Beginner 2 (online) – Wednesday 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 – The course consists of Chapters 5, 6, 7

Schedule

Wednesday evenings, FROM October 2 TO December 11, 2024
6:00 pm-8:00 pm PST
11 weeks – Classes meet once a week in our downtown office.

Courses

250$ (+ GST) Early Bird Rate available until September 15

270$ (+ GST) after September 16

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

Schedule

Thursday evening, FROM October 3 TO December 12, 2024
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm PST
11 weeks – Classes meet once a week in our downtown school 

Courses Fee

289 (+ GST) Realy bird rate until September 15

310 (+ GST) after September 16

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.

Limited Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available – Italian Design Weeks

The 6th edition of Italian Design Weeks returns to Vancouver October 17 to November 1st. This year’s theme is Acqua. Be part of an exclusive series of events. Italian Design Weeks, organized annually by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada-West, is Western Canada’s premier celebration of Italian design and fashion.

Seize the opportunity to align your brand with the renowned quality of Italian design—limited sponsorships still available.

Click here to view our Sponsorship PDF.

A Night in Venice – Italian Design Weeks Closing Night Gala

We’re excited to present A Night in Venice, the grand finale of the 2024 Italian Design Weeks.

 

Mark your calendars for November 1st and indulge in an exquisite 5-course Italian dinner, premium wine, and a vibrant, immersive experience at the stunning Brian Jessel BMW showroom in Vancouver.

 

To celebrate the theme of “acqua” (water) for Italian Design Weeks, our closing night gala will transport you to the enchanting setting of Venice.

 

This extraordinary event promises an unforgettable evening of glamour, intrigue, and exquisite entertainment. Immerse yourself in the opulent atmosphere inspired by the lavish masquerade balls of Venice and the serene beauty of its iconic lagoon.

 

Secure your place at this exclusive event and be part of a night that celebrates the best of Italian design, culture, and culinary excellence.

 

Click here for more info and to get tickets.

Learn Italian Through Music (In-Person) – Thursday evenings

Music is one of the greatest tools for learning Italian. Discover how sound and lyrics can work in unison to open the world of this musical language. While enjoying the music on its own, it will also act as a fun and helpful instrument to go from a complete novice to an accomplished conversationalist. taking you on a journey to places real and emotional will help you improve your language skills in a fun way.

We offer 6 classes tailored specifically for the needs of intermediate students and music lovers. Let’s learn together as we allow Italian melodies to lift our hearts and minds through lyrical travels.Completion of the intermediate 1 (at least) Course is recommended.

What you will learn

  • You will expand your vocabulary. Hearing and translating the repetitive refrains will assist you in learning and retaining new words and expressions.  Furthermore, vocabulary building is easiest when you encounter words in a specific context.
  • You will encounter and understand grammar structures at play.
  • Italian culture, including daily life, film, cuisine, and vacationing.
  • You will master your pronunciation.

Syllabus

Benvenute e Benvenuti!
Students will be provided with handouts and class materials.
No textbook is required.

Schedule

Thursday evening, JULY 18 to AUGUST 22, 2024
5:00 pm-6:00 pm PST
6 weeks – Classes meet once a week in our downtown premises

Course Fee

Early Bird Rate 150$ (+5%GST) – available until June 16

170$ (+ GST) after June 17

 

Course Cancellations

Please note that the school administration may cancel courses 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

 

Conversation 1 (In-Person) – Tuesday evenings

Conversation 1 is the best way to improve oral fluency through conversational practice.

Teachers will bring new topics to discuss every week and will prompt the conversation in different ways such as a selection of guided conversations in Italian, questions, and brief exercises relating to contemporary Italy, taken from different sources (short readings, websites, videos, music, etc.) that will help you to gain more self-confidence.

Spoken accuracy and fluency are the focus of this course, but the teacher will signal and correct the main grammar mistakes too and will be at the student’s disposal in case there is a need to clarify some concepts to improve learners’ accuracy while speaking.

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
  • Students will develop their communicative skills in Italian through discussion of several topics, ranging from social and political issues to media, pop culture, films, music, fashion, food, and sports

 

Syllabus

Benvenute e Benvenuti!

Students will be provided with handouts and class materials.

No textbook is required

Tuesday evening, October 8 to December 10, 2024
5:00 pm-6:00 pm PST
10 weeks – Classes meet once a week in our downtown school

Course Fee

Early Bird Rate 150$ (+5%GST) – available until September 15

170$ (+ GST) after September 16

 

Course Cancellations

Please note that the school administration may cancel courses 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 – The course consists of Chapters 5, 6, 7

Schedule

Tuesday evenings, FROM October 1 TO December 10, 2024
6:00 pm-8:00 pm PST
10 weeks – Classes meet once a week in our downtown office.

Courses

289$ (+ GST) Early Bird Rate available until September 15

310$ (+ GST) after September 16

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 – The course consists of Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4. The textbook is mandatory, the 55$ is on top of the course fee.

Schedule

Wednesday evening, FROM July 10 TO September 11, 2024
6:15 pm – 8:15 pm PST
10 weeks – Classes meet once a week in our downtown school 

Courses Fee

269 (+ GST) Realy bird rate until June 16

299 (+ GST) after June 17

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 (In-Person) – Monday 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. The textbook is mandatory, the 55$ is on top of the course fee.

Schedule

Monday evening, FROM April 22 TO July 1, 2024
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm PST
11 weeks – Classes meet once a week in our downtown school 

Courses Fee

289 (+ GST) Realy bird rate until April 18

310 (+ GST) after April 19

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.

2024 Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Vancouver Wine Tasting Event

🍷 Mark your calendars, Vancouver wine lovers! 🍇
 
Join us for a tantalizing journey through Italy’s finest wines at the Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri Wine Tasting Event on May 3rd! 🇮🇹🍇
 
Indulge in an evening of exquisite flavours and networking opportunities:
🔹 Explore 100+ premium wines from top Italian producers
🔹 Meet and mingle with Italian wine artisans
🔹 Savour delectable Italian cuisine
🔹 Co-hosted by the Consulate General of Italy in Vancouver
 
📍 Where: Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver, 845 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K6
🕰️ When: May 03, 2024 | 6:30pm – 9:30pm
 
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this prestigious event! Buy your ticket now: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4upgd3s