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:: Basic Italian 1 ::
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Monday
10:30 am to 12:30 pm \ 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am to 12:30 pm \ 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Grammar coverage includes present tense of regular and some
irregular verbs, nouns and articles / singular and plural,
prepositions and adjectives. Communication goals include: greet
and introduce oneself, ask information, describe: family, house,
objects and their location.
Classes
meet once a week for ten weeks (20 hours).
:: Basic Italian 2 ::
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Monday 10:30 am to 12:30 pm \ 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am to 12:30 pm \ 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Grammar coverage includes regular and irregular verbs.
Introduction to the simple past tense (passato prossimo);
adjectives and pronouns (aggettivi e pronomi personali,
riflessivi, e dimostrativi);and numbers. Communication goals
include: speak about oneself, ask and tell time and date, express
likes and dislikes, ask and answer questions regarding food,
restaurants, shops, prices, clothes, colors.
Classes meet once a week for ten weeks (20 hours).
:: Basic Italian 3 ::
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Monday
10:30 am to 12:30 pm \ 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am to 12:30 pm \ 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Grammar coverage includes the simple past tense (passato
prossimo), direct object pronouns and indirect object pronouns;
agreement with the direct object pronouns; use of the prepositio
"di"; use of "ne"; present conditional; "imperfetto"; comparative
and superlative adjectives. Communication goals include: ask and
give information using the past tense, talk about past events and
vacations, ask and answer about weather, time, locations and
places.
Classes meet once a week for ten weeks (20 hours).
At the end of Basic 3, students will be able to read, speak and
understand Italian through key vocabulary and fundamental grammar.
:: Intermediate Italian
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Tuesday 10:30 am to 12:30 pm \ 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Saturday 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Grammar coverage includes the use of "passato prossimo" and the
agreement with the direct object pronouns; "imperfetto" and the
progressive form; adverbs; indefinite, possessive adjectives and
pronouns; combined pronouns, conditional, imperative, and gerund;
the use of comparative and superlative adjectives and relative
pronouns; the use of impersonal subjects (si, tu, uno); the use of
some idiomatic expressions.
Communication goals include: ongoing actions and habits in the
past; how to write a CV, apply for a job, write formal letters,
carry a formal conversation on the phone; how to express feelings,
emotions, and sensations, physical description of people and their
personality; giving advice, expressing opinions and doubts;
congratulating and apologizing; talking about health and various
events.
Classes meet once a week for ten weeks (20 hours).
:: Intermediate Italian 2
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Monday 10:30 am to 12:30 pm \ 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Saturday 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Grammar coverage includes the study of conditional, imperative,
and gerund; review of comparative and superlative adjectives and
relative pronouns; the use of impersonal subjects (si, tu, uno);
some idiomatic expressions. Communication goals include: physical
description of people and their personality; giving advice,
expressing opinions and doubts; congratulating and apologizing;
talking about health and various events.
Classes meet once a week for ten weeks (20 hours).
:: Intermediate Italian 3
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Wednesday 10:30 am to 12:30 pm \ 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Grammar coverage includes the study of "passato remoto",
"trapassato prossimo", "futuro anteriore", subjunctive mode
(presente, passato, imperfetto) and hypothetical sentence of
possibility. Communication goals include: asking information in
the past tense, connecting events in the past and the future;
giving permission, expressing disappointment, fear, grief, hope,
enthusiasm, desire.
Classes meet once a week for ten weeks (20 hours).
At the end of the Intermediate level, students will be able to
develop linguistic skills, enhance the vocabulary and correctly
apply grammar rules.
:: Advanced Italian 1 ::
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Wednesday 10:30 am to 12:30 pm \ 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Grammar coverage includes the review of the subjunctive mode
(passato e imperfetto) and the study of the conditional mode
(semplice), "if clause" (possibility and unreality). Review of the
"passato remoto"; the passive form. Communication goals include:
expressing agreement and disagreement on various topics,
expressing opinions and feelings thoroughly, using accurate and
appropriate vocabulary; discussing Italy's current problems and
facts (made in Italy, immigration).
Classes meet once a week for ten weeks (20 hours).
:: Advanced Italian 2 ::
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Wednesday 10:30 am to 12:30 pm \ 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Grammar coverage includes "if clause" review (possibility amnd
unreality), the conditional mode (semplice and composto) the
review of the subjunctive mode and indefinite modes: "infinito",
"participio", "gerundio"; review of prepositions and pronouns,
indirect speech. Communication goals include: expressing opinions
and describing events and situations thoroughly in the present,
past and future, using accurate and appropriate vocabulary;
discussing Italy's current problems and facts (Italian songs,
theater and literature, political and social matters).
Classes meet once a week for ten weeks (20 hours).
At the end of the Advanced level, students will be able to
fluently communicate in the Italian language, read a broad variety
of texts, speak and understand Italian through a rich vocabulary
and correctly apply grammar rules. The proficiency level reached
by the students at the end of the Advanced level is equivalent to
the Vantage Level B2-Intermediate Level of the Common European
Framework for Languages, as approved by the Council of Europe.
:: Italian for Opera Lovers ::
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Wednesday 5:30 pm – 7:30pm
In this course, we will explore the great opera arias to deepen
our comprehension of Italian language and culture. Whether you are
already an opera lover or a newcomer to the art form this class
will add a dramatic flair to your vocabulary and conversation
skills. During the fall session the class will attend a live
performance of Lucia di Lammermoor at Lyric Opera of Chicago,
based on availability. Opera ticket not included.
:: Cinema Italiano ::
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Friday 12:15 pm – 2:15pm
In this class, students will learn the Italian language through
short films. A basic knowledge of Italian is required.
:: Children Class ::
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This
course makes learning Italian a fun enjoyable experience through
the use of cartoon stories, songs, games and didactic activities
stimulating the children's curiosity and imagination.
"GIOCANDO CON L'ITALIANO!"
Group 1 (3-5 years old):
Saturday 9:30am – 10:30am
Group 2 (6-10 years old):
Saturday 10:30am – 11:30am
:: Conversation 1 ::
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Saturday 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
This is
a short, topic-based Italian course of 15 hours aimed at improving
your confidence in speaking. It can complement the standard
Italian courses by providing lessons that focus on oral
communication skills. This course is divided into two levels:
Level I
(Basic 1-2-3) and Level II (Inter. /Adv.)
:: Conversation 2 ::
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Saturday 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
:: Italian for Business ::
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This class focuses on the use of spoken and written
Italian in business. It is recommended for professionals and
entrepreneurs who need to communicate using technical business
terms. The class will provide students with the skills required to
understand the specific terminology used in meetings,
presentations, negotiations, speaking on the phone, and formal
business correspondence. A basic knowledge of Italian is required.
:: Intensive Grammar
Workshop ::
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Led by Prof. Stefano Bonizzato, the Italian Government appointed
lecturer of Italian at the University of Chicago, these workshops
will offer students a chance to master the rules of Italian
grammar. This course is offered between sessions only. Please
contact the office for more info.
:: Beginning Latin ::
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Wednesday 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
An introduction to the Latin language. Pronunciation and
inflection of Latin nouns, adjectives, an verbs. Basic vocabulary,
grammar, and reading/translation of simple texts. Latin
roots/etymology of English and of Romance languages. This course
will be taught by John F. Makowski, Professor in the Department of
Classical Studies at Loyola University.
:: Italian for Tourists ::
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Wednesday 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
This 15 hour class will give students the skills need for their
next trip to Italy. Recommended for the beginner student, this
course will offer such topics such as: asking for directions,
getting around, ordering food, shopping, etc.
:: Buon Appetito ::
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Thursday 5:30pm-7:30pm
Italian gastronomy is one of the richest and most popular cuisines
in the world. This course aims to give an overview of some famous
Italian dishes and their cultural background. During class, we
will analyze recipes and their ingredients, while improving your
Italian vocabulary and grammar in a simple and fun way.A
good basic level of Italian is required.
:: Book Club ::
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Wednesday 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
This class provides an overview of Italian literature from the
late 19th century to the present day. It’s designed for students
who would like to improve their Italian through the close reading
of texts. A wide selection of authors, prose styles and genres
will be covered, including short stories, mystery novels, and
newspaper articles. Reading comprehension and vocabulary building
will be emphasized in class discussion.
:: Writing for
Standard English ::
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Thursday 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
This course is designed to help native Italian speakers improve
their written communication skills in English. Students should be
reasonably fluent in English. Through the use of in-class
discussion, critiques, and take-home writing exercises, it aims to
guide students towards a more natural way of writing in English.
:: Private and Semi-Private Lessons ::
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Private
or semiprivate lessons are available. Italidea offers italian
language lessons to groups outside our downtown area (minimum of 8
people). Please
contact the office for more
information.
: Online Italian Lessons ::
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This virtual Italian course is very flexible and the advantages
are easy to understand. If you don’t have time to attend a class
at Italidea and you’d like to improve your Italian wherever you
are, this is what you are looking for! Our online Italian courses
are based on one to one lessons and they are very flexible.
You can choose from:
- Online Italian conversation
private lessons: You’ll practice your Italian by speaking
through video conference with a native speaker teacher of
Italidea. You can choose and schedule with your teacher every
topic for your conversation lessons: from common general
conversation to any specific theme. At least a good basic level of
Italian is required.
- Online Italian language
private lessons: With the online Italian lessons via
video conference on Skype you’ll learn Italian completely online,
in fact our virtual school is equipped like a real classroom and
you can learn Italian from home: speaking with your teacher,
receiving materials by e-mail to do exercises by your own,
watching explanation of grammatical rules from Italidea school.
All Italian levels available.
Study online at Italidea is easy
and fun:
All you need is a good Internet
connection and to download the free online Skype program, that is
an audio conferencing tool that allows free calls over the
internet and it is particularly good for its audio quality. Once
you register for the class, you will receive all the instructions
to start your online Italian lessons. Each schedule online course
is flexible and you can decide with your teacher the time and the
day you prefer to do it (from Monday to Friday, from 9:30 am to
5:30 pm, and on Saturday from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm) but if you have
special needs, tell us, we can arrange different schedule).
:: Intensive course
for CILS exam ::
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B1 level,
intensive course will start on
September 22nd.
Thursdays from 5:30 to
7:30 PM & Saturdays 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Instructor: Alessia Defraia
Cost: $600 - book not included.
*books are available for purchase at
Italidea.
Italidea offers an intensive preparation course for the CILS (Certificazione
di Italiano come Lingua Straniera) exam. CILS is an officially
recognized qualification that declares the degree of competence in
Italian as a foreign language. It uses a system of six levels of
linguistic proficiency proposed by the Common European Framework
of Reference (CEFR) of the Council of Europe.
The
certification of each level affirms an adequate ability to
communicate for specific social, professional, and scholastic
contexts. The CILS is useful for:
-Use in the business world
-Italian teaching
-Enrollment in an Italian university
and for any other circumstance in which a formally attested level
of Italian comprehension is required.
The CILS certification is awarded by the Università per Stranieri
di Siena, and is recognized by the Italian Government through an
agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Throughout the CILS intensive preparation course, students have
the opportunity to test their Italian proficiency. This is a 9
week course (twice a week, 5 hours per week).
The CILS exam takes place in June and December at the Italian
Cultural Institute of Chicago. In 2010, 84% of the Italidea
students that completed the CILS intensive preparatory course
successfully passed the exam and received CILS certification.
Please contact the
office for more information or visit Università per Stranieri di
Siena’s website at
http://cils.unistrasi.it
:: Tuition & Books ::
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Tuition:
Standard 20 hours course - $330
"Conversation" 1&2 - $240
"Italian for Tourists" - $240
Books:
The cost of required books is not
included in the course fees. Books should be purchased at Italidea
prior to the start of the session. Once purchased, books and CDs
are NOT RETURNABLE .
• Basic Italian 1, 2, 3:
Italian Espresso 1. Textbook and CD. Alma edizioni, Firenze.
$ 60.00 plus State tax.
• Intermediate Italian 1, 2, 3:
Italian Espresso 2: Textbook and CD. Alma edizioni, Firenze.
$ 66.00 plus State tax.
• Advanced Italian 1 and 2:
Rete 3: Textbook and Workbook, Edizioni Guerra, Perugia, Italy.
$ 54.00 plus State tax.
• The CD for the Rete textbook is sold separately.
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