Upcoming Events at American Italian Cultural Center
Fri Jan 11, 11:30 AM - Fri Mar 1, 1:00 PM
American Italian Cultural Center
537 South Peters Street, New Orleans, LA
Community: West Bank
Description
Did you know...Mardi Gras has its roots in Italy’s Carnevale? The celebration was first celebrated in Venice in 1094. Carnevale then spread from medieval Italy to the French Bourbon kings and eventually to France’s colonies, including Louisiana. In 1718, Governor Bienvi
Event Details
Did you know...Mardi Gras has its roots in Italy’s Carnevale? The celebration was first celebrated in Venice in 1094. Carnevale then spread from medieval Italy to the French Bourbon kings and eventually to France’s colonies, including Louisiana. In 1718, Governor Bienville established Mardi Gras in New Orleans!
Learn more about Italian culture and Italy’s connection to New Orleans through the American Italian Cultural Center’s winter 2019 Italian language classes. All classes are taught by Alessandro, a native Italian teacher, and have a friendly, motivating atmosphere. Our small class sizes allow personalized instruction and foster friendships amongst students and the teacher.
About Italian Language Lessons at the American Italian Cultural Center
The American Italian Cultural Center (AICC) Italian Language Lessons are offered in four different levels carefully designed on the basis of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL) national proficiency scale. If you are unsure of your course level, please call the AICC at 504-522-7294
Novice Italian Classes
Students will develop basic language skills and a general understanding of how to communicate in Italian. Upon course completion, students will be able to speak in present tense and be able to read and write basic sentences. Proficiency goal on the ACTFL scale: Novice High. No prerequisite.
Course Information
This course is held at the American Italian Cultural Center located at 537 South Peters Street, in downtown New Orleans. There will be a total of eight, 1.5 hour classes from 10:30-noon on Fridays. The winter session runs January 11 - March 1.
Pricing
Early Bird Rate: $175-225* (Until November 30, 2018)
Holiday Special: $195-245* (December 1 - 24, 2018)
General Registration: $225-$275* (After December 24)
*Non-member registrations include an annual membership to the American Italian Cultural Center (valid date of purchase - December 31, 2019). Members receive discounts on language classes, AICC events, a subscription to the Italian American Digest, perks at local Italian businesses, and much more.
Refund Policy
Students who cancel their registration up to three days before the first class will receive a 75% refund. There will be a 5
Learn more about Italian culture and Italy’s connection to New Orleans through the American Italian Cultural Center’s winter 2019 Italian language classes. All classes are taught by Alessandro, a native Italian teacher, and have a friendly, motivating atmosphere. Our small class sizes allow personalized instruction and foster friendships amongst students and the teacher.
About Italian Language Lessons at the American Italian Cultural Center
The American Italian Cultural Center (AICC) Italian Language Lessons are offered in four different levels carefully designed on the basis of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL) national proficiency scale. If you are unsure of your course level, please call the AICC at 504-522-7294
Novice Italian Classes
Students will develop basic language skills and a general understanding of how to communicate in Italian. Upon course completion, students will be able to speak in present tense and be able to read and write basic sentences. Proficiency goal on the ACTFL scale: Novice High. No prerequisite.
Course Information
This course is held at the American Italian Cultural Center located at 537 South Peters Street, in downtown New Orleans. There will be a total of eight, 1.5 hour classes from 10:30-noon on Fridays. The winter session runs January 11 - March 1.
Pricing
Early Bird Rate: $175-225* (Until November 30, 2018)
Holiday Special: $195-245* (December 1 - 24, 2018)
General Registration: $225-$275* (After December 24)
*Non-member registrations include an annual membership to the American Italian Cultural Center (valid date of purchase - December 31, 2019). Members receive discounts on language classes, AICC events, a subscription to the Italian American Digest, perks at local Italian businesses, and much more.
Refund Policy
Students who cancel their registration up to three days before the first class will receive a 75% refund. There will be a 5
