Buon Giorno from the Murer House!

The Murer House foundation continues its Italian language classes at the Murer House Learning Center, 1125 Joe Murer Court, in old Folsom. Students can learn Italian in small and supportive classes designed to maximize contact with the teacher.

Testimonial:  "If you are thinking of giving your brain a boost and learning a bit of Italian, I can highly recommend the classes at the Murer House. They are a perfect combination of learning and fun in a nonthreatening environment, paced to the students’ needs." 

For more information: infomurerhouse@gmail.com

FALL ITALIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES

 (classes are 8 weeks in duration)

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Zoom Information

Beginning Italian (Italiano Uno) with Norma - In Person

Wednesdays starting September 1st, 2:00 - 3:30 pm

This class is for people with little or no knowledge of Italian.  Some of the topics covered are pronunciation, basic greetings and conversation, numbers, months and days, and basic vocabulary.  The emphasis will be on developing oral communication.  The ultimate goal is to have fun and enjoy the learning process!  This class utilizes the Prego! textbook.

Italian Level 2 (Italiano Due) with Norma - In Person

Wednesdays, starting September 1st, 4:00 - 5:30 pm

Students should have a basic knowledge of vocabulary and sentence structure and an understanding of the present tense verbs. Basic conversation skills are strengthened in this class. Pronunciation is also extensively practiced. Ideally students will already have covered the first two chapters of the Prego! The focus of the class will be developing present tense conjugation and introductory grammar concepts.

Italian Level 3 (Italiano Tre) with Lorella - Remote via Zoom

Thursdays starting September 9th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

This class is for students who have already covered the present verb tenses (ideally have completed the first Three chapters of Prego!). More complex grammar topics will be covered and students will work towards improving their speaking skills.

Italian Level 4 (Italiano Quattro) with Lorella - Remote via Zoom

Mondays starting September 13th, 5:00 - 6:30 pm

This intermediate class is for students who have already covered the present and past verb tenses (ideally have completed the first five chapters of Prego!). More complex grammar topics will be covered and students will work towards improving their speaking skills.

Advanced Italian with Lorella - Remote via Zoom

Mondays starting September 13th, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

This class is for the more advanced students who are already familiar with grammar topics and verb tenses.  The focus of this class will be improving conversation, developing writing skills with a focus on reading comprehension.



Intermediate Conversational with Jim - Remote via Zoom

Wednesdays starting September 1st; 2:00 - 3:30 pm

Practice makes perfect. Grow your Italian skills and cultural awareness with active practice of pronunciation, household vocabulary, verb conjugation and reading proficiency. Some entertaining homework (tongue-twisters, stories, Italian songs) will build your vocabulary, oral comprehension, and ability to speak.  This class relies on hand-outs and does not require the Prego textbook.

Intermediate Conversational with Jim - In Person

Thursdays starting September 2nd; 4:00 - 5:30 pm

Practice makes perfect. Grow your Italian skills and cultural awareness with active practice of pronunciation, household vocabulary, verb conjugation and reading proficiency. Some entertaining homework (tongue-twisters, stories, Italian songs) will build your vocabulary, oral comprehension, and ability to speak.  This class relies on hand-outs and does not require the Prego textbook.

Student fees are $170 or $155 with a member discount. Student fees are payable to “The Murer House” and are due at the first class. Student fees are non-refundable. The text book used for all the language classes (except for Travelers and Intermediate Conversational - please contact instructor for more information) is Prego! and can be purchased used online on Amazon.com or at the Murer House for $25. To register, email infomurerhouse@gmail.com or call 916-413-9231.  For more information on these classes or other classes offered, please visit our website at www.murerhouse.org.