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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Intermediate Conversational with Jim Hartley - In Person
Thursdays starting May 30th - July 25th; 3:00 - 4:30 pm (no class July 4th)
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 Bertilla - In Person
Wednesdays starting June 5th - July 24th; 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Have you been attracted to the melody of the Italian language? Intrigued by its
culture and traditions? The summer Beginning Italian 1 class is designed to be
fun, while introducing you to this musical language and interesting culture. No
previous knowledge is necessary. We will use hand-outs as the guide, but also
incorporate and practice very simple, everyday conversations.
Italian, Level 2 (Italiano Due) with Ellie - In Person
Mondays starting June 10th - July 29th; 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Italiano 2 is for students who have a basic knowledge of vocabulary and who know how to form simple sentences. Ideally students would have covered the first two chapters of the Prego! book. Basic conversation skills are strengthened in this class and pronunciation is continuously practiced. Italiano 2 will continue to explore culture and develop practical communication skills as guided by chapters 3 and 4. The goals are to have fun and enjoy learning while acquiring effective communication in Italian.
The classes below took place earlier this year. Please check back for new dates.
Beginning Italian (Italiano Uno) with Ellie - In Person - SOLD OUT
Mondays starting March 11th - April 29th; 5:00 - 6:30 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 2-3 Combo Class (Italiano Due-Tre) with Anna Maria - In Person
Thursdays starting April 4th - May 23rd; 6:30 - 8:00 pm
For this combo class students should have a basic knowledge of vocabulary and sentence structure and an understanding of the present tense verbs. More conversation skills are strengthened, and pronunciation is also extensively practiced. Ideally students will already have covered the first three chapters of the Prego book though some time will be dedicated to reviewing previous chapters. The focus of the class will be strengthening usage of present tense verbs and learning past tense (passato prossimo) conjugation. More complex grammar concepts will be mastered as well as improving communication skills.
Italian, Level 4 (Italiano Quattro) with Ellie - In Person
Wednesdays starting September 6th - November 1st (no class October 4th); 7:00 - 8:30 pm
This intermediate class is for students who have already covered the present and passato prossimo verb tenses (ideally have completed the first six chapters of Prego!). More complex grammar topics will be covered and students will work towards improving their language skills.
Italian Level 12 (Italiano Dodici) with Lorella - Remote via Zoom
Mondays starting March 25th - May 13th; 5:00 - 6:30 pm
This intermediate class is for students who have already covered the present tense, direct and indirect object pronouns, ci and ne, double pronouns, past tense, imperfect, reflexive verbs and piacere verb. More complex grammar topics will be covered, and students will work towards improving their speaking and listening skills. This class is slow paced so you can assimilate the grammar rules through speaking and listening activities.
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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