Discovering Italy is an Italian language and civilization course designed for advanced students. It will cover various topics developed through written, oral, and vocabulary activities aimed at stimulating communication skills, expanding cultural knowledge related to Italy, and enriching vocabulary. The course comprises a total of 10 lessons, each lasting 2 hours.

This course is designed for High intermediate-Advanced speakers

What you will learn

1. Fashion in Italy
   • Fashion over time
   • Interview with Cucinelli, the cashmere designer
   • Piero Tosi, a brilliant costume designer
2. Naples amid Myths and Legends
   • Exploring the streets of Naples
   • San Gennaro, an international saint
   • Superstitions and suspended coffee
3. Hidden Treasures
   • Ferrara and Vicenza
   • Three small Italian cities to discover
   • Pompeii
   • Castel del Monte, Puglia
4. A Book for a Friend
   • Jhumpa Lahiri’s experience
   • A worldwide success: L’Amica Geniale
   • Literary awards: What are they?
5. Italy and Food
   • Pizza
   • Street food
   • Food and the Italian language

Schedule

Friday evenings, FROM January 12 TO March 15, 2024

6:00 am-11:00 pm PST
10 weeks – Classes meet once a week on Zoom.

Course fee

Early Bird Rate 240$ (+5%GST) – available until December 31

260$ (+ GST) – available FROM January 1 TO January 20

 

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 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

Saturday mornings, FROM January 13 TO March 23, 2024

9:30 am-11:30 pm PST
11 weeks – Classes meet once a week on Zoom.

Course fee

Early Bird Rate 240$ (+5%GST) – available until December 31

260$ (+ GST) – available FROM January 1 TO January 20

 

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 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 April 18 TO June 27, 12024

9:30 pm-11:30 pm PST
11 weeks – Classes meet once a week on Zoom.

Course fee

Early Bird Rate 250$ (+5%GST) – available until April 5

270$ (+ GST) – available after April 6

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 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

Tuesday evenings, FROM July 9 TO September 10, 2024

6:00 pm-8:00 pm PST
10 weeks – Classes meet once a week on Zoom.

Course fee

Early Bird Rate 240$ (+5%GST) – available until June 16

260$ (+ GST) – available FROM June 17

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 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

Saturday mornings, October 7 to December 16, 2023

10:00 am-12:00 pm PST
11 weeks – Classes meet once a week on Zoom.

Course fee

Early Bird Rate 240$ (+5%GST) – available until September 30th

260$ (+ GST) after September 30th

 

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 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. The textbook is mandatory, the 55$ is on top of the course fee.

Schedule

Monday evenings, January 15 to March 25, 2024

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

Course fee

Early Bird Rate 240$ (+5%GST) – available until December 31

260$ (+ GST) after January 1

 

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 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

Wednesday evening, JULY 11TH to SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2023

6:00 pm-8:00 pm PST
10 weeks – Classes meet once a week on Zoom.

Course fee

Early Bird Rate 230$ (+5%GST) – available until June 30th

250$ (+ GST) after June 30th

 

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.