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WINTER 2016 SCHEDULE- Session 2
Our 10-week winter classes are currently in session. New 5-week winter classes begin March 1 and
we are accepting registrations. For the future spring schedule (which starts in April), please click
here.
We’re returning to Whidbey Island for two Total Immersion Weekends this year. Click here for more
info!
CULTURE WORKSHOP
Click on the workshop name for the description and to register
Registration Due One Week Before
1-day
L’italiano e la pubblicità
Day
Date
Time
Level
THURS.
3/24
6:00pm – 8:00pm
High Beginner Advanced
5-WEEK CLASSES
Click on the class names below to view descriptions
Conversation and Review
for Low Intermediate
5-week Students
Italian at Night
Evening class!
Day
Dates
Time
Level
Fee
TUES.
3/1 ~ 3/29
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Low Intermediate
$235
WED.
3/2 ~ 3/30
6:30pm – 8:00pm
High Intermediate/
Advanced
$235
REGISTER NOW!
10-week classes on next page
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9 and 10-WEEK CLASSES
Day
First Steps with Italian 1
In session
MON.
First Steps with Italian 1
In session
WED.
First Steps with Italian
In session
MON.
First Steps with Italian 2
In session
WED.
First Steps with Italian 3
In session
TUES.
First Steps with Italian 4
In session
MON.
9 and 10First Steps with Italian 5
week
In session
TUES.
First Steps with Italian 7
In session
WED.
Intermediate Italian 1
In session
MON.
Intermediate Italian 4
In session
TUES.
News and Fun Facts
In session
MON.
Italian through Film
In session
WED.
Dates
1/25 ~ 3/28
*No class 2/15
1/20 ~ 3/30
*No class 2/17
1/25 ~ 3/28
*No class 2/15
1/20 ~ 3/30
*No class 2/17
1/19 ~ 3/29
*No class 2/16
1/25 ~ 3/28
*No class 2/15
1/19 ~ 3/29
*No class 2/16
1/20 ~ 3/30
*No class 2/17
1/25 ~ 3/28
*No class 2/15
1/19 ~ 3/29
*No class 2/16
1/25 ~ 3/28
*No class 2/15
1/20 ~ 3/30
*No class 2/17
Time
Level
Fee
6:00pm – 7:30pm*
Absolute Beginner
$395
10:00am – 11:30am
Absolute Beginner
$395
11:00am – 12:30pm*
Beginner
$395
10:00am – 11:30am
Beginner
$395
10:00am – 11:30am
Beginner
$395
1:00pm – 2:30pm*
Beginner
$395
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Beginner
$395
12:00pm – 1:30pm
High Beginner
$395
1:00pm – 2:30pm*
Low Intermediate
$395
10:00am – 11:30am
Intermediate
$395
11:00am – 12:30pm*
High Intermediate/
$395
Advanced
4:30pm – 6:00pm
High Intermediate/
$395
Advanced
* Please note: Due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, our Monday classes will only be 9 weeks long, as opposed
to 10. To make up for the lost 1.5 hours of class time, the last three classes will be 2 hours long, instead of 1.5 hours.
Please see the description for the class, to see the specific start and end times.
If you need help finding your level, we are happy to provide a free assessment!
Please email us for more information or call Roberta at 206.915.2113.
Location Information:
Seattle and Bellevue: Please contact us here for addresses.
Skype Information:
Skype classes are available with payments via PayPal. Please see our website here for more
information or contact us.
Private and customized classes are always available for all levels. Contact us here.
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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
BEGINNER and HIGH BEGINNER CLASSES
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Steps
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Italian
Italian
Italian
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Italian
1 (absolute beginner)
2
3
4
5
FIRST STEPS WITH ITALIAN 1 / PRIMI PASSI CON L’ITALIANO 1
Level:
Location:
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Absolute Beginner
Seattle
This class is offered at two different times.
Dates:
9 weeks ▪ Mondays ▪ January 25 – March 28, 2016 *No class 2/15 (mid-winter break)
Time:
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
*Please note: on March 14, 21, and 28, class will be 2 hours long (6:00pm – 8:00pm)
OR
Dates:
Time:
10 weeks ▪ Wednesdays ▪ January 20 – March 30, 2016 *No class 2/17 (mid-winter
break)
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Description: A basic introduction to Italian for beginners. 9/10 classes teach you the fundamentals of
Italian, including pronunciation, basic vocabulary, basic sentence structures, simple
phrases, and greetings. This class lays the groundwork for further study and will show
you how much fun learning a new language can be.
After these 9/10 classes, students will be able to:
• learn Italian pronunciation
• use appropriate greetings
• learn about Italian regions and cities
• give personal information
• discuss likes and dislikes
• make plans and tell time
• talk about belongings and family members using possessive adjectives
GRAMMAR OBJECTIVES:
 personal pronouns
 PRESENTE INDICATIVO (the present tense) of ESSERE and AVERE
 the gender of nouns and definite/indefinite articles
 the formation of plural nouns
 possessive adjectives
CULTURAL ASPECTS:
 Roma and Bologna
This class is ideal for students who have little or no exposure to Italian.
Materials:
Not included- There is a book to purchase. Please contact us for more information.
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Fee:
$395
FIRST STEPS WITH ITALIAN / PRIMI PASSI CON L’ITALIANO
Level:
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Beginner (for those who have had an introduction to Italian or taken Intro to Italian 1)
Location:
Seattle
Dates:
9 weeks ▪ Mondays ▪ January 25 – March 28, 2016 *No class 2/15 (mid-winter break)
Time:
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
*Please note: on March 14, 21, and 28, class will start 30 minutes earlier and will be 2 hours
long (10:30am-12:30pm)
Description: This class is for those who have already had an introduction to Italian, whether through
travel in Italy or through our Introduction to Italian class. 9 classes teach you the
fundamentals of Italian, including pronunciation, basic vocabulary, basic sentence
structures, simple phrases, and greetings. This class lays the groundwork for further
study and will show you how much fun learning a new language can be.
After these 9 classes, students will be able to:
• learn Italian pronunciation
• use appropriate greetings
• learn about Italian regions and cities
• give personal information
• discuss likes and dislikes
• make plans and tell time
• talk about belongings and family members using possessive adjectives
GRAMMAR OBJECTIVES:
 personal pronouns
 PRESENTE INDICATIVO (the present tense) of ESSERE and AVERE
 the gender of nouns and definite/indefinite articles
 the formation of plural nouns
 possessive adjectives
CULTURAL ASPECTS:
 Roma and Bologna
Materials:
Fee:
Not included- There is a book to purchase. Please contact us for more information.
$395
FIRST STEPS WITH ITALIAN 2 / PRIMI PASSI CON L’ITALIANO 2
Level:
Location:
Dates:
Time:
Top
Beginner
Seattle
10 weeks ▪ Wednesdays ▪ January 20 – March 30, 2016 *No class 2/17 (mid-winter break)
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Description: A continuation in the fundamentals of Italian: pronunciation, basic vocabulary, and
basic sentence structures using the present tense.
After these 10 classes, students will be able to:
• discuss free time
• make plans
• order in a bar or restaurant
• accept and decline invitations
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GRAMMAR OBJECTIVES:
 expressions with AVERE
 C’È- CI SONO
 PRESENTE INDICATIVO of regular verbs ending in –ARE, –ERE, and –IRE
 prepositions
 interrogatives
 irregular verbs DARE, FARE, and STARE
CULTURAL ASPECTS:
 Le piazze italiane, caffè famosi, la Sicilia
This class is ideal for students who have taken at least 20 hours of instruction.
Materials:
Not included- There is a book to purchase. Please contact us for more information.
Fee:
$395
FIRST STEPS WITH ITALIAN 3/PRIMI PASSI CON L’ITALIANO 3
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Level:
Basic Italian
Location:
Dates:
Time:
Seattle
10 weeks ▪ Tuesdays ▪ January 19 – March 29, 2016 *No class 2/16 (mid-winter break)
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Description: A continuation in the fundamentals of Italian, including pronunciation, basic sentence
structures by using both present and past tenses.
After these 10 classes, students will be able to:
 discuss preferences
 describe things, places, and people
 talk about vacation plans
 describe past events
 discuss their daily routines
GRAMMAR OBJECTIVES:
 the agreement of adjectives in gender and number with nouns
 the position of adjectives in relation to nouns
 the adjective BELLO
 PRESENTE INDICATIVO of regular verbs ending in –IRE
 the irregular verbs ANDARE and VENIRE
 PASSATO PROSSIMO (present perfect) with AVERE and ESSERE
 common irregular past participles
 the irregular verbs BERE, DIRE, and USCIRE
CULTURAL ASPECTS:
 L’Umbria, i parchi nazionali, Cinque Terre
This class is ideal for students who have taken at least 40 hours of instruction.
Materials:
Fee:
Not included- There is a book to purchase. Please contact us for more information.
$395
FIRST STEPS WITH ITALIAN 4 / PRIMI PASSI CON L’ITALIANO 4
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Level:
Basic Italian
Location:
Seattle
Dates:
9 weeks ▪ Mondays ▪ January 25 – March 28, 2016 *No class 2/15 (mid-winter break)
Time:
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
*Please note: on March 14, 21, and 28, class will be 2 hours long (1pm-3pm)
Description: A continuation in the fundamentals of Italian, including pronunciation and basic
sentence structures using both present and past tenses.
After these 10 classes, students will be able to:
 talk about food
 make suggestions and requests
 give advice and orders using the IMPERATIVO
 discuss travel plans
 talk about family
 describe events in the past using the PASSATO PROSSIMO
GRAMMAR OBJECTIVES:
 IMPERATIVO (affirmative and negative formal and informal commands)
 VERBI RIFLESSIVI (reflexive verbs)
 PARTITIVO “DI” (the partitive article DI)
 VERBI MODALI: DOVERE, POTERE, and VOLERE
 PRONOMI DIRETTI (direct object pronouns)
 AGGETTIVI E PRONOMI DIMOSTRATIVI- QUESTO and QUELLO (demonstrative adjectives
and pronouns)
CULTURAL ASPECTS:
 La Liguria, Venezia
This class is ideal for students who have taken at least 60 hours of instruction.
Materials:
Not included- please contact us for more information
Fee:
$395
FIRST STEPS WITH ITALIAN 5/PRIMI PASSI CON L’ITALIANO 5
Level:
Location:
Dates:
Time:
Top
Basic Italian
Seattle
10 weeks ▪ Tuesdays ▪ January 19 – March 29, 2016 *No class 2/16 (mid-winter
break)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Description: A continuation in the fundamentals of Italian, including pronunciation, useful vocabulary, and
basic sentence structures using past, present, and future tenses.
After these 10 classes, students will be able to:
 describe the weather
 discuss and describe fashion, movies, and clothing
 narrate past events
 discuss clothing including color, size, and fabric
GRAMMAR OBJECTIVES:
 learn about another past tense- IMPERFETTO with verbs ending in –ARE, –ERE, and –IRE
 the construction of common negative expressions
 PRONOMI TONICI
 IMPERFETTO vs. PASSATO PROSSIMO
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the plural of nouns and adjectives
SAPERE vs. CONOSCERE (“to know”)
expressions of time with OGNI, VOLTA, TUTTI/E
CULTURAL ASPECTS:
 La Puglia, Milano
This class is ideal for students who have taken at least 80 hours of instruction.
Materials:
Not included- please contact us for more information
Fee:
$395
LOW INTERMEDIATE and INTERMEDIATE CLASSES
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First Steps with Italian 7
Intermediate 1
Intermediate 4
Conversation and Review for Low Intermediate Students
FIRST STEPS WITH ITALIAN 7/PRIMI PASSI CON L’ITALIANO 7
Level:
Location:
Dates:
Time:
Top
High Beginner
Seattle
10 weeks ▪ Wednesdays ▪ January 20 – March 30, 2016 *No class 2/17 (mid-winter
break)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Description: A continuation in the fundamentals of Italian, including pronunciation, useful vocabulary, and
basic sentence structures using past, present, and future tenses.
After these 10 classes, students will be able to:
 discuss wishes and desires politely
 talk about renting an apartment
 describe rooms and furniture
 compare nouns
 talk about meals and celebrations
GRAMMAR OBJECTIVES:
 condizionale
 pronomi combinati
 pronomi relativi CHE e CUI
 comparativo d’uguaglianza, di maggioranza e di minoranza
 congiuntivo presente
CULTURAL ASPECTS:
 La Sardegna, Firenze
Materials:
Not included- There is a book to purchase. Please contact us for more information.
Fee:
$395
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INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN 1/LIVELLO INTERMEDIO D’ITALIANO 1
Level:
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Intermediate (Please contact us to determine your level)
Location:
Seattle
Dates:
9 weeks ▪ Mondays ▪ January 25 – March 28, 2016 *No class 2/15 (mid-winter break)
Time:
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
*Please note: on March 14, 21, and 28, class will be 2 hours long (1pm-3pm)
Description: A highly interactive intermediate class that takes a communicative approach to the language.
The class will go deeper into the fundamentals of Italian including a thorough review of verb
tenses, regular and irregular forms, and useful vocabulary. Students will be able to practice
grammar in a conversational setting, with a study of different video and audio clips. Videos
offer a variety of activities including grammar lessons, useful common sayings, and
expressions, all presented in an authentic style.
GRAMMATICA:
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Il verbo PIACERE
I pronomi indiretti
L’imperativo
I comparativi
L’imperfetto vs. Passato prossimo
La particella CI
Il verbo FARE
ITALIA- ASPETTI CULTURALI:
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Materials:
Negozi
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Not included- There is a book to purchase. Please contact us for more information.
Fee:
$395
INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN 4/LIVELLO INTERMEDIO D’ITALIANO 4
Level:
Location:
Dates:
Time:
Top
Intermediate (Please contact us to determine your level)
Seattle
10 weeks ▪ Tuesdays ▪ January 19 – March 29, 2016 *No class 2/16 (mid-winter break)
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Description: An intermediate class that transitions students from introductory Italian to intermediate
level. 10 classes go deeper into the fundamentals of Italian including a thorough review of
verb tenses, regular and irregular forms, and useful vocabulary. Students will be able to
practice grammar in a conversational setting, with a study of different cultural readings.
They will learn colloquial phrases and idiomatic expressions.
GRAMMATICA:
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Futuro
Condizionale
DOVERE, POTERE, VOLERE
Congiuntivo presente e passato
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LETTURE:
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Brano di Max Mauro
Brano di Natalia Ginzburg
ITALIA- ASPETTI CULTURALI:
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Materials:
Fee:
Il lavoro
La famiglia
Not included- There is a book to purchase. Please contact us for more information.
$395
CONVERSATION AND REVIEW FOR LOW INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS/
CONVERSAZIONE E RIPASSO
Level:
Location:
Low Intermediate
Seattle
Dates:
Time:
5 weeks ▪ Tuesdays ▪ March 1 – March 29, 2016
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
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Description: Keep up your Italian by taking this interactive conversation class that takes a more
communicative approach to Italian (with less focus on grammar). Students will have the
opportunity to practice reading, comprehension, listening, and speaking. We will explore
Italian culture by reading a short story/article and listening to accompanying audio clips.
If you are a current percorsoItaliano student, this class is ideal for those in First Steps 7 or
higher. Students may take it in conjunction with their 10-week First Steps class or alone as a
conversation class.
Materials:
Included
Fee:
$235
HIGH INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CLASSES
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News and Fun Facts
Italian through Film
Italian at Night
NEWS AND FUN FACTS/ NOTIZIE E CURIOSITÀ
Level:
Top
High Intermediate/Advanced
Location:
Seattle
Dates:
9 weeks ▪ Mondays ▪ January 25 – March 28, 2016 *No class 2/15 (mid-winter break)
Time:
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
*Please note: on March 14, 21, and 28, class will start 30 min. earlier and be 2 hours long
(10:30am-12:30pm)
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Description: Let’s speak Italian without the pressure of a traditional class! Once a week, converse in
Italian for pleasure while learning more about the diversity of Italy and what it is to be
Italian.
Students will be exposed to a more communicative approach to Italian (with less focus on
grammar). In this interactive class, brief up-to-date articles and audio will be presented to
stimulate the conversation. Students will explore contemporary life in Italy through various
topics including the arts, travel, cinema, sport, cuisine, and pop culture. The audio recordings
allow students to improve comprehension as well increase their exposure to different native
Italian accents. The grammar will be explained through various exercises as students cover
the material.
Materials:
Included
Fee:
$395
ITALIAN THROUGH FILM / L’ITALIANO ATTRAVERSO IL FILM
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Level:
High Intermediate/Advanced
Location:
Dates:
Time:
Seattle
10 weeks ▪ Wednesdays ▪ January 20 – March 30, 2016 *No class 2/17 (mid-winter break)
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Description: Andiamo al cinema! In this interactive class, students will explore different levels of
conversation and comprehension through film. In addition to viewing various 20-minute
sequences of an Italian movie we carefully selected, students will do comprehension
exercises, grammar activities, and vocabulary builders to increase their knowledge of the
language. Different aspects of Italian history and culture will be explored.
(This class is ideal for students who have completed the study of Italian grammar and want
to increase their knowledge of speaking, reading, writing and comprehending the language.)
Materials:
Fee:
Not included- There is a book and DVD to purchase- please contact us for more information.
$395
ITALIAN AT NIGHT/ L’ITALIANO DI SERA- Evening class!
Level:
High Intermediate/Advanced
Location:
Dates:
Time:
Seattle
5 weeks ▪ Wednesdays ▪ March 2 – March 30, 2016
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
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Description: In this interactive class, brief up-to-date articles and audio will be presented to
stimulate the conversation. Students will explore contemporary life in Italy through various
topics including the arts, travel, cinema, sport, cuisine, and pop culture. The audio recordings
allow students to improve comprehension as well increase their exposure to different native
Italian accents. Parliamo italiano con un po’ di vino….e qualcosa da mangiare!
Materials:
Included
Fee:
$235
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IMMERSION WEEKENDS
TOTAL IMMERSION WEEKENDS ON WHIDBEY ISLAND
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This spring, we're offering two Total Immersion Weekends in collaboration with Northwest Language
Academy. This is a fun and affordable way to spend a weekend speaking Italian, cooking an Italian
meal together, watching Italian videos, and engaging in language activities on beautiful Whidbey
Island-- all without getting on a plane to Italy!
Level: Beginners
When: March 19-20, 2016
Theme: Primavera italiana: feste e ricorrenze/ Italian Spring: Holidays and Celebrations
Level: Intermediate/advanced students
When: May 21-22, 2016
Theme: TBA
For more information and to register, please contact Hannah at (360) 321-2101,
email maria.ellis@nwlacc.org or sign up directly on their website.
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REGISTRATION FORM
Please notify us (info@percorsoitaliano.com) or (206-915-2113) with your preferred class.
How to formally register:
Fill out & sign this form and mail it with payment* to the address listed at the bottom of the form
* See payment terms below
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Cancellation Policy
For 5 - 10 Week Classes (and other scheduled classes): percorsoItaliano will provide full refunds for cancellations when
notified by e-mail or phone at least five business days prior to the first scheduled class. If a student withdraws during the first
week of class, percorsoItaliano will refund 50% of the class. No refunds will be given after the first week of class. Full refunds
are issued for classes that are cancelled by percorsoItaliano before they begin.
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