Language Classes




Fall 2025 Italian Language Classes

The 12-week semester starts September 8th.
Cost is $125 per class for non-members
$100 per class for Italian Club members

Classes will be hosted at the Italian American Club, 39200 5 Mile Rd., Livonia, MI. 48154
Please bring payment via check or card the 1st day of class.

To register, please contact Loredana at 734-953-1106 ex 2 or by email at Loredana@iacl.us
For questions about the curriculum, contact Raffaella at 248-880-2399 or email raffaellamn@comcast.net

  • BEGINNERS I – Introduction to Italian

    This class is perfect for those just starting out with Italian. You’ll learn basic grammar (nouns, articles, subject pronouns), essential verbs in the present tense (including irregular and modal verbs), descriptive and possessive adjectives, prepositions, and how to talk about days and time. Great for building a solid foundation.

    Monday 6:30 - 8:00pm or Tuesday 4:30 - 5:55pm

  • BEGINNERS II – Everyday Communication

    A continuation of Beginners I. You'll expand your grammar with articulated prepositions, partitive forms, and the verbs esserci (c'è/ci sono). Learn how to use the past tense (passato prossimo) and practice ordering at a café, talking about past events, and describing daily life

    Monday 5:00pm - 6:25pm

  • INTERMEDIATE – Travel & Daily Life

    This course introduces future tenses, imperfect, and past perfect. Learn to express time, habits, travel plans, and restaurant interactions. We also explore Italian culture through topics like regional cuisine and travel. Perfect for those ready to speak more freely in different contexts.

    Wednesday 6:00pm - 7:25pm

  • ADVANCED – Real-Life Italian

    Dive into more complex grammar like direct object pronouns, reflexive verbs, pronomi diretti, and the impersonal form. You'll learn to express quantities, shop for clothes, talk about routines, and interact confidently in real-life situations in Italy. Includes deeper vocabulary on fashion, shopping, lifestyle.

    Wednesday 6:00pm - 7:25pm

  • MASTERS – High-Level Expression

    For advanced learners, this course focuses on combined direct/indirect pronouns, the imperative, conditional tenses, pronomi diretti e indiretti (con i verbi modali), imperativo, and how to give advice, express hypotheses, and talk about future-in-the-past scenarios. Cultural themes include music, television, and navigating Italian cities.

    Tuesday 6:00pm - 7:25pm

  • CONVERSATION – Practice & Fluency

    Already know the basics? This conversation class helps you gain fluency, expand vocabulary, and speak with confidence. You'll discuss Italian current events, literature, culture, and history in a dynamic, interactive environment. Grammar review includes the subjunctive and conditional for richer expression.

    Hai già una buona base di italiano? È il momento di metterla in pratica! Questa classe di conversazione è pensata per studenti che desiderano migliorare la propria fluidità, ampliare il vocabolario e sentirsi più sicuri nel parlare.

    Attraverso discussioni guidate su temi di attualità, cultura italiana, letteratura, storia e molto altro, svilupperai non solo la lingua, ma anche una comprensione più profonda dell'Italia di ieri e di oggi. Le lezioni sono dinamiche, stimolanti e interattive, con ampio spazio per il dialogo, l'opinione personale e l'ascolto attivo. Inoltre imparerai il Congiuntivo e Condizionale.

    Thursday. 5:30pm - 7:00pm

  • Classes For I Bambini!

    Friday (Manuela)

    4:00pm - 5:00pm 12-14 years old

    Saturday (Manuela)

    9:00am - 9:55am 5-8 years old
    10:00am - 11:30am 9-11 years old
    2:00pm - 3:00pm 3-5 years old