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Italian Language - Beginner

Embark on a linguistic journey through the rich heritage of Italy as you discover the language and culture that shaped artistic legends. Gain conversational skills and grammar proficiency in this immersive course, designed for both travelers and language enthusiasts. Uncover the secrets of Dante, Michelangelo, and Fellini as you lay the foundation for fluent Italian.

  • Beginner
  • 16 and older
  • $139
  • 9 hours over 6 sessions
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  • $139
  • 9 hours over 6 sessions
  • $25 Materials Fee will be collected at the time of the class
4318 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
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2855 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this basic italian class:

Explore the language and culture that produced Dante, Michelangelo and Fellini. Learn basic conversational skills and grammar structure, as you become familiar with today's fastest growing language. This class is geared to both potential travelers as well as those with an interest in the language. This is an intensive, full immersion course which will give students a good foundation to build on for conversational Italian.

Note: Language materials are distributed on the second session of the class.

Note: $25 Materials Fee will be collected at the time of the class

Refund Policy

Registration Fee:

  • A non-refundable registration fee of $15.00 is charged per person each time a student registers for classes.

Class Credit Vouchers:

  • If you are forced to withdraw before the first class date, you must notify us at least 5 working days prior to the first class meeting, please contact us at [email protected] during regular business hours. Failure to do so will cancel any transaction.
  • Vouchers are issued only for amount of the class fee (less the non-refundable $15 reg. fee). The credit voucher is valid for nine months and must be used before the expiration date. After that it will no longer be valid.
  • The voucher is not redeemable for cash or goods and the original must be presented in person or by mail. (Photo copies are not valid.)
  • Important:
    • There are no class credit vouchers, transfers, refunds issued for one-session classes after the class meeting.
    • No refunds will be issued for classes which are postponed due to inclement weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

Class Transfers:

  • If you wish to transfer to another class or section within a class AFTER you have registered, you must notify us at least 5 working days prior to the first class meeting, please contact us at [email protected] during regular business hours.
  • Additional fees apply. A $15 transfer fee will be charged per person and it must be paid prior to starting the new class.

Schedule Changes:

  • The school reserves the right to change course locations, schedules and instructors when necessary.
  • Rain dates will be scheduled for outdoor classes postponed due to inclement weather conditions.
  • Prices subject to change without notice.

Course Cancellations:

  • Those classes with insufficient enrollment will be canceled prior to their starting date. Whenever possible, students will be notified.

Refund Policy:

  • No refunds will be given unless a class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment. Refunds will not be issued under any other circumstances. Allow 2-3 weeks.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Discovery Center (279)

(4.3-star rating across 279 reviews)
  • Italian Language - Beginner

    Reviewed by Al B. on 12/23/2015
    Very friendly and cooperative instructor.
  • Italian Language - Beginner

    Anonymous review on 8/14/2015
    Would have preferred a text rather than the instructor writing on a dry eraser board. Also, right outside our room the people at the desk were chit chatting, laughing without thought that any of us could hear. It was annoying. t
  • Italian Language - Beginner

    Anonymous review on 5/27/2015
    The instructor for the course had a very infor
  • Italian Language - Beginner

    Reviewed by Rebecca G. on 12/18/2015
  • Italian Language - Beginner

    Reviewed by Lorena R. on 11/7/2015
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Students have mostly positive things to say about their experience in the Italian Language - Beginner classes. They mention that the instructor is friendly and cooperative, which creates a positive learning environment. The students highlighted that the instructor was informative and knowledgeable. They mention that they learned useful skills such as basic Italian vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. The classes seem to provide a solid foundation for beginners to start their Italian language journey. Direct quotes: 1. "The instructor was very knowledgeable and informative. I learned a lot of basic Italian vocabulary and grammar."

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Question from Allen K.
What grammar will I learn?
Answer from Kristle C. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
The Italian course covers important basic conversation and grammar structure. The grammar in this class includes present value verbs, nouns, some adjectives, gender distinctions. Classes are kept small and cater to students needs, based on the attendees. Hope that helps!
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