Our Italian language teaching program is anchored in the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) and is meant to prepare for official exams such as CELI and CILS. Learn more about our levels here.
Upcoming Courses
What you know: You have never studied Italian/ You did study but it was a long time ago.
What you will learn: The alphabet, the articles, the present tense (regular and irregular), the numbers, and the agreements.
For this level, the purchase of the textbook and grammar book is mandatory.
ONLINE
- Wednesday 10-11:30AM – starting NOV 4
- Wednesday 7-8:30PM – starting NOV 4
- Thursday 7-8:30PM – starting NOV 5
- Saturday 10-11:30AM – starting NOV 7
- Tuesday 10-11:30AM- starting NOV 10
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- Wednesday 10:30AM – 12PM – starting NOV 4
- Friday 7-8:30PM – starting NOV 6
- Saturday 12-1:30PM starting NOV 7
- Tuesday 12-1:30PM – starting NOV 10
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- Thursday 7:30-9PM- starting OCT 22
- Wednesday 2-3:30PM – starting NOV 4
- Wednesday 11:15-12:45PM – starting NOV 11
$459 – $518
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Never too late to say “Ciao”! This course is designed for adults over 65 who want to discover, or rediscover , the beauty of the Italian language, at a comfortable pace and in good company. Whether you’re a complete beginner or you studied a little Italian decades ago and want to dust it off, this class offers a relaxed, supportive environment to build real confidence, one lesson at a time. Meet once a week, for 75 min sessions. Full Term 10 sessions.
What you know:
- You’ve never studied Italian before, or
- You studied it once, a long time ago, and it’s a bit rusty
What you will learn:
- The alphabet and pronunciation
- Articles (definite and indefinite)
- The present tense — regular and irregular verbs
- Numbers
- Noun-adjective agreement
Note: For this level, the textbook and grammar book are required purchases.
ONLINE
- Tuesday 10-11:15AM – starting NOV 10
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
Tuesday 12:15-1:30PM – starting NOV 10
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- Wednesday 11:15-12:45PM – starting NOV 11
$349 – $399
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What you know: You feel you know the structure of the present tense and you need to work on it.
What you will learn: Reflexive and reciprocal verbs in the present tense, simple prepositions, and the verb piacere with indirect pronouns.
For this level, the purchase of the textbook and grammar book is mandatory.
ONLINE
- Thursday 6:30-8PM – starting OCT 22
- Wednesday 5:45-7:15PM – starting NOV 4
- Thursday 7-8:30PM – starting NOV 5
- Saturday 10-11:30am – starting NOV 7
- Wednesday 7-8:30PM – starting NOV 11
- Tuesday 7-8:30PM – starting JAN 5
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- Wednesday 1-2:30PM – starting OCT 21
- Saturday 9:30-11AM – starting OCT 31
- Monday 1:30-3PM – starting NOV 2
- Friday 5:30-7PM – starting NOV 6
- Wednesday 5:45-7:15PM – starting DEC 9
- Monday 7:30-9PM – starting DEC 14
- Wednesday 7:30-9PM – starting JAN 20
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- Thursday 5:45-7:15PM – starting NOV 5
- Wednesday 11:15-12:45PM – starting NOV 11
$459 – $518
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What you know: You feel ok with the present tense, and you have a vague idea of the past tense but better to take a step back and start fresh.
What you will learn: Construction stare + gerundio, possessive adjectives, direct pronouns, present tense in situational daily Italian, the start of passato prossimo.
For this level, the purchase of the textbook and grammar book is mandatory.
ONLINE
- Wednesday 5:45-7:15PM – starting NOV 4
- Thursday 7-8:30PM – starting NOV 5
- Tuesday 10-11:30AM – starting NOV 10
- Monday 6:30-8PM – starting NOV 23
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- Monday 1:30-3PM – starting NOV 2
- Friday 5:30-8PM – starting NOV 6
- Saturday 12-1:30PM – starting NOV 7
- Monday 7:30-9PM – starting DEC 7
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- Thursday 1-2:30PM – starting NOV 5
- Thursday 5:45-7:15PM – starting NOV 5
- Wednesday 5:30-7PM – starting DEC 16
$459 – $518
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What you know: You are very confident with the present tense, and you need to start learning the past tense.
What you will learn: Passato prossimo with reflexive verbs and passato prossimo with direct pronouns.
For this level, the purchase of the textbook and grammar book is mandatory.
ONLINE
- Monday 7:30-9PM – starting NOV 2
- Thursday 7-8:30PM – starting NOV 5
- Tuesday 9:30-11AM – starting NOV 10
- Tuesday 6:45-8:15PM – starting NOV 24
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- Monday 1:30-3PM – starting NOV 2
- Wednesday 10:30AM-12PM- starting NOV 4
- Saturday 12-1:30PM starting NOV 7
- Tuesday 6-7:30PM – starting NOV 10
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- Thursday 5:45-7:15PM – starting NOV 5
- Wednesday 11:15-12:45PM – starting NOV 11
- Wednesday 7-8:30PM – starting DEC 16
$459 – $518
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What you know: You are very confident with the present tense, and you need to start learning the past tense.
What you will learn: Passato prossimo with reflexive verbs and passato prossimo with direct pronouns.
For this level, the purchase of the textbook and grammar book is mandatory.
ONLINE
- Wednesday 7:30-9PM – starting DEC 2
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- Monday 5:50-7:20PM – starting DEC 7
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- Monday 7:30-9PM – starting NOV 16
$459 – $518
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What you know: You have studied Italian for a year and it’s now time to learn the imperfetto and combined pronouns. The goal is to be able to deal with simple, straightforward information and begin to express yourself at ease in familiar contexts.
What you will learn: Compound prepositions, indirect pronouns, “già” and “non ancora” with the past tense. First approach on imperfetto.
For this level, the purchase of the textbook and grammar book is mandatory.
ONLINE
- Tuesday 6-7:30PM – starting OCT 27
- Wednesday 7-8:30PM – starting NOV 4
- Tuesday 7-8:30PM – starting NOV 10
- Tuesday 10-11:30AM – starting NOV 10
- Thursday 6-7:30PM – starting NOV 19
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- Tuesday 5:50-7:20PM – starting NOV 24
- Tuesday 7:30-9PM – starting NOV 24
- Tuesday 11AM-12:30PM – starting DEC 8
- Tuesday 5:50-7:20PM – starting DEC 8
- Tuesday 7:30-9PM – starting DEC 15
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- Thursday 5:45-7:15PM – starting NOV 5
- Wednesday 11:15-12:45PM – starting NOV 11
- Thursday 2:45-4:15pm – starting NOV 12
- Wednesday 5:30-7PM – starting DEC 9
$459 – $518
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What you know: You are ok with the past tenses and now need to study the future tense and those “horrible” CI and NE.
What you will learn: The superlative -issimo, ne partitivo, simple use of CI / NE, and the simple future.
For this level, the purchase of the textbook and grammar book is mandatory.
ONLINE
- Wednesday 5:45-7:15PM – starting NOV 4
- Thursday 7-8:30PM – starting NOV 5
- Tuesday 5:30-7PM – starting NOV 10
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- Saturday 9:30-11AM – starting OCT 31
- Monday 1:30-3PM – starting NOV 2
- Monday 6:30-8PM – starting DEC 7
- Wednesday 7:30-9PM – starting DEC 16
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- Thursday 5:45-7:15PM – starting NOV 5
$459 – $518
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What you know: You are an Intermediate and you still have to study advanced forms of the language and several grammar matters. Your ability to express yourself is limited to familiar situations and you want to improve and deal in a general way with non-routinary information.
What you will learn: Condizionale presente: forme regolari, irregolari e contratte, Il trapassato prossimo, l’infinito per dare ordini e istruzioni.
For this level, the purchase of the textbook and grammar book is mandatory.
ONLINE
- Monday 7:30-9PM – starting NOV 2
- Wednesday 7-8:30PM – starting NOV 4
- Tuesday 5:30-7PM – starting NOV 10
- Tuesday 10-11:30AM – starting DEC 8
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- Saturday 12-1:30PM starting NOV 7
- Thursday 6-7:30PM – starting NOV 12
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- Thursday 5:45-7:15PM – starting NOV 5
- Wednesday 11:15-12:45PM – starting NOV 11
$459 – $518
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What you know: You can produce simple connected texts on topics that are familiar or of personal interest, as well as describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions, as well as opinions or plans in brief.
What you will learn: Pronomi relativi, gli indefiniti.
ONLINE
- Wednesday 5:30-7PM – starting NOV 10
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- Saturday 12-1:30PM starting NOV 7
- Monday 5:50-7:20PM – starting DEC 7
- Monday 8-9:15PM – starting DEC 14
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- Thursday 5:45-7:15PM – starting NOV 5
$459 – $518
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What you know: You are able to understand and be understood in most situations but you still struggle with congiuntivo. You are capable of achieving most goals and expressing yourself on a range of topics.
What you will learn: Congiuntivo presente and pronome relativo cui e quale and Meglio vs. Migliore.
ONLINE
- Monday 7:30-9PM – starting NOV 2
- Tuesday 11AM-12:30PM – starting NOV 10
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- Friday 7-8:30PM – starting NOV 6
- Tuesday 6-7:30PM – ongoing / contact us to join at a discounted price!
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- Thursday 5:45-7:15PM – starting NOV 5
$459 – $518
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What you know: You are able to understand and be understood in most situations but you still struggle with congiuntivo. You are capable of achieving most goals and expressing yourself on a range of topics
What you will learn: Congiuntivo imperfetto, congiuntivo trapassato, SI passivante, forma passiva and modi indefiniti.
ONLINE
- Thursday 7-8:30PM – starting DEC 10
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- Thursday 6:30-8PM starting NOV 19
- Tuesday 6-7:30PM – starting DEC 15
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- Monday 5:45-7:15PM – starting OCT 19
- Monday 5:45-7:15PM – starting DEC 14
$459 – $518
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What you know: You are able to understand and be understood in most situations but you still struggle with congiuntivo. You are capable of achieving most goals and expressing yourself on a range of topics
What you will learn: Congiuntivo imperfetto, congiuntivo trapassato, SI passivante, forma passiva and modi indefiniti.
ONLINE
- Monday 6:30-8PM – starting NOV 30
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- Tuesday 7:30-9PM – starting NOV 10
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
No available courses at this time – Join our Waiting List!
$459 – $518
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These conversation classes are crafted to complement any existing courses you’re taking with us. Whether you’re a beginner eager to put your newfound vocabulary into practice or an advanced learner seeking to refine your fluency, “Lunch Break in Italian” offers the perfect platform to hone your conversational skills.
What makes these sessions special is their bite-sized format: 50 minutes once a week, conveniently scheduled to fit into your busy day. Join us online, and let’s embark on a linguistic journey together, fueled by the passion for the Italian language and culture. Discount available for currently active students only.
Classes meet online once a week for 50 minutes (5 weeks)
Not sure about your level? Take our Placement Test!
ONLINE
- Elementary A1/A2 (can join at A1.3) Thursday 1:30-2:20PM – starting NOV 5
- Intermediate B1 (can join at B1.1) Monday 12-12:50PM – starting NOV 2
- Intermediate B1 (can join at B1.1) Wednesday 12:30-1:20PM – starting NOV 4
- Advanced B2 (can join at B2.1) Friday 11 – 11:50PM – starting OCT 30
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- No courses available at this time – Join our Waiting List!
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
- no courses available at this time – Join our Waiting List!
$153- $185
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Pick your level and we will help you get more comfortable in speaking using several games and techniques.
Classes meet once a week for 1 hour
ONLINE
- Beginner (A1.3-A2.1) Thursday 6:30-7:30PM – starting NOV 5
- Intermediate (A2.2-B1.1) Thursday 6:30-7:30PM – starting NOV 5
IN PERSON – MANHATTAN
- no courses available at this time
IN PERSON – BROOKLYN
no courses available at this time
$29.90 – $255
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If you missed one or more classes of your course you can schedule a 1 hour make up class to catch up with the rest of your group. Make sure too coordinate with our office for the teacher’s availability before you complete the purchase.
$49 – $104