Fall 2025 Italian Language Classes:

October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15

We have an exciting first-time opportunity for TSDIA Members to jumpstart their learning of the Italian Language.  TSDIA is offering a 6-week Saturday morning program with an experienced Italian Language Professor who teaches at multiple local colleges.

The low price of the 6-week program is $90 ($15 per lesson) plus a $39.45 book from Amazon.  The classes will meet from 10:00 am – 11:00 am at Keller William Legacy Realty Office in Apex.

Course Overview: This course will introduce you to modern spoken Italian and the many facets of Italian culture. It will give particular attention to developing the skills of listening and speaking but also reading and writing. All the skills will be supported by audio material, grammar exercises and a variety of readings about everyday situations.

Course Objectives: Communicate in Italian at the beginner level with the ability to introduce yourself, to ask simple questions and make elementary conversations; listen and understand simple Italian spoken by native speakers; read Italian cultural texts at the beginner level to gain insights into the uniqueness of Italian culture; write short sentences on a variety of topics.

You must register by Saturday, September 27th using the Square Link below to pay the $90.  We must have a minimum of 5 students to hold the class.  If less than 5 enroll, then your money will be returned to you.  https://square.link/u/sEnaJ436?src=sheet.

Once we confirm the class after September 27th, you will then purchase the book listed below from Amazon.  If we offer a follow-on class in the Spring, the same book will be used for that class too. Here is the Amazon the link for Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 1A:L

https://www.amazon.com/Nuovissimo-Progetto-italiano-studente-Quaderno/dp/8899358443/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1L4BROC7CCN0Q&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._gif9JelRObi3Pakn27LPOGf4JqFl-TgRoo0o0-AIaTfkO0KK4fkM2ITqM9bwvXdJzid7qY5fiZPqJJBdTeoAUI0REfIXWJV0faw-uY_5CWceF4_ENSLi8XnoHTjQX7tQNHlc5rKGBzAGaEIFCNgoQ.Ok0yjB0w2BSamRHecFRdNx6VhYTblWuJ9WVn_FkJ82I&dib_tag=se&keywords=nuovissimo+progetto+italiano+1a&qid=1756070970&sprefix=nuovissimo+%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-1

After taking this class, you have lots of options to consider for continuing your learning through a follow-on class, ZOOM Classes, ZOOM Tutor, independent online learning, etc.  Please proceed to register for the class using the Square link by Saturday, September 27th.

Italian Radio Stations

Here are some sources of Italian Music

Radio Hofstra – Download the WRHU-FM App to listen on your smartphone or tablet. Saturdays, 9AM-12PM. Souvenir D’Italia hosted by Giovanna Auriemma, 12PM-2PM Sabato Italiano hosted by Josephine Maietta.

Profumi D’Italia – NCC,edu/WHPC or on the TUNE IN app. Thursdays at 5PM hosted by Rita Monte. The voice of Nassau Community College.