Beginning Italian class that includes a last class cultural party where you'll enjoy Italian treats like carciofi, vino rosso and cannoli while you mingle with native speakers. 

Our beginner Italian classes are designed for Italian culture and theatre lovers. The first half of the class will focus on grammar with an emphasis on verbs. Students will also perform simple improvisation exercises to build a personal relationship to the language and increase confidence speaking. In the second half of class, students will read and rehearse scenes and monologues from plays to improve pronunciation skills, build vocabulary and develop reading comprehension and listening skills. At the end of the class, students who have attended all classes and completed the minimum homework required will be able to pronounce written Italian, have a basic conversation, conjugate 100 essential verbs in the present tense, future and past and read the language. The course will culminate in the presentation of scenes from a contemporary play. (Absolute beginners and "non-actors" welcome. Don't worry if you're shy. This class is for everyone!)

CLICK HERE FOR SCHEDULE Teachers: Laura Capparrotti and Amy Hellman Location: Pearl Studios 519 8th Ave, btw 35th and 36th streets Course Fee: $330 Actors and returning students: $225 Our fast-paced classes are designed to help you learn to speak Italian with confidence and make friends with a wonderful group of like-minded Italian lovers. The class culminates in a big cultural party where you'll get to practice the language with native speakers, eat delicious food from the region and, if you choose, present the  theater scenes you work on during the semester in a relaxed, friendly environment (no one is forced to perform). There will be actors in this class but no acting experience is necessary. All you need to bring to this class is a passion for international culture and a spirit of adventure!