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

$350

with Marco D'Angelo

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

This course builds on students’ mastery of verb tenses, vocabulary, and communicative functions at the elementary level, while also placing a strong emphasis on Italian culture alongside language instruction. 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: Nuovo Espresso 2- A2 (Unit 5 to 7, CD Optional)  

Available:

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

OR

@ I AM BOOKS Order here: https://iambooksboston.com/item/VXnahp3g1iuV1WGr2Zkzcw

 

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PLIDA Intermediate Italian Class B2.1 (In-Person)

$350

with Maria Conte

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

This upper-intermediate course marks the beginning of B2-level language proficiency and is designed for students who have completed Italian B1.3 or possess an equivalent level. While deepening students’ linguistic competence, the course further develops reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills through engagement with rich cultural content, fostering a more nuanced understanding of key aspects of contemporary Italy. 

Students will learn to narrate events, recall school memories, and describe people and places from their educational background. They will practice expressing opinions, emotions, and reacting critically in conversations. The course includes discussing food preferences, describing dishes, and explaining basic cooking procedures. Students will also report information, interpret statistics, and place events in historical context. Finally, they will strengthen their ability to talk about their profession, make formal requests, and exchange work-related advice.

Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 4- B2 (Unit 1 to 4 CD optional)  

Available:

@ AMAZON Order here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/8861827187/ref=mes-dp 

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 Rosalba Ciampi

Calendar Jan 13, 2026 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

Order here: https://iambooksboston.com/item/VXnahp3g1isBXYhO6B5KVQ 

 

 

 

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

$350

with Javier Diaz

Calendar Jan 13, 2026 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

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

$350

with Maria Conte

Calendar Jan 13, 2026 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 A2.2 (In-Person)

$350

with Noel Gonzalez

Calendar Jan 13, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 10 weeks

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

$350

with Lucia Campo

Calendar Jan 13, 2026 at 5 pm, runs for 10 weeks

This course builds on students’ mastery of verb tenses, vocabulary, and communicative functions at the elementary level, while also placing a strong emphasis on Italian culture alongside language instruction. 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: Nuovo Espresso 2- A2 (Unit 5 to 7, 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/item/VXnahp3g1iuV1WGr2Zkzcw 

 

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

$350

with Rosa Anna Paradiso

Calendar Jan 13, 2026 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 

 

 

 





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