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Course about the 4 competences. 16-hour course.
Class meets once a week on Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm from 4/14.

The Program

Classes are intended for applicants to the official test, and to anyone else interested in taking the test B1, who has already reached a level B1 of general Italian proficiency.

Level B1 as defined by the European criteria corresponds to an intermediate level in most of the language schools in the US.

The course covers two different areas:

Vocabulary and grammar rules review according to the level B1
Practice of the 4 language skills in different contexts and situations as indicated by the CELI guide.

Through exercises in class and home assignments, the instructor will help you build your vocabulary, master the grammar, and the necessary skills in the four competencies listed above.

For additional information, please contact us via email at:

italianschool@sfiis.org

PRICE

$320

+ 10$ nonrefundable registration fee

DURATION

Full-Term Classes

16-hour course. Once a week (2h)

April 14
April 21
April 28
May 5
May 19
May 26
June 2
June 9

HOURS

Friday afternoons

5:00 to 7:00 pm

WHERE

via Zoom

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 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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Don't let your Italian skills rust

LEVEL TEST

You can use and understand Italian with ease, being verbal or written communication. You can take part in lengthy conversations and write and understand all texts. You can basically understand anything you read or hear with spontaneity, fluency and precision.

Program Structure

Perfezionamento, Lettura & Grammatica

PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

You will strengthen your Italian knowledge using Nuovo Espresso 6 and reading an Italian novel chosen by your teacher. Your Italian will get stronger, perfectioning your grammar knowledge and your reading skills.

AVAILABLE CLASSES

Unfortunately we don't have available classes for this program. If you need more information, please contact us.

TEXTBOOK

Book 1 (mandatory)

Nuovo Espresso 6