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Conversation Classes

Una bella novità per te:

It's now available a 12-hour ONLINE morning program too!!!

WINTER SESSION 2026, in-person and online

Looking to practice your Italian with students at your level? You're in the right place!

Our conversation courses are designed to help you speak with confidence, interact naturally, and immerse yourself in real-life discussions. Join us and start speaking Italian from day one! Explore our 12-hour programs below. Ti aspettiamo!

We strongly recommend taking:

Conversation 1 after Beginner 2,

Conversation 2 after Intermediate 1

Conversation 3 for Advanced level of Italian

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CONVERSATION 1

In-Person on Wednesday

6:30 - 8:30 PM

Jan 14 – Feb 18 , 2026

ONLINE on Saturday

10 AM - 12 PM

Feb 21 - Mar 28, 2026

Some prior knowledge is recommended for this Italian class. Participants focus on building basic conversational skills in Italian. Activities include:

  • Practicing greetings and introductions

  • Learning to talk about daily life, routines, and personal interests

  • Developing listening and speaking confidence through guided dialogues, role-plays, videos

  • Expanding basic vocabulary and phrases in context

  • Encouraging participation in simple conversations with classmates

The goal is for students to communicate in simple situations and feel more comfortable using Italian in everyday interactions.

This 6-week program has been created to fulfill the need of practicing the knowledge of Italian acquired in our Beginners classes.

No textbook is required. Students will be provided with handouts and class materials

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Conversazione 

per livelli avanzati

ONLINE on Saturday

10:00 - 11:30 AM

to be confirmed

​Participants must possess an Advanced level of Italian language. Successful completion of Intermediate Courses are recommended.

Join us for a 6-week Italian conversation course designed to explore a variety of topics in a relaxed and familiar environment.

From films and theatre to art, architecture, famous Italians, and cultural curiosities, each session follows the pace and interests of the group to keep the conversation lively and engaging.
Come and join the conversation!

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CONVERSATION 2

In-Person on Wednesday

6:30 - 8:30 PM

Feb 25 – April 1, 2026

Students must have completed at least the Intermediate 1 level. In this class, students focus on improving fluency and confidence in Italian conversations.

Activities include:

  • Discussing current events, culture, and everyday topics

  • Practicing more complex dialogues and expressing opinions

  • Expanding vocabulary and idiomatic expressions

  • Engaging in listening and speaking exercises to enhance comprehension and conversation skills

The goal is for students to participate actively in discussions and communicate more naturally in Italian.

 

This 6-week program has been created to fulfill the need of practicing the knowledge of Italian acquired in our regular classes.

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Quattro chiacchiere

con Stefania

ONLINE on Friday

1 PM - 2.30 PM

Jan 30  - Mar 27, 2026

Requirement: Completion of Beginner 3

or equivalent knowledge.

Enjoy a coffee or a cup of tea with Stefania, and practice Italian with fellow classmates... all from the comfort and coziness of your own home! This is a conversational Italian course designed for students who want to gain confidence in speaking about a variety of topics, while reinforcing their foundational language skills. By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Speak more naturally about a wide range of everyday and cultural topics

  • Review and strengthen essential and high-frequency vocabulary

  • Participate in guided discussions

  • Consolidate fundamental grammatical structures introduced in beginner courses

  • Explore Italian culture 

This course offers a friendly, supportive environment for learners to practice speaking Italian while connecting with the richness of Italy’s culture. 

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For any inquiries regarding the School, please contact Gianna Omenetto at (604) 430-3337 ext.239.

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