Kelowna Canadian Italian Club
LA SCUOLA ITALIANA - ADULT Italian Language Program
We are excited to be offering Adult Italian Language classes once again this fall 2022 via Zoom. If you have taken one of our classes before, you will be able to continue on with your learning with our amazing and enthusiastic instructor Marianna. We welcome NEW students to our program!
Like many of us, this pandemic has left us craving the need to travel and if travel to Italy is in your future this is the perfect time to take one or two of our sessions. We are once again offering Traveller's Italian for those who are planning a future trip to Italy.
Mark your calendars “e parliamo italiano”!!!!!!!
Registration details:
• Seats are sold on a first come first served basis.
• Each session includes (8) 1-hour classes. A minimum of 5 students per class.
• Registration is non-refundable.
• Classes take place on the Zoom platform.
Registration fees:
Members $120.00 (all fees included)
Non-members $175.00 (all fees included)
Members receive a special discount on classes - please contact kciclanguage@shaw.ca to receive your PROMO CODE.
For more information regarding KCIC membership you can contact us at kcic@shaw.ca. You can apply for a membership at anytime during the calendar year.
Single $25.00
Family $50.00
Thank you for supporting the Kelowna Canadian Italian Club Language Program!
For more information regarding the language program, please direct any enquiries to kciclanguage@shaw.ca
Elena Tostenson, Committee Chair
Marianna Pezzoli, Instructor
La Scuola Italiana - Language Program
Kelowna Canadian Italian Club
FALL 2022 COURSE DESCRIPTIONs
BEGINNER ADULT (CLASS 1) Tuesday 5:45pm – 6:45pm (October 4 - November 22)
This class is intended for the student who has little or no experience in the Italian Language. Students will gain a basic knowledge of familiar vocabulary and phrases to be able to transition to level A1.
This class is intended for the student who has little or no experience in the Italian Language. Students will gain a basic knowledge of familiar vocabulary and phrases to be able to transition to level A1.
BEGINNER A1 – LEVEL 1 ADULT (CLASS 2) Tuesday 7:00pm – 8:00pm (October 4 - November 22)
Students will be able to communicate both orally and in writing with simple vocabulary and phrases for everyday social situations. Students will be able to form sentences and ask and respond to questions about their pastimes, likes and dislikes, family, hobbies and work. Though some written work is involved the focus of this course is on the oral language. (Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 1).
Students will be able to communicate both orally and in writing with simple vocabulary and phrases for everyday social situations. Students will be able to form sentences and ask and respond to questions about their pastimes, likes and dislikes, family, hobbies and work. Though some written work is involved the focus of this course is on the oral language. (Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 1).
ADVANCED A1 – LEVEL 1 ADULT (CLASS 3) Tuesday 8:15pm – 9:15pm (October 4 - November 22)
Students will be able to communicate both orally and in writing with simple vocabulary and phrases for everyday social situations. Students will be able to form sentences and ask and respond to questions about their pastimes, likes and dislikes, family, hobbies and work. Though some written work is involved the focus of this course is on the oral language. (Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 1)
If you are taking this class - you qualify for the TRAVELLER'S ITALIAN CLASS - SEE BELOW.
Students will be able to communicate both orally and in writing with simple vocabulary and phrases for everyday social situations. Students will be able to form sentences and ask and respond to questions about their pastimes, likes and dislikes, family, hobbies and work. Though some written work is involved the focus of this course is on the oral language. (Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 1)
If you are taking this class - you qualify for the TRAVELLER'S ITALIAN CLASS - SEE BELOW.
BEGINNER A1 – LEVEL 2 ADULT (CLASS 4) Wednesday 6:00pm – 7:00pm (October 5 - November 23)
Students will be able to communicate both orally and in writing with simple vocabulary and phrases for everyday social situations. Students will be able to form sentences and ask and respond to questions about their pastimes, likes and dislikes, family, hobbies and work. Though some written work is involved the focus of this course is on the oral language. (Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 1)
If you are taking this class - you qualify for the TRAVELLER'S ITALIAN CLASS - SEE BELOW.
Students will be able to communicate both orally and in writing with simple vocabulary and phrases for everyday social situations. Students will be able to form sentences and ask and respond to questions about their pastimes, likes and dislikes, family, hobbies and work. Though some written work is involved the focus of this course is on the oral language. (Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 1)
If you are taking this class - you qualify for the TRAVELLER'S ITALIAN CLASS - SEE BELOW.
ADVANCED ADULT (CLASS 5) Wednesday 7:15pm - 8:15pm (October 5 - November 23)
In this course, students will develop their oral, listening and written skills through conversation as well as written exercises and reading. There will be a focus on pronunciation and intonation as well as introducing more vocabulary, phrases and the use of verbs in different tenses thereby allowing students to speak with more confidence and be able to participate in conversations in Italian in everyday social situations. (Textbook used Nuovo Espresso 2)
In this course, students will develop their oral, listening and written skills through conversation as well as written exercises and reading. There will be a focus on pronunciation and intonation as well as introducing more vocabulary, phrases and the use of verbs in different tenses thereby allowing students to speak with more confidence and be able to participate in conversations in Italian in everyday social situations. (Textbook used Nuovo Espresso 2)
BEGINNER ADULT (CLASS 6) Thursday 6:00pm – 7:00pm (October 6 - November 24)
This class is intended for the student who has little or no experience in the Italian Language. Students will gain a basic knowledge of familiar vocabulary and phrases to be able to transition to level A1.
This class is intended for the student who has little or no experience in the Italian Language. Students will gain a basic knowledge of familiar vocabulary and phrases to be able to transition to level A1.
TRAVELLER'S ITALIAN (CLASS 7) Thursday 7:15pm - 8:15pm (October 6 - November 24)
Are you planning a trip to Italy or hope to travel to Italy in the near future? Have you ever worried about how you would hail a cab when in Rome, how to navigate the metro, or tackle and understand the train system in Italy? Do you scan through your travel books to know how to order a coffee or how to make sure you can use their Wi-Fi, sit at a table or ask to use the restroom in a cafe?
Many of us grappled with these questions. This class will answer these questions and many more. You will learn tips and tricks of travel in Italy to make your trip more enjoyable, memorable and worry-free. This class is a perfect companion class while taking one of our language classes.
PREREQUISITE FOR THIS CLASS IS AT LEAST ONE COURSE OF BEGINNER A1-LEVEL 1 OR EQUIVALENT.
Are you planning a trip to Italy or hope to travel to Italy in the near future? Have you ever worried about how you would hail a cab when in Rome, how to navigate the metro, or tackle and understand the train system in Italy? Do you scan through your travel books to know how to order a coffee or how to make sure you can use their Wi-Fi, sit at a table or ask to use the restroom in a cafe?
Many of us grappled with these questions. This class will answer these questions and many more. You will learn tips and tricks of travel in Italy to make your trip more enjoyable, memorable and worry-free. This class is a perfect companion class while taking one of our language classes.
PREREQUISITE FOR THIS CLASS IS AT LEAST ONE COURSE OF BEGINNER A1-LEVEL 1 OR EQUIVALENT.