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New Courses & Activities at the Dante Society of British Columbia!

From our Friends at the Dante Society of British Columbia

1. WRITE FOR THE DANTE SOCIETY – Make yourself known in the ItalSphere!
Tell us about your last trip to Italy or anything that is related to Italy’s culture, language, territory and natural beauty. Share with us recipes, books, news, tips with an Italian touch and make yourself known in the ItalSphere! When you send us your posts/articles(300-1000 words) please also add a picture, a short bio (150 words max)& relevant links.
Send us your article or blog post to: info
For more information on our blog posts, you can click here

DANTE ITALIAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL – NEW SUMMER COURSES

1) ITALIAN CONVERSATION (levels 1 & 2) – JULY 26 to SEPT 18, 2021
This is your chance to practice your Italian & gain more confidence communicating with you fellow students &, hopefully one day, while traveling around Italy!
CONV. 1: Monday mornings (10:00 am to 12:00 pm PDT) OR
Thursday evenings (6:00 pm to 8:00 pm PDT);
CONV. 2: Monday evenings (6:00 pm to 8:00 pm PDT) OR
Wednesday mornings (10:00 am – 12:00 pm PDT).
The course fee is $170 (tax incl.) for 8-weeks
To register & e-transfer: info

2) ITALIAN FOR TRAVELLERS – AUGUST 4 to SEPT 18, 2021
On Wednesday evenings (6:00 pm to 8:00 pm PDT).
The course fee is $150 (tax incl.) for 6-weeks
Iscrizioni & e-transfer: info

This course is open to all levels and does not assume any prior knowledge of Italian grammar. The lessons will include case studies from daily situations – e.g. restaurant, hotel, street directions, shopping – from which students can gain extensive understanding of Italian culture.

Thank you again and have a lovely day.

Kind regards,

Benedetta Franzini
marketing & Communication
The Dante Alighieri Society of British Columbia

“For the promotion of the Italian language & culture”
www.dantesocietybc.ca
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Italian Language Classes Resume October 5

by Giuseppe Tassone

Congratulations to our students for completing their third quarter of Italian and thank you to our instructors for their dedication and success.

We have decided not to offer Summer review sessions this year to give our instructors a much needed break and to regroup for next school year. Therefore, language Classes will resume in Fall Quarter, with classes beginning October 5th and will once again be offered only online.

Registration is now open for students at all levels. Absolute beginners should register for Level A1 in Fall Quarter.

Buone vacanze e buon riposo.

Dante Society English Meeting May 12! MARKETS of ROME!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

don’t miss the
Dante Alighieri Society’s
May English Meeting
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Zoom room opens at 7:00

(link below!!)
Presentation begins at 7:30

The Markets of Rome
I mercati dei Rioni Romani

presented by Jonathan Brandt

“La strada per il cuore passa attraverso lo stomaco.”
(“The way to the heart is through the stomach.”)
-Italian proverb

The markets in the heart of Rome are popular destinations for tourists and locals alike.  Even from its inception, the Roman Forum was as much a popular market as well as a sacred pilgrimage.  Join me in a virtual walking tour of the rioni of Rome, browsing through some of its neighborhood markets, both past and present.  Highlights include the Markets of Trajan, Piazza Navona, and Campo de’ Fiori, among others.  As the Romans say, “Annamo va!”

Topic: Dante Society English Meeting May 12
Time: May 12, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time
(US and Canada)

Availalable on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T8BMue2Azzw

Jonathan Brandt, AIA, is an architect living in a Seattle bungalow with his wife Renatta and 11 year old son Alexander.  He received his Master of Architecture from the University of Washington in 1993, and has taught architectural history, design and drawing at the UW’s Pio Center in Rome, Iowa State and Texas A&M.  He currently designs custom homes and draws architectural renderings.  To contact Jonathan for a house design or rendering, you can visit his website at: www.jbarch.net His work can also be viewed on Facebook: See JB Architectural Renderings. 
 
What a nice way to end our 2020-2021 Season.
Please join us!

 


 

Dante Society English Meeting May 12

Join us for the
Dante Alighieri Society’s
May English Meeting
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Zoom room opens at 7:00

(link will be sent one day before the event)
Presentation begins at 7:30

The Markets of Rome
I mercati dei Rioni Romani

presented by Jonathan Brandt

“La strada per il cuore passa attraverso lo stomaco.”
(“The way to the heart is through the stomach.”)
-Italian proverb

The markets in the heart of Rome are popular destinations for tourists and locals alike.  Even from its inception, the Roman Forum was as much a popular market as well as a sacred pilgrimage.  Join me in a virtual walking tour of the rioni of Rome, browsing through some of its neighborhood markets, both past and present.  Highlights include the Markets of Trajan, Piazza Navona, and Campo de’ Fiori, among others.  As the Romans say, “Annamo va!”
Jonathan Brandt, AIA, is an architect living in a Seattle bungalow with his wife Renatta and 11 year old son Alexander.  He received his Master of Architecture from the University of Washington in 1993, and has taught architectural history, design and drawing at the UW’s Pio Center in Rome, Iowa State and Texas A&M.  He currently designs custom homes and draws architectural renderings.  To contact Jonathan for a house design or rendering, you can visit his website at: www.jbarch.net His work can also be viewed on Facebook: See JB Architectural Renderings. 
What a nice way to end our 2020-2021 Season.
Please join us!