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PLIDA Beginner Italian Class A1.2 (In-Person)
with Alessandro Pagotto
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
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@ I AM BOOKS Nuovo Espresso 1- A1 (Unit 5 to 7, CD Optional) https://iambooksboston.com/product/nuovo-espresso-1-a1/
PLIDA Beginner Italian Class A1.3 (In-Person)
with Lucia Campo
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
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@ I AM BOOKS Nuovo Espresso 1- A1 (Unit 8 to 10, CD Optional) https://iambooksboston.com/product/nuovo-espresso-1-a1/
PLIDA Elementary Italian Class A2.1 (In-Person)
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
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@ I AMBOOKS Nuovo Espresso 2- A2 (Unit 1 to 4, CD Optional) https://iambooksboston.com/product/nuovo-espresso-a2/
PLIDA Intermediate Italian Class B1.3 (In-Person)
with Maria Conte
This course completes level B1 of language proficiency and is for students who have completed Italian B1.2 or have an equivalent level. It refines language skills, expands vocabulary, and deepens comprehension of written and spoken Italian while exploring cultural perspectives. Students will practice narrating events, expressing incredulity, asking indirect questions, and seeking or providing information. The course also covers reporting speech, highlighting places, expressing disagreement or disappointment, using irony, and moderating discussions. Additionally, it includes making past hypotheses and reflecting on language learning.
Textbook
@ AMAZON Nuovo Espresso 3- B1 (Unit 8 to 10, CD Optional) https://www.amazon.com/Nuovo-Espresso-Libro-studente-3/dp/8861823394/
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@ I AMBOOKS Nuovo Espresso 3- B1 (Unit 8 to 10, CD Optional) https://iambooksboston.com/product/nuovo-espresso-3/