Bridge to 101

Course Materials (Optional)

New Italian Espresso 1 Textbook

New Italian Espresso 1 Workbook

Description

You already know how to introduce yourself, order a coffee, and charm a room with a “Benvenuti!” — so let’s keep that energy going! The Bridge to 101 is a 4-week course designed for graduates of Italian Made Easy who are ready to level up before jumping into Italian 101. This is not Italian 100 from the beginning. Consider it a smart shortcut: we’ll skip what you already know and focus on the key building blocks that will make Italian 101 feel like a natural next step,  not a leap into the unknown. This class is also perfect for students who completed Italian 100 a while back and feel a little rusty. No need to start from scratch! In just four weeks you’ll refresh the key topics that matter most and walk into Italian 101 feeling sharp and ready. In just four fun, conversation-rich weeks, you’ll fill in the gaps, boost your confidence, and walk into any Italian 101 class feeling genuinely prepared.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Articles Made Easy: Get comfortable with definite and indefinite articles (il, la, un, una…), small words that make a big difference in sounding natural
  • Essential Verbs: Learn a handful of the most useful everyday verbs and how to use them in the present tense. No overwhelming conjugation charts, just the ones you’ll actually use
  • Numbers in Context: Move beyond counting and start using numbers in real conversations: prices, dates, phone numbers, and more
  • Richer Vocabulary: Say more, express more, connect more:  we’ll keep expanding your Italian word bank so every conversation feels a little more you
  • Conversation, Always: Because that’s what Italian Made Easy was all about, and that’s not changing. Every lesson keeps you speaking, responding, and enjoying the language

Course Benefits:

  • Built for Italian Made Easy Graduates: This course picks up exactly where you left off; no backtracking, no boredom, just forward momentum
  • Your Bridge, Your Pace: Four focused weeks to solidify your foundation before stepping confidently into Italian 101
  • Warm & Relaxed Atmosphere: Still the same fun, low-pressure environment you loved, just with a tiny bit more structure to take your Italian further
  • Interactive & Engaging: Practice speaking and listening with classmates and your instructor every week
  • Learn Anywhere, Anytime: All classes are recorded. Life happens, and you’ll never fall behind!

You fell in love with Italian. Now let’s make it stick

Class Curriculum

Your teacher is Julka.

Schedule of Dates

Location: ONLINE
Day & Time: Wednesdays 4:30 pm -5:30 pm (PST)
Class Dates:  July 8, 15, 22, 29
Your teacher is Julka

Location: ONLINE
Day & Time: Thursdays 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (PST)
Class Dates:  Aug. 13, 20, 27 – Sept. 3
Your teacher is Julka

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. Contact us.

Textbook

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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