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

Register to a perfezionamento sub-levels:
Perfezionamento, Lettura & Grammatica
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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
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
April 3 to June 12
M 6:00 - 8:30pm
Teacher: Mattia (IN PERSON)
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April 3 to June 12
M 6:00 - 8:30pm
Teacher: Valentina M. (ONLINE)
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April 4 to June 6
T 6:00 - 8:30pm
Teacher: Barbara (IN PERSON)
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April 4 to June 6
T 6:00 - 8:30pm
Teacher: Francesca (ONLINE)
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April 5 to June 7
W 6:00 - 8:30pm
Teacher: Barbara (ONLINE)
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April 6 to June 8
TH 10:30am - 1:00pm
Teacher: Barbara (ONLINE)
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TEXTBOOK
Book 1 (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 6
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Book 2 Grammar (optional)
Nuova Grammatica Pratica della lingua Italiana
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Reading Books
"Nessuno torna indietro", Alba De Cespedes
Mattia - M 6:00 - 8:30pm
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"Rancore", Gianrico Carofiglio
Valentina M. - M 6:00 - 8:30pm
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"I segreti di Roma", Corrado Augias
Barbara - T 6:00 - 8:30pm
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"L'Agnese va a morire", Renata Viganò
Francesca - T 6:00 - 8:30pm
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"Il teatro dei sogni", Andrea De Carlo
Barbara - W 6:00 - 8:30pm
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"Il teatro dei sogni", Andrea De Carlo
Barbara - TH 10:30am - 1:00pm
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PRICE
$440/term
+ 10$ nonrefundable registration fee
Book is not included
DURATION
Full-Term Classes
10 week courses, classes meet once a week
Term 1
January 9th to March 18th
Term 2
April 3rd to June 10th
Term 3
July 17th to September 23rd
Term 4
October 9th 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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