Children’s Italian Language Classes, 2020 – 2021
Children’s classes run for 30 weeks, September 2020 – May 2021.
Exploratory – offered to children between ages 5 – 7 for 1 hour.
Beginning (levels 1, 2, 3) – offered to students between ages 8 – 11 for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Intermediate/Advanced – offered to students between ages 12 – 14 for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Fees: Exploratory $350 if paid before August 31; $400 if paid after
Beginning (levels 1, 2, 3) $425 if paid before August 31; $475 if paid after
Intermediate/Advanced $450 if paid before August 31; $500 if paid after
Textbooks are required for most classes, and are not included. * Sibling discount available.
Safety precautions will be taken at each location to help insure the well-being of all students and staff.
Classes may be moved to an online format, if necessary, based on how the current COVID situation will evolve.
HIGHWOOD Maria’s Bakery – 410 Sheridan Avenue
Saturday, September 19 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. – Exploratory
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Beginning 1
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Saturday, September 19 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. – Exploratory
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Beginning 1
Click Here To Register For Lemont
ELMWOOD PARK Recreation Center – 2 Conti Parkway
Saturday, September 19 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. – Exploratory
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Beginning 1
12:15 – 1:30 p.m. – Beginning 2 & 3
1:45 – 3:15 p.m. – Intermediate/Advanced
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ADDISON TBD (based on availability)
Friday, September 18 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Exploratory
5:45 – 7:00 p.m. – Beginning 1, 2, 3
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CAROL STREAM Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets – 550 East North Avenue
Tuesday, September 15 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Exploratory
5:45 – 7:00 p.m. – Beginning 1 & 2
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Click Here To View Italian Class Flyer
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Refund Policy
A full tuition refund of 100% will be given if a student withdraws before the first scheduled class. A partial refund of 80% will be given if a student withdraws between the first and second scheduled classes. NO refunds will be given after the second scheduled class.
**Books for children’s and adults’ classes are not sold by Casa Italia. They are not returnable and not refundable.
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Overview of Children’s Language Classes
Exploratory: In this class, the students will be at the early stage of Italian language learning. They will be exposed to a variety of materials used to introduce and reinforce basic vocabulary skills across a range of topics. Students will also experience fun-filled activities, such as Italian fairy tales, music and rhymes that will keep them engaged and immersed in the language learning process.
Please Note: Only students who are in second grade will be using a textbook.
Beginning: In this class, Level 1 students will continue to expand their vocabulary skills and will also experience the first approach to grammar concepts in a playful and fun way. Levels 2 and 3 students will acquire knowledge of new grammar concepts and will continue to expand their vocabulary, conversational and academic language skills. They will also be introduced to basic concepts of Italian geography and they will take virtual trips exploring ancient monuments, churches, fountains and squares of famous Italian cities.
Intermediate/Advanced: In these classes, students will focus on applying grammar rules correctly and communicating more effectively in Italian. They will sharpen their comprehension skills by reading a variety of cultural passages in the target language. The Advanced students will learn new verbal structures and will work on developing their writing and conversational skills. They will also expand their knowledge of Italian geography & civilization and they will briefly be introduced to Italy’s history as well.
** Students in all classes will be exposed to memorable cultural experiences in a fun way. They will learn, through hands-on projects, all about important Italian holidays such as Natale, Carnevale, Festa del Papa’, and Pasqua. They will discover the Italian traditions of each specific Italian holiday and they will be able to compare and contrast the ways each holiday is celebrated in Italy and in the United States.
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Children’s Textbooks
Exploratory Class:
(ages 5-6) All materials will be provided by the teacher. No textbook required.
(age 7) Al Circo, CD is recommended at additional cost. (textbook required for students who are in 2nd grade only)
ISBN: 9789607706775
Textbook can be purchased at Applause Learning: 1-800-277-5287
Beginning Class: (2 textbooks required)
(ages 8-9) Level 1- New Students
– Forte 1 (book and CD) (vocabulary) ISBN: 9789606632655
– Grammatica Italiana per Bambini ISBN: 9788889237700
(ages 10 – 13) Level 1 – New Students
– Forte 1 (book and CD) (vocabulary) ISBN: 9789606632655
– Forte in Grammatica ISBN: 9788898433322
Level 2 – Returning Students (2nd year students only)
– Forte 2 (book and CD) (vocabulary) ISBN: 9789606930447
– Forte in Grammatica ISBN: 9788898433322
Level 3 – Returning Students (3rd year students only)
– Forte 3 (book and CD) (vocabulary) ISBN: 9789606930720
– Forte in Grammatica ISBN: 9788898433322
Textbooks can be purchased at Applause Learning: 1-800-277-5287
Intermediate Class: (2 textbooks required) New Students
– Avanti con L’Italiano book ASPR- 648 H-F
– Avanti con L’Italiano workbook ASPR- 648 W-F
Textbooks can be purchased at Applause Learning: 1-800-277-5287
Advanced Class: (1 textbook required)
– Italian First Year (second edition) by A. Gimondo ISBN: 978-1-56765-441-7 (all directions written in English) New Students
– Italian TWO and THREE Years (third edition) by J. Tursi ISBN: 978-1-56765-442-4 (directions written in Italian) Returning Students
Textbook can be purchased at Perfection Learning: 1-800-831-4190
* To qualify for the early registration discount, your registration form and full payment must be received by the office no later than August 31, 2020. Registrations sent by mail will be accepted if post marked by August 31, 2020. No exceptions will be made.
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To register do one of the following:
Register by Mail: Complete our online registration form and mail check payment to Casa Italia, 3800 W. Division, Stone Park, IL 60165.
Register in Person: Visit Casa Italia’s offices to register, 3800 West Division, Stone Park, IL. Registration hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Register Online: Click on the class link above.
For more information call (708) 345-5933 Ext. 2 or e-mail us at info@casaitaliachicago.org.