Want to learn a language as beautiful as it's culture? In this course you will be immersed in both!

WISDOM GAINED (any desired learning of a particular skill can be indicated upon registration):

1. Learn conversation structure and important talking points to get you communicating as quickly as possible.
2. Design a personal plan to navigate the language learning process and make it efficient and effective. This includes learning of phrases and vocabulary specific to the particular field of interest.
3. Learn how to navigate Italy such as: utilizing public transportation, preparing train tickets, finding housing, discussing what to expect linguistically during your time in Italy!


AGE GROUPS:

Experienced working with students starting as young as nine years old to adults, from beginner learners to those who are advanced.


CURRICULUM:

While the curriculum differs depending on the level of proficiency for each learner, here are the building blocks that I use when teaching Italian. Each building block has many different subcategories.
1) Simple conversation, introductions, asking questions, learning how to talk about yourself and ask about others. -Expressions and phrases of daily use -Basic communication -Simple interaction
2) Communication through simple activities and habits. Describing environments, aspects and circumstances of life, express immediate needs.
3) Understanding key points regarding school, work, free time. Understanding and navigating situations that may happen during a stay or vacation in Italy. -Ability to write, read, understand simple texts of familiar topics. -Ability to express dreams, hopes, ambitions and opinions.
4) Understanding more complex leveled texts and arguments. Participate in technical discussions particular to a specific topic or field of interest. Developing the capability to interact in a more natural form of conversation. Speaking with greater detail.
5) Understanding a wider scope of vocabulary and complex texts. Expressing oneself and opinions with ease, using the language with more flexibility in social, professional and academic ways. Reading and writing texts with a solid foundation and complex structure.

MY PROCESS:

My clients meet me weekly. I understand that learning a new language takes time, dedication and the desire to explore new information with everlasting curiosity. I’m here to walk you through that process by making language learning situations as relatable as possible. When I introduce you to a new topic, I will make sure to help you understand how and when to use that material and not be afraid of making mistakes. I believe the best way to remember and improve a linguistic skill set is by using it as quickly as possible, so I’m going to get you speaking whether you feel ready or not!


WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE FIRST MEETING:

-Communication from the client before the first meeting is expected to establish the language learner’s skill level according to the following scale : - No prior knowledge of Italian - Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced
Things to bring: - Notepad and pen or pencil : For note taking and completing exercises.
- Yourself! We’re going to get you speaking as quickly as possible, so get ready to have fun discovering and playing around with the words and phrases of the Italian language!
-Curiosity! Never hesitate to ask questions!