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Italian Language Classes

Italian Language Classes

languageAre you planning a trip to Italy, or just dreaming about one?  Do you enjoy Italian films or the opera?  If so, you can learn to speak Italian, “la bella lingua.”

The Dante Alighieri Society offers high quality instruction in the Italian language for adults, in a fun and friendly environment. Small language classes are taught by experienced, professional bilingual teachers. Classes are offered in ten-week sessions during the winter, spring, summer and fall, either in person or on ZOOM.

COST
Members - $150 / Non-Members - $180

Students are eligible for the member rate if they join the Society at the same time that they register for class. The class registration form also serves as the membership form. New students should pay their annual (calendar year) membership fee and the class registration fee at the same time.

The DAS Education Chairperson reserves the right to combine classes at the same level of instruction if enrollment requires it. Classes with less than 5 students will either be cancelled or combined if possible. We will make every effort to make these changes with the approval of students and instructors.

Students should purchase required textbooks prior to their first class,
using the links at the bottom of this page.

Summer 2026 Dante Alighieri Society Italian Classes

Where: Wellspring Catholic Academy
Address: 1100 Upham Street, Denver, CO 80214

Summer Registration Starts: June 1, 2026
Registration Deadline: June 18th, 2026
Summer classes start the week of June 22nd & in some cases (**)the week of June 15, 2026
Class size is between 5 and 12 students.
NOTE: DAS reserves the right to change and allocate students to achieve an ideal number of students in each class.

Your registration is not complete until payment is received by the Dante Alighieri Society.

Refund Policy: Refunds will be made prior to the second class, with an administrative fee of $10. No refunds will be made after the second class.


SUMMER 2026 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Classes meet for 90 minutes, once per week for 10 weeks.

Enhance your class experience by registering for
“Italian for travel, culture & everyday life”.
Read more and register below.

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON

Italian Level 1
This class is for students who have no knowledge of the Italian language. This class will teach them to communicate in simple everyday situations. Units 1-4 of the book will be covered.
Required Textbook: Via del Corso A1

1-1 In person Tuesday 9:30-11:00 AM
1-2 Zoom Tuesday 1:00-2:30 PM
1-3 Zoom Tuesday 6:00-7:30 PM
1-4 In person Wednesday 6:00-7:30 PM **
1-5 In person Wednesday 7:30-9:00 PM **
1-6 Zoom Thursday 6:00-7:30 PM

Italian Level 2
This class will require a rudimentary knowledge of the Italian language. It will strive to make students comfortable with simple Italian conversation. Units 3 of the book will be covered.
Required textbook: The New Italian Project 1a

2-1 Zoom Monday 6:00-7:30 PM
2-2 In person Tuesday 6:00-7:30 PM **
2-3 In person Tuesday 7:30-9:00 PM **
2-4 Zoom Thursday 7:30-9:00 PM

Italian Level 3
This more advanced class will require students to be more comfortable with grammar and vocabulary reflected in more advanced conversation. Units 3, 4 and 5 will be covered.
Required textbook: The New Italian Project 1a

3-1 In person Monday 7:30-9:00 PM
3-2 Zoom Monday 7:30-9:00 PM
3-3 In person Wednesday 9:30-11:00 AM
3-4 In person Thursday 6:00-7:30 PM **
3-5 Zoom Thursday 6:00-7:30 PM

Italian Level 4
Students will be working on the vocabulary of book 1a and will start the first two of chapters of book 1b.
Required Textbook: The New Italian Project 1b

4-1 In person Monday 6:00-7:30 PM
4-2 In person Wednesday 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
4-3 Zoom Thursday 6:00-7:30 PM
4-4 Zoom Thursday 7:30-9:00 PM

Italian Level 5
Students in this class will work on the vocabulary of book 1b and also the Nuova Prova Orale 1.
Required Textbooks: The New Italian Project 1b & La nuova Prova Orale 1

5-1 Zoom Wednesday 7:30-9:00 PM
5-2 In person Thursday 9:30-11:00 AM

Italian Intermediate / Advanced 1
In this class the students must be familiar with the vocabulary from the entire book 1b and will be asked questions in Italian using such vocabulary and will learn to answer correctly in Italian.
Required Textbook: The New Italian Project 1b

A-1 In person Thursday 6:00-7:30 PM

Italian Advanced 2
This class is for students who can independently read simple articles and report on them in Italian to the class.
Required Textbook: Via del Corso B1

A-2 Zoom Tuesday 7:30-9:00 PM

Italian Storytelling
In this class students will be introduced to different fairy tales, fables and articles and literature. Complex grammar structure and nuanced vocabulary will be emphasized. Focus will be on language fluency, accuracy and complex communications skills.
All materials will be supplied by the Instructor.

ST In person Thursday 7:30-9:00 PM

Italian Conversation 1
This is a class for students who feel confident conversing in Italian.
Required Textbook: La Nuova Prova Orale 1

Conv 1-1 In Person Thursday 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Conv 1-2 Zoom Thursday 6:30-8:00 PM

Italian Conversation 2
This class is in preparation for the Intensive 2 month course to prepare for the Italian Proficiency exam.
Required Textbook: La Nuova Prova Orale 2

Conv 2-1 Zoom Tuesday 6:00-7:30 PM

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON

 

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