Italian - Day and Evening Available - Keep Scrolling!


Reminder: Advanced registration and payment is required.

Classes are listed below. For Fall 2023, some classes are in person and some are on Zoom. Please note location for each course below.

If you are interested in taking or teaching an in-person class please email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com or phone (203) 431-2812.

Click here to view several European History classes.


Italian 1: Beginner, 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 obtain the text, Italian Made Simple by Cristina Mazzoni for class. Instructor Sylvana Serravezza is a native of Venice and teacher of Italian for many years at local universities and in Ridgefield Continuing Education. She has also been a marketing representative for an Italian company.

7 Sessions (12.25 hours) $ 171 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 150)
Mon., 10/16, 23, 30; 11/6, 13, 20, 27 from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m.; East Ridge Middle School.

7 Sessions (12.25 hours) $ 171 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 150)
Tue., 10/3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 11/7, 14 from 1 to 2:45 p.m.; Annex.


Italian 1: Beginner, Part 2 Continued - Evening
A continuation of Italian and basic language structure. It is a must for people traveling to Italy. Please obtain the text, Italian Made Simple by Cristina Mazzoni for class. Instructor Sylvana Serravezza is a native of Venice and teacher of Italian for many years at local universities and in Ridgefield Continuing Education. She has also been a marketing representative for an Italian company.

Please call (203) 431-2812 or email ridgefieldcontinuingeducation@gmail.com for Winter / Spring dates.


Italian: Intermediate - Evening
Prerequisite: A continuation from last session. Newcomers with some background in the language's basic structure are welcome. The course will cover vocabulary and basic grammar of this beautiful language, plus culture, food, travel, and topics of interest. Please obtain the text, Italian Made Simple by Cristina Mazzoni for 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 has also been a marketing representative for an Italian company.

8 Sessions (12 hours) $ 171 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 150)
Wed., 10/4, 11, 18, 25; 11/1, 8, 15, 29 from 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School.


Italian: Advanced Continued - Evening
Prerequisite: A continuation from last session. Newcomers with some background in the language's basic structure are welcome. The course will cover vocabulary and basic grammar of this beautiful language, plus culture, food, travel, and topics of interest. Continue developing skills in listening, comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Reading of a short story and independent weekly assignments to be presented and to be discussed by the class. Please obtain the text Advanced Italian Step-by-Step by Paola Nanni-Tate. 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 has also been a marketing representative for an Italian company.

8 Sessions (12 hours) $ 171 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 150)
Wed., 10/4, 11, 18, 25; 11/1, 8, 15, 29 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School.


European History

Click here to view several European History classes.


Why Learn a Foreign Language? in Person? or Online with active Instruction and Participation?

Step away from a rote computer program and into live, active learning of a foreign language.

Absorb news as heard in another country.

Visit another country to see the sites, converse, eat, and enjoy the culture.

Use original genealogical sources.