Sign Up for Online Italian Classes, Webinars, and in-person Workshops

our winter 2026 SESSION is now live!

I SITI UNESCO IN ITALIA

January 26 - March 26, 2026

For this Winter 2026 session “I Siti UNESCO in Italia”, we decided to honor Italy’s rich cultural heritage by naming each course after a UNESCO site like I Sassi di Matera, Pompei, and Assisi.

Join us on this fascinating journey through the Italian language.

TO view our complete schedule of classes and To SIGN UP , please click below:

Sign up for the percorsoItaliano newsletter to receive news and updates about our Italian classes, webinars and in-person workshops and events in our Italian community.

NEW CLASSes FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS

pompei

Absolute Beginner - Italian for travelers - First Steps 1 (A1) 

morning class

9 - week class starting on Tuesday, January 27 @ 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Learn the fundamentals of Italian, including pronunciation, basic vocabulary, basic sentence structures, simple phrases, and greetings. This class lays the groundwork for further study, and it is also a great introduction to the Italian language for students planning a trip to Italy.

urbino

Absolute Beginner - Italian for travelers - First Steps 1 (A1) 

evening class

9 - week class starting on Tuesday, January 27 @ 5:45pm -7:00pm

Learn the fundamentals of Italian, including pronunciation, basic vocabulary, basic sentence structures, simple phrases, and greetings. This class lays the groundwork for further study, and it is also a great introduction to the Italian language for students planning a trip to Italy.

le dolomiti

Absolute Beginner - Italian for travelers - First Steps 1 (A1) 

evening class

9 - week class starting on Thursday, January 29 @ 5:15pm -6:30pm

Learn the fundamentals of Italian, including pronunciation, basic vocabulary, basic sentence structures, simple phrases, and greetings. This class lays the groundwork for further study, and it is also a great introduction to the Italian language for students planning a trip to Italy.

If you are a new student of percorsoItaliano, or if you are unsure which class to take, please email us at  info@percorsoitaliano.com for a level assessment. We are happy to help you choose the right class level.            

For private lessons, please contact us directly. Grazie!

“Una lingua diversa è una diversa visione della vita.”

 -Federico Fellini

Overview of Our Italian Language Program

percorsoItaliano periodically publishes a program of small Italian classes with scheduled days and times for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Our three main terms are fall (September/October-December), winter (January-March), and spring (April-June). During these sessions, we offer 5- and 9-week classes for all levels. In the summer, we typically offer Conversation and Review classes.

Most of our classes are held online. Customized and private Classes can be held in person in Seattle, in a cozy, contemporary setting in Laurelhurst, near University Village.

Classes are small and lively; in addition to textbooks, we use our own materials and incorporate conversation into the curriculum. Classes are taught primarily to adults of all ages from diverse backgrounds—artists, musicians, actors, writers, editors, physicians, lawyers, engineers, cooks, college students, and retirees. Classes are also taught to high school and college students.

Our FIRST STEPS series, PRIMI PASSI CON L'ITALIANO, is a great way to start your Italian journey. It can be intimidating to start a new language, so we try to make students feel comfortable from the moment they walk in the door.

Because class sizes are small and interactive, students have the chance to ask questions, go over homework, be involved in their learning experience, and foster camaraderie. There are a total of 9 First Steps levels that provide you with a solid foundation and show you how much fun learning a new language can be. We emphasize the importance of immersion and comprehension from the beginning, so starting from the first class of First Steps 1, you will be spoken to in nearly all Italian. Students who come out of the First Steps series can hold their own.

Our Intermediate Italian series transitions you from a First Steps student to an intermediate one. Students will practice grammar in a conversational setting via a study of different cultural readings. Colloquial phrases and idiomatic expressions will be taught. This is an ideal class for students who have already completed the First Steps series or for those who have a solid understanding and command of the language but want to review grammar concepts in depth.

We offer higher-level classes for students to engage in various topics and continue their learning.

In the HIGH INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED series, students will develop their Italian conversation skills, enrich their vocabulary, and get a deeper knowledge of Italy and its culture through readings, videos, and short film clips from recent Italian movies. During this 10-week session, we will engage in activities that stimulate observation, reflection, and comprehension, progressively improving grammar and language skills through exercises, group activities, and discussion. Students will gradually learn vocabulary and use it repetitively through various creative exercises.

Keep up your Italian by enrolling in this interactive conversation class that takes a more communicative approach to Italian (with less focus on grammar). Students will have the opportunity to practice reading, comprehension, listening, and speaking. We will explore Italian culture by reading a short story/article and listening to accompanying audio clips. 

Our Specialty Classes go beyond traditional language instruction and invite students on an engaging journey through Italian cinema, literature, history, art, music, cooking, and more. These interactive courses blend cultural exploration with language practice, allowing students to improve Italian naturally while discovering the country’s rich cultural heritage.

Through our Specialty Classes students are encouraged to express themselves, think creatively, and develop confidence in both speaking and writing. These courses offer an inspiring, hands-on approach designed to deepen cultural understanding and elevating the Italian learning experience.

At percorsoItaliano students at all levels can expand their learning beyond the classroom, feel comfortable being immersed in the Italian language, and participate in a unique Italian experience through our webinars and in-person workshops. Our webinars or in-person workshops are conducted by our instructors Roberta, Elisabetta, and Donatella, as well as native Italian speakers and special guests who cover a variety of subjects, such as arte, letteratura, storia, cinema, musica, cucina, and more. 

Lessons are typically 60 minutes long. Dates, schedule, and price upon request. Please, contact us at info@percorsoitaliano.com if you would like to sign up for private lessons.

percorsoItaliano is currently teaching semi- private classes at different levels . Please inquire below. If the level, time, and date allow, students are welcome to join an existing class.

If you are interested in customized classes, please send us a note below.