Italian: Beginner Level 1 *In-Person*

Italian is spoken as native language by approximately 85 million people in Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Australia. Throughout the world it is the fifth most studied foreign language. Taught by experienced and educated instructors, these classes emphasize building vocabulary, solidifying grammar, and improving spoken interaction. Beginner Level 1 is for students who have not studied the language before, or have less than 10 hours of classroom time within the last year. Following the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference, students at this level will learn to identify common words concerning themselves and their families, read basic vocabulary, ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need, and use simple phrases and sentences to describe familiar people and places. Instructors: Lucia Campo, Giovanni M. Palmarini

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Lucia is a native Italian, born and raised in the beautiful landscape between lakes and mountains in the north of Italy. She earned her Master’s degree in Archaeology and a Master’s degree in Education. She worked for many years as an archaeologist in Tuscany, Piedmont and Lombardy, and has been a middle-school teacher of humanities and geography in Milan for the last ten years. In April 2023, Lucia moved to Boston and embarked on a new WSET course of study in the world of wine, driven by her deep interest in a subject so closely intertwined with culture, literature, archaeology and history.

With a strong background in Italian culture, a true love for delicious Italian food and wine, and a passion for teaching in a friendly learning environment, Lucia is an enthusiastic ambassador of her cultural heritage.

Giovanni is a native Italian, born in Rome and raised in the beautiful surroundings of the Roman Castles area. Over the years he lived in Northern Italy, Australia, France, UK and Belgium, and moved to Boston in 2024. He holds a DITALS certification to teach Italian to foreigners as well as a Master’s degree in Conference Interpreting & Translation in English, French and Italian from the University of Bologna. He enjoys sharing his language and cultural background with his students in a fun and relaxed classroom environment. Giovanni is also a musician and he recently completed a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Saxophone at the Civica Scuola di Musica in Milan. In a previous life he worked as a communication officer for the European Union and as a flight attendant for a European airline.