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Upcoming events

  • C2 Avanzato Ardesia

    • 27 Oct 2025
    • 8 Dec 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Zoom
    • 8
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     C2 Avanzato  ZOOM with Viviana Ardesia, Mondays 10:30-12:00 Noon

    Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

    Text: Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 4 

    Prerequisite: Italian C1

    Location: Zoom link will be sent to registered students the week before class begins. 

    Thanksgiving break will be arranged with instructor.


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  • A2 (2.1) Ardesia

    • 27 Oct 2025
    • 8 Dec 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Zoom
    • 15
    Register

    Italian A2 (2.1) ZOOM with Viviana Ardesia, Mondays TBD p.m.

    Students will work on high frequency vocabulary to understand short announcements and communicate simple, routine tasks. Learn to handle short social interactions with help to keep the conversation going.  Read and write short simple texts; understand personal letters. 

    Text:  Via del Corso for English Speakers A2

    Prerequisite: Italian A1 (1.4)

    Location: Zoom link will be sent to registered students the week before class begins. 

    Thanksgiving break will be arranged with instructor.


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  • B2 (2.1) Sguera

    • 28 Oct 2025
    • 9 Dec 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Zoom
    • 10
    Register

    Italian B2 (2.1) Zoom with Nancy Sguera, Tuesdays 2:30-4:00 p.m.

    Working to understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Reaching a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Learning to produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

    Text: Arrivederci 2, Colombo, Faraci & DeLuca, plus grammar text TBD.  

    Prerequisite: Italian B1 (1.4)

    Location: Zoom link will be sent to registered students a week before class begins. 

    No class Thanksgiving week.


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  • A1 (1.1) Castoldi

    • 28 Oct 2025
    • 9 Dec 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Road, Naples FL 34109
    • 8
    Register

    Beginner Italian A1 (1.1) in person with Alessandra Castoldi, Tuesdays 4:30-6:00 p.m.

    Introduces fundamental aspects of the Italian language and culture, including basic vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar, with a communicative approach emphasizing practical usage in everyday situations. 

    Text: Via del Corso for English Speakers A1 

    Prerequisite: None

    Location: Community School of Naples 13275 Livingston Road, Naples, Room M-4.

    No class Thanksgiving week.


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  • A1 (1.1) Sguera

    • 29 Oct 2025
    • 10 Dec 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Zoom
    • 9
    Register

    Beginner Italian A1 (1.1) ZOOM with Nancy Sguera, Wednesdays 3:30-5:00 p.m.

    Introduces fundamental aspects of the Italian language and culture, including basic vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar, with a communicative approach emphasizing practical usage in everyday situations. 

    Text: Via del Corso for English Speakers A1, and Grammar text TBA.

    Prerequisite: None

    Location: A Zoom link will be sent to registered students the week before class begins. 

    No class Thanksgiving week.


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  • C1 (1.1) Hoffmeister

    • 29 Oct 2025
    • 10 Dec 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Zoom
    • 7
    Register

     C1 (1.1)  ZOOM with Joan Hoffmeister p.m.

    Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

    Text: Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 2B plus The Ultimate Italian Review and Practice, 2nd Ed., McGraw Hill.  

    Prerequisite: Italian B2 (2.4)

    Location: Zoom link will be sent to registered students the week before class begins. 

    Thanksgiving break will be arranged with instructor.


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  • C1 (1.1) Mannino

    • 29 Oct 2025
    • 10 Dec 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Road, Naples FL 34109
    • 14
    Register

    Intermediate C1 (1.1) in person with Grace Mannino, Wednesdays 4:30-6:00 p.m.

    Build on your conversation and grammar skills. Your B2 foundation provided an understanding of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, allowing you to interact with native speakers with fluency and spontaneity, and produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects. The C1 level builds on this, aiming for greater fluency, accuracy, and sophistication. C1 students will understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. They can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, and use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes.

    Text: Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3

    Prerequisite: Beginner B2 (2.4). Able to independently express opinions and discuss complex topics. 

    Location: Community School of Naples 13275 Livingston Road, Naples, Room O-11

    No class Thanksgiving week.


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  • B1 (1.2) Castoldi

    • 29 Oct 2025
    • 10 Dec 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Road, Naples FL 34109
    • 15
    Register

    Italian B1 (1.2) in person with Alessandra Castoldi, Wednesdays 4:30-6:00 p.m.

    Working to understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Learning to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst traveling. Will produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest, describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

    Text: Arricederci 2, Colombo, Faraci & DeLuca 

    Prerequisite: Italian B1 (1.1)

    Location: Community School of Naples 13275 Livingston Road, Naples, Room M-4.

    No class Thanksgiving week.


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  • B2 (2.1) Hoffmiester

    • 30 Oct 2025
    • 11 Dec 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Zoom
    • 7
    Register

    Italian B2 (2.1) ZOOM with Joan Hoffmeister, Thursdays 3:30-5:00 p.m.

    Working to understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Reaching a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Learning to produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

    Text: Arrivederci 2, Colombo, Faraci & DeLuca plus The Ultimate Italian Review and Practice, Premium 2nd Ed. McGraw Hill. 

    Prerequisite: Italian B1 (1.4)

    Location: Zoom link will be sent to registered students the week before class begins. 

    Thanksgiving break will be arranged with instructor.


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  • B1 Conversation Mannino

    • 30 Oct 2025
    • 11 Dec 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Road, Naples FL 34109
    • 15
    Register

    Intermediate B1 in person with Grace Mannino, Thursdays 4:30-6:00 p.m.

    Conversation focus. All discussion in Italian. Students will continue grammar study and discuss current events, history, recipes. Weekly each student presents a Word of the Day, and a Cultural topic. 

    Text: Recommend subscription to Italo-American Bilingual Newssource at www.italoamericano.org

    Prerequisite: Beginner B1. Comfortable with short exchanges on everyday topics. Can respond to invitations, shop, describe weather, and express simple feelings. May need help to keep the conversation going

    Location: Community School of Naples 13275 Livingston Road, Naples, Room O-11

    No class Thanksgiving week.


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  • A2 (2.4) Castoldi

    • 30 Oct 2025
    • 11 Dec 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Road, Naples FL 34109
    • 14
    Register

    Italian A2 (2.4) in person with Alessandra Castoldi, Tuesdays 4:30-6:00 p.m.

    Working to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of specific needs. Learning to ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Will be able to interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

    Text: Via del Corso for English Speakers A2

    Prerequisite: Italian A2 (2.3)

    Location: Community School of Naples 13275 Livingston Road, Naples, Room M-4.

    No class Thanksgiving week.


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  • B2 (2.2) Ardesia

    • 31 Oct 2025
    • 12 Dec 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Zoom
    • 12
    Register

    Italian B2 (2.2) ZOOM with Viviana Ardesia, Fridays 1:00-2:30 pm.

    Working to understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Reaching a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Learning to produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

    Text: Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 2b

    Prerequisite: Italian B2 (2.1)

    Location: Zoom link will be sent to registered students the week before class begins. 

    Thanksgiving break will be arranged with instructor.


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  • A1 (1.2) Walden

    • 4 Nov 2025
    • 16 Dec 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Road, Naples FL 34109
    • 14
    Register

    Beginner Italian A1 (1.2) in person with Cristina Walden, Tuesdays 4:15-5:45 p.m.

    Continue learning ways to interact with everyday phrases. Increase vocabulary. Verb conjugation in present tense. 

    Text: Via del Corso for English Speakers A1, and Complete Italian All-in-One, 2nd Ed. Danesi. 

    Prerequisite: Italian A1 (1.1)

    Location: Community School of Naples 13275 Livingston Road, Naples, Room O-11.

    No class Thanksgiving week.


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  • A1 (1.3) Walden

    • 4 Nov 2025
    • 16 Dec 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Community School of Naples, 13275 Livingston Road, Naples FL 34109
    • 15
    Register

    Beginner Italian A1 (1.2) in person with Cristina Walden, Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m.

    Learning to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of concrete needs. Learning to ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Learning to interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

    Text: Via del Corso for English Speakers A1, and Complete Italian All-in-One, 2nd Ed. Danesi. 

    Prerequisite: Italian A1 (1.1)

    Location: Community School of Naples 13275 Livingston Road, Naples, Room O-11.

    No class Thanksgiving week.


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