This is an introductory conversational class for learners who want to build or reinforce their skills in the Italian language.
During this foundational course, we will focus on communication and dialogue in a positive and flexible environment. We will practice a variety of slow pronunciation and translation exercises. In this course, students will learn to develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Italian, working on lessons adapted to the student's needs, capabilities, and goals. 
The main topics include food, travel, music, and daily activities.

I will expose the students to the language in each class, practicing pronunciation and vocabulary.
I am a patient, enthusiastic, positive, challenging, and motivating teacher.

All are welcome. No prior knowledge is needed to enroll. 

Students will learn to understand and communicate in Italian in a range of everyday situations,
develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Italian, 
learn vocabulary and expressions to talk about everyday and familiar topics,
become more aware of the culture and diversity of Italy and its regions, and develop study skills to become a successful language learner. 

Session I Summary: 

Week 1: Introduction to the Italian language, the alphabet, the vowels, and accurate pronunciation of the phonemes and their sound. As the best way to start learning Italian is through its pronunciation, in this introductory lesson, we will cover the important aspect of sounding native when speaking. Discuss what makes Italian an easy language to learn and how we can speed up our learning.  

Week 2: "Le parole gentili"  How to use words of politeness. Learn how to greet and use practical Italian vocabulary and about different Italian foods. Review what we have already learned.

Week 3: The colors. How they change based on the gender and number of the nouns they accompany; associate them with objects and things; and how to read them in Italian. Review what we have learned already. 

Week 4:  The weather and numbers. Vocabulary around the weather. Introduction to small sentences. The numbers 1 -20. Counting by 10's up to 100. Review what we have learned . 

Week 5: How to write the date. Vocabulary around the months of the year, the days of the week, and your birthdate. Introduction to small sentences. Learn the 'Happy Birthday" song in Italian. Review what we have learned already. 

Week 6: The family. Vocabulary around family members and relatives.  Introduction to small sentences. Review what we have learned already.