Summer Session for Adults

Grammar and Conversation: 10-2-hour classes, $480

Grammar and Conversation: 8-2-hour classes, $390

Note: Language classes may be started in mid-session or at other times not listed on the schedule.

Please inquire (212) 427-7770 or email for more information.

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Note: CI offers only 1-hour private make-up class per course. (Payment in full is required.)

LEVEL 1

Level 1 is designed for students who need basic Italian grammar. The course focuses on Italian phonetics, verb conjugations (present tense), and common phrases. The course provides students with a foundation and basic tools to interact effectively in everyday Italian. Students can expect to master simple sentences to hold beginning level conversations.

Monday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm: June 19th – August 7th (Mini session: 8-2-hour classes, $390)

Tuesday 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: June 20th – August 15th (Mini session: 8-2-hour classes, $390)

LEVEL 2

Engaging students in more advanced beginning conversation and writing skills, Level 2 is designed for those who want to go beyond a basic knowledge and understanding of Italian grammar. Students master the past tenses and study grammar through in-class oral and written exercises and by listening to dialogues in Italian that is spoken today.

Friday 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: June 2nd – July 21st (Mini session: 8-2-hour classes, $390)

LEVEL 3

Focusing on the future tenses, new vocabulary, and adverbs, students engage in extended conversations and continue to write descriptively including letter writing about themselves and others. Level 3 reinforces the basic rules of grammar and introduces new tenses and how to use them. Video and song are incorporated into the class to continue learning a more modern Italian.

Monday 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: June 12th – July 31st (Mini session: 8-2-hour classes, $390)

LEVEL 4

Students master the present, past, and future tenses as well as direct/indirect speech enabling them to fine-tune their conversation skills. The use of the comparative and superlative, idiomatic expressions, and higher-level vocabulary trigger language flexibility in students so they may begin to express more complex thoughts and ideas in Italian and increase overall language comprehension. By the end of Level 4 students grasp the breadth and depth of Italian grammar and are able to apply it.

Tuesday 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm:  May 9th – June 27th (Mini session: 8-2-hour classes, $390)

LEVEL 5

Level 5 enables students to converse with native Italian speakers, to tell stories, and effectively summarize a movie or article. Students study advanced grammar, such as the conditional and subjunctive tenses, slang, pronunciation and phonetics, and writing. The class is dedicated to listening and speaking exercises with a focus on increasing the fluidity of conversation.

Monday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm: May 15th – July 10th (Mini session: 8-2-hour classes, $390)

LEVEL 6

Students continue to conjugate complex verbs and study grammar – all put into practice during in-class conversation and writing exercises; In addition, there are oral and written homework assignments. Students can express ideas, read a variety of texts, and interact with ease in Italian with classmates and the teacher. There are multiple screenings of films and videos, discussion topics, and written work.

Wednesday  6:30 am – 8:30 pm: May 31st – July 19th (Mini session: 8-2-hour classes, $390)

LEVEL 7

Students are introduced to the various forms of the subjunctive that are commonly used in spoken and written Italian. They learn complex idiomatic sentences combined with conditional and subjunctive tenses to express themselves at a near-native level. A lot of time in class is devoted to increasing comprehension and listening skills as well as vocabulary. Assignments in reading, writing, and oral presentations give students the tools to communicate in every given situation.

Thursday  6:30 am – 8:30 pm: May 18th – July 6th (Mini session: 8-2-hour classes, $390)

LEVEL 8

You made it! Level 8 faces all hypothetical constructions, combining gerunds, conditionals, and subjunctive tenses including pronouns and direct/indirect objects. Students exhibit mastery over the language: They can write professional letters as well as give public speeches without any doubts or fears. With this class you can call yourself “a true Italian”; nothing will scare you anymore. You can pack your suitcase and move to Italy!

Friday 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: May 12th – June 30th (Mini session: 8-2-hour classes, $390)

LEVEL AD (Conversazione)

Saturday  10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Ongoing class (5-2-hour classes, $240)