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Antico Caffé, Cagliari

Italian for Beginners

Have you ever considered taking an online Italian language class, but keep finding elaborate excuses for putting it off? No more procrastinating!  It’s time to join Francesca at Maestrale for an engaging introduction to Italian. Starting from the basics, you'll learn and actively practice the language in a friendly atmosphere.

Should you have any questions regarding the best-suited class level, please contact us at info@maestrale.

Elementary Italian 1.1.

This course will help you:

• Build on what you’ve learned in prior beginners courses.
• Talk about the past using both the passato prossimo and the imperfetto tenses.
• Improve your speaking in a variety social situations.
• Learn how to use use double conjunctions, and expressions of time.

Course Duration: 8-week
online course


Class Begins: Jan 7th, 2025. Ends: Feb 25th, 2025
Class Meets: Tues. 6-7:30pm (PST)
Class duration: 1.5 hours.
Location: online course via Zoom
Textbook: Dieci A2 - Alma edizioni
Minimum students: 4

Class Schedule: January 7, 14, 21, 28. February 4, 11, 18, 25.

Price: $350
Book soon! Seats are limited.

Italian for Beginners 1.2

This course will help you:

• Expand your ability to engage in basic interactions building upon what you’ve learned in Italian for Beginners 1.1.
• Master regular and irregular verbs in the present tense and expand your vocabulary
• Describe your city, give and understand directions.
• Learn how to speak about yourself and your opinions; express agreement and disagreement; accept or decline invitations.

Course Duration: 8-week
Online course


Class Begins: January 8th, 2025. Ends: March 5th, 2025.
Class Meets: Wed. 6-7:30pm (PST)
Class duration: 1.5 hours.
Location: online course via Zoom
Textbook: Dieci A1 - Alma edizioni
Minimum students: 4


Class Schedule: January 8, 15, 29. February 5, 12, 19, 26. March 5. (no class on January 22)

Price: $350
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Italian for Beginners 1.3

This course will help you:

• Expand your ability to interact with people in Italian, and preparing for your next travel to Italy.
• Topics will include: vacations, holidays, and traditions using the past tense.
• Master expressions of time, possessive adjectives, dates and numbers.

Course Duration: 8-week
Online course


Class Begins: March 12th, 2025.
Ends: April. 30th, 2025.
Class Meets: Wed. 6-7:30pm (PST)
Class duration: 1.5 hours.
Location: online course via Zoom
Textbook: Dieci A1 - Alma edizioni
Minimum students: 4


Class Schedule: March 12, 19, 26. April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.


Price: $350
Book soon! Seats are limited.

Italian for Beginners 1.4

This course will help you:

• Shop with confidence in Italy.
• Discuss topics related to food, cooking and recipes.
• Converse with a pharmacist or doctor and ask about health related advice.
* Master direct pronouns, demonstrative pronouns and adjectives, and the imperative mood.



Course Duration: 8-week
Online course


Class Begins: Oct. 1st, 2024. Ends: Nov. 19th, 2024.
Class Meets: Tues. 6-7:30pm (PST)
Class duration: 1.5 hours.
Location: online course via Zoom
Textbook: Dieci A1 - Alma edizioni
Minimum students: 4


Class Schedule: Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Nov. 5, 12, 19.


Price: $350
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Ponte dei Sospiri, Venezia

Interlevel Bridge Courses
A2 to B1

These are the perfect upskill courses for those of you who want to focus on one language ability at a time. Our interlevel courses help students bridge the gap between two levels of language proficiency. 

This course is tailored for students at the upper elementary proficiency level (A2) or higher. It's particularly beneficial for those of you aiming to undertake the Celi 2 exam in the future, but still building confidence toward B1.

Contact us to book a complimentary pre-enrollment assessment via Zoom. Feel free to reach out to us for further information. info@maestralescuola.com


Bridge Course: Listening
(comprensione dell’ascolto)

Join our 5-week online course to enhance your Italian listening comprehension skills. Each lesson provides engaging activities and ample practice in a relaxed
environment.
  

2025 Course details:
Schedule: January 8, 15, 22, 29 February 5
Meets: Wed., 5:30 pm - 6:45pm (PST)
Class duration: 1 hour 15 minutes 
Location: online course via Zoom
Class size: 8 students max per course.
Material: provided by instructor
Total hours of instruction: 6.5

Price: $200
Book soon! Seats are limited.


Bridge Course: Reading
(comprensione della lettura)

Join our 5-week online course to improve your Italian reading comprehension and grammatical proficiency. Each lesson provides engaging activities and ample practice in a relaxed environment.  

2025 Course details:
Schedule: February 12, 19, 26 March 5, 19 (no class on 3/12/25) Meets: Wed., 4pm - 5:15pm (PST)
Class duration: 1 hour 15 minutes 
Location: online course via Zoom
Class size: 8 students max per course.
Material: provided by instructor
Total hours of instruction: 6.5

Price: $200
Book soon! Seats are limited.


Bridge Course: Writing
(produzione scritta)

Join our 5-week online course to improve your Italian writing skills. Each lesson provides engaging activities and ample practice in a relaxed environment. 


2025 Course details:

Schedule: February 12, 19, 26 March 5, 19 (no class on 3/12/25) Meets: Wed., 5:30pm - 6:45pm (PST)
Class duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Location: online course via Zoom
Class size: 8 students max per course.
Material: provided by instructor
Total hours of instruction: 6.5

Price: $200
Book soon! Seats are limited.


Bridge Course: Speaking
(produzione orale)

Join our 5-week online course to enhance your Italian speaking skills and vocabulary. Each lesson provides engaging activities and ample practice in a relaxed environment.  

2025 Course details:
Schedule: January 8, 15, 22, 29 February 5
Meets: Wed., 4 pm - 5:15pm (PST)
Class duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Location: online course via Zoom
Class size: 8 students max per course.
Material: provided by instructor
Total hours of instruction: 6.5

Price: $200
Book soon! Seats are limited.

Private Italian Classes

Private online classes offer an ideal solution for students with busy schedules, a desire to hone specific skills, or those who thrive in one-on-one learning environments. The key benefit of opting for private or semi-private instruction lies in the flexibility it provides, allowing you to find a schedule that aligns perfectly with your availability and a customized curriculum tailored to your unique learning needs.

Private Classes Details & Rates:

1 student: $60hr
2 students: $90hr  
($45/student per hour)

If you invest in a block of 10 hours, we are pleased to offer a 10% discount.

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel or reschedule a private class, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance. Failure to do so will result in the class being considered  'completed' and billed accordingly.
Please be advised that private class bundle packages must be used within one year from the date of purchase.

Please contact us to check availability before registering for private classes.

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