Learn Italian, the most romantic language on earth!
:: ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS & TRAVELERS – Begins October 28 - Register now
Italian for Beginners & Travelers is a fun course that includes basic grammar, useful questions and everyday expressions. Conversation and group practice, with focus on sentence structure and pronunciation, rather than relying on memorization. Learn interesting facts about the culture, travel tips, and have fun with hand gestures! Course material is supplied by instructor. Purchase of an Italian-English dictionary will be recommended in class.
6 WEEKS/ 12 CLASSES OF 90 MINUTES EACH.
When: Meets twice a week (Tuesday & Thursday) from October 28 to December 11 (no classes the week of Thanksgiving). Next course will be held in Spring 2009 - please sign up for Nada's newsletter to be notified of dates.
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm (90 minute classes)
Where: Jewish Community Center (JCC) at 5007 Providence Rd., Charlotte NC 28226
Attendance: Min. 15 / Max. 30
Cost: $160 per person, includes course material.
Repetition is the key: Re-take this course for only $80!! (does not include new material)
Registration: Please call the JCC frontdesk: 704-944-6730 (major credit cards accepted) or email Jodi Valenstein <jodi.valenstein@charlottejcc.org>
Notes: Course cost is non-refundable. Cost will not be adjusted based on student's attendance. No coupons, certificates or other promotional discounts can be accepted for this course.
:: ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS LEVEL II – Begins October 27 - Register now
This is the continuation of the “Italian for Beginners and Travelers” course. Finally, now everything starts to make sense and come together! You’ll be surprised when you witness yourself creating sentences and conversing without memorizing! Now’s the time to get more creative with your language skills! Materials are provided by the instructor, just like the previous course, but this time we’ll do more conversazione! We begin where we left off, including a comprehensive review, creating stories and working in groups.
6 WEEKS/ 6 CLASSES OF 120 MINUTES EACH.
When: Meets once a week (Monday) from October 27 to December 8. Next course will be held in 2009 - please sign up for Nada's newsletter to be notified of dates.
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm (120 minute classes)
Where: Jewish Community Center (JCC) at 5007 Providence Rd., Charlotte NC 28226
Attendance: Min. 15 / Max. 30
Cost: $110 per person, includes course material.
Repetition is the key: Re-take this course for only $80!! (does not include new material)
Registration: Please call the JCC frontdesk: 704-944-6730 (major credit cards accepted) or email Jodi Valenstein <jodi.valenstein@charlottejcc.org>
Notes: Course cost is non-refundable. Cost will not be adjusted based on student's attendance. No coupons, certificates or other promotional discounts can be accepted for this course.
:: CONVERSAZIONE IN ITALIANO - Free Italian Conversation, First Saturday of each month.
If you don’t use it, you lose it! So come practice ITALIANO with speakers of all levels! A fun conversation hour with other Italian-language-lovers, just to practice by speaking or listening only. Join in and make new Italian-speaking friends! No books, no board, no pens: solamente conversazione! Food, Vino, and Coffee drinks available for purchase as you chat away!
Next Meeting : Saturday, July 12, 2008 (for the month of July we'll meet on the 2nd Saturday in honor of July 4).
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Where: ‘The Perk!’ Coffee House - 1427 South Blvd. - Charlotte, N.C. (diagonal from the Pink Building, at intersection with Bland St. in SouthEnd historical district.)
Cost: FREE! Donations are welcome to cover expenses.
RSVP Required: <info@nadasitaly.com>
:: TRAVELER'S SURVIVAL: 3 Hour CRASH COURSE! – Next course will be offered in Summer 2008.
Didn't take time to learn Italian and now you're scrambling to memorize a few essential expressions off a phrasebook but can't figure out how they're pronounced or how to use them?! No worries, this 3-hour intensive seminar is for you! You'll learn some basic, no-fuss, simple, practical phrases that will help you get around as well as useful travel advice. Be prepared before your trip and have a stress-free vacation!
When: Next course will be held in August 2008 - please sign up for Nada's newsletter to be notified.
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00 pm (3 hours)
Where: ‘The Perk!’ Coffee House - 1427 South Blvd. - Charlotte, N.C. (diagonal from the Pink Building, at intersection with Bland St. in SouthEnd historical district.)
Cost: $30 per person
To Register: Please send a check for the total amount to: Nada's Italy - P.O. Box 240027 - Charlotte, NC 28224. To verify space availability, please send an email to: <info@nadasitaly.com>
:: PLANNING THE PERFECT TRIP TO ITALY - Special free 10-week series at Borders - January to April 2008
Getting ready for a trip to Italy this year? Whether you’re planning it yourself or not, do not leave any rocks unturned and make sure to prepare accordingly. Find out the must-knows about traveling throughout Italy, practical tips on transportaion, accomodations, restaurants, and other general advice that will help you have a stress-free vacation!
You'll be able to ask questions and talk to others who are getting ready to travel to Italy so you can be prepared for your trip as we reference the best travel books from Borders.
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS & SYLLABUS:
- 1/28: Introduction to Italy, Brief history of the 20 Regions, Differences between North and South, Common mistakes travelers make, Avoiding the “see-it-all” syndrome.
- 2/4: Best time to go, National holidays and feasts, Differences between the USA and Italy, Customs & lifestyle, Common stereotypes and misunderstandings. Italian greetings.
- 2/11: Essentials for Travel, Packing the Perfect Suitcase, What to expect and what you need to bring with you. Useful expressions.
- 2/18: Big cities vs. small towns, Off the beaten path destinations, What are your priorities, First stages of planning, Purpose of your trip, What type of traveler are you? Useful expressions.
~ NO MEETING ON MONDAY FEBRUARY 25 ~ - 3/3: Getting there, Going on a tour Vs. going on your own, Italy on a budget, Finding the best tour, Booking a flight. Basic expressions.
- 3/10: Types of accommodations, Renting the perfect Villa, Finding the right Hotel, Types of rooms, Booking a room, What to expect. Useful expressions.
- 3/17: Getting around Italy, Using public transportation, the Train system, Renting a car, Private drivers. Useful expressions.
- 3/24: Eating in Italy, Types of restaurants, cafe’s, and eateries, Meals & Menus, Special diets and allergies, Tipping. Useful expressions.
- 3/31: Get the most ‘bang’ out of your Euro, Currency & Exchanging money, Credit cards vs. cash, Bargaining, VAT tax refund, Shipping items to the USA. Useful expressions.
- 4/7: Safety & Security, Unexpected events, How to protect yourself, Italy for single women, Staying in touch with your loved ones by phone and internet. Useful expressions.
When: Meets once a week for 10 weeks. Begins Monday January 28, ends March 31, 2008.
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm (90 minute classes)
Where: BORDERS Bookstore South Park - Morrocroft Shopping Center at the corner of Sharon Rd and Colony Rd - Charlotte, NC.
Cost: FREE!
RSVP Required: <info@nadasitaly.com>
