Winter Language Classes
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, supportive classes designed to maximize contact with the teacher.
Classes are eight weeks in duration.
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Beginning Italian (Italiano Uno) Travel Focus with Dan
Mondays starting March 16th - May 4th; 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Planning to travel? This class is an introduction to the Italian language and culture with a focus on travel. It is for beginning students with little or no previous exposure to Italian. Topics covered are pronunciation, greetings, numbers, months, days, and basic vocabulary useful for travel. The emphasis is on developing listening and communication skills while still including reading and writing. The ultimate goal is to have fun and enjoy the learning process! This class utilizes the preliminary and first chapter of Prego! 6ed textbook.
Italian, Level 2 (Italiano Due) with Anthony
Wednesdays starting March 18th - May 6th; 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Italiano 2 is for students with a basic knowledge of vocabulary and who understand how to formulate a simple sentence. Ideally students would have covered the preliminary and chapter one of the Prego! text. Basic language skills and pronunciation are continuously practiced. Italiano 2 continues to present culture while developing at level communication skills as guided by chapter 2. The goals are to have fun and enjoy learning while acquiring effective communication in Italian
Italian Level 9 (Italiano Nove) with Ellie
Mondays starting March 16th - May 4th; 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Italiano 9 provides review for the refinement of skills attained in Italiano 8. Students increase their proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, writing and work toward the ability to create with the language without relying on rote grammatical responses. Students increase ability to discern main ideas presented in routine speech and written texts. Culture remains a rich and essential foundation for increased understanding as we continue to explore all things Italian. Chapter 9 in Prego! 6ed serves as an outline of organization and study. The sustaining environment is one of support, camaraderie and always - a lot of fun!
Intermediate Conversational with Jim
Thursdays starting March 19th - May 7th; 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Practice helps improve your language skills. We will converse in Italian (English when needed), we will read, translate and discuss stories and songs, we will practice important conjugation, pronunciation and oral expression skills. Students in this class learn as much as they find helpful, from many things they can read and translate and from the time conversing in class. Above all, I strive to make what you're learning interesting and helpful. You do not need a textbook for this class, because all materials are sent out six days before each lesson.
The classes below took place earlier this year. Please check back for new dates.
Italiano da Viaggio (Travel Italian) with Dan
Mondays starting January 5th - February 23rd; 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Planning a trip to Italy? This beginner-friendly class will teach you practical Italian for real-life travel situations. Learn essential phrases for getting around, ordering at restaurants, asking for help, and making simple conversation. We’ll also explore Italian culture—music, art, food, and traditions—to help you go beyond the tourist experience.
This course is designed to build your confidence in speaking and understanding Italian in a fun and supportive environment. Materials will be provided by the instructor. No prior experience required!
Italian 1 (Italiano Uno) with Ellie - In Person
Tuesdays starting March 25th - May 13th; 5:00 - 6:30 pm
This class is for students with little or no knowledge of Italian. Some of the topics covered are pronunciation, basic greetings and conversation, numbers, months and days, and basic vocabulary. The emphasis will be on developing oral communication. The ultimate goal is to have fun and enjoy the learning process! This class utilizes the Prego! textbook.
Italian Level 5 Class (Italiano Cinque) with Ellie - In Person
Mondays starting March 10th - April 28th; 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Italiano 5 introduces the past tense called passato prossimo. Learners expand their knowledge to utilize additional Italian language concepts. Students continue to increase their proficiency in all communication skills, pronunciation and culture. Ideally, students would have covered concepts up to chapter 4 in Prego! 6ed. A foundational priority is to enjoy, have fun learning while acquiring effective communication in Italian.
Italian Level 8 (Italiano Otto) with Ellie - In Person - SOLD OUT
Mondays starting January 5th - February 23rd; 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Student fees are $170 or $155 with a member discount. Student fees are payable to “The Murer House Foundation” and are due at the first class. Student fees are non-refundable. If an exception is made, the refund would be less the merchant processing fee.
The textbook used for all the language classes is Prego! 6th Edition and can be purchased used online on Amazon.com. For Travelers and Intermediate Conversational, please contact the instructor for more information.
If you prefer to pay by check, please email us at infomurerhouse@gmail.com or call 916-413-9231 to reserve your spot. Checks should be made payable to the Murer House Foundation and received no later than one week prior to the class date. Mail check to:
Murer House Foundation
1125 Joe Murer Court
Folsom, CA 95630
For more information on these classes or other classes offered, email infomurerhouse@gmail.com or call 916-413-9231.
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.” ~Liz Curtis
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