Italian 303

New Italian Espresso 1 Textbook

New Italian Espresso 1 Workbook

Description

Italian 303 is a comprehensive and dynamic 10-week course designed for students with an established high pre-intermediate knowledge of Italian. The course is designed for students who wish to build on their language skills and who would like to understand the cultural nuances that make Italy so captivating! Italian 303 completes the textbook NEW Italian Espresso 1 Textbook and includes an extensive review of all major topics covered throughout the program. Multiple opportunities for practical application will ensure you can confidently use everything you’ve learned in real-world situations.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Speak with Confidence: Master the imperativo in all its forms, refine your use of direct and indirect pronouns (including ci and ne), and learn authentic expressions like “Mi raccomando” to sound like a native.
  • Navigate Real-Life Situations: Give and understand directions, instructions, and recommendations with ease—essential for travel, housing, and everyday conversations.
  • Travel Like a Local: Decode authentic Italian travel blogs and brochures, and plan dream vacations using insider vocabulary and cultural know-how.
  • Dive into Italian Culture: Explore Italian coffee traditions, dining etiquette, and social customs, while gaining insight into how they differ from American and other cultures.
  • Live the Language: Practice your skills through immersive activities like booking accommodations, engaging in cultural experiences, and handling real tourist scenarios—like a local, not a tourist.

Course Benefits:

  • Ideal for Busy Lifestyles: Shorter classes with slightly faster pace for those who prefer focused, 1-hour sessions.
  • Interactive and Engaging: Practice speaking with classmates and your instructor.
  • Learn Anywhere, Anytime: All ONLINE classes are recorded, so if you have to miss a class, you will be given access to the material 24/7.

Class Curriculum

Schedule of Dates

Location: ONLINE
Day & Time:
Tuesdays 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (PST)
Class Dates: Oct. 21, 28 – Nov. 4, 11, 18 – Dec. 2, 9, 16 – Jan. 6, 13 – No Class Nov. 25, Dec. 23 & 30
Your teacher is Nadia

What if Class Has Started?

For our adult classes we can accept new students once a course has started on a case-by-case basis up to mid-way through the course.  If you join a course late, the course fee will be pro-rated so that you don’t pay for the lessons you missed before joining the class.

Textbook Info

For this course the textbook we will using is NEW Italian Espresso 1 and NEW Italian Espresso 1 Workbook. You can purchase the books along with your course at the time of registration or you can purchase them from our bookstore at a later date.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Please review our class terms and conditions page here.

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