ATTENTION
During the Winter of 2024 we are offering both online & in-person classes.
Classes run from February 3 to April 12, 2025. For further information and to register please text or call Ina Cohen (310) 741- 9669.
The Lingua Viva office is located on the second floor of the Italian Cultural Institute Building.
Address: 1023 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90024
General & Operations Manager: F. Ina Cohen
Tel.: (310) 824-7408
Fax: (310)443-3254
Email: classes.iicla@esteri.it
Business Hours Monday – Thursday 10:00AM – 5:00PM
REGISTRATION
Registration Period Registration for all levels for the Spring quarter (April, May, June) is open.
Fees
$430 – Italian Language Courses (20 hours) Materials not included
$455 – Beginner Italian Conversation (20 hours) Materials included
There are absolutely no refunds or credits (rollovers) to the following session.
How to register You may enroll by telephone, mail or in person by appointment. Payments may be made with a credit card (Visa or Mastercard or Amex), or check made out to Lingua Viva, and mailed with the enrollment form to: Lingua Viva, 1023 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024. (There is a $30 processing fee for all returned checks.).
Download the registration form here
Refunds
No refunds, credits, or rollovers to the next quarter will be issued after the first class is held. By enrolling for classes, you understand and agree to our Refund Policy. Lingua Viva reserves the right to cancel classes with less than 5 students.
Textbooks
New Italian Espresso Textbook (Beginner & Pre-Intermediate) for English speakers, Alma Edizioni
New Italian Espresso Textbook (Intermediate & Advanced) for English speakers, Alma Edizioni
Let’s Go to Italy! Beginner Conversation (Preparation for a trip to Italy)
How good is your Italian?
The self-assessment grid offered by the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for the knowledge of languages) of the Council of Europe, allows you to verify your level of linguistic competence through the careful analysis of the skills described in the grid. You can download it here.
At this link, you can find an online self-assessment tool designed by the European Center for Modern Languages of the Council of Europe and based on the CEFR self-assessment grid.