A QUICK AND EASY COURSE TO SPEAK TRAVELER'S ITALIAN SUBITO (RIGHT AWAY)
Created by Nancy Chien-Eriksen
(please also check out recommended books at bottom)
Nancy Chien-Eriksen studied Italian and Art History at UCLA, the University of Padua, and the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, Italy. Later she returned to live in Florence, where she studied and worked at the Academy of Fine Arts there. She has kept in touch with the language and dear friendships made there, and she offers occasional personalized tours in Italy.
Nancy has the advantage of understanding the obstacles and perspective of learning Italian as an English-speaking adult. Though Nancy loves grammar, but she steers her beginning students toward speaking directly and confidently, without memorizing grammar rules. In her courses, you begin speaking it and understanding it from the very first page. LEARNING IS EASIEST WHEN FUN.
This photo was of dinner with friends on the magical balcony at Villa Vespucci outside Florence, where the explorer Amerigo Vespucci grew up. Nancy had the privilege of living here.
2009 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES (SONOMA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA)
WINTER / SPRING 2009
Please enroll through www.santarosa.edu/communityed
(Communications > Languages) and we will have molto fun!
SURVIVAL ITALIAN (beg.) Sect. 9219 Petaluma JC, Doyle Hall 229
Tues. Jan.27 - Mar 17 7-9:30 pm
SURVIVAL ITALIAN (beg.) Sect. 9218 SRJC Burbank Hall 260
Wed. Jan 28 - Mar 18 6:30 - 9 pm
SURVIVAL ITALIAN (adv.beg.) Sect. 9220 SRJC Maggini Hall 2707
Tues.Apr. 14 - June 2 6:30-9 pm
ITALIAN CONVERSE & CONOSCERE Sect. 9222 Petaluma JC, Call Bldg rm 656
Sat. Jan. 31 - Mar. 14 9:30- 11:30 am
The purpose of this class is to converse casually in Italian, with the hope of a local group forming to continue practicing. Portate dei ricordi, delle foto, delle memorie, e certamente le domande. Faremo dei giochi e parleremo dei film, del cibo, e dei viaggi, come volete. Lo scopo e' di divertirsi nel chiacchierare insieme (in chatting together).
AND THIS YEAR A BEGINNING ART CLASS !
TRY YOUR HAND ART SAMPLER WORKSHOP Sect. 9224 Petaluma JC, Jacobs rm 130
Sat. Jan. 31 - Mar. 14 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Please enroll through www.santarosa.edu/communityed
PRIVATE GROUPS IN PETALUMA, CA
Advanced Class -- Every other Thurs. 7:15 - 9:30 PM $20 per evening
Private Tutoring -- $55 for 1 1/2 hours
Please inquire at nancy@nancyart.com.
DVD VIDEO OF SURVIVAL ITALIAN 1
Nancy also has the beginning Survival Italian course on 6 DVD's with companion packet. You can replay the lessons as often as you like. 12 hours. $95 plus $10 shipping. Add 7.5% tax in CA.
Click here to see Nancy's other life as an artist. www.nancyart.com
HELPFUL BOOKS !
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS NEW E-BOOK WITH OVER 350 REALLY USEFUL TRAVEL TIPS, IDEAS, TRANSLATIONS, AND OVER 190 ORIGINAL PHOTOS TO HELP SMOOTH YOUR TRAVEL IN ITALY. YOU WILL UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING FROM HANDLING MONEY, CLOTHES SIZES, BUYING A PRINTED TRAIN SCHEDULE, TO HOW TO USE ALL TYPES OF RESTROOMS, AND MUCH MORE. THIS BOOK IS PERFECT FOR ANY TRAVELER TO ITALY. ITALIAN FROM THE INSIDE IS WRITTEN AND UPDATED BY AN ENTHUSIASTIC ITALIAN COUPLE WITH YEARS OF TRAVEL ADVISORY EXPERIENCE.
I WAS SO EXCITED TO DISCOVER THIS BOOK. IT'S ONLY $14.99, AND YOU RECEIVE IT INSTANTLY ONLINE READY TO PRINT. IT COMES WITH A WORRY-FREE 30 DAY GUARANTEE. Note: Your receipt will say "ClickBank.com". Please let me know if this link works, and/or how you like the book (chien-eriksen@comcast.net).
ORDER FROM THIS LINK http://nancychien.tosolini.hop.clickbank.net
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OTHER RECOMMENDED READING:
TOO MUCH TUSCAN SUN
by Dario Castagno
Hilarious yet truly informative book by a delightful Tuscan tour guide about some of his most memorable customers. He gives a terrific explanation of the passions behind the famous Palio of Siena. Look for his second book out now.
PIETRO'S BOOK
This is a must read for anyone who has ever seen an old Tuscan farmhouse and wondered what life really was like. Pietro explains what real life was as a farmer living in the medieval system of feudalism even into the 1960's. His story is another must read if you love the Italian experience.
SEE IT AND SAY IT IN ITALIAN
by Salvadori
I like to recommend this book because it is absolutely simple to use. You just look at the few sentence examples at the top of each little page, then repeat after the unmistakable pictures. A natural way to learn.
ITALIAN VERB DRILLS
We are using this book in both private groups. Really useful for those wanting to get ahead.
NEW PENGUIN PARALLEL TEXT - SHORT STORIES IN ITALIAN
For more advanced students: Great to read Italian literature on the left page, English translation on the right.
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Buon Divertimento!
