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Meet a study buddy at our lezioni di gruppo. You'll be Dante and we'll be Virgil taking you from the "Inferno" of your first halting phrases to the "Paradiso" of chatting up the locals on your next trip to Italy.
Inferno is a total beginners course, an introduction to Italian that follows the level A1 of the quadro di riferimento europeo delle lingue. Basically, at the end of the course students will be able to...
- understand and produce basic sentences about familiar topics
- describe people and places
- talk about themselves and their family
- ask everyday questions
- have basic conversations (order in a café / restaurant, ask for information, introduce themselves to people)
- talk about their day, what they do in their free time
- express what they like / their preferences
The course material is specifically designed for this 20-hour intro. It will be presented in digital form and will include powerpoint presentations, authentic readings taken from newspapers, magazines, books, etc, authentic audio material (dialogues, interviews, phone calls, etc) and grammar / vocab / reading / listening exercises.
The details...
Where?
109 Niagara Street (near King and Bathurst).
How much?
$225 + HST for ten 2-hour lessons. Includes biscotti and fresh espresso at every class.
How often?
Once a week for 2 hours.
What levels do you teach?
Inferno (beginners)
Purgatorio (intermediate)
When?
Mar 6 to May 8, Tuesdays, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Inferno
Mar 7 to May 9, Wednesdays, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Inferno
Apr 3 to Jun 5, Tuesdays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Inferno
Apr 11 to Jun 13, Wednesdays, 7:00 PM to 9 PM - Inferno
Apr 12 to Jun 14, Thursdays, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Purgatorio
Apr 14 to Jun 16, Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Purgatorio
May 15 to Jul 17, Tuesdays, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Inferno
May 16 to Jul 18, Wednesdays, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Inferno
How do I register?
Just email pino@tutorino.ca and tell me the date and time you'd like to start.
How do I pay?
Just give the teacher cash or a cheque made out to tutorino at the first lesson. If paying by cash please have exact change.
Are there any minimums or maximums?
Minimum 3, maximum 20. (We usually get about 10 students per class.)
Do I need to buy a text?
No we don't use a text, all the materials are in digital form and you'll get them on DVD at the first class for a small additional fee.
Are there make-ups if I miss a week or refunds?
No, sorry...
Is there parking nearby?
Yep there's plenty of street parking all along Niagara.
How do I get there on the TTC?
Take the Bathurst streetcar south and get off at Wellington. From there it's a short walk. Or take the King streetcar and get off at Tecumseth then walk like 5 minutes south to Niagara.
What else is included?
15% off lessons in Florence
15% off stays at La Toscana di Carlotta, a Tuscan-style B&B in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Visit latoscanadicarlotta.com
Invitations to monthly Italian immersion dinners with chef Massimo
The opportunity to practice and improve your Italian by taking part in our Friendly Visiting program
Email support whenever you need it
Tutorino - our Italian lessons in Toronto aren't good...They're buonissimo!