Program level: Elementare

June 16 - July 10

Grammar Refresher

The best way to refresh your memory on some grammar topics.

2 hours per week, 8 hours total, for levels BEGINNERS, ELEMENTARE, INTERMEDIO and AVANZATO.

Additional information

The Summer break is the best time to stop and review some topics you are struggling with, before embarking on your next Term’s group level. Our Grammar Refresher classes are meant to help you strengthen your Italian grammar skills!

Classes are once a week for 2 hours, for a total of 8 hours, and are divided by level.

 

Options of classes for the summer break:

  • BEGINNERS – Monday 1:00 – 3:00pm PT – ONLINE
  • ELEMENTARE – Thursday 1:00 – 3:00pm PT – ONLINE
  • INTERMEDIO – Monday 3:00 – 5:00pm PT – ONLINE
  • AVANZATO – Tuesday 3:00 – 5:00pm PT – ONLINE

 

You can either purchase the single class you feel you need the most, for $55 (+$10 registration fee) per class using the links below; or you can send an email to italianschool@sfiis.org asking to pay the entire level package at a discounted rate of $240 (+$10 registration fee).

For additional information, please contact us via email at:
Grammar Refresher Beginners
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JUNE 16: Nomi e aggettivi, essere e avere, presente Indicativo

JUNE 23: Si impersonale, ausiliare Stare, verbi e ausiliari particolari

JUNE 30: Nomi e aggettivi particolari, determinativi di tempo

JULY 7: Imperfetto e passato prossimo

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
June 16
M 1:00 - 3:00 pm PT
Teacher: Chiara (ONLINE)
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June 23
M 1:00 - 3:00 pm PT
Teacher: Chiara (ONLINE)
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June 30
M 1:00 - 3:00 pm PT
Teacher: Chiara (ONLINE)
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July 7
M 1:00 - 3:00 pm PT
Teacher: Chiara (ONLINE)
REGISTER
Grammar Refresher Elementare
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JUNE 19:  Comparativo e superlativo, le alterazioni

JUNE 26: Discorso diretto & indiretto

JULY 3: Pronomi diretti & indiretti

JULY 10: Pronomi interrogativi , futuro

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
June 19
TH 1:00 - 3:00 pm PT
Teacher: Chiara (ONLINE)
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June 26
TH 1:00 - 3:00 pm PT
Teacher: Chiara (ONLINE)
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July 3
TH 1:00 - 3:00 pm PT
Teacher: Chiara (ONLINE)
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July 10
TH 1:00 - 3:00 pm PT
Teacher: Chiara (ONLINE)
REGISTER
Grammar Refresher Intermedio
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JUNE 16: I pronomi in italiano: diretti, indiretti, riflessivi, ci e ne!

JUNE 23: I tempi del passato: passato prossimo, imperfetto e trapassato prossimo

JUNE 30: Congiuntivo 1

JULY 7: Preposizioni

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
June 16
M 3:00 - 5:00 pm PT
Teacher: Jimmy (ONLINE)
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June 23
M 3:00 - 5:00 pm PT
Teacher: Jimmy (ONLINE)
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June 30
M 3:00 - 5:00 pm PT
Teacher: Jimmy (ONLINE)
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July 7
M 3:00 - 5:00 pm PT
Teacher: Jimmy (ONLINE)
REGISTER
Grammar Refresher Avanzato
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JUNE 17: Essere o avere nei tempi composti

JUNE 24: Congiuntivo 2

JULY 1: Discorso diretto vs discorso indiretto

JULY 8: Frasi complesse: come esprimere i diversi rapporti tra frasi principali e subordinate

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
June 17
T 3:00 - 5:00 pm PT
Teacher: Jimmy (ONLINE)
REGISTER
June 24
T 3:00 - 5:00 pm PT
Teacher: Jimmy (ONLINE)
REGISTER
July 1
T 3:00 - 5:00 pm PT
Teacher: Jimmy (ONLINE)
REGISTER
July 8
T 3:00 - 5:00 pm PT
Teacher: Jimmy (ONLINE)
REGISTER
PRICE
$55/pers
+ 10$ nonrefundable registration fee
DURATION

Options of classes:

  • BEGINNERS – Monday ONLINE
  • ELEMENTARE – Thursday ONLINE
  • INTERMEDIO – Monday ONLINE
  • AVANZATO – Tuesday ONLINE

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!”
An authentic learning experience
SPEAK
ITALIAN
AND
LIVE
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EXPERIENCES
July 17 - October 11

Parliamo Italiano – ONLINE

A group of students drinking and chatting
Short conversation courses divided by levels.

Additional information

Short 5 weeks courses aimed at improving our students’ conversational skills on everyday topics.

Classes are 90 minutes long and are divided by level.

 

Levels currently available:

  • BEGINNERS – Thursday ONLINE
  • ELEMENTARE – Saturday ONLINE
For additional information, please contact us via email at:
Parliamo Italiano Beginners
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To join this group, students must have completed our regular Beginners 3 course or demonstrate an equivalent level.

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Jul 17 to Aug 14 (5 WKS)
TH 4:30 - 6:00 pm PT
Teacher: Jimmy (ONLINE)
REGISTER
Aug 21 to Sept 18 (5 WKS)
TH 4:30 - 6:00 pm PT
Teacher: Jimmy (ONLINE)
REGISTER
Parliamo Italiano Elementare
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To join this group, students must have completed our regular Elementare 3 course or demonstrate an equivalent level.

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
July 26 to Aug 23 (5 WKS)
SA 10:00 - 11:30 am PT
Teacher: Mattia (ONLINE)
REGISTER
Sept 13 to Oct 11 (5 WKS)
SA 10:00 - 11:30 am PT
Teacher: Mattia (ONLINE)
REGISTER
PRICE
$180/pers
+ 10$ nonrefundable registration fee
DURATION

Options of classes:

  • BEGINNERS – Thursday ONLINE
  • ELEMENTARE – Saturday ONLINE

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!”
An authentic learning experience
SPEAK
ITALIAN
AND
LIVE
NEW
EXPERIENCES
July 31 - August 28

Italian For Travelers

Are you planning to visit Italy soon?
Don't miss this opportunity, you will get the most out of your time in Italy!

Additional information

Very practical Italian classes for those who are planning to visit Italy in the coming weeks.

You will enjoy a total of 5 classes, 90 minutes long, focused on learning how to reserve a table, order some food, ask questions to locals, buy tickets for a train, talk to the taxi driver, ask for information, and so on…
To get the most out of your time in Italy!

 

  • Thursday 5:00 – 6:30 pm PT from July 31st to August 28th

 

 

Don’t forget to get the book:

Facilissimo. Corso rapido di lingua italiana. Con Cd Audio – Libreria Pino

For additional information, please contact us via email at:
Italian for Travelers
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER
AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
July 31 to Aug 28 (5 WKS)
TH 5:00 - 6:30 pm PT
Teacher: Gianna (ONLINE)
REGISTER
PRICE
$210/pers
+ 10$ nonrefundable registration fee
DURATION

Thursday 5:00 – 6:30 pm PT

ONLINE 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!”
An authentic learning experience
SPEAK
ITALIAN
AND
LIVE
NEW
EXPERIENCES
January 30

Grammar workshop

a scrabble of scrabble letters spelling out the word's word.
The workshop is held by our teacher Francesca Lorenzon and is intended to teach what a pronoun is and its different types and uses in the Italian language.

Additional information

What is a pronoun and specifically what does it mean object pronoun? What’s the difference between direct and indirect object? And between tonic and atonic form? When do I use them and in which position?

Let’s Get It Right! ON MONDAY, JANUARY 30TH FROM 6 PM TO 7.30 PM, via Zoom with our teacher Francesca, we will learn how to use Pronouns correctly.

All levels are welcome.

For additional information, please contact us via email at:
REGISTER
REGISTER
PRICE
$45/pers
+ 10$ nonrefundable registration fee
DURATION

1 single class

HOURS
6:00 - 7:30 pm
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!”
An authentic learning experience
SPEAK
ITALIAN
AND
LIVE
NEW
EXPERIENCES
You can understand the Italian language used in everyday situations and you can have a basic conversation, only if the speaker speaks slowly and clearly. We will help you improve your skill, learning to talk about your likes/dislikes, your family and your routines, order a meal in a restaurant and go shopping.

Program Structure

Register to a elementare sub-levels:
Elementare 1
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

COMMUNICATIVE CONTENT

  • Shopping
  • Clothing
  • Colors
  • Expressing doubts
  • Expressing taste and opinions
  • Giving advice
  • Asking for advice
  • Comparisons

 

  • Talking about memories
  • Description of habits in the past
  • Description of situations

 

  • Physical and personality description
  • Comparison between people personality
  • Polite form
  • Hypothetical sentence
  • Making a proposal
  • Giving advice
  • Expressing wishes

GRAMMAR

  • Piacere
  • Indirect pronouns
  • Troppo
  • Questo/quello
  • Informal Imperative (Tu)
  • Comparative

 

  • Imperfetto
  • Imperfetto and Passato prossimo
  • –CI
  • Alterati (-ino and -one)
  • ————-
  • Né… né
  • Verbs farcela, sapere, andarsene
  • Comparison quanto/come
  • Passato prossimo Cominciare and Finire
  • Present conditional
  • Qualcuno-nessuno
AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Jul 14 to Sept 21 (10 WKS) --- no class on 9/1
M 12:00 - 2:00 pm PT
Teacher: Jimmy (IN PERSON)
$400/term
REGISTER
Jul 15 to Sept 16 (10 WKS)
T 6:30 - 8:30 pm PT
Teacher: Gianna (IN PERSON)
$400/term
REGISTER
Jul 16 to Sept 17 (10 WKS)
W 4:00 - 6:00 pm PT
Teacher: Jimmy (IN PERSON)
$400/term
REGISTER
Jul 16 to Sept 16(10 WKS)
W 6:00 - 8:00 pm PT
Teacher: Chiara (IN PERSON)
$400/term
REGISTER
Jul 17 to Sept 18 (10 WKS)
TH 9:00 - 11:00 am PT
Teacher: Alice (ONLINE)
$390/term
REGISTER
Jul 17 to Sept 18 (10 WKS)
TH 4:00 - 6:00 pm PT
Teacher: Antonia (ONLINE)
$390/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Book (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 2 Chapters 1-2-3
GET THE BOOK
Reading book
"Come hai detto che ti chiami?", Alessandra Pasqui 
Jimmy - M 12:00 - 2:00 pm PT
GET THE BOOK
"Come hai detto che ti chiami?", Alessandra Pasqui 
Jimmy - W 4:00 - 6:00 pm PT
GET THE BOOK
"Chef per un giorno", Emiliana Russo 
Alice - TH 9:00 - 11:00 am PT
GET THE BOOK
Elementare 2
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COMMUNICATIVE CONTENT

  • Accepting/rejecting a proposal
  • Motivating a refusal
  • Making an appointment
  • Booking a play by phone

 

  • Expressing surprise and disappointment
  • Inquiring about something
  • Asking about the duration of a trip
  • Asking for the price

 

  • Interactions on a social media
  • Expressing needs
  • Talking about food and eating habits
  • Commenting the taste of food
  • Expressing opinions

GRAMMAR

  • Progressive form stare + gerundio
  • Direct pronouns and avere (ce l ’ho)
  • Agreement between direct pronouns and past participles
  • Adverbs già / non… ancora
  • Position of direct and indirect pronouns with infinitive verbs
  • Relative pronouns che and cui
  • Tranne

 

  • Imperfetto VOLERE
  • SAPERE e CONOSCERE Imperfetto and Passato prossimo
  • Imperfetto vs Passato prossimo
  • Volerci

 

  • Quello che
  • Irregular Imperative (tu)
  • Negative Imperative (tu)
  • Verb Servire
  • Position of pronouns with the imperative (tu)
  • Informal imperative (irregular verbs)
AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Jul 15 to Sept 16 (10 WKS)
T 4:00 - 6:00 pm PT
Teacher: Jimmy (IN PERSON)
$400/term
REGISTER
Jul 20 to Sept 21 (10 WKS)
SU 10:00 am - 12:00 pm PT
Teacher: Gianna (ONLINE)
$390/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Book (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 2 Chapters 4-5-6
GET THE BOOK
Reading book
"Le magiche ricette di Matilda", Alessandra Pasqui
Jimmy - T 4:00 - 6:00 pm PT
GET THE BOOK
Elementare 3
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

COMMUNICATIVE CONTENT

  • Talking about health issues
  • Description of symptoms
  • Confirming a possibility
  • Giving advice about health
  • Giving advice about sport activities Talking about workout habits
  • Trying to convince someone

 

  • Talking about the future
  • Talking about wishes and plans for the future
  • Writing a letter for a job
  • Suppositions
  • Conditions
  • Talking about work

 

  • Apologize
  • Telling a story
  • Telling what happens in a specific moment
  • Showing curiosity about a story and the person who tells the story
  • Expressing disappointment

GRAMMAR

  • Imperative (Lei and voi)
  • Negative Imperative (Lei and voi)
  • Position of pronouns with the imperative (Lei)
  • Comparative and superlative of buono and bene
  • Nouns in -tore and -ista
  • Some nouns with irregular plural

 

  • Futuro semplice
  • Bisogna
  • Metterci with the meaning avere bisogno di tempo
  • Periodo ipotetico della realtà (se + present tense or future)
  • Pronouns la and le

 

  • Mentre/Durante
  • Stare per + infinitive
  • Passato prossimo of modal verbs
  • VOLERE-DOVERE-POTERE
  • Conjunctions però, quindi, perchè, mentre, quando
AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Jun 23 to Sept 22 (10 WKS) --- no classes on 7/21-8/6
M + W 5:00 - 6:00 pm PT
Teacher: Luigi (ONLINE)
$390/term
REGISTER
Jun 23 to Sept 22 (10 WKS) --- no classes on 7/21, 7/28, 8/4
M 6:30 - 8:30 pm PT
Teacher: Luigi (ONLINE)
$390/term
REGISTER
Jul 19 to Sept 20 (10 WKS)
SA 9:00 am - 11:00 am PT
Teacher: Dario (IN PERSON)
$400/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Book (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 2 Chapters 7-8-9
GET THE BOOK
Reading book
“Amore e ginnastica”, Edmondo De Amicis 
Luigi - M + W 5:00 - 6:00 pm PT
GET THE BOOK
“Amore e ginnastica”, Edmondo De Amicis 
Luigi - M 6:30 - 8:30 pm PT
GET THE BOOK
Elementare 4
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COMMUNICATIVE CONTENT

  • Description of an apartment
  • Expressing needs and wishes
  • Being for or against specific subjets
  • Comparisons

 

  • General review

GRAMMAR

  • The adjective Bello
  • Present subjunctive (regular verbs)
  • Present subjunctive (some irregular verbs)
  • Usage of subjunctive to express necessity, hope, personal opinion
  • Comparative più… di/che
  • Adverb Magari
AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Jul 16 to Sept 19 (10 WKS)
W 6:00 - 8:00 pm PT
Teacher: Jimmy (IN PERSON)
$400/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Book (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 2 Chapter 10 + General review
GET THE BOOK
Reading book
"Piccole storie d'amore", Alessandro De Giuli, Ciro Massimo Naddeo
Jimmy - W 6:00 - 8:00 pm PT
GET THE BOOK
Ripasso & Conversazione Elementare
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A review and conversation class designed for students who have completed the full ELEMENTARE block (up to and including ELEMENTARE 4).

This course offers a focused review of key grammar topics covered in the ELEMENTARE levels, while strengthening your conversation skills.

It’s the perfect bridge to ensure you’re fully prepared to transition confidently into INTERMEDIO 1 in the next Term.

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Jul 24 to Sept 18 (9 WKS)
TH 6:00 - 8:00 pm PT
Teacher: Mattia (IN PERSON)
$360/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Book (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 2
GET THE BOOK
Conversazione Elementare
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

Short 5 weeks course aimed at improving our students’ conversational skills on everyday topics.

No books required.

Classes are 90 minutes long.

We have both IN PERSON and ONLINE group options.

To join this group, students must have completed our regular Elementare 3 course or demonstrate an equivalent level.

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
July 19 to Aug 16 (5 WKS)
SA 1:00 – 2:30 pm PT
Teacher: Gianna (IN PERSON)
$190/term
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July 26 to Aug 23 (5 WKS)
SA 10:00 - 11:30 am PT
Teacher: Mattia (ONLINE)
$180/term
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Aug 23 to Sept 20 (5 WKS)
SA 1:00 – 2:30 pm PT
Teacher: Gianna (IN PERSON)
$190/term
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Sept 13 to Oct 11 (5 WKS)
SA 10:00 - 11:30 am PT
Teacher: Mattia (ONLINE)
$180/term
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TEXTBOOK
PRICE
Prices are listed next to each group.

A 10$ nonrefundable registration fee will be automatically added at checkout.

Books are not included in the enrollment price.


DISCOUNTS

BRING A FRIEND: If you enroll with a friend (new to IIS), you both get a 10% discount

ENROLL IN 2 GROUPS: if you enroll in 2 groups in the same Term, you will get a 15% discount on the second group's enrollment (the less expensive)

PRIVATE CLASSES: if you are enrolled in a group, you can purchase private classes with a 10% discount

BULK REGISTRATION: if you enroll in 2 or more Terms at the same time, you will not pay the $10 registration fee and will get an additional 10% discount

To get these discounts, send an email to italianschool@sfiis.org
DURATION
Group Classes
from 5 to 10 weeks groups, different duration
Term 1
January 6th to March 16th 2025
Term 2
March 31st to June 8th 2025
Term 3
July 14th to September 21st 2025
Term 4
October 6th to December 14th 2025

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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