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BEGINNER 2

Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm at the SFIAC

April 2 - June 4 (10 week session)

Instructor - Mariantonia

This is the second class for our starting beginner’s class. This course is designed for individuals with no prior knowledge of the Italian language.  Throughout the course, students will acquire foundational skills in Italian pronunciation, basic vocabulary, and essential grammar structures. By the course's conclusion, participants will be able to engage in simple conversations, introduce themselves, and comprehend basic written and spoken Italian. This program serves as an entry point for those looking to initiate their Italian language learning journey.

ELEMENTARY 1

Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm at the SFIAC

April 4 - June 6 (10 week session)

Instructor - Mattia

This course is tailored for individuals with a basic understanding of Italian. The course aims to strengthen foundational Italian language skills, including vocabulary expansion, improved conversational abilities, and enhanced grammatical comprehension. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to engage in more complex conversations, handle practical situations in Italian, and further their reading and writing skills. This program is ideal for learners seeking to bridge the gap between beginner and elementary Italian proficiency levels.

ELEMENTARY 4

Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm at the SFIAC

April 3 - June 5 (10 week session)

Instructor - Mariantonia

The Elementary Italian Course is structured to provide participants with a solid foundation in the Italian language. In this course, students will build upon their existing knowledge of Italian, focusing on expanding vocabulary, improving conversational fluency, and mastering essential grammar concepts. By the end of this program, learners will be proficient in everyday Italian communication, capable of expressing opinions, discussing familiar topics, and handling practical situations in both spoken and written forms. This course is perfect for individuals looking to enhance their Italian language skills to a functional and practical level.

Mattia

Mattia was born in Puglia and grew up in Milan, the city he feels inspired and influenced the most by its cultural life, its style, its history, and memories.

In Milan, he also achieved his degree in Italian Literature and his certificate of Teaching Italian as a Foreign Language (DITALS). He started working for the publisher Sonzogno and taught Italian Literature to high schoolers. From 2015 to 2018, he collaborated in a program funded by the European Union, teaching the Italian language to refugees and immigrants.

In 2018 he moved to California (somehow reminds him of Puglia!), where he lives with his wife, Claire. In his free time, he enjoys reading novels and poems from different authors, languages, and styles. He is a music lover and a record store explorer. Recreationally, he also likes to write.

Mariantonia Cambareri

Mariantonia was born and raised in Rome. In 2012, her passion for travel and the discovery of new cultures brought her to San Francisco. Her background ranges from art history to design, from communication to event management and planning. She started teaching Italian as soon as she arrived in the Bay Area, to maintain the bond with her country and to

share the beauty of the Italian language and culture with her students. She is a creative teacher who loves to keep her Italian roots alive. Her passions are mainly art, literature, and travel, but she also loves sweets and chocolate very much.