Continuing Education Programs& Professional Development
Continuing Education Programs& Professional Development
Italian Language & Culture Institute in NYC
Elementary Italian Courses
Students begin at Elementary 1. If you believe you have a higher level based on prior classroom study, exposure to the language through family, or time spent in Italy, please feel free to take a 20-minute Online Placement Test. You will receive the test within 2 business days. The $25 fee is applicable towards tuition at the time of enrollment.
Program Information
- Hours: 16
- Tuition: $500
- Notes: Classes to be held in person will also be broadcast live, via Zoom, for those interested in participating remotely.
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Elementary Italian Course and Program Information and Schedule
Courses and Program Details
Elementary 1 (PIEL1)
Program Description: For absolute beginners. Learn correct pronunciation, nouns, adjectives, verbs in the present tense, directions, and numbers.
- Hours – 16
- Tuition – $500
- Special Discounts – See Parliamo Policies
- Note – Classes to be held in person will also be broadcast live, via Zoom, for those interested in participating remotely.
Elementary 2 (PIEL2)
Course Description: Introduces prepositions with articles, irregular verbs in the present tense, and the plural of possessive adjectives. Learn to tell time, describe the weather and describe a house.
- Hours – 16
- Tuition – $500
- Special Discounts – See Parliamo Policies
- Note – Classes to be held in person will also be broadcast live, via Zoom, for those interested in participating remotely.
Elementary 3 (PIEL3)
Course Description: Expands on the use of prepositions and introduces the “passato prossimo” past tense with emphasis on auxiliary verbs. Introduction to “il partitivo”.
- Hours – 16
- Tuition – $500
- Special Discounts – See Parliamo Policies
- Note – Classes to be held in person will also be broadcast live, via Zoom, for those interested in participating remotely.
Elementary 4 (PIEL4)
Course Description: Expands on the use of the past tense “passato prossimo,” with emphasis on direct object pronouns, the verbs CONOSCERE and SAPERE, and the use of “CI.” Introduces the imperfect past tense. You will learn idiomatic expressions and will increase your vocabulary through fun readings and conversation practice.
- Hours – 16
- Tuition – $500
- Special Discounts – See Parliamo Policies
- Note – Classes to be held in person will also be broadcast live, via Zoom, for those interested in participating remotely.
Elementary 5 (PIEL5)
Course Description: Focuses on the use of the two past tenses (Passato Prossimo and Imperfetto), on indirect object pronouns, and on the verb PIACERE. Continue expanding your vocabulary and practicing conversational skills.
- Hours – 16
- Tuition – $500
- Special Discounts – See Parliamo Policies
- Note – Classes to be held in person will also be broadcast live, via Zoom, for those interested in participating remotely.
Elementary 6 (PIEL6)
Course Description: Focuses on the future tense, reflexive verbs, the pronoun “ne” and relative pronouns. More vocabulary and expressions are introduced through grammar and conversation.
- Hours – 16
- Tuition – $500
- Special Discounts – See Parliamo Policies
- Note – Classes to be held in person will also be broadcast live, via Zoom, for those interested in participating remotely.
Elementary Review (PIELREV)
Course Description: For students who have completed all elementary levels and for students with previous knowledge of Italian who would like a refresher course.
- Hours – 9
- Tuition – $299
- Special Discounts – See Parliamo Policies
- Note – Classes offered online only. Not offered this semester.