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Classes for Children Primary (ages 6 - 8): Students learn the pronunciation and meaning of simple words and phrases through games, drawing, listening, and pronunciation practice. All students must be able to listen and follow teacher instructions. Youth (ages 9 - 12): Students learn to read, listen and comprehend, write, and speak basic sentences through group activities that focus on their interests, hobbies, and heroes. Students research Italian geography and history and discuss their impressions of Italian culture and life. All students must be able to listen and follow teacher instructions. Classes for Adults Beginning I: This course introduces chapters 1 to 5 of the textbook Studio Italiano. Students build a basic vocabulary, study the present tense of common verbs and basic rules of grammar. There is an emphasis on pronunciation and idomatic expressions for practical communication in Italian and interaction between students through peer coaching and dialog. There is also an introduction to the geography, people and culture of Italy. Beginning II: This course introduces chapters 6 to 9 of the textbook Studio Italiano. Students expand their vocabulary, study past tenses, pronouns, and reflexive verbs, and continue grammar studies. There is an emphasis on basic conversation and expanding students' knowledge of Italian culture. Intermediate I: This course introduces chapters 10 to 13 of the textbook Studio Italiano. Students express ideas, thoughts, and feelings in Italian, and review grammar in depth. Students expand their knowledge of grammar, and study future and conditional tenses. Students read a novel in Italian, and listen and watch audio and video presentations. Intermediate II: This course introduces chapters 14 to 18 of the textbook Studio Italiano. Students study advanced grammatical structures and tenses including passato remoto, condizionale, and congiuntivo. There is an emphasis on conversation, and comprehension through reading articles in Italian. Students read a novel in Italian, and listen and watch audio and video presentations. Advanced: This course is adapted to the particular needs of students with a good command of the Italian language. Students review grammar and practice advanced grammar exercises. Students read about and discuss topics of general interest and literature by Italian authors. Students engage in brief discussions on topics of their interest, and complete crossword puzzles and other word games. There is no textbook for this course. Students read selected materials, and listen and watch audio and video presentations at a level comparable to conversations between Italian native language speakers.
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