Spring/Summer 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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Italian Level 3 (Italiano Tre) with Ellie - In Person
Mondays starting June 12th - July 31st; 6:00 - 7:30 pm
This class is for students who have already covered the present verb tenses (ideally have completed the first three chapters of Prego!). More complex grammar topics will be covered and students will work towards improving their speaking skills. This class utilizes the Prego! textbook.
The classes below took place earlier this year. Please check back for new dates.
Intermediate Conversational with Jim Hartley - In Person
Thursdays starting May 18th - July 6th; 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Practice makes perfect. Grow your Italian skills and cultural awareness with active practice of pronunciation, household vocabulary, verb conjugation and reading proficiency. Some entertaining homework (tongue-twisters, stories, Italian songs) will build your vocabulary, oral comprehension, and ability to speak. This class relies on hand-outs and does not require the Prego textbook.
Beginning Italian (Italiano Uno) with Anna Maria - In Person
Thursdays starting March 30th - May 18th; 6:30 - 8:00 pm
This class is for people 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 2 (Italiano Due) with Ellie - In Person
Mondays starting March 20th - May 8th; 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Students should have a basic knowledge of vocabulary and sentence structure and an understanding of the present tense verbs. Basic conversation skills are strengthened in this class. Pronunciation is also extensively practiced. Ideally students will already have covered the first two chapters of the Prego! The focus of the class will be developing present tense conjugation and introductory grammar concepts.
Italian Level 9 (Italiano Nove) with Lorella - Remote via Zoom
Mondays starting March 27th - May 15th; 5:00 - 6:30 pm
This intermediate class is for students who have already covered the present tense, direct and indirect object pronouns, past tense, reflexive verbs and piacere verb (ideally have completed the first seven chapters of Prego!). More complex grammar topics will be covered and students will work towards improving their speaking skills.
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.
The textbook used for all the language classes is Prego! 6th Edition and can be purchased used online on Amazon.com or at the Murer House for $25. 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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