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Check back here in March for Spring dates with some updates for all Languages.


Italian 1: Beginners Part 1 ~ Evening
This course, for people new to Italian, focuses on practical conversation and basic language structure. It is a must for people traveling to Italy. Please bring the text, Italian Made Simple and handouts. Instructor Sylvana Serravezza is a native of Venice and teacher of Italian for many years at local universities and in Ridgefield Continuing Education. She is also a marketing representative for an Italian company.

6 Sessions $ 149 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 119)
Mon., 2/4, 11, 25; 3/11, 18 & 25 from 7:05 to 9 p.m.; East Ridge Middle School NOTE: The weather make up for 3/4 is 3/25.

6 Sessions $ 149 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 119)
Thur., 3/7, 14, 21, 28; 4/4 & 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon; Annex

6 Sessions (9 hrs) $ 113 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 90)
Wed., 4/3, 10, 24; 5/1, 8 & 15 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.: East Ridge Middle School


Italian 1: Beginners Part 2 ~ Evening
A continuation of beginners part 1. Newcomers with some background of the languages’ basic structure are welcome. Whether for travel, business, or to extend your knowledge, the course will cover vocabulary and basic grammar of this beautiful language, plus culture, food, travel, and topics of interest. It is a must for people traveling to Italy. Please bring the text, Italian Made Simple to class. Other handouts included. Instructor Sylvana Serravezza is a native of Venice and teacher of Italian for many years at local universities and in Ridgefield Continuing Education. She is also a marketing representative for an Italian company.

6 Sessions (6 hrs) $ 75 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 60)
Mon., 2/4, 11, 25; 3/11, 18 & 25 from 6 to 7 p.m..; East Ridge Middle School NOTE: The weather make up for 3/4 is 3/25.

6 Sessions (9 hrs) $ 113 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 90)
Mon., 4/1, 8, 22, 29; 5/6 & 13; from 7:35 to 9 p.m.; East Ridge Middle School


Italian 1: Beginners Part 3 ~ Evening
A continuation of beginners part 2 from this past winter. Newcomers with some background of the languages’ basic structure are welcome. Whether for travel, business, or to extend your knowledge, the course will cover vocabulary and basic grammar of this beautiful language, plus culture, food, travel, and topics of interest. It is a must for people traveling to Italy. Please bring the text, Italian Made Simple to class. Other handouts included. Instructor Sylvana Serravezza is a native of Venice and teacher of Italian for many years at local universities and in Ridgefield Continuing Education. She is also a marketing representative for an Italian company.

6 Sessions (9 hrs) $ 113 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 90)
Mon., 4/1, 8, 22, 29; 5/6 & 13; from 6 to 7:30 p.m.; East Ridge Middle School


Italian: Summer Conversation
For people who have completed our sessions or have a comfortable command of the language. This course is focused on practical conversation geared towards the individual level and vocabulary build up, plus individual projects open for discussion. Please bring the text, Italian Made Simple to class to be used as a supplement. Handouts provided. Instructor Sylvana Serravezza is a native of Venice and teacher of Italian for many years at local universities and in Ridgefield Continuing Education. She is also a marketing representative for an Italian company.

5 Sessions (10 hrs) $ 126 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 101)
Wed., 7/10, 17, 24, 31 & 8/7 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Annex


Italian: Intermediate / Advanced ~ Evening
Prerequisite: Italian Level 3 (intermediate) and comfortable with immersion in this beautiful language. This 6 week course is aimed at further developing the four basic skills (listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing). Culture will be an integral part of the course. Contemporary usage, reading of “novelle” and independent weekly assignments to be presented and to be discussed by the class. Handouts provided. Instructor Sylvana Serravezza is a native of Venice and teacher of Italian for many years at local universities and in Ridgefield Continuing Education. She is also a marketing representative for an Italian company.

6 Sessions $ 149 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 119)
Wed., 4/3, 10, 24; 5/1, 8 & 15 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.; East Ridge Middle School