Chiacchiere in Piazza

Description

Transform your Italian from textbook to real life in just 5 weeks!

Still freezing in class, or in real-life situations, when it is your turn to express your opinion in Italian conversations? Our CHIACCHIERE IN PIAZZA conversation course is your passport to authentic Italian fluency!

What Makes This Course Special

This isn’t your typical language class. Each session brings Italy’s vibrant culture and current events directly to you through carefully selected, accessible authentic materials. You’ll discuss everything from trending social media topics to popular news stories and cultural phenomena—all while naturally reinforcing the Italian you’ve already learned.

Your Language Adventure Includes:

  • Real Italian, Real Time: Explore headlines, social media trends, and viral content from today’s Italy
  • Speak With Confidence: Practice expressing opinions on engaging topics that actually matter to Italians
  • “Parla Come Un Italiano”: Master colloquial expressions and idiomatic phrases you’ll never find in textbooks
  • Vocabulary That Sticks: Absorb new words naturally through discussion rather than flashcards

How We’ll Make It Happen:

  • Week 1: Italian social media trends & popular culture
  • Week 2: Food debates & culinary innovations
  • Week 3: Sports, entertainment & leisure news
  • Week 4: Travel highlights & hidden Italian destinations
  • Week 5: Hot topics & trending conversations

Perfect For You If:

  • You are at a pre-intermediate level (from 103 to 202) and can navigate basic conversations in Italian
  • You know present tense and past tense verbs
  • You’re ready to build fluency and natural expression
  • You want to connect with Italian culture, not just the language

Class Details:

  • Small group setting (max 8 students) ensures personalized attention
  • Weekly 60-minute sessions
  • Native Italian instructor who knows exactly which expressions matter
  • Materials included
  • Supportive, judgment-free environment

Places are limited to ensure quality conversation time for everyone!

Class material is included in the registration fee. Your teacher is Lorena.

 

Schedule

Day & Time: Wednesday 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm (PST)
Dates: June 25 – July 9, 16, 23, 30 – No Class July 2

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 Info

There is no textbook for this course.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Please review our class terms and conditions page here.

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