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“I learned so much!"
"The class was very relaxed in terms of its rigor which I found was well suited for the participants. The focus was not on how much we learned, but each of us learning as much as we can given our respective abilities and availability. This really helped to foster an environment of learning where we could feel comfortable participating regardless of our level. The audio book and assignments were very helpful in retaining what we learned and building upon it."
Class Overview
Intermediate Italian language students, continue to improve your language skills! This class will help you begin speaking Italian in a more natural and spontaneous way, while enhancing your understanding of Italy and Italian culture. Focus on putting into practice the language skills you’ve learned so far, gaining confidence and fluency in real-life situations. Continue to improve your listening and speaking skills through conversation, reading, media, and practice. We will review the use of indicative mood (passato prossimo, imperfetto, futuro), and the present and past progressive moods, with a focus on the structures most commonly used in everyday communication. Learn about some uses of the conditional mood. Become more comfortable conversing in Italian about current and past events, and gain more insight into Italian culture.
Learning Objectives
- Build knowledge of Italian grammar (indicative and conditional moods)
- Strengthen listening and speaking skills
- Become more comfortable conversing in Italian about current and past events
- Gain more understanding of Italian culture
Recommended Textbook for Winter 2026
De Giuli, Alessandro, and Ciro Massimo Naddeo. Modelle, pistole e mozzarelle. Alma Edizioni, 2014. ISBN 9788861823914.
Who Might Enjoy This Class?
Prerequisite: students who have completed Italian Immersion - Level 3, Italian - Level 3, or comparable education (present and past tense at an elementary level).
- Italian language students interested in advancing their conversation, grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension skills and knowledge
- Students interested in improving their language skills in a more immersive classroom experience and more familiar with Italian culture
Class Details
Fall 2025
- When : Wednesday, Oct 15 to Dec 17 ; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Location : SC0BE , SC - BE - General Cls - BE4171 , 1701 Broadway Seattle WA 98022
- Fee : $249
Instructor
Winter 2026
- When : Wednesday, Jan 14 to Mar 11 ; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Location : SC0BE , SC - BE - General Cls - BE4171 , 1701 Broadway Seattle WA 98022
- Fee : $259