Ciao a tutti,

Great news for the Summer of 2013 !  I have been invited to teach two Italian classes in a relaxed and fun home environment in Ahwatukee, and I would like you to join me.

Here is what is offered:

Beginner’s Italian Begins: June 4th, meets Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30, concludes Sept. 10^th (15 two hour sessions), with refreshments, music and socializing following each class. Offered in the Ahwatukee home of a friend of mine, address will be sent upon registration.

Italian II   Begins: June 6th meets Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30, same location.  We will take 4^th of July off and conclude on Sept. 19^th.

A little information about each class: 

Beginner’s Italian is structured as an Italian 101 class. We will have some homework assignments, but no tests, exams or grades. Perfect for a beginner with no prior Italian language experience, or those at an elementary level who need to review basic Italian language and grammar. This is a structured class, taught to accommodate the pace of the group. It is a delightful introduction to this beautiful language.

Cost for entire program, either class:   $220.00 with a total of 15 classes of two hour meetings.  Due to classes being so economical I anticipate they will fill up very soon. Don’t delay, enroll today!

Italian II is structured as a second semester class, similar to a 102 course.  Again: no homework, no tests, no exams or grades. To fully enjoy, and benefit from this course, students should have a working knowledge of introductory Italian grammar, such as:

• Gender of nouns, plural formation.
• Present tense of regular and irregular verbs.
• Definite & indefinite articles.
• Adjectives, and possessive adjectives.
• idiomatic verbal expressions.

As a bonus, all registered students will receive a daily e-mail with the  ‘La Parola del Giorno’ ; Italian ‘Word of the Day’, with an audio file to hear the perfect, native pronunciation of each new word.

Textbook Information

“Ciao” 6th edition by Carla Larese Riga. Used copies are available for as little as $3.95. (Be sure to get the 6^th edition).  Same text for either class.

Here is a link to Amazon where the book can be purchased. Feel free to shop around, but this is a great price:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/1413016367/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

Ready to learn Italian?   

How to Enroll:

1) Call me, Davide Valenti at 480 628-0165, specify which class you would like to take.

2) Address your check in the amount of $220.00 to:  Davide Valenti

3) Mail your check, post marked no later than May 24^th to:

Davide Valenti

3863 E Cathedral Rock   Dr.

Phoenix, AZ 85044

4) Payment must be postmarked by May 24^th the deadline for enrolling.

Once enrolled refunds will not be issued and classed will not be prorated.

Due to this class being so economical I expect the class to fill up soon.

Don’t delay, enroll today !

Live Music by Il Complesso on Sunday, May 12th (By Reservation Only)

Davide Valenti – Vocals
Dave Henning – Piano
Pete Gitlin – Guitar & Bass Guitar

For Mother’s Day, Il Complesso will be performing a variety of music from the Italian songbook, Brazilian tunes and jazz standards.

Enjoy tasty Italian cuisine prepared by Chef Mario and Chef Roberto.

This will be a reservation only event with two seatings. The first seating will go from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, and the second seating will begin at 2:30 pm and end at 4:30 pm. There will be a fixed menu with a fixed price including all courses. Please call Bell’Italia at (480) 893-1233 or ( 602) 460-2702 to make a reservation.

Live Music Event Menu

 

Learn to speak Italian via private instruction with Professor Davide Valenti. Davide offers Italian Lessons in the Phoenix, Scottsdale / North Scottsdale area and Valley wide. For more information regarding scheduling and pricing call (480) 628-0165.