In person Complete Beginner Italian Friday 10:00am - 11:00am PST (May 16th to June 20th)The class size is 3-6 students per class. Instructor: Francesca
🇮🇹 Complete Beginner Italian – In-Person Class in Berkeley
Serving students from Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco & across 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
This is the perfect course if you’re ready to start learning Italian from scratch. It’s designed for complete beginners with no prior experience in Italian.
Whether you're learning for travel, culture, family, or personal interest, this intro to Italian for adults offers a supportive, small-group environment to begin your language journey.
✈️ Planning a trip to Italy? Pair this class with our Italian for Travelers course for more focused, real-world communication practice.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
In this course, you’ll build a solid foundation in Italian language and culture, including:
Correct Italian pronunciation and spelling
Common vocabulary and essential phrases
How to introduce yourself and describe your daily life
Expressing likes, dislikes, and personal interests
Core grammar and sentence structure
Listening and speaking practice for real-world scenarios
🧠 Each class includes cultural insights—Italian traditions, holidays, and everyday life—to bring the language to life.
📝 Read more: What Are Romance Languages and Which One Should You Learn?
✅ By the End of the Course, You’ll Be Able To:
Greet others and introduce yourself in Italian
Hold short, simple conversations
Understand key grammar and everyday vocabulary
Use Italian in basic real-life situations (restaurants, directions, shopping)
Feel confident continuing to the next level of study
📘 Ready for more? Check out Low Beginner Italian to continue your learning journey.
📚 No textbook required – all materials are provided by the instructor.
👩🏫 About the Instructor
Francesca L. is a native of Friuli Venezia Giulia, a culturally rich region in northeastern Italy. After studying Latin and Ancient Greek at a liceo classico, she earned a Master’s with honors in Modern Languages and Literature from the University of Trieste.
She has worked as both a teacher and administrative assistant in Italy, while raising a family. After moving to the Bay Area, she began teaching Italian to adults at Stanford University's Bechtel International Center. She recently completed a year long masterclass from Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia, specializing in teaching Italian as a foreign language.
Francesca’s teaching is warm, structured, and deeply cultural—because learning a language is also about learning a way of life.
💡 Extras
👉 Want to make faster progress? Explore our blog for language learning tips.
👉 Compare levels and formats in our program Class Levels at PLA
👉 Questions? Visit our Contact Page
🏫 About the School
This class 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 looking for beginner Italian classes near San Francisco, this in-person course is an ideal place to start.
🇮🇹 Complete Beginner Italian – In-Person Class in Berkeley
Serving students from Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco & across 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
This is the perfect course if you’re ready to start learning Italian from scratch. It’s designed for complete beginners with no prior experience in Italian.
Whether you're learning for travel, culture, family, or personal interest, this intro to Italian for adults offers a supportive, small-group environment to begin your language journey.
✈️ Planning a trip to Italy? Pair this class with our Italian for Travelers course for more focused, real-world communication practice.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
In this course, you’ll build a solid foundation in Italian language and culture, including:
Correct Italian pronunciation and spelling
Common vocabulary and essential phrases
How to introduce yourself and describe your daily life
Expressing likes, dislikes, and personal interests
Core grammar and sentence structure
Listening and speaking practice for real-world scenarios
🧠 Each class includes cultural insights—Italian traditions, holidays, and everyday life—to bring the language to life.
📝 Read more: What Are Romance Languages and Which One Should You Learn?
✅ By the End of the Course, You’ll Be Able To:
Greet others and introduce yourself in Italian
Hold short, simple conversations
Understand key grammar and everyday vocabulary
Use Italian in basic real-life situations (restaurants, directions, shopping)
Feel confident continuing to the next level of study
📘 Ready for more? Check out Low Beginner Italian to continue your learning journey.
📚 No textbook required – all materials are provided by the instructor.
👩🏫 About the Instructor
Francesca L. is a native of Friuli Venezia Giulia, a culturally rich region in northeastern Italy. After studying Latin and Ancient Greek at a liceo classico, she earned a Master’s with honors in Modern Languages and Literature from the University of Trieste.
She has worked as both a teacher and administrative assistant in Italy, while raising a family. After moving to the Bay Area, she began teaching Italian to adults at Stanford University's Bechtel International Center. She recently completed a year long masterclass from Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia, specializing in teaching Italian as a foreign language.
Francesca’s teaching is warm, structured, and deeply cultural—because learning a language is also about learning a way of life.
💡 Extras
👉 Want to make faster progress? Explore our blog for language learning tips.
👉 Compare levels and formats in our program Class Levels at PLA
👉 Questions? Visit our Contact Page
🏫 About the School
This class 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 looking for beginner Italian classes near San Francisco, this in-person course is an ideal place to start.
🇮🇹 Complete Beginner Italian – In-Person Class in Berkeley
Serving students from Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco & across 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
This is the perfect course if you’re ready to start learning Italian from scratch. It’s designed for complete beginners with no prior experience in Italian.
Whether you're learning for travel, culture, family, or personal interest, this intro to Italian for adults offers a supportive, small-group environment to begin your language journey.
✈️ Planning a trip to Italy? Pair this class with our Italian for Travelers course for more focused, real-world communication practice.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
In this course, you’ll build a solid foundation in Italian language and culture, including:
Correct Italian pronunciation and spelling
Common vocabulary and essential phrases
How to introduce yourself and describe your daily life
Expressing likes, dislikes, and personal interests
Core grammar and sentence structure
Listening and speaking practice for real-world scenarios
🧠 Each class includes cultural insights—Italian traditions, holidays, and everyday life—to bring the language to life.
📝 Read more: What Are Romance Languages and Which One Should You Learn?
✅ By the End of the Course, You’ll Be Able To:
Greet others and introduce yourself in Italian
Hold short, simple conversations
Understand key grammar and everyday vocabulary
Use Italian in basic real-life situations (restaurants, directions, shopping)
Feel confident continuing to the next level of study
📘 Ready for more? Check out Low Beginner Italian to continue your learning journey.
📚 No textbook required – all materials are provided by the instructor.
👩🏫 About the Instructor
Francesca L. is a native of Friuli Venezia Giulia, a culturally rich region in northeastern Italy. After studying Latin and Ancient Greek at a liceo classico, she earned a Master’s with honors in Modern Languages and Literature from the University of Trieste.
She has worked as both a teacher and administrative assistant in Italy, while raising a family. After moving to the Bay Area, she began teaching Italian to adults at Stanford University's Bechtel International Center. She recently completed a year long masterclass from Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia, specializing in teaching Italian as a foreign language.
Francesca’s teaching is warm, structured, and deeply cultural—because learning a language is also about learning a way of life.
💡 Extras
👉 Want to make faster progress? Explore our blog for language learning tips.
👉 Compare levels and formats in our program Class Levels at PLA
👉 Questions? Visit our Contact Page
🏫 About the School
This class 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 looking for beginner Italian classes near San Francisco, this in-person course is an ideal place to start.