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 - In Person
Thursdays starting July 17th - September 4th; 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Practice makes perfect. Grow your Italian skills and cultural awareness! With classwork focused on open conversation, interesting stories and Italian songs, your vocabulary will grow along with your oral comprehension, pronunciation skills and your ability to speak. This class relies on materials sent out before every class, allowing students time to prepare and does not require the Prego textbook.
Italiano da Viaggio (Travel Italian) with Dan – In Person
Mondays starting May 19th - July 7th; 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, Level 1 (Italiano uno) with Bertilla - In Person
Thursdays starting June 12th - July 31st; 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 continuing your interest, knowledge, and exposure to this musical language and diverse culture. We will follow the first few chapters of the Prego 6th edition textbook as a general guide as well as utilize hand-outs, and practice simple, everyday conversations and dialogues.
Italian, Level 2 (Italiano due) with Ellie - In Person
Tuesdays starting June 10th - July 29th; 5:00 - 6:30 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 6 (Italiano Sei) with Ellie - In Person
Mondays starting June 2nd - July 21st; 5:00 - 6:30 pm
The classes below took place earlier this year. Please check back for new dates.
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 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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