You can use Italian effectively, taking part in extended conversations, writing and understanding most texts. You can easily watch the Italian TV or an Italian movie and you can express opinion fluently and spontaneously without searching for expressions.

Program Structure

Register to a beginner sub-levels:
Avanzato 1
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You will work on chapters 1, 2 and 3 of Nuovo Espresso 5 and will read an Italian novel chosen by your teacher, discussing its content and improving your reading skills. 

AVAILABLE CLASSES
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TEXTBOOK
Book 1 (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 5 - Chapters 1-2-3
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Book 2 Grammar (optional)
Nuova Grammatica Pratica della lingua Italiana
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Avanzato 2
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You will work on chapters 4, 5 and 6 of Nuovo Espresso 5 and will read an Italian novel chosen by your teacher, discussing its content and improving your reading skills. 

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Unfortunately we don't have available classes for this program. If you need more information, please contact us.
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TEXTBOOK
Book 1 (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 5 - Chapters 4-5-6
GET THE BOOK
Book 2 Grammar (optional)
Nuova Grammatica Pratica della lingua Italiana
GET THE BOOK
Avanzato 3
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You will work on chapters 7, 8 and 9 of Nuovo Espresso 5 and will read an Italian novel chosen by your teacher, discussing its content and improving your reading skills. 

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Unfortunately we don't have available classes for this program. If you need more information, please contact us.
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TEXTBOOK
Book 1 (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 5 - Chapters 7-8-9
GET THE BOOK
Book 2 Grammar (optional)
Nuova Grammatica Pratica della lingua Italiana
GET THE BOOK
Avanzato 4
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You will work on chapter 10 of Nuovo Espresso 5 and will review the entire book as a strengthening exercise. You will also read an Italian novel chosen by your teacher, discussing its content and improving your reading skills. 

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Unfortunately we don't have available classes for this program. If you need more information, please contact us.
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TEXTBOOK
Book 1 (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 5 - Chapter 10 + General review
GET THE BOOK
Book 2 Grammar (optional)
Nuova Grammatica Pratica della lingua Italiana
GET THE BOOK
Avanzato
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

You will work on the book Nuovo Espresso 5 and will read an Italian novel chosen by your teacher, discussing its content and improving your reading skills.

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Unfortunately we don't have available classes for this program. If you need more information, please contact us.
CONTACT US
TEXTBOOK
Book 1 (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 5
GET THE BOOK
Book 2 Grammar (optional)
Nuova Grammatica Pratica della lingua Italiana
GET THE BOOK
PRICE
$440/term
+ 10$ nonrefundable registration fee
Book is not included
DURATION
Intensive Classes
5 week course, 2.5 hour classes twice a week
Term 1
First session
January 9th to February 11th
Second session
February 13th to March 18th
Term 2
First session
April 3rd to May 6th
Second session
May 8th to June 10th
Term 3
First session
July 17th to August 19th
Second session
August 21st to September 23rd
Term 4
First session
October 9th to November 11th
Second session
November 13th to December 16th

Let our students speak for us!

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!”
IL MIO POSTO FELICE!!!!
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.”
IL MIO POSTO FELICE!!!!
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 feel 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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