Advanced 3 (In -person) – Monday evenings

Advanced 3 will help you to gain more fluency and confidence and to perfect your skills in Italian (speaking, listening, reading, and writing. In addition, the course will focus on developing a deeper understanding of Italian culture and society using authentic material (i.e. TV news, newspapers, films).

Once completing Advanced 1, 2, and 3 you’ll be able to converse with native speakers, follow debates and discuss current issues using more complex and linguistically accurate structures and a greater range of vocabulary.

This course is for students who have completed Advanced 2 or those who have an advanced experience with the Italian language and are comfortable having conversations in different verb tenses.

What you will learn

  • You will be able to discuss future events and make assumptions, and models of speculations, give advice, express probability
  • You will improve your command of topic-related vocabulary
  • You will learn critical grammatical structures, such as gerund – present and past, third conditional, subjunctive in various tenses, particular verbs, and adverbs

Syllabus

Benvenute e Benvenuti!
Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 3 is required. The course consists of chapters 8,9 and 10 that will be covered.

Schedule

Monday evening, April 13 to June 29, 2026
6:00 pm-8:00 pm PST
11 weeks – Classes meet once a week on Zoom.

Course fee

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

320$ (+5%GST) after 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 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.

Advanced 1 (Online) – Monday evenings

Advanced 1 will help you become more fluent in the language, deepen your understanding of the nuances of Italian, and approach authentic material (i.e. TV news, newspapers, films). The focus will be on speaking correctly and learning new grammar topics, distinguishing between the past, present, and future tenses. Italian culture is an integral part of this course: through interviews and readings you will learn about many aspects of Italian art, history, politics, and contemporary society

Once completing Advanced 1, 2, and 3 you’ll be able to converse with native speakers, follow debates and discuss current issues using more complex and linguistically accurate structures and a greater range of vocabulary.

This course is for students who have completed the Intermediate 3 course or for those who have high intermediate experience with the Italian language and are comfortable having conversations in different verb tenses.

What you will learn

  • Students will continue to add to your vocabulary and develop the complexity of your sentences in everyday situations, including travel, food, shopping, transportation, family, and business
  • Students will learn how to the correct registers of the language in various situations
  • You’ll improve your command of topic-related vocabulary and ability to vary your style according to the situation.
  • You will learn critical grammatical structures, such as the subjunctive in various tenses, perfect conditional, past perfect, and pronominal verbs.

Syllabus

Benvenute e Benvenuti!
Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 3 is required. The course consists of chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4

Schedule

Monday evenings, from APRIL 13th to JUNE 22th , 2026
6 pm – 8 pm PST
11 weeks – Classes meet ONCE a week on ZOOM.

Tickets

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 anytime 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 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

 

Intermediate 3 (Online) – Monday evenings

Our Intermediate 3 course will focus on expanding fundamental notions and presentation of elaborate structures, present, past and imperative tenses, and different modes. You will enhance your ability to comprehend, interact and express yourself in common personal and social contexts. Enriched opportunities to explore Italian culture and develop intercultural skills. Aligned with CEFR level A2 objectives.

Completion of the Intermediate 1 course is recommended.

What you will learn

  • Students will continue to expand their vocabulary and develop the complexity of their sentences in everyday situations, like learning how to express surprise, ask for the duration and cost of a trip, talk about their holidays, learn to interact on social media in Italian
describe food and taste
  • Focus on speaking correctly and distinguishing between regular and irregular past, present and imperative tenses, pronouns, and verbs pronominal
  • Deepen understanding of the nuances of Italian, including correct registers of language to use in various situations.

Syllabus

Benvenute e Benvenuti!
Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 2 – The course consists of Chapters 8, 9, 10. The textbook is mandatory, the 65$ is on top of the course fee.

Schedule

Monday evenings, from April 13 to June 22, 2026

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm PST
11 weeks – Classes meet once a week on Zoom

Tickets

Early Bird Rate 260$ (+5%GST) – available until April 1st
290$ (+5%GST) – available 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 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.

Intermediate 1 In-person – Wednesday evenings

Our Intermediate 1 course will focus on expanding fundamental notions and presentation of elaborate structures, present, past and imperative tenses, and different modes. You will enhance your ability to comprehend, interact and express yourself in common personal and social contexts. Enriched opportunities to explore Italian culture and develop intercultural skills. Aligned with CEFR level A2 objectives.

Completion of the Beginner 3 course is recommended.

What you will learn

  • Students will continue to expand their vocabulary and develop the complexity of their sentences in everyday situations, like learning how to express surprise, ask for the duration and cost of a trip, talk about their holidays, learn to interact on social media in Italian
describe food and taste
  • Focus on speaking correctly and distinguishing between regular and irregular past, present and imperative tenses, pronouns, and verbs pronominal
  • Deepen understanding of the nuances of Italian, including correct registers of language to use in various situations.

Syllabus

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

Schedule

Wednesday evening, April 14 to June 24, 2026

6:00 pm-8:00 pm PST
11 weeks – Classes meet once a week in person in our downtown office

Tickets

288.5$ (+ GST) Early Bird Rate available until April 1st
320$ (+ GST) after 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.