NEW! WINTER 2012 class   schedule and enrollment  form. Also, more information on regular classes and specialty classes . Pay with credit card using our online enrollment page  

GRAMMAR PILLS
This tailor made class is intended for students who already have a good comprehension of the Italian language and want to improve their knowledge. Students will be engaged in either reviewing some grammar or learn some new forms, of intermediate and advanced level, very common in the spoken Italian, but not covered in Italian Grammar textbooks. These are the arguments that will be treated in class: Il Congiuntivo, le preposizioni, I pronomi e le particelle, la forma passiva, i verbi fraseologici, la posizione dell’aggettivo, le parole straniere,  i nomi alterati e irregolari, la forma passiva, alcune parole difficili e per finire gli avverbi.
 

GONDOLA CRUISE: Speaking and Singing in Italian
Indulge yourself in the magic and traditional of Venice right here in San Diego in a private gondola through the enchanting canals of the Coronado Cays.  Speak and sing in Italian with the help of Rossella Chiolini who will help you to make your journey enjoyable and fun.  James Bianchi will provide the music.  No prior knowledge of Italian is necessary.  It includes wine and a complementary appetizer. Soft blankets are provided.  Students will meet promptly at 7:00pm on Monday January 23rd at “The Gondola Company” located at Loews Coronado Bay Resort.  Directions:  I-5 South Exit Hwy 75/Coronado Bay Bridge,   left at Loews Coronado Bay Road, enter Loews Coronado Bay Resort.  The Gondola Company is on the right side just beyond the lobby entrance.   In case the weather will prevent the exit with the Gondola Carolina, the cruise will be postponed on Monday January the 30th at 7:00pm.
 
ITALIAN THROUGH FASHION
Learn the Italian language talking about fashion, the made in Italy and the transformation of the Italian way of dressing from the sixties to the present.  Analyze styles and impact of the most famous Italian designers and compare the Italian fashion with the American one.

RACCONTI  E CANZONI
This class is designed for advanced level students who already have a good grasp of the language, and would like to review some grammar elements while analyzing Italian songs and short tales.
The songs are selected among the vast repertoire of modern singers and the tales are selected from the work of famous Italian literatures. This is a very engaging class where linguistic skills are refined in a very interactive way.

STORIA d’ITALIA: dalla I Guerra Mondiale ai Giorni Nostri
One of the most interesting classes at the ICC is back! This 8 week course explores rich Italian history starting from War World I up to our recent days. No book is necessary, the approach is very interactive: the teacher will show movies excerpts, short videos, pictures, articles and copies of original documents and all the students will be invited to participate in an open discussion on historical events. This is not the type of class where you learn dates only! It’s a class that invites students to think critically on Italian History while practicing their Italian. Classes are taught in Italian and are designed for an intermediate to advanced language proficiency level.

ITALIAN CULTURE AND CONVERSATION
This 10 weeks conversation class is designed to promote cultural competency about several aspects of Italian life. Brief readings present information related to the lesson theme and country or region of focus. A special attention will be drawn to culturally significant locations, traditions and monuments of the region of focus.

BUON APPETITO!
Italian Language students will strengthen their language skills and broaden their vocabulary through a very pleasant excursion involving the attractive culture and culinary traditions of Italy.  By offering recipes, vocabulary, grammar activities and games,  Buon Appetito! class takes the student "per la gola" (to the throat) through various regions of Italy. 

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