Italian: Beginner 3
with Valentina Medda
Eight Thursdays
January 18 - March 7
11:30am – 1:00 pm PT
Corte Madera - $350
For students continuing from Beginner 2 or new students with a basic knowledge of Italian.
In Beginner 3, you will further develop your Italian language skills, focusing on the following:
- Communicate in Italian at a basic user level.
- Engage in simple social interactions in Italian, including asking and answering questions about familiar topics.
- Describe places, ask for and give directions, discuss habits, interests, and hobbies, express likes and dislikes, agree and disagree, and make, accept, or decline invitations.
- Expand your vocabulary.
- Read a short story in simplified Italian to improve your pronunciation and comprehension skills.
Books: Dieci A1 (Alma Edizioni)
PREREQUISITE: Have taken Italian Beginner 2 or have some basic knowledge of Italian. Please contact us at classes@bookpassage.com if you have questions about which level class is best for you.
Valentina Medda was born and raised in the beautiful island of Sardinia. She holds an honors degree in Japanese studies from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice and also earned a master’s degree in Italian Language and Literature Teaching Methodology from the International University of Siena. Valentina is a certified CELI examiner and holds preparation courses for Italian citizenship applicants.
Valentina is very passionate about her job and truly loves being part of her students’ progress. She lives in Marin with her husband, son, and their beloved Milo rescue senior dog, Roscoe.