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

$350

with Lucia Campo

Calendar Jan 14, 2026 at 5 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: Nuovo Espresso 2- A2 (Unit 1 to 4, CD Optional)  

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

$350

with Giovanni Palmarini

Calendar Jan 14, 2026 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: Nuovo Espresso 1- A1 (Unit 5 to 7, CD Optional)  

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

$350

with Marisa Noe

Calendar Jan 14, 2026 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: Nuovo Espresso 1- A1 (Unit 8 to 10, CD Optional)  

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@ AMAZON Order here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/8861823181   

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@ I AM BOOKS Order here: https://iambooksboston.com/item/VXnahp3g1itTLPiKu15h8A     

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

$350

with Lucia Campo

Calendar Jan 14, 2026 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: Nuovo Espresso 2- A2 (Unit 1 to 4, 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 Elementary Italian Class A2.3 (In-Person)

$350

with Noel Gonzalez

Calendar Jan 14, 2026 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: Nuovo Espresso 2- A2 (Unit 8 to 10, CD Optional)  

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

OR

@ I AM BOOKS Order here: https://iambooksboston.com/product/nuovo-espresso-a2/      

PLIDA Intermediate Italian Class B2.2 (In-Person)

$350

with Maria Conte

Calendar Jan 14, 2026 at 7 pm, runs for 10 weeks

This upper-intermediate course is intended for students who have completed Italian B2.1 or possess an equivalent level of proficiency. It aims to further strengthen linguistic and communicative skills, preparing students for more sophisticated and structured interactions in Italian. The course offers an in-depth exploration of the thematic areas introduced in PLIDA B2.1—such as society, history, geography, and art—while fostering continued development in the four language skills (reading, listening, speaking, and writing). Cultural discussions and materials will deepen students’ understanding of key aspects of contemporary Italy.

Students will learn to express emotions, describe themselves and others both physically and in terms of personality, and engage in conversations that involve expressing preferences, opinions, and irony. Through discussions on film and visual culture, students will practice summarizing plots, reviewing and critiquing movies, and identifying cinematic genres. They will also develop the skills to conduct interviews, narrate with attention to detail, describe images effectively, and structure their speech coherently—from introduction to conclusion—while expressing agreement, disagreement, or softening previous statements.

Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 4- B2 (Unit 5 to 7 CD optional)  

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