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49 Ridgedale Ave., East Hanover, NJ
ADULT COURSE DESCRIPTION
At Italian School NJ, conversation skills are a priority for both our staff and our students.
In-Person Classes
Online Classes
Private Lessons
Small Group Lessons
Family Lessons
B1 Test Prep
Conversation Sessions
Book Club
Virtual Tour
Cook With Us
Learn Italian with Song
ABOUT OUR COURSES
Ongoing classes can be joined anytime based on teacher’s approval. Forming classes can start anytime once we receive a minimum of 4 students signed up for the same class. Please note that all our classes need to have a minimum of 4 students to start. If any given class has less than 4 students signed up, different rates will apply.
Please refer to the "small-group lessons"
for more details about pricing. You will be notified if the class you choose has not reached the minimum number of students and you can decide to transition to a small group class setting or to withdraw.
At Italian School NJ, conversation skills are a priority for both our staff and our students.
Having encountered many adult students who were frustrated with their lack of fluency after years of study, we devised a curriculum that gives priority to conversation, while concomitantly enhancing the conceptual understanding of the language through a thorough explanation of the grammatical structures.
Having teachers coming from many different regions of Italy and with many different hobbies and personal interests, students will also acquire a deep knowledge of Italian culture.
Our goal is to create an encouraging environment to learn the Italian language by providing small classroom sizes (7-8 students at the most) and individual attention to all students.
All classes are conducted mainly in Italian, in accordance with our full-immersion philosophy, with the exception of some beginner courses. Each class is structured around the integration of texts and supplementary materials (i.e. handouts, videos, etc..) handpicked to create an equilibrium between verbal and written fluency, while simultaneously using in-class conversation, role playing, and other games to increase practical expression. Student-to-student interaction and repetition are paramount in creating an environment that both encourages and enhances verbal skill, and we put a premium upon ensuring that each student reaches both the benchmarks set forth by our curriculum, as well as their own personal goals.
Classes are based on a five-level system and four basic skills.
The five-level system allows students at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels to find the class best suited to their desires and skill. The four skills are speaking, listening, reading and writing in the context of themes in Italian culture. For all classes there will be homework assignments, and reviewed in the next class with a QAQC session.
New beginner, and beginner courses
are geared toward those students that approach the Italian language for the very first time. The class will be held in Italian but some explanation will be done in English. In this class we will focus on introductory conversation and basic grammar. The goal of this level is to build up vocabulary and grammatical structures using dialogs and drills from the textbook as well as interactive conversation, role-play, adaptation from everyday situations, listening comprehension from CD's and videos
Course objective:
Student should be able to feel comfortable in common situations like introductions, shopping, eating out, and traveling abroad.
Beginner I, Ia & Ib courses.
Students will master basic conversation skills, vocabulary acquisition, response to everyday situations. Students will learn how to communicate in a variety of social situations, such as introducing yourself, talking about daily activities, describing what do you do for work, writing and reading simple texts, such as an e-mail, giving and getting directions, asking about the weather and telling time.
Course Objective:
Mastery of basic grammar and conversation skills, vocabulary acquisition, response to everyday situations.
Beginner II, IIa & IIb course
Geared toward those students that already have a basic knowledge of the Italian language conjugation of nouns, articles, adjectives,
present tense verbs. Students should be able to converse about everyday situations and understand topics of simple dialogues and written work.
Course Objective:
In addition to mastering more advanced grammar and conversation skills more complex conversation and response to everyday situations, students will be start to read and understand topics of simple dialogues, short stories, magazine articles and write a one-page essay about every-day life, hobbies, family, vacations ...
Low Intermediate, Intermediate and High intermediate
Courses are geared toward those students that already have a deeper knowledge of the Italian language including present and past tense of regular and some irregular verbs, proper conjugation of nouns, articles, adjectives, and are able to carry a more complex conversation about everyday situations and other subjects. Students learn to discuss complicated concepts, such as politics, social issues, and personal views and will be introduced to read and analyze short stories and articles. Classes are conducted based primarily on a predetermined textbook, intense drill practice, regular conversation on progressively complex topics, and the use of readers and videos to increase comprehension.
Courses Objective:
Mastery of more complex grammatical structures, fluid communication, and comprehension and analysis of short stories, while enhancing knowledge of Italian culture.
Advanced Courses
Geared toward those students that already have a deeper knowledge of the Italian language and wish to review or better understand more difficult grammar structures. Students are expected to speak Italian fluently and to both read and write essays in Italian.
In-class discussions of a variety of complex topics and issues based on reading materials, as well as Italian songs and films and various other media. Students will also compose original work outside of class. A predetermined textbook will be used to review grammar.
Course Objective:
Mastery of more complex grammatical structures, refinement and enrichment of current linguistic dexterity (including speaking, reading and writing) and comprehension while enhancing knowledge of Italian culture.
Once a Week Adult Summer Classes
IN PERSON - 2 HOURS EACH (5 CLASSES)
ONLINE (7 classes, 1 hour and 15 min. each)
NEW BEGINNER
Monday-10:00 to 11:30 am
Thursday- 12:00-1:30pm & 6:15-7:45 pm
BEGINNER
Monday - 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Tuesday - 6:00 to 7:30pm
Wednesday -10:00 to 11:30 am & 6:30-8:00pm
Thursday - 6:30 to 8:00 pm
BEGINNER I
Monday - 10:00 to 11:30 am
Tuesday - 6:30 to 8:00 pm
BEGINNER II
Tuesday- 10:00-11:30 am
Wednesday -10:00-11:30 am & 6:30 to 8:00 pm
INTERMEDIATE
Tuesday- 11:40am to 1:10 pm
Thusday- 6:15 to 7:45 pm
ADVANCED
Monday - 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Friday - 10:30am to 12:00
Tuition: $295
NEW BEGINNER
Thursday - 12:00 to 1:15pm
NEW BEGINNER I
Wednesday - 11:45am to 1:00pm
NEW INTERMEDIATE
Wednesday - 5:15 to 6:15 pm
BEGINNER
Tuesday - 5:00 to 6:00 pm
Wednesday -12:00 to 1:15 pm & 5:15 to 6:15 pm
Thursday - 10:00 - 11:15 am
Friday - 11:45 am to 1:00 pm
BEGINNER II
Monday - 5:00 to 6:15 pm
Wednesday -7:15 to 8:30 pm
Friday- 11:45am to 1:00 pm
Tuition: $295
Adult classes- In person
Adult classes - ONLINE
NEW beginner - Mondays 6:30-8:00p (forming)
NEW beginner - Wednesdays 11:30-1:00p (forming)
NEW beginner - Thursdays 10:00-11:30a (forming)
NEW beginner - Fridays 10:00-11:30a (forming)
NEW beginner - Thursdays 6:30-8:00p (forming)
Beginner - Mondays 10:00-11:30a (Sept. 16 - Dec. 2- FULL)
Beginner - Tuesdays 11:30-1:00p (Sept. 17 - Dec. 3 - FULL)
Beginner - Tuesdays 6:30-8:00p (Sept. 17 - Dec. 3 - FULL)
Beginner - Thursdays 5:00-6:30p (Sept. 19 - Dec. 12, no class Nov. 28)
NEW beginner I - Thursdays 10:00-11:30a (forming)
Beginner Ia - Mondays 10:00-11:30a (Sept. 16 - Dec. 2)
Beginner Ia- Mondays 6:30-8:00p (Sept. 30 - Dec. 16)
Beginner Ib - Tuesdays 11:00-12:30a (Sept. 17 - Dec. 3)
Beginner Ib - Tuesdays 6:30-8:00p (Sept. 24 - Dec. 10)
Beginner Ia - Wednesdays 10:00-11:30a (Sept. 18 - Dec. 11, no class Nov. 27)
Beginner Ib - Wednesdays 10:00-11:30a (Sept. 18 - Dec. 11, no class Nov. 27)
Beginner Ia- Thursdays 6:30-8:00p (Sept. 19 - Dec. 12, no class Nov. 28)
Beginner Ib - Thursdays 6:30-8:00p (Sept. 19 - Dec. 12, no class Nov. 28)
NEW beginner II- Thursdays 11:00-12:30a (forming)
NEW beginner II- Thursdays 6:30-8:00p (forming)
Beginner II - Mondays 10:00-11:30a (September 16 - Dec. 2)
Beginner II - Mondays 6:30-8:00p (Sept. 16 - Dec. 2)
Beginner II - Tuesday 10:00 to 11:30a (Sept. 17 - Dec. 3)
Beginner IIa - Wednesday 6:30-8:00p (Sept. 18 - Dec. 11, no class Nov. 27 - FULL)
Beginner IIb - Wednesday 6:30-8:00p (Sept. 18 - Dec. 11, no class Nov. 27)
NEW intermediate - Mondays 12:00-1:30p (forming)
NEW intermediate - Wednesdays 12:00-1:30p (forming)
Low Intermediate - Tuesdays 10:00 to 11:30a (Sept. 17 - Dec. 3)
Intermediate -Thursdays 6:30-8:00p (Sept. 19 - Dec. 12, no class Nov. 28)
Intermediate - Friday 10:00 to 11:30a (Sept. 20 - Dec. 13, no class Nov. 29)
High Intermediate - Mondays 5:30 to 7:00p (Sept. 23 - Dec. 9)
High Intermediate - Wednesday 6:00 to 7:30p (Sept. 18 - Dec. 11, no class Nov. 27 - FULL)
ADVANCED - Fridays 10:00-11:30a (Sept. 20 - Dec. 13, no class Nov. 29)
NEW advanced - Tuesdays 12:00-1:30p (forming)
Tuition: $495 12 classes, 1.5 hour each, meet once a week.
NEW Beginner - Tuesdays 7:00-8:00p (forming)
NEW Beginner - Wednesdays 1:00-2:00p (forming)
NEW Beginner - Thursdays 6:00-7:00p (forming)
Beginner - Mondays 12:00-1:00p (Sept. 16 - Dec. 2- FULL)
Beginner - Wednesdays 7:00-8:00p (Sept. 18 - Dec. 11, no class Nov. 27 - FULL)
NEW Beginner I - Mondays 6:45-7:45p (forming)
NEW Beginner I- Wednesdays 1:00-2:00p (forming)
NEW Beginner I- Thursdays 12:00-1:00p (forming)
NEW Beginner I - Thursdays 7:00-8:00p (forming)
Beginner I b- Wednesdays 6:00-7:00p ( Sept. 18 - Dec. 11, no class Nov. 27 - FULL)
Beginner - Fridays - 12:45-1:45 (starting September 19)
NEW Beginner II - Tuesdays 5:00 - 6:00p (forming)
NEW Beginner II- Wednesdays 6:00-7:00p (forming)
NEW Beginner II - Thursdays 1:00-2:00 (forming)
Beginner IIa- Wednesday 7:15-8:15 (Sept. 18 - Dec. 11, no class Nov. 27 - FULL)
Beginner IIb - Mondays 5:00-6:00p (Sept. 16 - Dec. 2)
Beginner IIb- Thursdays 10:00-11:00 (Sept. 26 - Dec. 19, no class Nov. 28)
Beginner IIb- Thursday 5:00-6:00p (Sept. 19 - Dec. 12, no class Nov. 28)
NEW Intermediate - Wednesdays 12:00-1:00p (forming)
Intermediate - Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:00p (Sept. 17 - Dec. 3)
Intermediate - Fridays 9:30-10:30 (Sept. 20 - Dec. 13, no class Nov. 29 - FULL)
NEW Advanced - Thursdays 1:00-2:00 (forming)
NEW Advanced - Mondays 6:30-7:30 (forming)
Advanced - Tuesdays 12:00-1:00p (Sept. 24 - Dec. 10)
Intensive Online Adult Summer Classes
Intensive In Person Adult Summer Classes
ALL LEVELS
Mondays to Thursday
Time: 10:00-11:00 & 12:00-1:00
Tuition: $275 (8 classes, 1 hour each)
NEW BEGINNER
Monday and Wednesday
Time: 1:30 to 3:00 pm
Tuition: $295 (6 classes, 1.5 hour each)
ALL LEVELS
Mondays to Thursday
Time: 10:00-11:00 & 12:00-1:00
Tuition: $275 (8 classes, 1 hour each)
NEW BEGINNER
Monday and Wednesday
Time: 1:30 to 3:00 pm
Tuition: $295 (6 classes, 1.5 hour each)
All our classes are held @ 49 Ridgedale Ave., East Hanover, NJ
As a 501(c)3 not-for-profit Italian language and culture school, we are proud to serve many surrounding New Jersey Counties to our East Hanover office. Online programs also available.
49 Ridgedale Ave., East Hanover, NJ
Call
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