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PLIDA Elementary Italian Class A2.2 (In-Person)
with Marco D'Angelo
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)
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PLIDA Intermediate Italian Class B2.1 (In-Person)
with Maria Conte
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)
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PLIDA Beginner Italian Class A1.1 (In-Person)
with Rosalba Ciampi
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)
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PLIDA Beginner Italian Class A1.2 (In-Person)
with Javier Diaz
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)
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PLIDA Beginner Italian Class A1.3 (In-Person)
with Maria Conte
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)
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PLIDA Elementary Italian Class A2.2 (In-Person)
with Lucia Campo
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
PLIDA Beginner Italian Class A1.1 (In-Person)
with Rosa Anna Paradiso
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