This introductory course is for anyone with no or very little knowledge of the language. During the course, students will learn Italian vocabulary, grammar, and how to interact with people. NOTE: The text for the course is Italian Now! L’italiano d’oggi! Level 1, Second Edition by Marcel Danesi, Ph.D. and is available locally or through online vendors.

Simona Bai received a teacher’s diploma and a bachelor’s degree in Education in Italy where she taught at a school for 17 years and was a teacher›s supervisor for six years. She lived in Thailand for four years where she taught Italian as a second language to English speakers.