In person Italian for Travelers Friday 11:15am - 12:15pm PST (May 16th to June 20th)The class size is 3-6 students per class. Instructor: Francesca
✈️ Italian for Travelers – In-Person Class in Berkeley
Perfect for complete beginners preparing for a trip to Italy
Serving students from Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco & the Bay Area
📅 Course Dates
May 16 – June 20
Location: 2161 Shattuck Ave, Suites 234–235, Berkeley, CA
Format: In-person, small group (3–6 students)
If only two students enroll, the course will still run but will be shortened to five weeks instead of six.
👥 Who This Course Is For
Italian for Travelers is designed for complete beginners who want to feel confident, prepared, and culturally aware before traveling to Italy.
Whether you're planning a vacation, honeymoon, study trip, or simply dreaming of Italian cafés and cobblestone streets, this is the perfect intro to Italian for travelers.
You can take this class on its own or pair it with Complete Beginner Italian for a more structured foundation in the language.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
In this fun, practical six-week course, you’ll start learning Italian from scratch and master essential words and phrases for real-world situations abroad:
✅ How to introduce yourself and make small talk
✅ Ordering food and drinks at cafés and restaurants
✅ Using transportation: trains, buses, taxis, metro
✅ Asking for directions and reading signs
✅ Shopping and handling hotel check-ins
✅ Basic numbers, money, and time-related phrases
✅ Cultural tips to help you blend in and enjoy local experiences
💬 While the focus is on communication, you'll also learn just enough grammar and vocabulary to build confidence and avoid translation traps.
🧳 By the End of the Course, You’ll Be Able To:
Speak basic Italian confidently in everyday travel situations
Understand menus, schedules, and signs
Interact comfortably in shops, cafés, and hotels
Make connections with locals and enhance your cultural experience
Decide whether to continue with us inLow Beginner Italian when you return!
📚 No textbook required – all materials are provided.
👩🏫 About the Instructor
Francesca is a native of Friuli Venezia Giulia, a culturally rich region in northeastern Italy. She studied Latin and Ancient Greek at a liceo classico, then earned her Master’s with honors in Modern Languages and Literature from the University of Trieste.
Before moving to the Bay Area, she worked as a German teacher and administrative professional while raising her family. After relocating to California, she began teaching Italian to adults at Stanford University’s Bechtel International Center. She recently completed a masterclass in teaching Italian as a second language at Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia.
Francesca’s classes are warm, engaging, and culture-rich—because learning travel Italian is about much more than just words.
💡 Extras
👉 Thinking long-term? Pair this class with Complete Beginner Italian
👉 Ready to continue after your trip? Explore Low Beginner Italian
👉 Browse our blog for practical tips on learning languages as an adult
👉 Questions? Visit our Contact Page
🏫 About the School
This course is offered by Polyglottist Language Academy, located at:
📍 2161 Shattuck Ave, Suites 234–235, Berkeley, CA
We proudly serve students from Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, and the greater Bay Area.
If you're searching for travel-focused Italian classes near San Francisco or Oakland, this course was made for you.
✈️ Italian for Travelers – In-Person Class in Berkeley
Perfect for complete beginners preparing for a trip to Italy
Serving students from Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco & the Bay Area
📅 Course Dates
May 16 – June 20
Location: 2161 Shattuck Ave, Suites 234–235, Berkeley, CA
Format: In-person, small group (3–6 students)
If only two students enroll, the course will still run but will be shortened to five weeks instead of six.
👥 Who This Course Is For
Italian for Travelers is designed for complete beginners who want to feel confident, prepared, and culturally aware before traveling to Italy.
Whether you're planning a vacation, honeymoon, study trip, or simply dreaming of Italian cafés and cobblestone streets, this is the perfect intro to Italian for travelers.
You can take this class on its own or pair it with Complete Beginner Italian for a more structured foundation in the language.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
In this fun, practical six-week course, you’ll start learning Italian from scratch and master essential words and phrases for real-world situations abroad:
✅ How to introduce yourself and make small talk
✅ Ordering food and drinks at cafés and restaurants
✅ Using transportation: trains, buses, taxis, metro
✅ Asking for directions and reading signs
✅ Shopping and handling hotel check-ins
✅ Basic numbers, money, and time-related phrases
✅ Cultural tips to help you blend in and enjoy local experiences
💬 While the focus is on communication, you'll also learn just enough grammar and vocabulary to build confidence and avoid translation traps.
🧳 By the End of the Course, You’ll Be Able To:
Speak basic Italian confidently in everyday travel situations
Understand menus, schedules, and signs
Interact comfortably in shops, cafés, and hotels
Make connections with locals and enhance your cultural experience
Decide whether to continue with us inLow Beginner Italian when you return!
📚 No textbook required – all materials are provided.
👩🏫 About the Instructor
Francesca is a native of Friuli Venezia Giulia, a culturally rich region in northeastern Italy. She studied Latin and Ancient Greek at a liceo classico, then earned her Master’s with honors in Modern Languages and Literature from the University of Trieste.
Before moving to the Bay Area, she worked as a German teacher and administrative professional while raising her family. After relocating to California, she began teaching Italian to adults at Stanford University’s Bechtel International Center. She recently completed a masterclass in teaching Italian as a second language at Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia.
Francesca’s classes are warm, engaging, and culture-rich—because learning travel Italian is about much more than just words.
💡 Extras
👉 Thinking long-term? Pair this class with Complete Beginner Italian
👉 Ready to continue after your trip? Explore Low Beginner Italian
👉 Browse our blog for practical tips on learning languages as an adult
👉 Questions? Visit our Contact Page
🏫 About the School
This course is offered by Polyglottist Language Academy, located at:
📍 2161 Shattuck Ave, Suites 234–235, Berkeley, CA
We proudly serve students from Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, and the greater Bay Area.
If you're searching for travel-focused Italian classes near San Francisco or Oakland, this course was made for you.
✈️ Italian for Travelers – In-Person Class in Berkeley
Perfect for complete beginners preparing for a trip to Italy
Serving students from Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco & the Bay Area
📅 Course Dates
May 16 – June 20
Location: 2161 Shattuck Ave, Suites 234–235, Berkeley, CA
Format: In-person, small group (3–6 students)
If only two students enroll, the course will still run but will be shortened to five weeks instead of six.
👥 Who This Course Is For
Italian for Travelers is designed for complete beginners who want to feel confident, prepared, and culturally aware before traveling to Italy.
Whether you're planning a vacation, honeymoon, study trip, or simply dreaming of Italian cafés and cobblestone streets, this is the perfect intro to Italian for travelers.
You can take this class on its own or pair it with Complete Beginner Italian for a more structured foundation in the language.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
In this fun, practical six-week course, you’ll start learning Italian from scratch and master essential words and phrases for real-world situations abroad:
✅ How to introduce yourself and make small talk
✅ Ordering food and drinks at cafés and restaurants
✅ Using transportation: trains, buses, taxis, metro
✅ Asking for directions and reading signs
✅ Shopping and handling hotel check-ins
✅ Basic numbers, money, and time-related phrases
✅ Cultural tips to help you blend in and enjoy local experiences
💬 While the focus is on communication, you'll also learn just enough grammar and vocabulary to build confidence and avoid translation traps.
🧳 By the End of the Course, You’ll Be Able To:
Speak basic Italian confidently in everyday travel situations
Understand menus, schedules, and signs
Interact comfortably in shops, cafés, and hotels
Make connections with locals and enhance your cultural experience
Decide whether to continue with us inLow Beginner Italian when you return!
📚 No textbook required – all materials are provided.
👩🏫 About the Instructor
Francesca is a native of Friuli Venezia Giulia, a culturally rich region in northeastern Italy. She studied Latin and Ancient Greek at a liceo classico, then earned her Master’s with honors in Modern Languages and Literature from the University of Trieste.
Before moving to the Bay Area, she worked as a German teacher and administrative professional while raising her family. After relocating to California, she began teaching Italian to adults at Stanford University’s Bechtel International Center. She recently completed a masterclass in teaching Italian as a second language at Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia.
Francesca’s classes are warm, engaging, and culture-rich—because learning travel Italian is about much more than just words.
💡 Extras
👉 Thinking long-term? Pair this class with Complete Beginner Italian
👉 Ready to continue after your trip? Explore Low Beginner Italian
👉 Browse our blog for practical tips on learning languages as an adult
👉 Questions? Visit our Contact Page
🏫 About the School
This course is offered by Polyglottist Language Academy, located at:
📍 2161 Shattuck Ave, Suites 234–235, Berkeley, CA
We proudly serve students from Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, and the greater Bay Area.
If you're searching for travel-focused Italian classes near San Francisco or Oakland, this course was made for you.