The perfect class for those who love Italy, its language, culture, and its kitchen. In this four week course, participants will learn basic Italian for Travelers and create exquisite, traditional dishes. During class, students will

-learn basic Italian vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills
-practice menu-reading and learn insider travel tips to make any trip to Italy more enjoyable
-share kitchen secrets while learning the techniques and authentic ingredients of the Italian kitchen

Example meals students will prepare include Tomatoes stuffed with Basil Risotto, Potato and Herb Frittata, and Lemon custard with berries and Limoncello Liquor.

Each class will begin with a mini study session, followed by group cooking in the kitchen. Afterwards participants will relax and enjoy their delicious, freshly-prepared meal together.

Bring your friends and family to plan, organize, or just dream about your future trip to Italy and treat yourself with authentic meals based on the delicious Italian tradition.

Wednesdays 11:00 AM-1:30 PM
April 9-30 (4 sessions)
Cost: $95 GAI members, $110 non-members
Minimum enrollment 6, maximum 12

This beginning level course will focus on the pronunciation of standard Italian, vocabulary that relates to everyday conversation, and basic grammar such as verb conjugation. Culture relating to life and travel in Italy will also be incorporated throughout the class. The course will be conducted primarily in Italian so that students begin to understand, read, and speak in Italian from the first class meeting.

The Rete-1 text materials are the same instructional materials used at the Italian Cultural Institute in Chicago. The course instructor is a native speaker and professional Italian teacher.

Wednesdays 6:30-8:30
June 4 – August 20
$235 GAI members / $250 non-members