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PLIDA Elementary Italian Class A2.1 (Online)

$350

with Rosemarye Grasso

Calendar Apr 1, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 10 weeks

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/ 

Will run

PLIDA Elementary Italian Class A2.2 (In-Person)

$350

with Alessandro Pagotto

Calendar Apr 1, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 10 weeks

This course thoroughly covers essential grammar and vocabulary, while also practicing speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills. In addition to language instruction, it emphasizes Italian culture. Students will learn to discuss vacations in present and past tenses, inquire about information and prices, and react to situations. They will also talk about food preferences, grocery shopping, giving suggestions, and expressing opinions. Furthermore, the course includes discussions on health, reporting and describing symptoms, offering advice, and talking about one's relationship with sports.

 

Textbook:

@ AMAZON Nuovo Espresso 2- A2 (Unit 5 to 7, CD Optional) https://www.amazon.com/Nuovo-Espresso-Libro-studente-2/dp/8861823211   

OR

@ I AMBOOKS Nuovo Espresso 2- A2 (Unit 5 to 7, CD Optional) https://iambooksboston.com/product/nuovo-espresso-a2/  

Will run

PLIDA Elementary Italian Class A2.2 (Online)

$350

with Viviana Dragani

Calendar Apr 1, 2025 at 7 pm, runs for 10 weeks

This course thoroughly covers essential grammar and vocabulary, while also practicing speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills. In addition to language instruction, it emphasizes Italian culture. Students will learn to discuss vacations in present and past tenses, inquire about information and prices, and react to situations. They will also talk about food preferences, grocery shopping, giving suggestions, and expressing opinions. Furthermore, the course includes discussions on health, reporting and describing symptoms, offering advice, and talking about one's relationship with sports.

 

Textbook:

@ AMAZON Nuovo Espresso 2- A2 (Unit 5 to 7, CD Optional) https://www.amazon.com/Nuovo-Espresso-Libro-studente-2/dp/8861823211  

OR

@ I AMBOOKS Nuovo Espresso 2- A2 (Unit 5 to 7, CD Optional) https://iambooksboston.com/product/nuovo-espresso-a2/ 

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

$350

with Maria Conte

Calendar Apr 1, 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:

@ AMAZON Nuovo Espresso 2- A2 (Unit 8 to 10, CD Optional) https://www.amazon.com/Nuovo-Espresso-Libro-studente-2/dp/8861823211 

OR

@ I AMBOOKS Nuovo Espresso 2- A2 (Unit 8 to 10, CD Optional) https://iambooksboston.com/product/nuovo-espresso-a2/ 

Will run

PLIDA Beginner Conversation Course A1.2 & A1.3 (In-Person)

$350

with Eleonora Marasca

Calendar Apr 2, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 10 weeks

This conversation course is designed for beginner students who want to enhance both their fluency and the quality of their spoken Italian. Students must have completed PLIDA Beginner A1.1 or have informally acquired a similar level of proficiency. The course can be taken independently or alongside PLIDA Beginner A1.2 and A1.3 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: 

@ I AM BOOKS Facciamo due Chiacchiere A1- A2 https://iambooksboston.com/product/facciamo-due-chiacchiere-1-alma-edizioni-italian-language-textbook/ 

Will run

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

$350

with Nicholas Kahn

Calendar Apr 2, 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-1-a1/ 

 

 

 

PLIDA Beginner Italian Class A1.1 (Online)

$350

with Benedetta Rossi

Calendar Apr 2, 2025 at 5 pm, runs for 10 weeks

n 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 A1.3 (In-Person)

$350

with Maria Conte

Calendar Apr 2, 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/ 

   





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