Are you planning a trip to Italy, or just dreaming about one? Do you enjoy Italian films or the opera? If so, you can learn to speak Italian, “la bella lingua.”The Dante Alighieri Society offers high quality instruction in the Italian language for adults, in a fun and friendly environment. Small language classes are taught by experienced, professional bilingual teachers. Classes are offered in ten-week sessions during the winter, spring, summer and fall.
COST
Members - $130 / Non-Members - $160
Students are eligible for the member rate if they join the Society at the same time that they register for class. The class registration form also serves as the membership form. New students should pay their annual (calendar year) membership fee and the class registration fee at the same time.
The DAS Education Chairperson reserves the right to combine classes at the same level of instruction if enrollment requires it. Classes with less than 5 students will either be cancelled or combined if possible. We will make every effort to make these changes with the approval of students and instructors.
Students should purchase required textbooks prior to their first class,
using the links at the bottom of this page.
Spring 2026 Dante Alighieri Society Italian Classes
Where: Wellspring Catholic Academy
Address: 1100 Upham Street, Denver, CO 80214
Spring Registration Starts: March 1, 2026
Registration Deadline: March 25th. 2026
Classes Start: Spring Term classes start the week of March 30th, 2026
Class Size: Between 7 and 15 students
NOTE: DAS reserves the right to change and allocate students to achieve an ideal number of students in each class.
Your registration is not complete until payment is received by the Dante Alighieri Society.
Refund Policy: Refunds will be made prior to the second class, with an administrative fee of $10. No refunds will be made after the second class.
SPRING 2026 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Classes meet for 90 minutes, once per week for 10 weeks.
Introduction to Italian 1
This class is for students who have no knowledge of the Italian language. This class will teach them to communicate in simple everyday situations. Units 1 and 2 of the book will be covered.
Required Textbook: The New Italian Project 1a
Tuesday 1:30 - 3pm - Zoom
Instructor: Jessica Deal
Tuesday 6 - 7:30pm - Zoom
Instructor: Mario Righi
Tuesday 7:30 - 9pm
Instructor: Carlo Gabrielli
Tuesday 7:30-9pm
Instructor: Jim Brunetti (This class is a little more advanced)
Wednesday 6 - 7:30pm
Instructor: Carlo Gabrielli
Wednesday 7:30 - 9pm - Zoom
Instructor: Andrea Zanon
Thursday 10-11:30am
Instructor: Andrea Zanon
Thursday 6 - 7:30pm - Zoom
Instructor: Mario Righi
Introduction to Italian 2
This class will require a rudimentary knowledge of the Italian language. It will strive to make students comfortable with simple Italian conversation. Units 3 of the book will be covered.
Required textbook: The New Italian Project 1a
Tuesday 6 - 7:30pm
Instructor: Carlo Gabrielli
Wednesday 7:30 - 9pm
Instructor: Carlo Gabrielli
Thursday 11:30 - 1pm - Zoom
Instructor: Andrea Zanon
Thursday 10:00 - 11:30am - Zoom
Instructor: Jessica Deal
Friday 12:00 - 1:30pm - Zoom
Instructor: Andrea Zanon
Introduction to Italian 2+
This is more advanced than the regular Italian 2 class. It is for students with a fairly good knowledge of Italian vocabulary and will help them understand the grammar and the structure of the language. Units 3 and 4 of the book will be covered.
Required textbook: The New Italian Project 1a
Tuesday 6-7:30pm
Instructor: Jim Brunetti
Introduction to Italian 3
This more advanced class will require students to be more comfortable with grammar and vocabulary reflected in more advanced conversation. Units 3, 4 and 5 will be covered.
Required textbook: The New Italian Project 1a
Monday 7:30 - 9pm
Instructor: Jim Brunetti
Tuesday 11:30-1pm
Instructor: Andrea Zanon
Tuesday 7:30-9pm - Zoom
Instructor: Andrea Zanon
Thursday 1:30-3pm - Zoom
Instructor: Jessica Deal
Thursday 6-7:30pm
Instructor: Carlo Gabrielli
Introduction to Italian 4
Students will be working on the vocabulary of book 1a and will start the first couple of chapters of book 1b.
Required Textbook: The New Italian Project 1b
Monday 6 - 7:30pm
Instructor: Jim Brunetti
Tuesday 7- 8:30pm - Zoom
Instructor: Jessica Deal
Wednesday 11 - 12:30pm
Instructor: Andrea Zanon
Wednesday 6-7:30pm - Zoom
Instructor: Andrea Zanon
Thursday 6-7:30pm - Zoom
Instructor: Andrea Zanon
Thursday 7:30-9pm - Zoom
Instructor: Andrea Zanon
Introduction to Italian 5
Students in this class will work on the vocabulary of book 1b and also the Nuova Prova Orale 1.
Required Textbooks: The New Italian Project 1b & La nuova Prova Orale 1
Tuesday 10-11:30am
Instructor: Andrea Zanon
Wednesday 9:30 - 11am
Instructor: Andrea Zanon
Thursday 6:30 - 8pm - Zoom
Instructor: Jessica Deal
Italian Review 2-5
This class will follow a structural approach focusing on review of grammar, vocabulary, listening and speaking to build confidence and fluency.
Required Textbook: The new Italian Project 1a
Saturday. 10:30-12 noon. Zoom
Instructor: Jim Brunetti
Intermediate / Advanced Italian 1
In this class the students must be familiar with the vocabulary from the entire book 1b and will be asked questions in Italian using such vocabulary and will learn to answer correctly in Italian.
Required Textbook: The New Italian Project 1b
Thursday 6 - 7:30pm
Instructor: Jim Brunetti
Italian Conversation 1
This is a class for students who feel confident conversing in Italian.
Required Textbook: La Nuova Prova Orale 1
Tuesday 6 - 8:00pm
Instructor: Maria Clucas
Address: 4625 West 50th Ave. # 204, Denver 80204
Advanced Italian 2 / Conversation 2 / B1
This class is in preparation for the Intensive 2 month course to prepare for the Italian Proficiency exam.
Required Textbook: La Nuova Prova Orale 1
Tuesday 6 - 7:30pm - Zoom
Instructor: Andrea Zanon
Italian Storytelling
In this class students will be introduced to different fairy tales, fables and articles and literature. Complex grammar structure and nuanced vocabulary will be emphasized. Focus will be on language fluency, accurancy and complex communications skills.
All materials will be supplied by the Instructor.
Thursday 7:30-9pm
Instructor: Jim Brunetti
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