Online Reading in Italian Thursday 11:15am - 12:15pm PT (July 3rd to August 28th) The class size is 3-6 students. Instructor: Francesca L.
🇮🇹 Italian Reading & Culture – Online Class
For intermediate learners ready to deepen their language and cultural knowledge
📅 Course Dates
July 3 – August 28
Format: Online, small group
👥 Who This Course Is For
This class is ideal for intermediate and advanced students who already have a foundation in Italian and want to improve their reading, comprehension, and cultural knowledge in a relaxed and engaging way. It’s perfect for students looking to build vocabulary, revisit grammar, and explore Italian regions and traditions through authentic materials.
📖 What You’ll Learn
In this course, we’ll take a slow, structured journey through readings focused on Italian regions—from Sicily to Trentino-Alto Adige. Students will gain insight into each region’s geography, traditions, cuisine, and cultural identity while strengthening their reading skills and vocabulary.
We’ll also work through short exercises and class discussions to help reinforce grammar and encourage conversation. At students’ request, we’re also reviewing beginner-level grammar to refresh key concepts that some participants may have forgotten over time.
🌍 Cultural themes include:
Regional dishes and local customs
Unique geography and landscapes of Italy
Festivals, folklore, and historic cities
What makes each region culturally distinct
💬 What to Expect
Each session includes:
Guided reading of texts and short passages
Cultural notes and maps
Group discussions to practice speaking
Grammar review as needed
Occasional light homework or exercises
✅ By the End of the Course, You’ll Be Able To:
Understand and talk about Italy’s diverse regions
Read and interpret intermediate-level texts with confidence
Refresh and strengthen your Italian grammar
Feel more comfortable speaking and expressing opinions in Italian
Deepen your cultural appreciation of Italy beyond the tourist lens
👩🏫 About the Instructor
Francesca L. is a native of Friuli Venezia Giulia, a culturally rich region in northeastern Italy. After studying Latin and Ancient Greek at a liceo classico, she earned a Master’s with honors in Modern Languages and Literature from the University of Trieste.
She has worked as both a teacher and administrative assistant in Italy, while raising a family. After moving to the Bay Area, she began teaching Italian to adults at Stanford University's Bechtel International Center. She recently completed a year-long masterclass from Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia, specializing in teaching Italian as a foreign language.
Francesca’s teaching is warm, structured, and deeply cultural—because learning a language is also about learning a way of life.
💡 Extras
👉 Want to brush up before joining? Explore our blog for tips on language learning.
👉 Curious about your level? Compare Class Levels at PLA
👉 Questions? Visit ourContact Page
🏫 About the School
This class is offered by Polyglottist Language Academy
We proudly serve students from Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, and across the Bay Area—both in person and online.
🇮🇹 Italian Reading & Culture – Online Class
For intermediate learners ready to deepen their language and cultural knowledge
📅 Course Dates
July 3 – August 28
Format: Online, small group
👥 Who This Course Is For
This class is ideal for intermediate and advanced students who already have a foundation in Italian and want to improve their reading, comprehension, and cultural knowledge in a relaxed and engaging way. It’s perfect for students looking to build vocabulary, revisit grammar, and explore Italian regions and traditions through authentic materials.
📖 What You’ll Learn
In this course, we’ll take a slow, structured journey through readings focused on Italian regions—from Sicily to Trentino-Alto Adige. Students will gain insight into each region’s geography, traditions, cuisine, and cultural identity while strengthening their reading skills and vocabulary.
We’ll also work through short exercises and class discussions to help reinforce grammar and encourage conversation. At students’ request, we’re also reviewing beginner-level grammar to refresh key concepts that some participants may have forgotten over time.
🌍 Cultural themes include:
Regional dishes and local customs
Unique geography and landscapes of Italy
Festivals, folklore, and historic cities
What makes each region culturally distinct
💬 What to Expect
Each session includes:
Guided reading of texts and short passages
Cultural notes and maps
Group discussions to practice speaking
Grammar review as needed
Occasional light homework or exercises
✅ By the End of the Course, You’ll Be Able To:
Understand and talk about Italy’s diverse regions
Read and interpret intermediate-level texts with confidence
Refresh and strengthen your Italian grammar
Feel more comfortable speaking and expressing opinions in Italian
Deepen your cultural appreciation of Italy beyond the tourist lens
👩🏫 About the Instructor
Francesca L. is a native of Friuli Venezia Giulia, a culturally rich region in northeastern Italy. After studying Latin and Ancient Greek at a liceo classico, she earned a Master’s with honors in Modern Languages and Literature from the University of Trieste.
She has worked as both a teacher and administrative assistant in Italy, while raising a family. After moving to the Bay Area, she began teaching Italian to adults at Stanford University's Bechtel International Center. She recently completed a year-long masterclass from Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia, specializing in teaching Italian as a foreign language.
Francesca’s teaching is warm, structured, and deeply cultural—because learning a language is also about learning a way of life.
💡 Extras
👉 Want to brush up before joining? Explore our blog for tips on language learning.
👉 Curious about your level? Compare Class Levels at PLA
👉 Questions? Visit ourContact Page
🏫 About the School
This class is offered by Polyglottist Language Academy
We proudly serve students from Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, and across the Bay Area—both in person and online.
🇮🇹 Italian Reading & Culture – Online Class
For intermediate learners ready to deepen their language and cultural knowledge
📅 Course Dates
July 3 – August 28
Format: Online, small group
👥 Who This Course Is For
This class is ideal for intermediate and advanced students who already have a foundation in Italian and want to improve their reading, comprehension, and cultural knowledge in a relaxed and engaging way. It’s perfect for students looking to build vocabulary, revisit grammar, and explore Italian regions and traditions through authentic materials.
📖 What You’ll Learn
In this course, we’ll take a slow, structured journey through readings focused on Italian regions—from Sicily to Trentino-Alto Adige. Students will gain insight into each region’s geography, traditions, cuisine, and cultural identity while strengthening their reading skills and vocabulary.
We’ll also work through short exercises and class discussions to help reinforce grammar and encourage conversation. At students’ request, we’re also reviewing beginner-level grammar to refresh key concepts that some participants may have forgotten over time.
🌍 Cultural themes include:
Regional dishes and local customs
Unique geography and landscapes of Italy
Festivals, folklore, and historic cities
What makes each region culturally distinct
💬 What to Expect
Each session includes:
Guided reading of texts and short passages
Cultural notes and maps
Group discussions to practice speaking
Grammar review as needed
Occasional light homework or exercises
✅ By the End of the Course, You’ll Be Able To:
Understand and talk about Italy’s diverse regions
Read and interpret intermediate-level texts with confidence
Refresh and strengthen your Italian grammar
Feel more comfortable speaking and expressing opinions in Italian
Deepen your cultural appreciation of Italy beyond the tourist lens
👩🏫 About the Instructor
Francesca L. is a native of Friuli Venezia Giulia, a culturally rich region in northeastern Italy. After studying Latin and Ancient Greek at a liceo classico, she earned a Master’s with honors in Modern Languages and Literature from the University of Trieste.
She has worked as both a teacher and administrative assistant in Italy, while raising a family. After moving to the Bay Area, she began teaching Italian to adults at Stanford University's Bechtel International Center. She recently completed a year-long masterclass from Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia, specializing in teaching Italian as a foreign language.
Francesca’s teaching is warm, structured, and deeply cultural—because learning a language is also about learning a way of life.
💡 Extras
👉 Want to brush up before joining? Explore our blog for tips on language learning.
👉 Curious about your level? Compare Class Levels at PLA
👉 Questions? Visit ourContact Page
🏫 About the School
This class is offered by Polyglottist Language Academy
We proudly serve students from Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, and across the Bay Area—both in person and online.