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la scuola italiana

Italian Language Lessons

Kelowna Canadian Italian Club
LA SCUOLA ITALIANA - ADULT Italian Language Program

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​REGISTRATION FOR the winter 2023 session OPENS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16


​FOR MORE INFORMATION ON REGISTRATION, PLEASE EMAIL
Kciclanguage@shaw.ca

  
We are excited to be offering Adult Italian Language classes once again this Winter 2023 via Zoom.  If you have taken one of our classes before, you will be able to continue on with your learning with our amazing and enthusiastic instructors.  We welcome NEW students to our program!

Like many of us, this pandemic has left us craving the need to travel and if travel to Italy is in your future this is the perfect time to take one or two of our sessions.  We are once again offering Traveller's Italian for those who are planning a future trip to Italy.

Mark your calendars “e parliamo italiano”!!!!!!!

Registration details:
• Seats are sold on a first come first served basis.
• Each session includes (8) 1-hour classes.  A minimum of 5 students per class.
• Registration is non-refundable.
• Classes take place on the Zoom platform.

Registration fees:
Members              $120.00 (all fees included)

Non-members    $175.00 (all fees included)

Members receive a special discount on classes - please contact kciclanguage@shaw.ca to receive your PROMO CODE. 
For more information regarding KCIC membership you can contact us at kcic@shaw.ca.  You can apply for a membership at anytime during the calendar year.
Single    $25.00
Family   $50.00


Thank you for supporting the Kelowna Canadian Italian Club Language Program!

For more information regarding the language program, please direct any enquiries to kciclanguage@shaw.ca

​Elena Tostenson, Committee Chair
Marianna Pezzoli, Instructor
La Scuola Italiana - Language Program
Kelowna Canadian Italian Club



 LET'S GET REGISTERED!
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PLEASE READ TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE BEFORE STARTING YOUR REGISTRATION PROCESS.  IF YOU HAVE ANY COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS REGARDING REGISTRATION, PLEASE CONTACT US BY EMAIL kciclanguage@shaw.ca 

STEP 1 -
Choose your class.  Click on the corresponding link in the description.   This link will bring you directly to EVENTBRITE where you will register for the class and make your payment online.  You will need to complete one registration per student.  If you are unsure of your level, please email us to arrange a chat with our administrators to determine the best level for you.  Email our instructor at kciclanguage@shaw.ca.

STEP 2 - If you are a KCIC member, you would have received a PROMO CODE in a recent email.  This code will allow you to receive the $55.00 discount.  If you do not have the email, please contact us directly kciclanguage@shaw.ca for that information. 

Enter the PROMO CODE on the second page of the registration form found in the top left hand corner.  Be sure to click on "APPLY" in order to activate the discount.

STEP 3 - You will be sent class information and Zoom links one week before the start of the session.  



WINTER 2023 COURSE DESCRIPTIONs
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Here is a brief description of the various levels we offer. 
​Check back on Wednesday, November 16 to register.

BEGINNER ADULT (CLASS 1)                                               (Tuesday, January 10 - Tuesday, February 28) 5:45pm - 6:45pm
This class is intended for the student who has little or no experience in the Italian Language. Students will gain a basic knowledge of familiar vocabulary and phrases to be able to transition to level A1.  


BEGINNER A1 – LEVEL 1  ADULT (CLASS 2)                         (Tuesday, January 10 - Tuesday, February 28) 7:00pm - 8:00pm             
Students will be able to communicate both orally and in writing with simple vocabulary and phrases for everyday social situations. Students will be able to form sentences and ask and respond to questions about their pastimes, likes and dislikes, family, hobbies and work. Though some written work is involved the focus of this course is on the oral language. (Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 1).  


ADVANCED A1 – LEVEL 1  ADULT (CLASS 3)                             (Tuesday, January 10 - Tuesday, February 28) 8:15pm  - 9:15pm
 Students will be able to communicate both orally and in writing with simple vocabulary and phrases for everyday social situations. Students will be able to form sentences and ask and respond to questions about their pastimes, likes and dislikes, family, hobbies and work. Though some written work is involved the focus of this course is on the oral language. (Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 1)
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If you are taking this class - you qualify for the TRAVELLER'S ITALIAN CLASS - SEE BELOW.

​BEGINNER A1 – LEVEL 2 ADULT (CLASS 4)                                (Wednesday, January 11 - Wednesday, March 1) 6:00pm - 7:00pm               
Students will be able to communicate both orally and in writing with simple vocabulary and phrases for everyday social situations. Students will be able to form sentences and ask and respond to questions about their pastimes, likes and dislikes, family, hobbies and work. Though some written work is involved the focus of this course is on the oral language. (Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 1)
​
If you are taking this class - you qualify for the TRAVELLER'S ITALIAN CLASS - SEE BELOW.

​ADVANCED  ADULT (CLASS 5)                                                          (Wednesday, January 11 - Wednesday, March 1) 7:15pm - 8:15pm                         In this course, students will develop their oral, listening and written skills through conversation as well as written exercises and reading. There will be a focus on pronunciation and intonation as well as introducing more vocabulary, phrases and the use of verbs in different tenses thereby allowing students to speak with more confidence and be able to participate in conversations in Italian in everyday social situations.  (Textbook used Nuovo Espresso 2)

BEGINNER  ADULT (CLASS 6)                                                            (Thursday, January 12 - Thursday, March 2)  6:00pm - 7:00pm              
This class is intended for the student who has little or no experience in the Italian Language. Students will gain a basic knowledge of familiar vocabulary and phrases to be able to transition to level A1.
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TRAVELLER'S ITALIAN (CLASS 7)                                                         (Thursday, January 12 - Thursday, March 2)  7:15pm - 8:15pm                         
Are you planning a trip to Italy or hope to travel to Italy in the near future?  Have you ever worried about how you would hail a cab when in Rome, how to navigate the metro, or tackle and understand the train system in Italy?  Do you scan through your travel books to know how to order a coffee or how to make sure you can use their Wi-Fi, sit at a table or ask to use the restroom in a cafe?  
Many of us grappled with these questions.  This class will answer these questions and many more.  You will learn tips and tricks of travel in Italy to make your trip more enjoyable, memorable and worry-free.  This class is a perfect companion class while taking one of our language classes.

​PREREQUISITE FOR THIS CLASS IS AT LEAST ONE COURSE OF BEGINNER A1-LEVEL 1 OR EQUIVALENT.

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  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • About KCIC and Our History
    • President's Message
    • Vice President's Message
    • Executive and Directors
    • Membership
    • Volunteers
  • NEWS & ARTICLES
    • The Grapevine Newsletter
    • THE ITALIAN GARDENER
    • Kelowna's First Families
    • Pietro's Spazio Sport
    • Book Reviews
    • Mangia Mangia Recipes
  • WHAT'S HAPPENING AT KCIC
    • 2023 Calendar
    • Club Happenings >
      • Joe Avati World Tour
      • KCIC Dinners & Special Events
      • La Nostra Famiglia Italiana >
        • Upcoming NFI Events >
          • NFI - Spaghetti
        • Past NFI Events >
          • NFI - Bisnonno
          • NFI - L'Acqua
          • NFI - Terrazzo
          • NFI - Guerra
          • NFI - Lilia
          • Coming to Pier 21
          • Dalla Terra
          • Dialetti!
          • Sveva Caetani
          • Emilio Picariello
        • Family Tree Workshops
        • Between Neighbours
      • Giuseppe's Cafe
      • La Bella Tavola - Cooking Classes
      • Bocce
      • La Scuola Italiana - Italian Language
      • KCIC Library
    • Il Nostro Lascito Legacy Project
    • Our 55th Birthday!
  • More From Us
    • CONTACT US
    • 50th ANNIVERSARY >
      • 50th Anniversary
      • Mercato
      • Dinner & Dance Gala
    • Miss Kelowna Cdn. Italian Club
    • PHOTOS >
      • Photos
    • Calendar Page
  • Take Out Dinners
  • New Page