This course is designed for students who have already completed the beginner’s course and have learned the use of nouns, articles, and regular verbs in the present and past tenses. Students should be able to communicate and understand basic interactions in everyday situations, such as introducing themselves and ordering at a restaurant.
The course offers a deeper exposure to the language, as the instructor gradually shifts to speaking mostly in Italian. Students will work with authentic materials, such as texts, news articles, interviews, and videos, to build conversations, expand their vocabulary, and increase their confidence in Italian.
The grammar focus will include additional verb tenses, the use of prepositions, and communication skills for practical situations like booking a hotel and giving directions.
Fabiana Papaleoni is an experienced Italian teacher and tutor with a strong academic background in both Italian Language and Literature, and Violin Performance. She graduated from the Università di Lettere e Filosofia in Parma and the Conservatorio di Musica “Arrigo Boito,” combining her love for language and music into an interdisciplinary approach that enriches her teaching. Fabiana’s teaching journey began in Italy as a private tutor and later as an elementary school teacher. After moving abroad over 15 years ago, she focused on teaching Italian as a second language, earning certifications in English and Norwegian. She has taught in the UK, Norway, and the US, where she has lived since 2018 in Guilford. In her free time, Fabiana enjoys spending time with her family and friends, running, and attending concerts and theater performances.
Classes will meet on Friday afternoons from 3:30pm – 4:45pm on 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, (no class 10/31), and 11/7 at the Guilford Free Library.
Attendance is expected for consecutive sessions.
*Space is limited. Registration is required.
This program is free and open to all.
Please register.