The Italian Curriculum : An Inspired Journey

• Passaporto: Conversational Italian for Beginners and Travelers
• Intervista A+B: Conversational Italian for Advanced Beginners
• Raccontami A+B: Intermediate Italian Conversation and Grammar
• Prospettive: Advanced Italian Conversation and Grammar
• Workshops and Special Interest: Grammar in Focus, Writing, Cinema Chat. Book Club
• *Italian for Children: After-school, home-school, camps and custom courses.

Not sure of the level? Sign up for a free lesson by contacting us see if it’s right for you, or set up a welcome/evaluation session with one of our Italian instructors.

Upcoming and Ongoing Italian Courses at Speak!

How to enroll:
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How to pay: You can pay on-line with a credit/debit card, or in-person with a check or cash.

Passaporto : Italian for Beginners 1

Two Upcoming Sessions!

Mon, Tues, Wed, 6:15-8pm
August 9-25
Tuition: $225

Mon and Wed, 5:30-7pm
Sept 8- Oct 11 (skipping Labor Day!)
Tuition: $225

Tues and Fri mornings, 10:45am-12:15pm
Sept 7 – Oct 8
Tuition: $225

Whether you’re eager to make the most of upcoming travel to Italy or you simply wish to start on your journey towards proficiency in this most beautiful language, Passaporto is the course for you! You will learn to master basic grammar and pronunciation and get lots of speaking practice in a variety of situations – from greetings and introductions to ordering at restaurants, shopping and describing people and places.

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In Cucina con Silvia: ITALIAN COOKING CLASSES

Learn how to cook delicious, seasonal Italian dishes at the Crozet home of Italian teacher and culinary expert Silvia Dupont. Each day you’ll prepare a different 3-course meal using seasonal ingredients and Italian recipes from different regions. Each class will culminate in a delicious lunch. No Italian necessary – but you’ll surely learn a bit!

Due giorni in cucina con Silvia – 2 Day Italian Cooking Courses

Thu and Fri 9:30am-12:30pm (July 22-23; August 12-13)
Tuition: $150

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Step-up-to-the-Plate ITALIAN!

For advanced beginners-intermediate students
Fridays, 9-10:30am
Resumes August 30
$25

Do you find yourself at a loss when it comes to quick responses to different situations in Italian? Would you like to have more words and phrases at the tip-of-your-tongue? Join us for this special course that focuses on practicing a variety of appropriate responses to common, everyday situations, such as: greetings and wishing people well, expressing likes and dislikes, clarifying your own meaning and asking for clarification from others, congratulating people, appropriate and useful dining phrases – and more! Through repetition and role-playing, we will practice until the proper phrase becomes natural for everyone!

Intervista: Conversational Italian for Advanced Beginners

with Patrizia Johnson
Mondays 12:30-2pm
Aug 30- Oct 18
Tuition: $225

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Prospettive: Intermediate/Advanced Conversational Italian

with Silvia Dupont
Mon and Wed, 9-10:30am
Aug 30-Sept 30; Oct 11-Nov 11
$225

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ITALIANO all’OPERA : Lingua, Cultura e Conversazione

with Mary Ann Archer and Patrizia Johnson
Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30pm
Sept 4 – Oct 23
$250

Could there be a more inspiring way to practice your Italian than this special course devoted to the history, plots, passions and, of course, language, of Italian opera? Join opera insider Mary Ann Archer – former flutist with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra – and Italian instructor Patrizia Johnson for this delightful Saturday indulgence.

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Special Pronunciation/Conversation Workshop!!

Playing with Pronunciation
with Elisa Dossena Marcon

Fridays, 12:30-2pm
Sept 10-Oct 15
Tuition: $150

CHIANTI – GHIAIA – CINEMA – GENTE – PASTICCERIA – Learn to master the rules of Italian pronunciation and get personalized help with your own unique “trouble spots” in this effective, fun five-lesson workshop. We will focus on the distinction between soft (ce, sce, gi, ge) and hard (chi, che, ghe…) sounds, learn tricks to know where to put the accent and also practice making the most of all of those beautiful VOWELS. Ideal for students at all levels, beginner-thru-advanced.

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GRAMMAR IN FOCUS : Italian Grammar for Intermediate/Advanced Students

with Silvia Dupont
Mon and Wed, 9-10:30am
Nov 22-Dec 22 (no class Nov. 24)
$225

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Italiano al Cinema

with Elisa Dossena Marcon

Tuition, full course: $150
Tuition, partial course: $50 for 3 lessons, covering one film discussion

Do you like Italian Films? Do you want to learn more about Italian culture while improving your listening comprehension and speaking skills? Join us for a special, super-fun course of Upper-Intermediate/Advanced level Italian! This course is a perfect combination of language, content, and culture. It provides students with ample opportunities to think critically and communicate meaningfully. We will watch three recent, well-known Italian movies and, by focusing on some of their most fascinating scenes, you will improve your understanding of important grammar forms and vocabulary by experiencing them – in action -as they appear in the dialogues. It’s also a chance to familiarize with different accents and expressions from different Italian regions. A great enrichment course to combine with your other studies and ideal for more advanced students, too!