August 01 - October 03

Speak Italian through grammar with Jimmy

A practical grammar course designed to strengthen essential concepts for confident Italian learning.

Additional information

Discover Italian grammar in a way that is clear, practical, and designed for real communication.

This workshop series helps students understand how Italian grammar actually works — not through memorization alone, but through patterns, comparisons with English, and real-life usage. Each class focuses on a specific grammar topic and is designed to help students immediately apply what they learn in conversation and writing.

Created especially for English speakers, these workshops break down complex grammar concepts into simple, logical structures that make Italian easier to understand and use with confidence.

 

  • Saturday 1:30 – 3:30 pm PT

 

Topics covered in each class:

  • Classe 1: How Italian grammar works (for English speakers)
  • Classe 2: Speak in the Present: Italian verbs made clear
  • Classe 3: Build your sentence: articles, nouns & adjectives
  • Classe 4: Sound natural: Italian pronouns made simple
  • Classe 5: Passato Prossimo made clear
  • Classe 6: Talking about the Past: Passato Prossimo vs Imperfetto vs Trapassato
  • Classe 7: Express the Future & Hypotheticals: Future, Conditional & Imperative
  • Classe 8: The subjunctive demystified
  • Classe 9: Report what others say: Discorso Indiretto
  • Classe 10: Advanced subjunctive in use

 

Each workshop combines:

  • clear explanations
  • practical examples
  • guided exercises
  • conversation practice
  • real-world Italian usage

 

Whether you are a beginner building your foundations or an intermediate/advanced learner looking to finally “make sense” of Italian grammar, this series offers a supportive and engaging environment to deepen your understanding of the language.

You can purchase the entire series here. If you would prefer to enroll in only a few specific classes, please email italianschool@sfiis.org and we will be happy to prepare a personalized invoice for you.

For additional information, please contact us via email at:
PRICE
$410/pers
+ 10$ nonrefundable registration fee
DURATION

10 Weeks

HOURS
Saturday 1:30 - 3:30 pm PT
WHERE
via Zoom

Let our students speak for us!

Truly a gem of a school
Erin Yu
"SFIIS runs a fantastic org and program - truly a gem of a school. The staff are warm and wonderfully efficient. I've done both in-person and online classes, and plan to continue for as long as I can. They cover all levels of Italian proficiency, with an engaging mix of private lessons, themed classes (e.g. Italian for Travelers), and regular Term classes. If you can, I highly recommend going in person for at least some lessons - they have a wonderful office in sunny North Beach."
Cannot recommend this online foreign language program for toddlers enough!
Andrea DiSandro
"First and foremost, let me sing praises for the incredible teacher, Francesca. She possesses a remarkable talent for not only teaching but captivating young minds. Her ability to blend learning and play seamlessly is nothing short of amazing. [...] What's truly heartwarming is witnessing my daughter's enthusiasm for her weekly class. [...] As a family that values multilingualism, I can confidently say that this virtual program stands head and shoulders above the rest. [...] I am beyond impressed and immensely grateful for the positive impact this program has had on our family. If you're seeking a top-tier virtual language learning experience for your little one, look no further. This program is truly amazing, and I wholeheartedly endorse it to any parent seeking to enrich their child's linguistic abilities.
Beginners 1 experience
Jeffrey Jordan
"I just completed my first course with Istituto Italiano Scuola and was quite impressed. It was both rigorous and fun in balance, inspiring me to learn and take my Italian further than ever before. I'll be back for the next level course."
IL MIO POSTO FELICE!!!!
Leslie Hughes
“What I like most about participating in a literature class with the Istituto is having classmates with whom to discuss our books. I like hearing their opinions and responding to them. Reading is a great pleasure of mine, but sharing a book makes reading an adventure. With a teacher guiding us we improve our language skills and become more self-confident expressing ourselves. I’m grateful for the opportunity!”
The best way to maintain and improve my language skills
Dennis Abbe
“I have been taking classes at the SFIIS for years because, short of a long stay in Italy, it is the best way to maintain and improve my language skills. But more than that, I enjoy being with the other students and my instructor(s), many of whom are now good friends. In my class we read classic and contemporary Italian literature, and our instructor keeps us up to date on Italian culture and even politics. The experience on Zoom is almost as good as the in-person classes; Barbara is amazing in her use of the tools to run a lively, efficient, and fun class.”
I've made life-long friends through SFIIS classes
Dede Heitman
“The SFIIS school offers the best, well rounded Italian languages classes in the Bay Area. With native speakers as teachers, the classes provide a comprehensive, natural and fun way of learning. Everyone feels welcome, no matter the level. The teachers are encouraging, entertaining and enthusiastic about their language and culture. As a bonus, I've made life-long friends through SFIIS classes. Please join our Italian language learning community!”
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