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Online Intermediate Italian Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm PST (July 21st to August 25th) The class size is 3-6 students. The instructor: Federica
🇮🇹 Online Intermediate Italian
📅 Course Dates
July 21st to August 25th
Format: online, small group
👥 Who This Course Is For
This class is designed for students who already know the basics of Italian and are ready to build on that foundation. It is ideal for learners who can introduce themselves, use the present tense, and understand simple conversations, but who want more practice speaking, listening, reading, and reviewing grammar in a supportive setting.
This course is a great fit for students who have completed a beginner course or studied Italian in the past and would like to continue at a steady, manageable pace.
📖 What You’ll Learn
In this class, students will strengthen their core Italian skills through practical vocabulary, short readings, guided conversation, and clear grammar review. We will focus on helping you become more comfortable using Italian in everyday situations while gradually expanding your ability to describe, ask questions, and express yourself more naturally.
Topics may include daily routines, travel, family, food, free time, shopping, and simple cultural themes related to life in Italy.
We will also review and reinforce essential grammar so that students feel more secure and accurate as they begin working with longer sentences and more varied structures.
🌍 Language and cultural themes include:
Everyday life in Italy
Food, cafés, and daily routines
Travel and getting around
Family, hobbies, and personal interests
Italian customs and simple cultural differences
💬 What to Expect
Each session includes:
Vocabulary building and speaking practice
Short readings and listening activities
Structured conversation in a small group
Review of key grammar points
Occasional light homework or practice exercises
✅ By the End of the Course, You’ll Be Able To:
Participate more comfortably in simple conversations
Understand and use essential grammar with greater confidence
Talk about daily life, plans, preferences, and past experiences in basic Italian
Read and understand short, accessible texts
Feel more prepared to continue into a stronger intermediate level
👩🏫 About the Instructor
Federica is a native Italian speaker from Milan, Italy, with extensive academic and teaching experience in Italian language, literature, and culture. She earned her Master’s Degree in Modern Philology, with a focus on Italian Literature, from Sapienza University of Rome, where she was awarded a full scholarship. She later completed her Ph.D. in Italian Studies at the same university.
After moving to the United States, Federica continued teaching Italian to both children and adults in in-person, online, and hybrid settings. Her lessons are immersive, supportive, and conversation-based, helping students build confidence, improve natural pronunciation, and connect with Italian culture through meaningful communication.
💡 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 our Contact Page
🏫 About the School
This class is offered by Polyglottist Language Academy in Berkeley.
We proudly serve students from Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, and across the Bay Area—both in person and online.
🇮🇹 Online Intermediate Italian
📅 Course Dates
July 21st to August 25th
Format: online, small group
👥 Who This Course Is For
This class is designed for students who already know the basics of Italian and are ready to build on that foundation. It is ideal for learners who can introduce themselves, use the present tense, and understand simple conversations, but who want more practice speaking, listening, reading, and reviewing grammar in a supportive setting.
This course is a great fit for students who have completed a beginner course or studied Italian in the past and would like to continue at a steady, manageable pace.
📖 What You’ll Learn
In this class, students will strengthen their core Italian skills through practical vocabulary, short readings, guided conversation, and clear grammar review. We will focus on helping you become more comfortable using Italian in everyday situations while gradually expanding your ability to describe, ask questions, and express yourself more naturally.
Topics may include daily routines, travel, family, food, free time, shopping, and simple cultural themes related to life in Italy.
We will also review and reinforce essential grammar so that students feel more secure and accurate as they begin working with longer sentences and more varied structures.
🌍 Language and cultural themes include:
Everyday life in Italy
Food, cafés, and daily routines
Travel and getting around
Family, hobbies, and personal interests
Italian customs and simple cultural differences
💬 What to Expect
Each session includes:
Vocabulary building and speaking practice
Short readings and listening activities
Structured conversation in a small group
Review of key grammar points
Occasional light homework or practice exercises
✅ By the End of the Course, You’ll Be Able To:
Participate more comfortably in simple conversations
Understand and use essential grammar with greater confidence
Talk about daily life, plans, preferences, and past experiences in basic Italian
Read and understand short, accessible texts
Feel more prepared to continue into a stronger intermediate level
👩🏫 About the Instructor
Federica is a native Italian speaker from Milan, Italy, with extensive academic and teaching experience in Italian language, literature, and culture. She earned her Master’s Degree in Modern Philology, with a focus on Italian Literature, from Sapienza University of Rome, where she was awarded a full scholarship. She later completed her Ph.D. in Italian Studies at the same university.
After moving to the United States, Federica continued teaching Italian to both children and adults in in-person, online, and hybrid settings. Her lessons are immersive, supportive, and conversation-based, helping students build confidence, improve natural pronunciation, and connect with Italian culture through meaningful communication.
💡 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 our Contact Page
🏫 About the School
This class is offered by Polyglottist Language Academy in Berkeley.
We proudly serve students from Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, and across the Bay Area—both in person and online.