Italian Language Classes
At the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club
Your Italian Adventure Starts This Fall - Secure Your Spot!
Get travel ready with native-led Italian classes at the SFIAC.
Please email administration@sfiac.org with any questions.
Your Italian Adventure Starts in North Beach
Experience the essence of Italy at the historic San Francisco Italian Athletic Club in the heart of North Beach. Our Italian native-led classes focus on real-world conversation, so it’s the perfect way to meet simpatici friends while mastering your Aperol Spritz order for your next big adventure.
Join us to live your best Italian life and start your journey right here in San Francisco!
Italian classes are in-person on Wednesdays or Thursdays from 6:30PM - 8:30PM.
Located at the SFIAC, 1630 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA
Class Schedule
All classes must have a minimum of 8 students enrolled in order to commence
Need assistance with course placements? Please contact our Course Coordinator, Daryl at (415) 781-0166 or send an email to administration@sfiac.org.
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Course Duration: 10 Weeks
Thursdays, Starting September 17
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Course Level: Absolute Beginner. This course is designed for individuals with no prior knowledge of the Italian language.
Course Instructor: Angela
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.
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Course Duration: 10 Weeks
Wednesdays, Starting August 26
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Course Level: Beginner. Prerequisite - Beginner 1
Course Instructor: Gianna
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.
Pricing
SFIAC Members (and spouses): $340
Non-Members: $390
Financial Assistance is available through the IIS Italian Heritage Scholarship.
Instructor Biographies
Gianna
Beginner 2 Instructor
Gianna is originally from Milan, in the Lombardy region, and holds a degree from an Italian university. Before moving to the United States, she worked in the Milan trade show industry, particularly in events related to fashion, tourism, and food.
After relocating to the U.S., she spent a short time in the banking sector and then worked for several years in accounting and finance. Eventually, she decided to pursue her greatest passion: teaching Italian. Gianna has now been teaching for nearly 20 years and truly enjoys watching her students grow in confidence, gain proficiency, and develop a genuine love for the Italian language.
Angela
Beginner 1 Instructor
Angela is originally from the Veneto region and holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Ca’ Foscari University in Venice.
After several years working as a financial auditor and later as a supply chain professional in Parma, she moved to San Francisco in 2021. There, she continued her career in the supply chain, working in the automotive and beauty retail industries. At the same time, she pursued her passion for wine, earning her WSET Level 3 certification, and currently she is pursuing the WSET Diploma.
Angela enjoys sharing her knowledge of the Italian language and culture and looks forward to supporting her students as they learn and discover more about Italy.
In partnership with the IIS and SFIAC Foundation
