Italian 401
Description
Italian 401: Elevate Your Italian to New Heights! Building on the strong foundations from Italian 400, this immersive 10-week online course takes you into the elegant world of advanced Italian expression. Imagine discussing complex topics with confidence, crafting nuanced arguments, and even catching the playful subtleties of Italian humor!
Dive deep into sophisticated language structures including:
- The enchanting world of congiuntivo (subjunctive) – the key to expressing emotions and uncertainty with authentic flair
- The versatile fare + infinitive construction – a gateway to expressing causation like a native
- The elegant condizionale passato – master the art of discussing hypothetical futures
- Complex ‘if’ clauses – build sophisticated arguments that capture attention
By the end of this enriching journey, you’ll confidently:
- Analyze situations from multiple angles, weighing advantages and disadvantages
- Express hypothetical scenarios with natural grace
- Offer nuanced advice in various contexts
- Understand and appreciate Italian wit and humor
- Engage in compelling discussions about cause and effect
- Navigate complex topics with sophisticated vocabulary
Never miss a moment of learning! All classes are recorded, and you’ll receive the recording link the day after each session – perfect for reviewing these advanced concepts at your own pace.
Join us in Italian 401 and master how to express your thoughts with the elegance and precision of a true Italian speaker!
Prerequisites: Italian 400 or equivalent high intermediate level
Your teacher is Nadia.
Schedule 2025
Day & Time: Mondays 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (PST)
Class Dates: Mar. 31 – Apr. 7, 21, 28 – May 5, 12, 19, 26 – June 2, 9 – No Class April 14
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 NUOVO Espresso 4. You can purchase the books along with your course at the time of registration or you can purchase it from our bookstore at a later date.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Please review our class terms and conditions page here.
