394/ 

OR

@ I AMBOOKS Nuovo Espresso 3- B1 (Unit 5 to 7, CD Optional) https://iambooksboston.com/product/nuovo-espresso-3/  

Will run





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