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August 3rd – September 26th






TEXTBOOK - If you are a new student in Italian 1 through 6, you will need a textbook. Please go to the picture of the book near the bottom of the page to be sent to Amazon, who stock both new and used copies of the text. Used books sometimes take 10-14 days to arrive, so please order before class starts!



LEARNING ITALIAN

Italian 1, 2, 3, followed by "In Conversation", then by Intermediate 1,2,3 and 4

These courses begin with the principles of grammar and emphasize conversation as a means of fine-tuning language skills.  Each level covers approximately four chapters in the textbook, Prego, 6th Edition.  Text not included. These courses last eight weeks and the cost $240.

August 3rd - September 26th,  2009


Italian 1 Tuesday 11:00am - 1:00pm San Francisco
Monday 6:30pm - 8:30pm San Francisco
Tuesday 6:30pm - 8:30pm San Francisco
Thursday 6:30pm - 8:30pm San Francisco
Saturday 11:00am - 1:00pm San Francisco
Monday 7:00pm - 9:00pm Berkeley

Italian 2 Tuesday 11:00am - 1:00pm San Francisco
Tuesday 6:30pm - 8:30pm San Francisco
Saturday 11:00am - 1:00pm San Francisco
Monday 7:00pm - 9:00pm Berkeley

Italian 3 Thursday 6:30pm - 8:30pm San Francisco
Saturday 11:00am - 1:00pm San Francisco
Tuesday 7:00pm - 9:00pm Berkeley

In Conversation Tuesday 6:30pm - 8:30pm San Francisco
Tuesday 7:00pm - 9:00pm Berkeley

Intermediate 1 Wednesday 6:30pm - 8:30pm San Francisco

Intermediate 3 Thursday 6:30pm - 8:30pm San Francisco

Intermediate 4 Tuesday 7:00pm - 9:00pm Berkeley



ITALIAN FOR TRAVELERS - Postcards From Italy

You don¹t need a passport to immerse yourself in Italian life, Our new interactive three-hour workshops create real-life Italian situations to quickly build your conversation skills. Learn the words and expressions that will help you make the most of your next trip to Italy.

4 Weeks @ 3 Hours Per Week
Section A

Mon., June 29 – July 20
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

San Francisco


6 Weeks @ 2 Hours Per Week
Section 1

Mon., Aug. 3 - Sept. 14
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

San Francisco

Section 2

Mon.,, Aug. 3 - Sept. 14
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Berkeley

$195


LEARNING ASSISTANCE CLASSES

In this series of classes, an Italingua Institute teacher will assist students with questions and offer academic reinforcement during the term break after the above classes have ended. These FREE classes are open only to current students.
Italian 1 Tuesday, Sept. 29th 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm San Francisco
Italian 2 Thursday, Oct. 1st 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm San Francisco
Reservations are highly appreciated.


SPEAKING ITALIAN

Italian culture – art, cuisine, cinema, lifestyles, music, literature, fashion, politics – creates an inspirational starting point for animated discussions in these classes. Through readings and conversation, students will both enrich their knowledge of Italy and build a larger vocabulary with which to enjoy the country and its people.


IN CONVERSATION


Taken after Italian 3

The focus of this course is to improve conversation and vocabulary. Students are encouraged to practice speaking in class and reading short assignments.

Tuesday, Aug. 4 - Sept. 22 6:30pm – 8:30pm San Francisco $240
Tuesday, Aug. 4 - Sept. 22 7:00pm – 9:00pm Berkeley $240

INTERMEDIATE READING, WRITING & CONVERSATION


For students who have completed the DaCapo book, or equivalent level

The students will be provided with written material such as short stories, articles, etc. that highlight various aspects of Italian culture. These topics will be used for discussion and the students will be encouraged to interact as much as possible. Special emphasis on vocabulary and idiomatic expressions.

Wednesday, Aug. 5 – Sept. 23 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm San Francisco $240
Wednesday, Aug. 5 – Sept. 23 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Berkeley $240

ADVANCED READING, WRITING & CONVERSATION


Fluency required

Students will be encouraged to use real Italian language as they go through films, literature and listening to CD’s. They will discuss cultural topics, current social issues and the Italian culture in general. Important Italian personalities such as actors, politicians, writers, singers and many others will be introduced to the students.

Wednesday, Aug. 5 – Sept. 23 6:30pm – 8:30pm San Francisco $240
Wednesday, Aug. 5 – Sept. 23 7:00pm – 9:00pm Berkeley $240

LETTERATURA


Fluency Required

ERRI DE LUCA
IL GIORNO PRIMA DELLA FELICITÀ - 2009

"Sono cose che capitano il giorno prima."
"Il giorno prima di che?"
"Il giorno prime della felicità."

Erri de Luca was born in Naples in 1950 to a middle class bourgeois family, and lives near Rome today. He only got his first novel published at age 40 and is the author of several novels, including God's Mountain and Sea of Memory. A politically committed journalist, Erri De Luca writes for various papers and for the magazine MicroMega. A passionate mountain climber, he also writes about the mountains.

Monday, Aug. 3 – Sept. 28 6:30pm - 8:30pm San Francisco $250


DETAILS, DETAILS

Next Terms:
October 12 – December 5, 2009

Enrollment Policy
  1. Students may enroll in person during normal business hours. Alternatively, students may send the attached enrollment form with a check or pay by cash. Please send payment to: 870 Market Street, Suite 446, San Francisco, CA 94102. Full payment must be made at least 24 hours before the first class. We reserve the right to charge an additional 10% for late enrollment.
  2. Pre-registration is required as we make every attempt to limit the classes to 16 students. We are unable to offer classes without sufficient enrollment (minimum of 7 students per class) and we reserve the right to cancel or rearrange classes if enrollment is less than the minimum.
  3. Class changes can be made during the 1st and 2nd week of the term only.
  4. Non-discriminatory policy: Italingua admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin.
Berkeley Enrollment
  1. Students who would like to enroll in our Berkeley classes may send the attached enrollment form together with a check or pay by cash prior to the first day of class: Italingua Institute, 870 Market Street, Suite 446 San Francisco, CA 94102.
  2. Please call our main office in San Francisco (415) 362-6025 for any questions you might have concerning our Berkeley location.

Berkeley Location (garage parking on Center Street)
Language Studies International
2015 Center Street @ Milvia, Berkeley, CA 94704

Marin Location
Mill Valley Community Center
180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941


Marin County Students: If you are interested in classes in Marin, please call our office and we can arrange one for you, if we have at least three students. Less than three and we could set up private lessons.



Parking suggestion for San Francisco classes: Ellis/O’Farrell Garage


Course Materials
Prego, 6th Edition Italian 1-3, Intermediate 1-4 See link above
Prego Workbook (optional) $35.94 +tax =$39.00
Da Capo, 6th Edn. (With CD) Advanced 1-3 $77.42 +tax =$84.00

School Holidays
No classes will be held on: Make up classes will be held on:
Saturday, Sept. 5th (Labor Day) Saturday, Oct. 3rd
Monday, Sept. 7th (Labor Day) Monday, Sept. 28th


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870 Market Street, Suite 446
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone (415) 362-6025
Fax (415) 362-2814
Email: italian@italingua.org






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