The Cleveland History Center, in collaboration with NOIA Foundation is pleased to continue offering a series of Basic and Intermediate Italian Language classes, taught by Serena Scaiola, a native speaker of Italian with many years of teaching experience at all levels in several local universities.
Beginner I: This 8-week, Saturday-morning course is designed for individuals with no previous knowledge of Italian or for those who were exposed to the Italian spoken language but need to refresh. It is intended to give basic skills in reading, listening and speaking with a focus on developing comprehension and communication skills. The fundamental elements of grammar, phonetics and syntax will be introduced by using a functional situation approach. Part of each lesson will be dedicated to real situation exercises, grammar drills and consolidation of the material, deepening of concepts through cultural readings, conversations, role games, listening, and reading exercises. No matter what the motivation is – personal interest, upcoming travels or researching your genealogy – learning Italian will make any experience much more fun and engaging!
Beginner II - Intermediate: This 8-week, Saturday-afternoon course is designed for individuals with a very basic knowledge of Italian language or those who want to brush up on their skills. It is also ideal for mid-intermediate level speakers and returning students. These classes will build on the concepts taught in Beginner I and II and will utilize many of the same learning tools and strategies, while gradually introducing new elements of the language. (May be taken simultaneously with Beginner I or Beginner II level classes.)
DATES & TIMES:
Beginner I: Feb. 9, 23, March 2, 9, 23, April 6, 13; 10-11:30 a.m.
Beginner II - Intermediate: Feb. 9, 23, March 2, 9, 23, April 6, 13; 12-1:30 p.m.
COST:
$120 | WRHS members $100
LOCATION:
Cleveland History Center, 10825 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106. Parking is not included. Class participants are eligible for $5 flat rate parking during classes.
SUGGESTED MATERIALS:
Italian Grammar (Quickstudy: Academic) by Inc. BarCharts; Italian Verb Conjugation Card (Foreign Language Verb Conjugation Cards) by Marcel Danesi. Both available on Amazon.
To register: Shannon Stewart at 216.721.5722 ext. 1502 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
