Beginner 3 (Online) – Thursday evenings

Beginner 3 is a continuation of foundational elements of the Italian language. Development of listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills in the context of everyday situations in the present and past tenses.

This course is being delivered virtually with live instruction and interaction.

What you will learn

  • How to communicate in a variety of social situations, such as practicing talking about your daily life, past events, holidays, and your family. For instance, you will talk about your purchases, simulating the situation of a grocery shop.
  • Basic grammar structures such as past tenses of regular and irregular verbs, reflexive verbs, pronouns, superlative assoluto, and adverbs of frequency. Increase grammar skills to build more conversation
  • Italian culture.

Syllabus

Benvenute e Benvenuti!
Textbook: Nuovo Espresso – The course consists of Chapters 8,9, 10

Schedule

Thursday evenings, from April 16th to June 25th, 2026
6 pm – 8 pm PST
11 weeks – Classes meet ONCE a week on ZOOM

Courses Fee

260$ (+5% GST) Early Bird Rate available until April 1st

290$ (+5% GST) FROM April 2nd

Course Cancellations

Please note that the school administration may cancel courses at any time due to low enrolment. Upon cancellation, registrants will receive a full refund.
For any further info about our cancellation policy please visit Cancellation & Refund Policy.

Beginner 2 (Online) – Thursday evenings

Beginner 2 is an introductory course following Beginner 1 course. It is designed for those with little or no previous knowledge of the Italian language.
This course is being delivered virtually with live instruction and interaction.
If you already have a basic understanding of the language, consider Italian for Beginners II.

What you will learn

  • How to communicate in a variety of social situations, such as introducing yourself, talking about daily activities, describing what you do for work, writing and reading simple texts, such as an e-mail, talking about the things you like dislike, ordering a meal, and telling time
  • Basic grammar structures such as articles and nouns, adjectives, and present tenses of regular and irregular verbs
  • Italian culture, including daily life, film, cuisine, and vacationing

Syllabus

Benvenute e Benvenuti!
Textbook: Nuovo Espresso – The course consists of Chapters 5,6,7.

Schedule

Thursday evenings, from April 16 th to June 25th, 2026

6 pm – 8 pm PST
11 weeks – Classes meet ONCE a week on ZOOM.

Course fee

260$ (+5% GST) Early Bird Rate available until April 1st

290$ (+5% GST) from April 2nd

Course Cancellations

Please note that the school administration may cancel courses at any time due to low enrolment. Upon cancellation, registrants will receive a full refund.
For any further info about our cancellation policy please visit Cancellation & Refund policy.

Parliamo Italiano 2! Conversation & Fluency Practice for Intermediate speakers – Monday evenings

Parliamo Italiano 2! Conversation & Fluency Practice is the best way to improve oral fluency through conversational practice.

This course is designed to help Intermediate students improve their oral fluency and confidence in Italian through engaging conversational practice. Each week the instructor will introduce new topics and guide discussions using a variety of materials such as short readings, videos, music, articles, and other resources related to contemporary Italian culture and everyday life.

The class includes 1.5 hours of conversational practice, giving students the opportunity to actively participate, express opinions, and interact with classmates in Italian.

The goal of the course is to create a supportive and dynamic environment where students can practice speaking regularly, expand their vocabulary, and gain confidence communicating in Italian. While the main focus is spoken fluency and interaction, the instructor will also highlight and correct key grammar points when needed and will clarify language questions that emerge during class discussions.

Completion of the Beginner Intermediate 2 Course is recommended.

 

What you will learn

  • Students will expand their vocabulary in a way that will benefit both general conversation and discussion of specific topics
  • Students will familiarize themselves with a variety of current issues relating to Italy
  • Improve speaking fluency and confidence through regular interaction in Italian about several topics, ranging from social and political issues to media, pop culture, films, music, fashion, food, and sports
  • Strengthen grammatical accuracy through short reviews connected to each week’s conversation topics

 

Syllabus

Benvenute e Benvenuti!

Students will be provided with handouts and class materials.

No textbook is required

Thursday evening, April 16 to June 25, 2026
5:00 pm- 6:30 pm PST
11 weeks – Classes meet once a week on Zoom.

 

Course Fee

Early Bird Rate 210$ (+5%GST) – available until April 1st

240$ (+ GST) after April 2nd

 

Course Cancellations

Please note that the school administration may cancel courses due to low enrollment. Upon cancellation, registrants will receive a full refund.

For any further info about our cancellation policy please visit the Cancellation & Refund policy

 

Parliamo Italiano 1! Conversation & Fluency Practice for Beginner Speakers – Tuesday evenings

Parliamo Italiano 1! Conversation & Fluency Practice is the best way to improve oral fluency through conversational practice.

This course is designed to help students improve their oral fluency and confidence in Italian through engaging conversational practice. Each week the instructor will introduce new topics and guide discussions using a variety of materials such as short readings, videos, music, articles, and other resources related to contemporary Italian culture and everyday life.

The class includes 1.5 hours of conversational practice, giving students the opportunity to actively participate, express opinions, and interact with classmates in Italian. In addition, about 30 minutes of each class will be dedicated to reviewing key grammar points, based on the language and structures that arise from the conversational material covered during the lesson.

The goal of the course is to create a supportive and dynamic environment where students can practice speaking regularly, expand their vocabulary, and gain confidence communicating in Italian. While the main focus is spoken fluency and interaction, the instructor will also highlight and correct key grammar points when needed and will clarify language questions that emerge during class discussions.

Completion of the Beginner 3 Course is recommended.

 

What you will learn

  • Students will expand their vocabulary in a way that will benefit both general conversation and discussion of specific topics
  • Students will familiarize themselves with a variety of current issues relating to Italy
  • Improve speaking fluency and confidence through regular interaction in Italian about several topics, ranging from social and political issues to media, pop culture, films, music, fashion, food, and sports
  • Strengthen grammatical accuracy through short reviews connected to each week’s conversation topics

 

Syllabus

Benvenute e Benvenuti!

Students will be provided with handouts and class materials.

No textbook is required

Tuesday evening, April 14 to June 23, 2026
6:00 pm- 8:00 pm PST
11 weeks – Classes meet once a week on Zoom.

 

Course Fee

Early Bird Rate 260$ (+5%GST) – available until April 1st

290$ (+ GST) after April 2nd

 

Course Cancellations

Please note that the school administration may cancel courses due to low enrollment. Upon cancellation, registrants will receive a full refund.

For any further info about our cancellation policy please visit the Cancellation & Refund policy

 

Beginner 3 (In-person) – Thursday evenings

Beginner 3 is a continuation of foundational elements of the Italian language. Development of listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills in the context of everyday situations in the present and past tenses.

This course is being delivered virtually with live instruction and interaction.

What you will learn

  • How to communicate in a variety of social situations, such as practicing talking about your daily life, past events, holidays, and your family. For instance, you will talk about your purchases, simulating the situation of a grocery shop.
  • Basic grammar structures such as past tenses of regular and irregular verbs, reflexive verbs, pronouns, superlative assoluto, and adverbs of frequency. Increase grammar skills to build more conversation
  • Italian culture.

Syllabus

Benvenute e Benvenuti!
Textbook: Nuovo Espresso – The course consists of Chapters 8, 9, 10. The textbook is mandatory, the 65$ is on top of the course fee.

Schedule

Tuesday evenings, from April 16 to June 25, 2026
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm PST
Classes meet once a week in our downtown school

Courses Fee

Early Bird 288.5$ (+5% GST) – available until April 1st

Regular Price 320$ (+5% GST) from April 2nd.

Course Cancellations

Please note that the school administration may cancel courses at any time due to low enrolment. Upon cancellation, registrants will receive a full refund.
For any further info about our cancellation policy please visit Cancellation & Refund Policy.

Beginner 2 (In-Person) – Tuesday evenings

Beginner 2 is an introductory course that teaches the four basic skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) that uses and expands on what was learned in Italian for Beginners I. A basic understanding of Italian pronunciation and grammar is expected.

What you will learn

  • How to communicate in a variety of social situations, such as traveling around Italy, asking and giving information
  • Basic grammar structures such as past tenses of regular and irregular verbs. Increase grammar skills to build more conversation
  • Italian culture, including daily life, film, cuisine, and vacationing.

Syllabus

Benvenute e Benvenuti!
Textbook: Nuovo Espresso PLUS – The course consists of Chapters 5, 6, 7. The textbook is mandatory, the 65$ is on top of the course fee.

Schedule

Tuesday evenings, from April 14 to June 23, 2026
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm PST
11 weeks – Classes meet once a week in our downtown office.

Courses

288.5$ (+ GST) Early Bird Rate available until April 1st

320$ (+ GST) from April 2nd

Course Cancellations

Please note that the school administration may cancel courses at any time due to low enrolment. Upon cancellation, registrants will receive a full refund.
For any further info about our cancellation policy please visit Cancellation & Refund Policy.

Beginner 1 (In-Person) – Wednesday evenings

Beginner 1 is an introductory course that teaches the four basic skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) in the context of major themes in Italian culture. It is designed for those with little or no previous knowledge of the Italian language.
This course is being delivered virtually with live instruction and interaction.
If you already have a basic understanding of the language, consider Italian for Beginners II.

What you will learn

  • How to communicate in a variety of social situations, such as introducing yourself, talking about daily activities, describing what you do for work, writing and reading simple texts, such as an e-mail, talking about the things you like dislike, ordering a meal, and telling time
  • Basic grammar structures such as articles and nouns, adjectives, and present tenses of regular and irregular verbs
  • Italian culture, including daily life, film, cuisine, and vacationing

Syllabus

Benvenute e Benvenuti!
Textbook: Nuovo Espresso PLUS – The course consists of Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4. The textbook is mandatory, the 65$ is on top of the course fee.

Schedule

Tuesday evening, from April 15 to June 24, 2026
6 pm – 8 pm PST
11 weeks – Classes meet once a week in our downtown school 

Courses Fee

288.5 (+ GST) Early bird rate until April 1st

320 (+ GST) from April 2nd

Course Cancellations

Please note that the school administration may cancel courses at any time due to low enrollment. Upon cancellation, registrants will receive a full refund.
For any further info about our cancellation policy please visit Cancellation & Refund Policy.

Beginner 1 (Online) – Tuesday evenings

Beginner 1 is an introductory course that teaches the four basic skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) in the context of major themes in Italian culture. It is designed for those with little or no previous knowledge of the Italian language.
This course is being delivered virtually with live instruction and interaction.
If you already have a basic understanding of the language, consider Italian for Beginners II.

What you will learn

  • How to communicate in a variety of social situations, such as introducing yourself, talking about daily activities, describing what you do for work, writing and reading simple texts, such as an e-mail, talking about the things you like dislike, ordering a meal, and telling time
  • Basic grammar structures such as articles and nouns, adjectives, and present tenses of regular and irregular verbs
  • Italian culture, including daily life, film, cuisine, and vacationing

Syllabus

Benvenute e Benvenuti!
Textbook: Nuovo Espresso PLUS – The course consists of Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4. The textbook is mandatory, the 65$ is on top of the course fee.

Schedule

Tuesday evenings, from April 14 to June 23, 2026

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm PST
11 weeks – Classes meet ONCE a week on ZOOM.

Course fee

260$ (+5% GST) Early Bird Rate available until April 1st.

290$ (+5% GST) FROM April 2nd.

Course Cancellations

Please note that the school administration may cancel courses at any time due to low enrolment. Upon cancellation, registrants will receive a full refund.
For any further info about our cancellation policy please visit Cancellation & Refund policy.

Beginner 2 (Online) – Thursday evenings

Beginner 2 is an introductory course following Beginner 1 course. It is designed for those with little or no previous knowledge of the Italian language.
This course is being delivered virtually with live instruction and interaction.
If you already have a basic understanding of the language, consider Italian for Beginners II.

What you will learn

  • How to communicate in a variety of social situations, such as introducing yourself, talking about daily activities, describing what you do for work, writing and reading simple texts, such as an e-mail, talking about the things you like dislike, ordering a meal, and telling time
  • Basic grammar structures such as articles and nouns, adjectives, and present tenses of regular and irregular verbs
  • Italian culture, including daily life, film, cuisine, and vacationing

Syllabus

Benvenute e Benvenuti!
Textbook: Nuovo Espresso – The course consists of Chapters 5,6,7.

Schedule

Thursday evenings, from January 15 th to March 26th, 2026

6 pm – 8 pm PST
11 weeks – Classes meet ONCE a week on ZOOM.

Course fee

250$ (+5% GST) Early Bird Rate available until December 20th

280$ (+5% GST) from December 21st

Course Cancellations

Please note that the school administration may cancel courses at any time due to low enrolment. Upon cancellation, registrants will receive a full refund.
For any further info about our cancellation policy please visit Cancellation & Refund policy.

Beginner 1 (Online) – Thursday evenings

Beginner 1 is an introductory course that teaches the four basic skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) in the context of major themes in Italian culture. It is designed for those with little or no previous knowledge of the Italian language.
This course is being delivered virtually with live instruction and interaction.
If you already have a basic understanding of the language, consider Italian for Beginners II.

What you will learn

  • How to communicate in a variety of social situations, such as introducing yourself, talking about daily activities, describing what you do for work, writing and reading simple texts, such as an e-mail, talking about the things you like dislike, ordering a meal, and telling time
  • Basic grammar structures such as articles and nouns, adjectives, and present tenses of regular and irregular verbs
  • Italian culture, including daily life, film, cuisine, and vacationing

Syllabus

Benvenute e Benvenuti!
Textbook: Nuovo Espresso – The course consists of Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4

Schedule

Thursday evenings, from January 15 to March 26, 2025

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm PST
11 weeks – Classes meet ONCE a week on ZOOM.

Course fee

250$ (+5% GST) Early Bird Rate available until December 20th.

280$ (+5% GST) FROM December 21st.

Course Cancellations

Please note that the school administration may cancel courses at any time due to low enrolment. Upon cancellation, registrants will receive a full refund.
For any further info about our cancellation policy please visit Cancellation & Refund policy.