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High-Beginner Italian
We recommend registering early! Many of our classes will fill up, and we are unable to process registrations the day the class starts, 4/4/2023.
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| Item: Spring37277 |
Josefina Moschella |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
0 Class Hours |
| Sessions: 10 Tu |
Room: Online, , |
| 4/4/2023 - 6/6/2023 |
Fee: $269.00 |
| This class is held online by videoconferencing. It is led by an instructor in real-time as an interactive class experience. To attend and participate fully you will need access to a computer or device with video and a microphone, plus high-speed internet connection. Instructions to access the class will be emailed to you by the instructor or staff member before the class begins. Note: part of this class might be recorded, for the students and instructor to use for review only; recordings will be deleted after the end of the quarter. |
Number of Sessions: 10
Format: Online
Schedule: Tuesday, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
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Class Overview
Continue learning Italian in this friendly and relaxing class! This class is a great place to build essential and practical skills in Italian.
Build everyday vocabulary and expressions in this highly interactive class. Develop basic conversational skills while exploring Italian-speaking cultures. Get acquainted with the essentials of Italian grammar and develop basic listening, speaking, and reading skills.
In this high-beginner Italian class, interact with the instructor and fellow students in short and simple conversations. You will gain a strong foundation in the Italian language that you can build upon as you gain proficiency.
Learning Outcomes
- Be able to say everyday expressions and phrases on familiar topics in Italian
- Have simple conversations
- Listen, speak and read in simple/basic Italian
- Be familiar with basic grammar
- Build basic everyday vocabulary and expressions
- Have deeper understanding of Italian-speaking cultures
Textbook Needed
Please acquire this book, which will be used for 6 levels of daytime Italian classes: Avanti Aski- Musumeci, Second Edition; ISBN 978-0-07-338624-9. Check online for best prices, or order through your favorite bookstore. .
Who Might Enjoy This Class?
- Anyone interested in learning Italian language
- People who have completed the Introductory and Beginner Italian classes at Seattle Central College before or who have taken previous introductory classes
- Italian language students who wish to review from the beginning to obtain their basic skills
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Italian Immersion - Level 1
We recommend registering early! Many of our classes will fill up, and we are unable to process registrations the day the class starts, 4/6/2023.
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| Item: Spring37265 |
Patric Earle |
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
20 Class Hours |
| Sessions: 10 Th |
Room: SC - BE - General Cls - BE4167, , |
| 4/6/2023 - 6/15/2023 |
Fee: $269.00 |
| This Italian class will be in-person at the Broadway Edison (main campus) building located at 1716 Harvard Ave., Seattle, WA 98122. |
Number of Sessions: 10
Format: In Person
Location: Broadway Edison (main campus) building, Room BE4182
Schedule: Thursday, 6:30PM - 8:30PM, No class on 5/11
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Class Overview
Get started learning Italian! Practice simple conversation and learn basic grammar and vocabulary in a low-pressure and supportive atmosphere.
This class is conducted 90% in Italian, but it's geared to students with little background in languages. Time is reserved for questions in English.
Learn basic listening and speaking skills in the Italian language. Develop correct pronunciation and begin to build your Italian vocabulary. Learn the basics of Italian grammar and syntax.
Enjoy learning basic phrases in Italian around useful everyday activities, such as telling time, meeting new people, and asking basic personal questions. Learn how to count to 10,000. To get started in Italian, build your foundation by learning the present tense of major verbs, as well as several of the most important irregular verbs.
You will have the opportunity to attend the Seattle Opera production of Verdi’s La Traviata. This event is optional and will require the purchase of special discounted tickets.
Learning Objectives
- Basic grammar related to verbs, nouns and adjectives, definite and indefinite articles, and several idiomatic phrases such as telling time, meeting new people, and asking basic personal question
- Vocabulary with 300-500 vocabulary items
- Correct pronunciation of Italian vowels, consonants, diphthongs and other special attention pronunciation issues
- Confidence in listening to and conversing in simple everyday Italian
- Comfort in being able to function independently in an all-Italian context
Textbook Needed
Essential Italian Grammar, ISBN: 9780486207797
Who Might Enjoy This Class?
- Anyone interested in learning Italian language with little to no prior experience, in a more immersive language enrvironment
- People who studied the language in the past, but want to review the basics before continuing to the next level
- People with ancestral roots in Italy who would like to better understand the language and culture of their relatives
- Anyone planning on traveling to Italy in the future who would like to have some language skills during their visit
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Italian Immersion - Level 2
We recommend registering early! Many of our classes will fill up, and we are unable to process registrations the day the class starts, 4/11/2023.
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| Item: Spring37266 |
Patric Earle |
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
20 Class Hours |
| Sessions: 10 Tu |
Room: SC - BE - General Cls - BE4171, , |
| 4/11/2023 - 6/13/2023 |
Fee: $269.00 |
| This Italian class will be in-person at the Broadway Edison (main campus) building located at 1716 Harvard Ave., Seattle, WA 98122. |
Number of Sessions: 10
Format: In Person
Location: Broadway Edison (main campus) building, Room BE4182
Schedule: Tuesday, 6:30PM - 8:30PM |
Class Overview
Continue learning Italian and build on the skills you learned in Italian Immersion - Level 1 in a low-pressure and supportive atmosphere. This class is conducted 90% in Italian, with time reserved for questions in English.
In this class, review the basics from Level 1, including grammar, syntax, pronunciation, phrases, and numbers. Expand your listening and speaking skills. Continue to build your vocabulary.
Learn more time expressions and prepositions, along with -IRE verbs, the present perfect tense, and more irregular verbs.
Enjoy more complex conversations with your classmates, and build your confidence speaking and listening in Italian.
You will have the opportunity to attend the Seattle Opera production of Verdi’s La Traviata. This event is optional and will require the purchase of special discounted tickets.
Learning Objectives
- Build upon your existing Italian language, grammar and syntax skills
- Improve your vocabulary and learn important idiomatic expressions
- Gain confidence in listening to and conversing in simple everyday Italian
- Understand the present tense of -IRE verbs and the present perfect tense, and more irregular verbs
- Gain an additional 300-500 vocabulary items.
- Develop more confidence in being able to function independently in an all-Italian context
Textbook Needed
Essential Italian Grammar, ISBN: 9780486207797
Who Might Enjoy This Class?
Prerequisite: Italian language students who have completed Italian - Level 1, Italian Immersion - Level 1, other beginning Italian classes, or equivalent experience.
- Anyone interested in learning Italian beyond the first level
- Students who enjoy a more immersive learning environment
- People with ancestral roots in Italy who would like to better understand the language and culture of their relatives
- Anyone planning on traveling to Italy in the future who would like to have some language skills for their visit
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Italian Immersion - Level 3
We recommend registering early! Many of our classes will fill up, and we are unable to process registrations the day the class starts, 4/12/2023.
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| Item: Spring37267 |
Patric Earle |
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
20 Class Hours |
| Sessions: 10 W |
Room: Online, , |
| 4/12/2023 - 6/14/2023 |
Fee: $269.00 |
| This class is held online by videoconferencing. It is led by an instructor(s) in real-time as an interactive class experience. To attend and participate fully you will need access to a computer or device with video and a microphone, plus high-speed internet connection. Instructions to access the class will be emailed to you by the instructor or staff member before the class begins. Note: part of this class might be recorded, for the students and instructor to use for review only; recordings will be deleted after the end of the quarter. |
Number of Sessions: 10
Format: Online
Schedule: Wednesday, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
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Class Overview
Continue learning Italian and build on skills you learned in Italian Immersion - Level 2 in a low-pressure and supportive atmosphere. This class is conducted 90% in Italian, with time reserved for questions in English.
Enjoy making progress in your abilities to think, understand, and express yourself in Italian.
Review basics from Level 1 & Level 2, including grammar, syntax and pronunciation, phrases, and numbers. Expand your listening and speaking skills while you learn 300-500 more vocabulary items
Review the present perfect tense and learn the future tense and more irregular verbs. Learn about reflexive verbs, pronouns, and using subordinate clauses.
Gain more confidence having more complex conversations in Italian and enjoy practicing with your classmates.
You will have the opportunity to attend the Seattle Opera production of Verdi’s La Traviata. This event is optional and will require the purchase of special discounted tickets.
Learning Objectives
- Build upon your existing Italian language grammar and syntax skills
- Continue to enrich your Italian vocabulary and learn important idiomatic expressions
- Continue to gain confidence in listening to and conversing increasingly complex Italian
- Gain confidence in being able to function independently in an all-Italian context
Textbook Needed
Essential Italian Grammar, ISBN: 9780486207797
Who Might Enjoy This Class?
Prerequisite: Italian Immersion - Level 2, Italian - Level 2, or equivalent education or experience.
- Italian language students who meet the prerequiste interested in continuing to learn Italian language
- Students who enjoy a more immersive learning environment
- People with ancestral roots in Italy who would like to better understand their Italian heritage, language and culture
- Anyone planning on traveling to Italy in the future who would like to have some language skills for their visit
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Italian Immersion - Level 4
We recommend registering early! Many of our classes will fill up, and we are unable to process registrations the day the class starts, 4/20/2023.
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| Item: Spring37269 |
Cecilia Strettoi |
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
18 Class Hours |
| Sessions: 12 Th |
Room: Online, , |
| 4/20/2023 - 6/15/2023 |
Fee: $269.00 |
| This class is held online by videoconferencing. It is led by an instructor(s) in real-time as an interactive class experience. To attend and participate fully you will need access to a computer or device with video and a microphone, plus high-speed internet connection. Instructions to access the class will be emailed to you by the instructor or staff member before the class begins. Note: part of this class might be recorded, for the students and instructor to use for review only; recordings will be deleted after the end of the quarter. |
Number of Sessions: 9
Format: Zoom
Schedule: Thursday, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Note: No class on 5/11. Instead of 5/11, a session held on 5/9 (Tue) |
Class Overview
Improve your communication abilities in Italian while enhancing your understanding of Italy and Italian culture. Continue to improve your listening and speaking skills through conversation, reading, media, and practice. Review and expand the use of grammar, verbs, and vocabulary.
In this early intermediate class, we will review the use of indicative mood (passato prossimo, imperfetto, futuro), and the present and past progressive moods. Expand on your ability to use direct and indirect pronouns. Learn the present and past conditional moods, along with relative pronouns.
Become more comfortable conversing in Italian about current and past events, and gain more insight into Italian culture.
You will have the opportunity to attend the Seattle Opera production of Verdi’s La Traviata. This event is optional and will require the purchase of special discounted tickets.
Learning Objectives
- Build knowledge of Italian grammar (indicative and conditional moods)
- Strengthen listening and speaking skills
- Become more comfortable conversing in Italian about current and past events
- Gain more understanding of Italian culture
Textbook Needed
Il Ladro di Scarpe (ebook with audio) by Enrico Lovato; publisher: Alma Edizioni.
Who Might Enjoy This Class?
Prerequisite: students who have completed Italian Immersion - Level 3, Italian - Level 3, or comparable education (present and past tense at an elementary level).
- Italian language students who wish to become more confident in understanding and speaking Italian, and more familiar with Italian culture
- Students interested in improving their language skills in a more immersive classroom experience
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Italian Immersion - Level 5
We recommend registering early! Many of our classes will fill up, and we are unable to process registrations the day the class starts, 4/19/2023.
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| Item: Spring37271 |
Cecilia Strettoi |
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
18 Class Hours |
| Sessions: 10 W |
Room: Online, , |
| 4/19/2023 - 6/14/2023 |
Fee: $269.00 |
| This class is held online by videoconferencing. It is led by an instructor(s) in real-time as an interactive class experience. To attend and participate fully you will need access to a computer or device with video and a microphone, plus high-speed internet connection. Instructions to access the class will be emailed to you by the instructor or staff member before the class begins. Note: part of this class might be recorded, for the students and instructor to use for review only; recordings will be deleted after the end of the quarter. |
Number of Sessions: 9
Format: Zoom
Schedule: Wednesday, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
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Class Overview
Italian language students, continue learning Italian in this early intermediate class. Review previous grammar structures and gain an introduction to some of the uses of subjunctive.
Enjoy casual conversation and learning cultural notes about Italy. Continue to improve listening and speaking skills, grammar, and vocabulary through conversation, reading, media, and practice.
You will have the opportunity to attend the Seattle Opera production of Verdi’s La Traviata. This event is optional and will require the purchase of special discounted tickets.
Learning Objectives
- Review and expand on relative pronouns
- Review direct and indirect pronoun, and learn how to use combined pronouns
- Review and expand on the use of indicative and conditional moods
- Learn present and past of subjunctive
- Learn the present and past infinitive
Textbook Needed
Mafia, Amore e Polizia (with audio), by Alessandro De Giuli and Ciro Massimo Naddeo; publisher: Alma Edizioni
Who Might Enjoy This Class?
Prerequisite: students who have completed Italian Immersion - Level 4, Italian - Level 4, or comparable education (indicative and conditional moods at an elementary level).
- Italian language students who wish to improve their speaking, comprehension, and cultural understanding
- Students who enjoy a more immersive language learning experience
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