Italian Language Classes
Brought to you by the Istituto Italiano Scuola
Summer 2025 Classes are open for registration now!
Please email italianschool@sfiis.org with any questions.
*All classes must have a minimum of 8 students enroll in order to commence
BEGINNER 1 ITALIAN CLASS
Every Tuesday from 6:30PM-8:30PM
Course Duration: 10-Weeks (July 29 - September 30)
Location: SFIAC
Instructor: Dario
Course Level: Absolute Beginner. This course is designed for individuals with no prior knowledge of the Italian language.
Course Description: 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.
BEGINNER 2 ITALIAN CLASS
Every Thursday from 6:30PM-8:30PM
Course Duration: 10-Weeks (July 31 - October 2)
Location: SFIAC
Instructor: Chiara
Course Level: Beginner. prerequisite - Beginner 1
Course Description: This level is ideal for students who have completed Beginner 1 or have some basic knowledge of Italian. In this course, you will expand your vocabulary and learn to navigate common everyday situations, such as ordering food at a café, asking for directions, and describing your daily routine. You will practice using regular and irregular verbs in the present tense, definite and indefinite articles, and simple sentence structures. By the end of the course, you will be able to introduce yourself more confidently, ask and answer simple questions, and engage in short conversations.
Instructor Biographies
Chiara
Beginner 2 Instructor
Raised in a small countryside town in Brescia, near Milan, Chiara holds a bachelor's degree in Languages and Communication from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Brescia (2020) and also studied at the Universidad de Murcia, Spain.
Her passion for improving her language skills and love for traveling led her to move to the U.S., where she explored more than 25 states but fell in love with California, particularly, San Francisco. Since becoming an Italian teacher, she has found it to be the most fulfilling and rewarding job and she is excited to continue sharing her language and culture.
She loves to spend time with her partner, Luke, and her cat, Bessie. She loves doing ceramics, cooking Italian dishes, trying international cuisines, hiking, taking photographs and spending time by the ocean.
Dario
Beginner 1 Instructor
Dario is originally from the Campania region and holds a degree in Communications from the University of Salerno. After a few years working at a web communication agency as a web marketing consultant, he moved to San Francisco, driven by his passion for American music and the allure of the "California dream."
In San Francisco, he quickly found a welcoming Italian community, which led to a successful career in the hospitality industry. After nearly 20 years in this field, Dario chose to dedicate his time and energy to his true passion: teaching.
He has been teaching Italian for the past few years, offering students engaging and enjoyable lessons filled with motivation, laughter, and an authentic taste of Italian culture and traditions.