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: email: Cindy Baker

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 ITALIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES

2019 Spring Session (classes are 8 weeks in duration)

Italian for Travelers - Evening Class

This class is designed for students who are interested in learning the basics of Italian to compliment their Italian travel experience.  In addition to learning the most widely used greetings and the expressions needed to get by while traveling in Italy, pronunciation, numbers, and introductory vocabulary will also be covered.  Oral communication will be emphasized so that students have the opportunity to practice speaking in Italian.  Travel tips will also be taught so that students will be able to make the most of their trip to Italy.

Mondays starting March 11th - April 29th; 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Conversational Italian - Afternoon Class

Develop your Italian language skills with this conversational class intended for continuing to advanced speakers.  Jim Hartley leads the group with tips and exercises he’s developed from living in Italy and studying in college.  Practice makes perfect!

Saturdays starting March 16th - May 4th; 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm; $100 for 8 week session

Italian, Level 1 (Italiano Uno) - Evening Class

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!

Thursdays starting March 14th - May 2nd; 6:00 - 7:30 pm 

Italian, Level 2 (Italiano Due) - Evening Class

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 conujugation and introductory grammar concepts.  

Wednesdays starting March 13th - May 1st; 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Italian, Level 4 (Italiano Quattro) - Evening Class

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

Tuesdays starting March 12th - April 30th; 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Advanced Italian - Evening Class

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

Mondays starting March 11th - April 29th; 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Student fees are $150 or $135 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 - please contact instructor for more information) is Prego! and can be purchased online on Amazon.com or at the Murer House for a small fee. To register, email Folsomite@aol.com or call 916-985-3250.  For more information on these classes or other classes offered, please visit our website at www.murerhouse.org.