Description
This course is designed for students who do not have any previous Italian language instruction. The course provides a strong foundation for communicative competence. Grammar structures and vocabulary are presented and supported by activities that help students develop language proficiency and confidence in their communication skills. Students will learn pronunciation, greeting people, introducing themselves, ordering in a café or restaurant, asking for things politely, describing people’s professions, and counting from 0 to 100. Grammar structures include singular and plural nouns, definite and indefinite articles, present tense, how to formally and informally address people.
Class Schedule:
Every Saturday: 12:00 – 01:30 PM (online) with Lindsay as your instructor beginning on January 17, 2026, and ending on March 22, 2026 (10 weeks).
Every Tuesday: 5:30 – 7:00 PM (in person) with Stefania as your instructor beginning on January 13, 2026, and ending on March 17, 2026 (10 weeks). Bankers Hill Location: 2870 Fifth Avenue, Suite 203, San Diego 92103
Required Textbook or Book Club Reading:
Books are not included in the registration price, and ICC does not sell textbooks.
Book: New Italian Espresso (beginner and pre-intermediate updated edition) by Alma Edizioni (unità 1, 2, 3). The textbook is available at Libreria Pino (get book here) or your favorite book source.
Workbook: New Italian Espresso: Workbook updated edition – Beginner/pre-intermediate by Alma Edizioni. The workbook is available on Libreria Pino (get workbook here) or your favorite book source.
Refund and Cancellation Policy:
Please read our General Policies here.
