NIAF & Società Dante Alighieri Italian Courses - The National Italian American Foundation

Discover NIAF’s virtual Italian language courses, offered in partnership with the renowned Società Dante Alighieri, and start your journey to fluency and cultural connection.

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Beginner: First trip to Italy Registration is now closed Next section to be announced
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Immerse yourself in authentic Italian with real-life videos and dialogues in this beginner Italian course. Through this 5-week-long online course, learn to communicate confidently in everyday situations — perfect for anyone preparing to travel to Italy. Through hands-on activities you’ll pick up practical phrases and cultural insights that help you feel at home from the moment you arrive.

This foundational course includes:
- 10 hours of live online instruction over Zoom led by Società Dante Alighieri’s instructors
- 2 one-hour lessons each week
- A small class size of 4-12 students
- Recordings of lessons
- Interactive self-correcting activities – no textbooks needed!
- Access to digital learning materials two weeks followings following the course’s conclusion
price $450 Purchase
Elementary: Torino speaks Italian April 14 - May 14, 2026 Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. ET
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Follow a 10-euro banknote on its journey through this vibrant Italian city in the Piemonte region —and uncover everyday culture as you learn. Through this 5-week-long online course, explore the city of Torino in a uniquely engaging way while discovering Italian lifestyle and learning the language.

This elementary course includes:
- 10 hours of live online instruction over Zoom led by Società Dante Alighieri’s instructors
- 2 one-hour lessons each week
- A small class size of 4-12 students
- Recordings of lessons
- Interactive self-correcting activities – no textbooks needed!
- Access to digital learning materials two weeks followings following the course’s conclusion
price $450 Purchase
Intermediate: Parmigiano speaks Italian May 26 - June 25, 2026 Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. ET
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Learn about Emilia Romagna’s coveted Parmigiano Reggiano and dive into Italian culture while building your language skills. Through this 5-week-long online course discover the stories, traditions, and flavors behind this iconic cheese as you learn to understand and speak Italian.

This intermediate course includes:
- 10 hours of live online instruction over Zoom led by Società Dante Alighieri’s instructors
- 2 one-hour lessons each week
- A small class size of 4-12 students
- Recordings of lessons
- Interactive self-correcting activities – no textbooks needed!
- Access to digital learning materials two weeks followings following the course’s conclusion
price $450 Purchase
Advanced: Art speaks Italian July 7 - August 6, 2026 Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. ET
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Take a journey through the rich history of Italian art, from contemporary masterpieces to the Etruscans. Learn to explore and discuss art in Italian while discovering the cultural treasures of Italy through this 5-week-long advanced online Italian course set in Rome.

This advanced course includes:
- 10 hours of live online instruction over Zoom led by Società Dante Alighieri’s instructors
- 2 one-hour lessons each week
- A small class size of 4-12 students
- Recordings of lessons
- Interactive self-correcting activities – no textbooks needed!
- Access to digital learning materials two weeks followings following the course’s conclusion

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