Upcoming Short Courses
3 Incontri con Serena
Il nostro primo corso breve della sessione invernale è costituito da una serie di tre incontri con la nostra insegnante Serena in cui vi parlerà di 3 diversi argomenti della lingua italiana.
Classes will be in ITALIAN - On Zoom
An Intermediate/Advanced level is recommended for the second meeting.
Incontro #1: Il linguaggio dei giovani con un focus sugli anglicismi
"Vado al meeting con il manager per parlare di business…"
Quando e come usare le parole inglesi in italiano? E ancora: "Ho twittato un articolo…dopo lo posto su Facebook". Come la tecnologia ha influenzato il nostro modo di parlare? Come si sta evolvendo l’italiano?
Non perdetevi questo appuntamento, dove guarderemo insieme le principali caratteristiche del linguaggio colloquiale, con un focus sugli anglicismi, ovvero le parole inglesi usate comunemente in italiano.
When: February 9, 2023
From 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (PST / Vancouver Time)
Incontro #2: Modi di dire (Intermedio/Avanzato)
Ti sei alzato con il piede sinistro? Non fare l’avvocato del diavolo! Sai che quello fa il cascamorto con tutte? Non dormire sugli allori!
Cosa significano queste espressioni e quando è appropriato usarle? Non mancate a questo appuntamento dove vedremo insieme questi e molti altri modi di dire ancora usati dagli italiani nella vita di tutti i giorni. Insieme faremo molta pratica per imparare a usarli come un vero italiano!
When: February 16, 2023
From 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (PST / Vancouver Time)
Incontro #3: Superlativi idiomatici
"Nuova di zecca, ricco sfondato, pazza da legare…"
Hai già sentito queste espressioni? Capiamo insieme cosa significano e quando usarle! Gli italiani si sa… amano esagerare, quindi per parlare come un italiano non ti resta che imparare questi superlativi idiomatici e in questo modo aggiungere enfasi a quello che dici!
When: February 23, 2023
From 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (PST / Vancouver Time)
About your instructor:
Serena Bonomi was born and raised in the Italian part of Switzerland (Ticino). She studied interlinguistic and intercultural mediation in Northern Italy (Como) and then she worked almost 6 years as a journalist for the Italian staff of the Swiss news agency.
Born in a multilingual country, Serena developed a passion for languages. She speaks four languages in addition to Italian, her mother tongue. Serena has the certificate FILIS (Intercultural Trainer of the Italian language for foreign people) and when she moved to Vancouver she started to work as an Italian teacher.
Serena loves to help people to reach their language goals and at the same time to raise awareness of the rich Italian culture. Teaching is a rewarding job for her and
she is happy to be part of the Italian community
in Vancouver, promoting her language and culture.
Course Fee:
1 Meeting: $30 (tax incl.)
2 Meetings: $55 (tax incl.)
3 Meetings: $80 (tax incl.)
For info & registration: info@dantesocietybc.ca
Payments:
Students inside Canada: Pay via e-transfer to info@dantesocietybc.ca
Students outside Canada: Pay via cheque.
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Here is why you should join our school:
We offer smaller class sizes
All our instructors are native speakers and experienced
Our classes are interactive, engaging, and fun
You can easily join from anywhere in the world as classes meet online!
Not sure how to get started?
It's easy! Just take our Placement Test and the Registration Form, then click on the button below to send them back to us via email.
In giro per l’Italia
After a brief introduction on Italy and the formation of the regions, we will begin the journey starting from Friuli Venezia Giulia and then going to other regions. We will know together the characteristics of the territory, the UNESCO sites, the typical dishes, the peculiar cultural aspects that make it unique. We will use authentic and updated material. The student will be able to deepen a particular topic and present it in class.
When: Spring Session 2023
Classes will be in ITALIAN - On Zoom
We recommend an Intermediate level of Italian language
About your instructor:
Valentina Peppucci graduated from the University of Studies of Perugia in Conservation of Cultural Heritage, and from the University for Foreigners in Perugia in Teaching Italian as a Second/Foreign Language, she has been teaching since 2010 and loves to share her knowledge with students. She organized a cultural journey in Italy with her students in 2016. Relocated to Montreal in 2012, Valentina has been teaching adults and promoting Italian language and culture. She encourages learners to become the protagonists of their own learning and cultural journey.
During the 8 meetings we will explore these regions:
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Trentino-Alto Adige
Toscana
Puglia
Course Fee: $200 (tax incl.)*
*10% discount for current Dante Italian Language School students!
*5% discount for the Dante Society's Members! (Become a Member!)
For info & registration: info@dantesocietybc.ca
