Italian language classes at the Columbus Citizens Foundation
$459.00
ITALIAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE CLASSES RESUME THE WEEK OF January 26, 2026
Celebrate Italy with Us!
Join us this semester to explore the beauty of the Italian language, culture, and spirit – in person at the lovely Columbus Foundation Townhouse (8 East 69th Street, NYC) or from anywhere via Zoom!
IMPORTANT: When registering online, note your desired class in the “Notes” section at checkout. Follow up with an email to confirm your registration.
Italian Language and Culture Classes: 10 Classes; 90 minutes per Class
✨ Beginners 1
Perfect for first-timers! Learn the basics of Italian grammar, pronunciation, and culture.
Start speaking with simple expressions and dive into present and future tenses.
(Offered both in-person and online)
✨ Beginners 2
Build on your foundation! Improve your conversation skills and start using the past tense
(passato prossimo).
✨ Beginners 2 / Lower Intermediate
Go deeper with more complex grammar: past (passato prossimo), imperfect
(imperfetto), and conditional (condizionale). Grow your fluency and confidence!
✨ Conversation 1
For those who’ve completed at least Beginners 2. Practice makes perfect—especially
with fun and engaging discussions!
Intermediate & Advanced Courses
✨ Intermediate 1
Strengthen what you’ve learned and explore more complex grammar through short
stories, speaking exercises, and presentations.
✨ Intermediate 2(b)
Hone your reading, writing, and speaking skills while diving deeper into Italian culture.
Review advanced grammar.
✨ Intermediate 3
Delve into Italian literature with novels and short stories, master advanced grammar,
sharpen your fluency.
✨ Conversation 3 & Advanced
Fine-tune your fluency with lively conversations, literary exploration (poetry, prose), and
Italian films & TV series. Ideal for students who’ve completed Intermediate 2 or
equivalent.
For more information, please contact Josephine Belli by telephone at 646 320 0372 or via email: [email protected]
Class schedule:
Beginners 1
Mondays, 6:30–8:00 PM (In person) — Starts Jan.26 th
Tuesdays , 6:30–8:00 PM (Online) — Starts Jan.27 th
Beginners 2/Intermediate 1
Mondays, 6:30–8:00 PM (In person) — Starts Jan. 26th
Intermediate
Mondays, 6:30–8:00 PM (In person) — Starts Jan. 26 th
Instructor: Dr. Annemarie Tamis-Nasello
Tuesdays,6:30-8:00 PM (online) -Starts Jan. 27 th
Instructor: Isabella Calzavara
Conversation 1
Mondays, 3:00 PM (Online) — Starts Jan. 26 th
Instructor: Alessandra Greco
Intermediate 2(c)
Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM (Online) — Starts Jan. 28 th
Instructor: Alessandra Greco
Intermediate 3
Mondays, 6:30–8:00 PM (Online) — Starts Jan. 26 th
Instructor: Donatella Gorreri
Conversation 3 & Advanced
Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM (Online) — Starts Jan. 28 th
Instructor: J. Belli
IMPORTANT: Note your desired class in the “Notes” section at checkout.
Follow up with an email or phone call to confirm your registration.
