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

Summer Session

Italian for Travelers - Daytime Class

This class is designed for students who are interested in learning the basics of Italian to complement their Italian travel experience.  In addition to learning the most widely used greetings and expressions needed to get by while traveling in Italy, pronunciation, numbers, and introductory vocabulary and grammar 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 June 4th - July 9th (six week course)                                                                          2:00 - 4:00 pm

 ITALIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES

Fall Session

Italian for Travelers - Evening Class

This class is designed for students who are interested in learning the basics of Italian to complement their Italian travel experience.  In addition to learning the most widely used greetings and expressions needed to get by while traveling in Italy, pronunciation, numbers, and introductory vocabulary and grammar 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.

Thursdays starting August 23rd - September 27th (six week course)                                                    7:00 - 8:30 pm

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 expressions, numbers, months and days, and basic vocabulary.  The emphasis will be on familiarizing the student with the Italian language and culture.  The ultimate goal is to have fun and enjoy the learning process!

Wednesdays starting September 12th - October 31st (8 week course)                                                        7:00 - 8:30 pm

Italian, Level 2/3 (Italiano Due/Tre) - Evening Class

Students should have a basic knowledge of vocabulary and introductory grammar concepts.  Basic conversation skills are strengthened in this class.  Pronunciation is aso extensively practiced.  Students should have already covered the first two chapters of Prego.  The focus of this class will be developing present tense conujugation and strengthening grammar.

Tuesdays starting September 11th - October 30th (8 week class)                                                                7:00 - 8:30 pm

Italian, Level 4 (Italiano Quattro) - Evening Class

Students should have a good knowledge of vocabulary and introductory grammar concepts.  Basic conversation skills are strengthened in this class.  Students should have completed Italiano Tre and covered the first 5-6 chapters of Prego.  The focus of this class will be strengthening grammar and building conversational skills.  

Thursdays starting October 4th - November 29th (8 week class; no class on November 22nd - Thanksgiving)

7:00 - 8:30 pm

Intermediate Italian - Afternoon Class

This class is for students who are familiar with the present and past tense verb tenses (ideally have completed Italiano Tre/Quattro and covered the first 8 chapters of Prego).  More complex verb conjugation will be covered with an emphasis on developing speaking skills and expanding the knowlege of vocabulary and grammar.

Thursdays starting September 13th - November 1st (8 week class)                                                            4:00 - 5:30 pm

Advanced Italian - Evening Class

This class is for the more advanced students who are already familiar with grammar topics and verb tenses.  The emphasis of this class will be on conversation.

Mondays starting September 10th - October 29th (8 week class)                                                                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 is Prego and can be purchased online on Amazon.com or at the Murer House for a small fee. To register, email to 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.