Italian Courses 2024-2025
Summer 2024
Italian Travel Essentials Morning Session from 10-11:30am and Afternoon Session from 3-4:30pm on Wednesdays in July
Italian IV Tuesdays/Thursdays 10-11am July 9 – August 15
Advanced Italian Thursdays 11:15am-12:15pm July 11 – August 15
Italian Food by Region for Beginners Wednesdays 6-7pm July 10 – August 12
Fall 2024
Italian Travel Essentials Wednesdays 3-4:30pm October 2, 9, 16, 23
Italian IV Tuesdays/Thursdays 8:45-9:45am October 15 – November 21
Advanced Italian Thursdays 11:15am-12:15pm October 15 – November 21
The Language of Italian Food for Beginners Friday 5:30-8pm October 11
Winter 2025
Introductory Italian I Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:30am-10:30am January 7 – February 27
Intermediate Italian Conversation Tuesdays/Thursdays 1pm-2pm January 7 – February 27
Advanced Italian Thursdays 11:15am-12:15pm January 9 – February 27
Spring 2025
Italian Travel Essentials Tuesdays 2-3:30 April 22, 29, May 6 and 13
Italian II Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:30am-10:30am April 8 – June 2
Advanced Italian Thursdays 11:15am-12:15pm April 10 – June 2
Italian Film Critics Wednesdays 6-7pm April 9 – June 1
Please scroll below to see courses that are open for registration. On a desktop computer you can click on the tabs on the left for detailed descriptions of each course. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us at bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or 541-728-3022.
Introductory Italian I
Introductory Italian I is designed for students who have never taken an Italian class before. The goal is to develop basic oral and written proficiency in Italian. By the end of the class you should be able to speak and write about a variety of topics, such as your family and friends, your likes/dislikes, food and hobbies, and travel plans. You should also be able to read directions, food menus, train timetables, and short dialogues (with a dictionary).
Sessions – Winter 2025
Introductory Italian I will meet again on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9:30am-10:30am from January 7 – February 27. Send us an email at bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or call us at 541-728-3022 if you would like more details or have any questions.
Italian Travel Essentials
In this course you will learn the essentials for conversational Italian to prepare for an upcoming trip. Each week we will cover a new topic including making restaurant reservations and ordering food, purchasing tickets and items, navigating train schedules, and more. This course is designed for beginners to the Italian language who are looking for ease when traveling.
Sessions – Spring 2025
This fall Italian Travel Essentials will meet from 2-3:30pm on April 22, 29 and May 6 and 13 at our institute. The course is limited to 10 people so please register in advance. If you have any questions, please contact us at 541-728-3022 or email us at bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com and we would be happy to help.
Accelerated Introductory Italian I
Accelerated Introductory Italian I is an introductory course for speakers of French, Spanish or Portuguese, or for students who have studied a little bit Italian in the past. It may also be used as a refresher course for folks who learned Italian years ago. The goal is to develop oral and written proficiency in Italian. By the end of the class will be able to speak about food, hobbies, and family, as well as understand the basics of films and short stories. Take the next step in your language learning experience and join us in this fun, upbeat class!
Sessions – Summer 2025
Accelerated Introductory Italian I will meet again in Summer 2025. You can email bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or call 541-728-3022 if you have questions or would like a free language level evaluation.
Italian II
Italian II is designed to further your Italian language skills. It is designed for people who have studied Italian previously and can say/write basic sentences in the present tense. The goal of this course is to strengthen everyday conversation skills through practical, everyday applications. By the end of the class should be able to comfortably converse about food, travel, family, and past experiences. You will also be able to understand the basics of Italian films. This is a small and fun class for people seeking to improve their knowledge of the Italian language and culture!
Sessions – Spring 2025
Italian II will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am-10:30am from April 8 – June 2 at our institute. This class is limited to 10 people so please register in advance.
Intermediate Italian Conversation
In this class we will engage in lively discussions centered around current events and news articles from Italian newspapers. Each session will involve reading and analyzing recent articles in order to expand vocabulary, review grammar, improve comprehension, and gain insights into Italian culture and perspectives. It is a fun and engaging small class designed to improve our conversation skills! This class is designed for intermediate Italian speakers who have taken an Italian 2 course or above.
Sessions – Winter 2025
This winter Intermediate Italian Conversation will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-2pm from January 7 – February 27 at our institute. This class is limited to 10 people so be sure to sign up in advance.
Italian III
Italian III will allow students to strengthen their conversational skills and improve their grammar. In this 6-week course, we will learn to speak about a variety of topics, including hobbies, current events, past experiences, and upcoming plans. Students will become more comfortable speaking about more complex subjects, including films, short podcasts, and short stories. This course is designed for students who can speak in the present and passato prossimo, as we will continue to reinforce these skills while expanding our use of the imperfetto and futuro tenses. Come join us for a fun, interactive class!
Sessions – Summer 2025
Italian III will be offered again in Summer 2025. We will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10-11:30am from April 7 – June 1 (no class Memorial Day). You can email bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or call us at 541-728-3022 if you have any questions or would like a free language evaluation.
Italian IV
Italian IV will allow students to strengthen their conversational skills and improve their grammar. In this course, we will learn to speak about a variety of topics, including hobbies, current events, past experiences, and upcoming plans. We will also dive into more advanced grammatical structures, including the conditional tense. Students will become more comfortable speaking about more complex subjects, including films, short podcasts, and short stories. This course is designed for students who can speak in the present, passato prossimo, imperfetto, and future. Come join us for a fun, interactive class!
Sessions – Fall 2024
Italian IV will meet on Tuesdays/Thursdays 8:45-9:45am from October 15 – November 21 at our institute.
Not sure if this class is the correct level for you? You can email bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or call us at 541-728-3022 and we will be happy to offer you a free language evaluation.
Advanced Italian
Advanced Italian continues to offer conversation classes for intermediate to advanced Italian learners. This class will be a grammar review class, where each class focuses on understanding the week’s grammatical concepts and then we practice using them through various conversation topics and activities. We will have different, pre-planned conversational topics that we will explore each week.
Sessions – Winter 2025
Advanced Italian will meet on Thursdays from 11:15am-12:15pm from January 9 – February 27. This class is limited to 10 people so please sign up in advance.
Not sure which class is right for you? Please give us a call at 541-728-3022 or email us at bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com and we would be happy to offer you a free language level evaluation to find the best class for you.
The Language of Italian Food
Do you love Italian food? You are not alone! In this workshop we will learn more about Italian food through the Italian language. By cooking traditional Italian recipes, we will expand our Italian vocabulary and pronunciation for different meals, ingredients, flatware, and flavors. In addition, you will learn essential phrases required to make reservations and order food at a restaurant. Be sure to arrive hungry.
Sessions – Fall 2024
This fall we are offering the Language of Italian Food for Beginners on Friday, October 11 from 5:30-7:30pm.
You can sign up below or email bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com if you have any questions. This workshop is limited to 9 people so please sign up in advance.
Italian Film Critics
Are you looking for an energizing and fun environment to practice your Italian language skills? In this 8-week course, we will watch an Italian film at home (Netflix or Amazon) each week and then come together once a week to discuss it. By acting as film critics, we will further develop our Italian conversational skills while building our vocabularies. This class is specifically designed for intermediate to more advanced Italian speakers.
Sessions – Spring 2025
Italian Film Critics will meet Wednesdays 6-7pm from April 9 – June 1. If you would like to learn more, please email us at bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or call us at (541) 728 -3022 and we’d be happy to help!
Translation & Proofreading Services
Bend Language Institute is currently offering translation services in Spanish, Italian, French, and Mandarin. With written translation services we can assist individuals and organizations with professional emails exchanges, translation of documents and articles, and full-length books. Our translation price ranges from $0.12-$0.18 per word in the original language depending on language, document type, and length of document. Proofreading services are also available, and pricing varies according to document type and length. We charge a minimum of $50 per service.
If you are interested in our translation service, please contact us at 541-728-3022 or bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com. We would be happy to provide you with a quote and connect you with a local translator.
Individual Tutoring
Private tutoring with an experienced teacher can help you improve your language skills while working around your schedule. We offer both in-person and remote one-on-one lessons to help you meet your language learning needs. Our language tutoring rate is $55 dollars per hour, and when you purchase your time in advance you can reduce that rate down to $50 per hour.
We also offer semi-private tutoring for 2-3 youth and/or adults at an affordable price, so you can have fun learning with your friends. If this is something that would interest you, contact us and we will be happy to arrange this. You can see more about small group tutoring here: https://bendlanguageinstitute.com/product/small-group-private-lessons/
If you are new to Bend Language Institute, just send us an email at bendlanguageinstitute@gmail.com or give us a call at 541-728-3022 and we will be happy to put you in touch with a local teacher to discuss your language level and interests.
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