Next Italian Language Classes are scheduled

Dr. Mazzola, has announced he will be teaching our next Italian language classes onsite beginning January 10th, 2026.

There will be two offerings, Beginners & Intermediate:

Beginner/Open Level Travel Italian for adults – Nine week class

Are you planning a trip to Italy? Or want to learn some helpful basics to communicate in Italian? This class is for you! Gain the tools for confidence in Italian travel: introducing yourself, ordering at a bar or restaurant, asking for directions or information if you get lost, understanding directional signs.

This class is for students who have little or no exposure to Italian. It is ideal for anyone who isn’t ready to commit to long-term Italian study but needs an introduction to the language before a trip to Italy.

Intermediate Level Italian for adults – Nine week class

This class is for students who have already completed Dr. Mazzola’s Beginner class, or are beyond basic mastery of Italian language.

CLASS DETAILS:

• Cost is $295 per student which includes nine weeks of instruction; this is an adult class and all students need to be at least 18 years of age.
  • As of !0-01-2025 Sales Tax is now resquired, the $295 price includes sales tax
• Class capacity is 15 students.  To commence the course, we will reach out to confirm class launch once we’ve filled at least 10 seats.
• At Casa Italiana at 13028 First Ave. S., Burien WA 98168
• On nine consecutive Saturdays this winter/spring of 2026: Jan 10, Jan 17, Jan 24, Jan 31, Feb 7, Feb 14, Feb 21, Feb 28, Mar 7.
• Beginner Class will begin promptly at 10:00am and finish at 11:00am
• Intermediate Class will begin promptly at 11:15am and finish at 12:15pm

MATERIALS:

• There is no book for this class.
• Please bring something to take notes on, such as a notebook, or a laptop.

INSTRUCTOR:

Classes will be taught by Dr. Claudio Mazzola, Associate Teaching Professor in Italian at the University of Washington in Seattle.  From Milan, Italy, Dr. Mazzola teaches multiple levels of Italian at UW. Dr. Mazzola received his “Laurea” in English from the University of Milan in 1981, and also has a degree in cinema studies from the City University of Milan. He went on to receive a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Washington in 1986 and is a published writer in these topics.

Sign up to reserve your spot!  Please email info@casaitalianacc.org to sign up for class.