Study Italian at JPLI!
Italian is a Romance language with over 85 million speakers worldwide. It is the official language of Italy as well as San Marino, Switzerland, and Vatican city, with minority speaker populations in places such as Croatia, Romania, and even Brazil.
Italian is considered the lingua franca of the Roman Catholic Church and holds a significant influence in music and opera. Learning Italian can open doors to understanding not only these cultural aspects, but can also yield valuable opportunities in both business and academia.
Start learning Italian at JPLI today and immerse yourself in this beautiful language! Our program offers introductory, intermediate, and advanced language courses aligned with the standards set by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). For more information, please call us at (631) 888-3838 or email us at [email protected].
Italian is considered the lingua franca of the Roman Catholic Church and holds a significant influence in music and opera. Learning Italian can open doors to understanding not only these cultural aspects, but can also yield valuable opportunities in both business and academia.
Start learning Italian at JPLI today and immerse yourself in this beautiful language! Our program offers introductory, intermediate, and advanced language courses aligned with the standards set by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). For more information, please call us at (631) 888-3838 or email us at [email protected].
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Program Specialties
🇮🇹 Small Class Sizes
Enjoy personalized attention in a supportive setting: classes are limited to just 3–5 students per group. 🇮🇹 Individualized Instruction Our experienced, native or near-native Italian instructors will tailor lessons to your interests, goals, and learning pace. 🇮🇹 Flexible Learning Paths Choose from short-term (8-week) programs or long-term study tracks that support steady, long-lasting progress. 🇮🇹 Earn a Certificate Students who achieve a score of 85 or above are eligible to receive a certificate recognizing their language proficiency. Join us and start speaking Italian with confidence--whether for travel, academics, or career advancement! |
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Schedule a Free Demo Class
JPLI offers prospective students the ability to join and participate in one (1) 2-hour class of their choice for free prior to enrollment. For those interested in this opportunity, please visit this link or contact us at [email protected]/(631) 888-3838.
Introductory Italian
The introductory level of our Italian program consists of four sections: ITA101, ITA102, ITA103, and ITA104. Each section lasts for a period of eight weeks. Students will have had 64 total hours of in-class instruction by the end of the four sections, preparing them for the intermediate level. It should take a student approximately 32 weeks to complete the entire introductory level of Italian at JPLI.
You will learn the four basic skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) in the context of Italian culture. By the end of the course, you will be able to describe people, events and situations, in the present, past, and future tenses, and you will have acquired the necessary vocabulary to communicate about everyday situations. There are no prerequisites to enroll in this course. However, please note that this course is for students with little or no knowledge of Italian, and therefore is not appropriate for native/fluent speakers of Italian. More advanced students should reach out to our admissions office at (631) 888-3838 or [email protected]. |
Intermediate Italian
Our Intermediate Italian program is designed for learners who have attained a basic level of proficiency and now desire to advance to a more complex language level.
Like the introductory level of our Italian course, the intermediate level comprises of four sections: ITA201, ITA202, ITA203, and ITA204. Each section lasts for a period of eight weeks. Students will have had at least 128 total hours of in-class instruction by the end of the four sections, preparing them for the advanced level. It should take a student at least 64 weeks to complete the intermediate level of Italian at JPLI. Students must first complete the entire introductory track and/or demonstrate a medium level of proficiency in order to enroll in this level. JPLI may offer extra sections to students to better target their weaknesses and particular interests. At this level, you will continue to enhance your Italian language skills, enrich your vocabulary and expand your conversational skills. You will learn how to have exchanges on a variety of topics, and continue your immersion in the Italian culture through unique videos and interviews. You will also become more confident as you continue practicing your reading and writing skills. Please note that a course placement interview is required for admission into the program. |
Advanced Italian
Enhance your knowledge of the Italian language and learn about Italy’s culture and history through theater, opera and the poetry! In this course, you will earn how to perfect your skills in Italian (speaking, listening, reading and writing) while expanding your vocabulary to include topics beyond everyday conversation. By the end of this course, you will be able to express opinions and hypotheses, as well as sustain an argument using a variety of registers.
Please note that a course placement interview is required for admission into the program. OFFICE HOURS
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TUES 9:30 - 6:30 WED 10:30 - 4:00 THUR 9:30 - 6:30 FRI 10:30 - 4:00 SAT 10:30 - 4:00 SUN 10:30 - 4:00 |