Want your bambini speaking Italiano? Casa Italiana's fall classes start this week. In addition to its roster of adult language, literature, cooking, wine, and ceramics classes, it offers two options for children.
"Italian for Children" is a fifteen week course beginning September 16. It is aimed at children 3 to 13 years old, and classes are formed according to age and linguistic ability. Classes are held on Sunday mornings, from 9:30 to noon.
"Fun with Italian -- Mommy and Me" is a chance for parents to give their really wee ones (18 months to 3 1/2 years) some exposure to the Italian language. The description says:
Learn basic vocabulary, simple phrases, colors and numbers through hands-on activities in this action-packed class. Sing. dance and play "in italiano." (Prior Italian experience is not necessary in this child and parent class.)
Mommy and Me will be held from October 1 to 24. The schedule says it will be held "Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00 - 11:45." I'm not sure whether that means you pick one, or you can go to all three. Given that it costs $165, I'm guessing the latter.
You can find more information about the school at my prior post about Casa Italiana and other DC language schools.
Casa Italiana
595 1/2 Third Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 638-1348
CasaItaliana2000@gmail.com
These institutions are a great way to learn a foreign language, several of my friends have had excellent experiences at the Inst. Cervantes for Spanish and my own familly had success with Alliance Francaise.
Posted by: NorthernOutlaw | September 16, 2007 at 07:59 AM