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Italian 101 Course January 2025
Dates & Time
The course begins Monday evening, January 20th. Classes are held on Zoom on Mondays from 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm. The course concludes on March 24th. There are a total of 10 class meetings. All lessons are video recorded, and will be distributed via a link to those students who have missed a class due to an absence or to those who simply want to view the class a second time to reinforce the content of the lesson.
Zoom Classes
Our class sessions will be held on Zoom. I've taught numerous courses on Zoom over the last few years, and they have gone exceptionally well. Students are finding them to be more productive than in person meetings. The ability to receive a copy of all the class notes and a video recording of the class is useful to students. Please note you should have a good internet connection to avoid any technical issues. Valenti Lingua will not be held responsible for any connectivity issues the student may have.
A little information about the class:
Italian 101 is structured as a second semester beginning Italian class. Homework is assigned on a weekly basis, but no grades will be issued. This class is perfect for a beginner with no previous Italian language experience or for 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. Italian 101 will aid those who desire to begin speaking and understanding Italian. Our goal will be to cover 3 sections of our course booklet. The course booklet will be shared with students in the form of a Pdf file. Italian 101 will also provide a solid foundation for those who wish to continue studying Italian with me upon completion of this course. Beginning Italian courses tend to fill up fast. A place in the class will only be reserved once both the payment and enrollment form have been received.
Cost for the program:
Tuition is $555.00 for Zelle payments and $575.00 for credit card payments and for Venmo payments. Payment is due by Friday, December 13th at 10:00 pm. Enrollment forms are due no later than Thursday, December 12th at 10:00 pm. Tuition increases $10.00 after the due date. Don't delay and run the risk of the class filling up before you enroll. Italian 101 courses often fill up, and I have to turn away students. Students must be at least 18 years of age or have permission of the instructor to enroll.
Materials:
The course booklet is free and will be shared with students via email in the form of a Pdf.
How to Enroll:
Please read the following steps for enrolling and the refund policy below. Be sure to read the entire email prior to proceeding with enrollment.
1) Complete and sign the enrollment form attached. Please return it as an attachment in an email to valentidavide@yahoo.com. Please include your full name, phone number, email, and signature. If you are enrolling a friend or spouse please have that person complete and return an enrollment form as well. A payment request will be emailed to students who have already submitted the enrollment form. Students are only enrolled once both the enrollment form and payment have been received. Payment is due by Friday, December 13th at 10:00 pm. Enrollment forms are due no later than Thursday, December 12th at 10:00 pm. Tuition increases $10.00 after the due date.
2) Once enrolled, refunds will not be issued, and classes will not be prorated. In the event the class is cancelled due to an insufficient number of students (unlikely), those who have paid will receive a prompt and full refund. Tuition for Italian 101 can only be applied to the Italian 101 class taught from January to March 2025. The tuition cannot be used as credit for other future classes or private lessons in the event a student enrolls in this course and does not attend (regardless of the excuse).
3) Registering students are expected to have read this email in its entirety. Please call me or email me with any questions. The enrollment form is attached below. Please click on the link to open the document.
Phone: 480 628-0165
valentidavide@yahoo.com
Italian 204 October 2024
Dates & Times:
The course begins Monday evening, October 14th. Classes are held on Mondays from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Zoom. The course concludes on December 16th. There are a total of 10 class meetings. All lessons are video recorded and will be distributed via a link to students. Students who miss a class benefit from being able to view the class meeting via the recording.
Zoom Classes:
Our class sessions will be held on Zoom. I've taught numerous courses on Zoom over the last few years, and they have gone exceptionally well. Please note you should have a good internet connection to avoid any technical issues. Valenti Lingua will not be held responsible for any connectivity issues the student may have.
A little information about the class:
A little information about the class: Italian 204 is structured as an Intermediate level Italian class. We'll cover chapters 17 and 18 of our text. Homework will be assigned on a weekly basis. Students are expected to complete the class assignments and prepare for class in order to progress to ITA 205. There aren't any grades issued. This class is perfect for those who have completed Italian 203 with Valenti Lingua. This is a structured class, taught to accommodate the pace of the group. Italian 204 will aid those who are traveling to Italy by teaching basic grammar and vocabulary necessary for conversing in Italian. This course will also provide a solid foundation for those who wish to continue to study Italian with me upon completion of this course. Students who have not successfully completed Italian 203 with Valenti Lingua may need to take an oral and written assessment test prior to enrolling in 204. All homework assignments will be sent via email. A video recording of classes will be made available to students in case of an absence.
Cost for the program:
Tuition is $600.00 for Zelle payments, $620.00 for Venmo payments and credit card payments. Payment is due by Sunday, September 29th at 10:00 pm. A 10.00 late fee is added to tuition after September 29th. With tuition you'll receive a 12 month Yabla subscription. A subscription to Yabla is required for this course. Don't delay and run the risk of the class filling up before you enroll. Students must be at least 18 years of age or have permission of the instructor to enroll
Materials:
Please purchase the sixth edition of the text Ciao by Carla Larese Riga. Make sure it is the sixth edition and feel free to buy a used copy to keep the cost down. See link below:
How to Enroll:
Please read the following steps for enrolling and the refund policy below. Be sure to read the entire email prior to proceeding with enrollment.
1) Complete and sign the enrollment form attached. Please return it as an attachment in an email to valentidavide@yahoo.com. Please include your full name, phone number, email, and signature. If you are enrolling a friend or spouse please have that person complete and return an enrollment form as well. A payment request will be sent to students who have submitted the enrollment form. Students may pay via Zelle. A $20.00 fee per student is added to Venmo payments, and a $20.00 fee per student is added to pay by credit card. Checks in the mail aren't accepted. Payment is due by Sunday, September 29th at 10:00 pm. A $10.00 late fee is added to tuition after the due date. Don't delay and run the risk of the class filling up before you enroll.
2) Once enrolled, refunds will not be issued, and classes will not be prorated. In the event the class is cancelled due to an insufficient number of students (unlikely), those who have paid will receive a prompt and full refund. Tuition for Italian 204 can only be applied to the Italian 204 class taught from October to December 2024. The tuition cannot be used as credit for other future classes or private lessons in the event a student enrolls in this course and does not attend (regardless of the excuse).
3) Registering students are expected to have read this email in its entirety. Please call me or email me with any questions. The enrollment form is attached below. Please click on the link to open the document.
Phone: 480 628-0165
valentidavide@yahoo.com
Italian 203 July 2024
Dates & Times:
The course begins Wednesday evening, July 3rd. Classes are held on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm on Zoom. The course concludes on September 4th. There are a total of 10 class meetings. All lessons are video recorded and will be distributed via a link to students. Students who miss a class benefit from being able to view the class meeting via the recording.
Zoom Classes:
Our class sessions will be held on Zoom. I've taught numerous courses on Zoom over the last few years, and they have gone exceptionally well. Please note you should have a good internet connection to avoid any technical issues. Valenti Lingua will not be held responsible for any connectivity issues the student may have.
A little information about the class:
A little information about the class: Italian 203 is structured as a second year Italian class. Our goal is to cover Units 14 & 15 of our text. Homework will be assigned on a weekly basis. Students are expected to complete the class assignments and prepare for class in order to progress to ITA 203. There aren't any grades issued. This class is perfect for those who have completed Italian 202 with Valenti Lingua. This is a structured class, taught to accommodate the pace of the group. Italian 203 will aid those who are traveling to Italy by teaching basic grammar and vocabulary necessary for conversing in Italian. This course will also provide a solid foundation for those who wish to continue to study Italian with me upon completion of this course. Students who have not successfully completed Italian 202 with Valenti Lingua may need to take an oral and written assessment test prior to enrolling in 203. All homework assignments will be sent via email. A video recording of classes will be made available to students in case of an absence.
Cost for the program:
Tuition is $550.00 for Zelle payments, $570.00 for Venmo payments, and 570.00 for credit card payments. Payment is due by Sunday, June 23rd at 10:00 pm. A 10.00 late fee is added to tuition after June 23rd. Don't delay and run the risk of the class filling up before you enroll. Students must be at least 18 years of age or have permission of the instructor to enroll
Materials:
Please purchase the sixth edition of the text Ciao by Carla Larese Riga. Make sure it is the sixth edition and feel free to buy a used copy to keep the cost down. See link below:
How to Enroll:
Please read the following steps for enrolling and the refund policy below. Be sure to read the entire email prior to proceeding with enrollment.
1) Complete and sign the enrollment form attached. Please return it as an attachment in an email to valentidavide@yahoo.com. Please include your full name, phone number, email, and signature. If you are enrolling a friend or spouse please have that person complete and return an enrollment form as well. A payment request will be sent to students who have submitted the enrollment form. Students may pay via Zelle. A $20.00 fee per student is added to Venmo payments, and a $20.00 fee per student is added to pay by credit card. Checks in the mail aren't accepted. Payment is due by Sunday, June 23rd at 10:00 pm. Don't delay and run the risk of the class filling up before you enroll.
2) Once enrolled, refunds will not be issued, and classes will not be prorated. In the event the class is cancelled due to an insufficient number of students (unlikely), those who have paid will receive a prompt and full refund. Tuition for Italian 203 can only be applied to the Italian 203 class taught from July to September 2024. The tuition cannot be used as credit for other future classes or private lessons in the event a student enrolls in this course and does not attend (regardless of the excuse).
3) Registering students are expected to have read this email in its entirety. Please call me or email me with any questions. The enrollment form is attached below. Please click on the link to open the document.
Phone: 480 628-0165
valentidavide@yahoo.com
ITA 103 April 2024
Dates & Times
The course begins Tuesday evening, April 16th. Classes are held on Zoom on Tuesdays from 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm. The course concludes on June 18th. There are a total of 10 class meetings. All lessons are video recorded and will be distributed via a link to those students who have missed a class due to an absence and to those who simply want to view the class a second time to reinforce the content of the lesson.
Zoom Classes
Our class sessions will be held on Zoom. I've taught numerous courses on Zoom over the last few years, and they have gone exceptionally well. Students are finding them to be more productive than in person meetings. Being able to receive a copy of all the class notes and a video recording of the class is useful to students. Please note you should have a good internet connection to avoid any technical issues. Valenti Lingua will not be held responsible for any connectivity issues the student may have.
A little information about the class:
Italian 103 is structured as a second semester beginning Italian class. Homework is assigned on a weekly basis, but no grades will be issued. This class is perfect for those who have completed Italian 102 with Valenti Lingua. This is a structured class, taught to accommodate the pace of the group. Italian 103 will aid those who desire to begin speaking and understanding Italian. Our goal will be to cover 3 sections of our course booklet. The course booklet will be shared with students in the form of a Pdf file. Italian 103 will also provide a solid foundation for those who wish to continue studying Italian with me upon completion of this course. All homework assignments will be sent via email. A video recording of classes will be made available to students in case of an absence.
Students who have not successfully completed Italian 101 with Valenti Lingua may need to take an oral and written assessment test prior to enrolling in 103.
A spot in the class will only be reserved once both the payment and enrollment form have been received.
Cost for the program:
Tuition is $550.00 for Zelle payments, $560.00 for Venmo payments, and 570.00 for credit card payments. Payment is due by Friday, April 5th at 10:00 pm. A 10.00 late fee is added to tuition after April 5th. Don't delay and run the risk of the class filling up before you enroll. Students must be at least 18 years of age or have permission of the instructor to enroll.
Materials
The course booklet is free and will be shared with students via email in the form of a Pdf.
How to Enroll:
Please read the following steps for enrolling and the refund policy below. Be sure to read the entire email prior to proceeding with enrollment.
1) Complete and sign the enrollment form attached. Please return it as an attachment in an email to valentidavide@yahoo.com. Please include your full name, phone number, email, and signature. If you are enrolling a friend or spouse please have that person complete and return an enrollment form as well. Students are only enrolled once both the enrollment form and payment have been received. Enrollment forms and payments are due by 10:00 pm on Friday, April 5th. A 10.00 late fee is added to tuition after April 5th.
2) Once enrolled, refunds will not be issued, and classes will not be prorated. In the event the class is cancelled due to an insufficient number of students (unlikely), those who have paid will receive a prompt and full refund. Tuition for Italian 103 can only be applied to the Italian 103 class taught from April to June 2024. The tuition cannot be used as credit for other future classes or private lessons in the event a student enrolls in this course and does not attend (regardless of the excuse).
3) Registering students are expected to have read this email in its entirety. Please call me or email me with any questions. The enrollment form is attached below. Please click on the link to open the document.
Phone: 480 628-0165
valentidavide@yahoo.com
Italian 203 Zoom Class
Dates & Times
The course begins Tuesday evening, March 21st. Classes are held on Tuesdays from 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm on Zoom. The course concludes on May 23rd. There are a total of 10 class meetings. All lessons are video recorded and will be distributed via a link only to those students who have missed a class due to an absence.
Zoom Classes
Our class sessions will be held on Zoom. I've taught numerous courses on Zoom over the last few years, and they have gone exceptionally well. Please note you should have a good internet connection to avoid any technical issues. Valenti Lingua will not be held responsible for any connectivity issues the student may have.
A little information about the class:
A little information about the class: Italian 203 is structured as a second year Italian class. Our goal is to cover Units 14, 15 and 6 of the text Ciao 6th Edition by Carla Larese Riga. Homework will be assigned on a weekly basis. Students are expected to complete the class assignments and prepare for class in order to progress to ITA 204. There aren't any grades issued. This class is perfect for those who have completed Italian 202 with Valenti Lingua. This is a structured class, taught to accommodate the pace of the group. Italian 203 will aid those who are traveling to Italy by teaching basic grammar and vocabulary necessary for conversing in Italian. This course will also provide a solid foundation for those who wish to continue to study Italian with me upon completion of this course. Students who have not successfully completed Italian 202 with Valenti Lingua may need to take an oral and written assessment test prior to enrolling in 203. All homework assignments will be sent via email. A video recording of classes will be made available to students in case of an absence.
Cost for the program:
Tuition is $555.00 per student and includes a subscription to Yabla with tuition (a great value). Payment is due by Saturday, March 4th at 10:00 pm. A $10.00 late fee is added after the due date. Students may pay via Zellepay. Venmo payments may be accepted as well for an added fee. Please check with Davide prior to sending a Venmo payment. A $20.00 fee per student is added to pay by credit card. Checks in the mail aren't accepted. Don't delay and run the risk of the class filling up before you enroll.
Textbook Information:
“Ciao” 6th edition by Carla Larese Riga. Used copies are available, and I would encourage you to purchase a used copy to keep the cost down. You do not need the CD or DVD that may accompany some of the used texts. However, you are welcome to purchase a text that comes with these supplements if you'd like. Again, be sure to get the 6th edition, and feel free to shop around.
Here is a link to Amazon where the book can be purchased used:
How to Enroll:
Please read the following steps for enrolling and the refund policy below. Be sure to read the entire email prior to proceeding with enrollment.
1) Complete and sign the enrollment form attached. Please return it as an attachment in an email to valentidavide@yahoo.com. Please include your full name, phone number, email, and signature. If you are enrolling a friend or spouse please have that person complete and return an enrollment form as well. A payment request will be sent to students who have submitted the enrollment form. Students may pay via Zellepay. Venmo payments may be accepted as well, but please check with Davide prior to sending a Venmo payment A $20.00 fee per student is added to pay by credit card. Checks in the mail aren't accepted. Payment is due by Saturday, March 4th at 10:00 pm. Don't delay and run the risk of the class filling up before you enroll.
2) Once enrolled, refunds will not be issued, and classes will not be prorated. In the event the class is cancelled due to an insufficient number of students (unlikely), those who have paid will receive a prompt and full refund. Tuition for Italian 203 can only be applied to the Italian 203 class taught from March to May of 2023. The tuition cannot be used as credit for other future classes or private lessons in the event a student enrolls in this course and does not attend (regardless of the excuse).
3) Registering students are expected to have read this email in its entirety. Please call me or email me with any questions. The enrollment form is attached below. Please click on the link to open the document.
Phone: 480 628-0165
valentidavide@yahoo.com
Italian Through Film begins again on Mondays at 6:00 pm beginning October 10th. Enroll today! See below for more information.
The goal of this class is to help you improve all aspects of your Italian, particularly your oral expression and listening comprehension ability.
Who should take this class?
This is an intermediate / advanced level class conducted entirely in Italian. Beginners are also welcome to enroll and have the option of auditing. Beginner students have taken this class in the past and have benefited from it. There is no difference in cost for auditing students. Auditing simply means you aren't expected / required to participate in class discussions and in the completion of assignments. You can simply observe the class and participate at your leisure.
Zoom Cinema Class Meetings
The course will be held via Zoom. As usual this will be a 10 week class. We'll view films on the odd weeks and discuss the films and correct the homework on the even weeks. I'll stream the movies via Zoom. The movies will be shown with English subtitles. Although not a requirement, when possible it is advantageous to watch the movies a second time on your own. You'll reap more benefits from the assignments and class discussions by doing so.
Dates
Our class will be held on Monday evenings from 6:00 - 8:15, beginning Monday, October 10th and ending on December 12th. We'll take a short 5 minute break in the middle of the film showing or class discussions. There will likely be classes when we are able to conclude prior to 8:15.
I film
1) Johnny Stecchino (The film is also available for free on Youtube. Students will receive a transcript of the Italian subtitles.)
2) Cinema Paradiso (The film is also available for streaming on Amazon Prime. Students will receive a transcript of the Italian subtitles.)
3) Il Sorpasso (The film is also available for streaming on Amazon.)
4) In Guerra Per Amore (The complete version of the film is available for free on Youtube. Students will receive a transcript of the Italian subtitles.)
5) La Vita è Bella (The film is also available for streaming on Amazon Prime. With a public library card streaming is free on Kanopy. It is also available for rent on Youtube. Students will receive a transcript of the Italian subtitles.)
Cost for entire program: Cost will vary slightly depending on method of payment. Payment via Zelle or cash is preferred.
-Via Zelle or cash the cost is 500.00.
-Via Venmo the cost is 510.00.
-Via credit card the cost is 520.00.
Materials (handouts) are free and will be provided via email attachments. Materials will consist of handouts dealing with each of the films.
How to Enroll:
Please read the following steps for enrolling and the refund policy below. Be sure to have read the entire email prior to proceeding with enrollment. Enrollment closes Monday, September 26th at 10:00 pm.
1) Complete and sign the enrollment form attached. Please return it as an attachment in an email. Include your full name, phone number, email, and signature. If you are enrolling a friend or spouse, please have that person complete and return an enrollment form as well. Please let me know how you wish to pay. Students are enrolled only once both the enrollment form and payment have been received.
2) Once enrolled, refunds will not be issued, and classes will not be prorated. In the event the class is cancelled due to an insufficient number of students (very unlikely), those who have paid will receive a prompt and full refund. Tuition for the Italian Through Film class can only be applied to the class taught from October to December of 2022. The tuition cannot be used as credit for other classes or private lessons in the event that a student enrolls in this course and does not attend (regardless of the student's excuse). Private lesson tuition can't be applied toward a group class.
3) Registering students are expected to have read the course description in its entirety. Please feel free to call me or email me with any questions. My phone number is listed below. The enrollment form is linked here: Enrollment Form.
Thank you,
Davide Valenti
(480) 628-0165
Intermediate Italian Zoom Class January 2022
If you have not previously taken classes with Valenti Lingua you may need to complete both an oral and written assessment prior to enrolling in Intermediate Italian. The assessment can be taken via Zoom or Skype. Please call Valenti Lingua at 480 628-0165 to schedule an appointment. There may be a fee for the assessment test.
Dates & Times
Classes start Monday evening, January 24th. We’ll meet on Mondays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The course will conclude on March 28th (10, two hour sessions). Classes are video recorded, and the recordings are shared with those students who miss a class
Zoom Classes
Our class sessions will be held on Zoom. I've taught numerous courses on Zoom in 2020 - 2021, and they have gone exceptionally well. Please note you should have a good internet connection to avoid any technical issues on your end.
Course & Textbook Information
Classes will be conducted entirely in Italian. Homework will be assigned on a weekly basis. Students are expected to complete the class assignments and prepare for class in order to progress to the next class. There aren't any grades issued. This is a structured class, taught to accommodate the pace of the group. We'll use the text Dieci B1 with ebook access by the publisher Alma Edizioni. Both the text and the ebook are recommended. See the links below which will take you to where the text with ebook can be purchased:
Assessment and Homework
Students who have not completed Italian 203 with Valenti Lingua may need to take an oral and written assessment test prior to enrolling in 203. All homework will be assigned via email each week. A week prior to the beginning of our class, students will receive the first set of assignments for the first class. A video recording of our Zoom class sessions will be made available to students in case of an absence. Students in past courses have found these recordings to be very helpful when they weren't able to attend class live.
Cost for the program:
Tuition is $550.00. Payment and enrollment forms are due by 10:00 pm, Friday, January 7th. Students receive a subscription to Yabla with their tuition. Yabla subscriptions are active until November. We'll incorporate Yabla in our curriculum. Students must be at least 18 years of age or have permission of the instructor to enroll. Students may pay for the course via Zelle. A 20.00 fee will be added to credit card payments. Venmo payments may be accepted on a case by case basis. Please reach out to Davide for further instructions regarding Venmo payments.
How to Enroll:
Please read the following steps for enrolling and the refund policy below. Be sure to read the entire email prior to proceeding with enrollment.
1) Complete and sign the enrollment form attached. Please return it as an attachment in an email to valentidavide@yahoo.com. Include your full name, phone number, email, and signature. Please let Valenti Lingua know where to send the Zelle payment request. Checks are NOT accepted. Please note there is a 20.00 fee to pay via credit card. Once you've submitted your enrollment form, a payment request will be emailed to you. Students are only enrolled once both the enrollment form and payment have been received. Thank you for respecting the enrollment due date.
2) Once enrolled, refunds will not be issued, and classes will not be prorated. In the event the class is cancelled due to an insufficient number of students (unlikely), enrolled students will receive a prompt and full refund. Tuition for Intermediate Italian can only be applied to the Intermediate Italian class taught from January to March 2022. The tuition cannot be used as credit for other future classes or private lessons in the event a student enrolls in this course and does not attend (regardless of the excuse). Payment for private Italian lessons can't be applied to tuition for group classes.
3) If you have not previously taken classes with Valenti Lingua you may need to complete both an oral and written assessment prior to enrolling in Intermediate Italian. Please call Valenti Lingua at 480 628-0165 to schedule an appointment. There may be a fee for the assessment test.
4) Registering students are expected to have read this email in its entirety. Please call me or email me with any questions. The enrollment form is attached below. Please click on the link to open the document.
Phone: 480 628-0165
valentidavide@yahoo.com