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Italian Language Classes – Enroll Now!

Enhance your Italian language skills with our 2025-2026 Italian Language Classes. These classes are perfect for beginners, intermediate learners, and conversational enthusiasts alike.

Class Schedule & Details

Mondays | October 2026 – April 2027
Location: NIAF, 7035 Airport Rd., Naples, FL 34109

  • 10:00 AM – Elementary Italian
  • Instructor: Lyn Errico
  • Build a solid foundation in Italian grammar and vocabulary for everyday communication. Class lasts 1 hour.
  • 11:30 AM – Italian Conversation (Conducted entirely in Italian)
  • Instructor: Carla Menza
  • Practice real-world conversations, expand your vocabulary, and improve fluency in a fully immersive environment. Class lasts 1 hour.
  • 1:00 PM – Lessons and Conversation (For students with basic Italian knowledge)
  • Instructor: Federico Buonafede
  • Dive deeper into grammar, pronunciation, and cultural nuances with a native Italian instructor. Each session lasts approximately 2 hours.

Cost & Membership

  • Members: Free
  • For further information contact Marilyn Romeo at 239-228-3478
  • Meet the Instructors
  • Lyn Errico: With years of experience teaching Italian at NIAF, Lyn focuses on helping beginners achieve proficiency with grammar and basic phrases for use in Italian settings.
  • Carla Menza: A native Italian speaker fluent in English, Carla brings a practical, immersive approach to conversational Italian.
  • Federico Buonafede: Born and educated in Italy, Federico teaches Intermediate Italian with passion, sharing authentic language techniques and cultural insights.

Why Join?

  • Learn Italian in a supportive and engaging environment.
  • Classes tailored to your skill level: Beginning, Conversational, or Intermediate.
  • Opportunities to connect with other language learners and Italian culture enthusiasts.

Don’t wait! Secure your spot today and take your Italian language skills to the next level.

Class Policy:

The start and end dates will be sent via email to members and interested parties in advance.

Study books are chosen by the teacher and are to be purchased by each student. Homework is at the discretion of the teacher. Register early for classes by calling: 239-597-5210

Interested in teaching Italian? Please contact the Foundation office at 239.597.5210 or email: niaf@niafoundation.org.