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In the Elementary levels, students will develop linguistic skills, enhance their vocabulary and correctly apply grammar rules.

Elementary A2.1

Prerequisite: Completion of Beginner A1.3

A2.1 Chiaro!, Units 1 – 4
Grammar coverage includes indirect pronouns, the conditional mode, the imperfetto and passato prossimo tenses. Communication goals include expressing an opinion, making a choice, buying a train ticket, telling episodes and events of the past.

 

 

Elementary A2.2

Prerequisite: Completion of Elementary A2.1

A2.2 Chiaro!, Units 5 – 7

Grammar coverage includes the passato prossimo of reflexive verbs, some irregular nouns, and the imperative. Communication goals include understanding a recipe, having a short conversation with a doctor, and organizing a trip.

 

 

Elementary A2.3

Prerequisite: Completion of Elementary A2.2

A2.3 Chiaro!, Units 8 – 10

Grammar coverage includes the progressive form, the direct pronouns with passato prossimo, and some transitive and intransitive verbs. Communication goals include making plans about the future, accepting or declining an invitation, discussing different options for the holidays.

 

 

Elementary A2.4 (A2 Review)

Prerequisite: Completion of Elementary A2.3

Elementary A2.4 (A2 Review)

Review of Elementary Italian (A2 level). This course allows students to practice the following elements of Italian grammar that they have already learned: "imperfetto"; the use of "imperfetto" vs 'passato prossimo"; the progressive form; the imperative; the future tense; direct and indirect pronouns; comparative and superlative adjectives; irregular nouns.

This course will offer students the opportunity to strengthen their understanding of the Italian language and to improve their listening and reading skills, while gaining self-confidence in conversation and expanding their vocabulary.

Prerequisite: A2.3 or knowledge of above stated grammar.

 

 

Conversation A2

Our new conversation courses offer an ideal occasion for students to strengthen their understanding of the Italian language and to improve their listening and comprehension skills, while conversing in Italian and gaining self-confidence in conversation. The aim of these courses is to enable students to express themselves with ease in a variety of situations, from simple and informal to more complex and formal, in the context of everyday life, while socializing and traveling.

Each lesson is structured around a specific topic that fosters interaction among the students and the learning of new vocabulary and expressions. A vast array of activities oriented towards the development and the solidifying of oral communication skills will be proposed to the students: audiovisual material to enhance listening skills as well as educational activities and role play to sharpen accuracy and fluency in verbal expression. Authentic materials, written texts, multimedia content, grammatical charts and pronunciation exercises enrich each lesson.

No book required for this class.  Printed materials will be provided.  For those who have completed study through the A2.3 level.

Bridge to B1

Review of Elementary Italian A2 level)

This course allows students to practice the following elements of Italian grammar that they have already learned: "imperfetto"; the use of "imperfetto" vs 'passato prossimo"; the progressive form; the imperative; the future tense; direct and indirect pronouns; comparative and superlative adjectives; irregular nouns.This course will offer students the opportunity to strengthen their understanding of the Italian language and to improve their listening and reading skills, while gaining self-confidence in conversation and expanding their vocabulary. 

Prerequisite: A2.3 or knowledge of above stated grammar.  


Class Quarters

WINTER 2025
21 Jan - Mar 31

SPRING 2025
14 Apr - 22 Jun

SUMMER 2025
14 Jul - 21 Sep

FALL 2025
6 Oct - 13 Dec