Italian - Many Levels Available - Keep Scrolling!

Reminder: Advanced registration and payment is required.

Classes are listed below. For Fall 2025, classes are in person. Sometimes we have a Zoom option for classes above the beginner level. Please note location for each course below.

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

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Italian: 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. Other 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.

7 Sessions (12.25 hours) $ 174 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 155) - NEW DATES
Wed., 10/15, 22, 29; 11/5, 12, 19; 12/3 from 6:15 to 8 p.m. No class: 11/26. Makeup, if needed, if 12/3.


Italian: Beginner, Part 2 - Evening
This course is a continuation of the Part 1 class. Newcomers with a little experience are welcome. Focuses on practical conversation and basic language structure. Please obtain the text, Italian Made Simple by Cristina Mazzoni for class. Other 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.

Please call (203) 431-2812 or email ridgefieldce@gmail.com for the Winter schedule.


Italian: Intermediate - Evening
A continuation of the class from this past summer. Newcomers with some background in Italian (Intermediate, Part 1 or equivalent) are welcome to join. This class is a must for people traveling to Italy. Please obtain the text, Italian Made Simple by Cristina Mazzoni for class. This text will be discussed from 6:15 to 7 p.m. This is followed by listening, comprehension, speaking, reading and writing in combination with several advanced students from 7 to 7:45 p.m. The advanced level text begins at 7:45 p.m. and the intermediates may stay for that as well. Other 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) $ 174 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 155) - NEW DATES
Mon., 10/20, 27; 11/3, 10, 17, 24; 12/1, 8 from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School. NOTE: No class 10/13.


Italian: Advanced - 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) $ 174 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 155) - NEW DATES
Mon., 10/20, 27; 11/3, 10, 17, 24; 12/1, 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School. NOTE: No class 10/13.


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.