We Embrace All Who Enjoy All Things Italian and Desire To Expand Their Knowledge of a Beautiful Country, Its People and Its Language
The Dante Alighieri Society of Washington promotes Italian language and culture. Our English and Italian programs are open to the public. We host an annual Christmas party as well as other special events throughout the year. The Society sponsors an Italian Language program with beginner to expert classes.
About the Dante Alighieri Society of Washington
The Società Dante Alighieri, with headquarters in Rome, is the leading institution in Italy and abroad for the teaching and promotion of the Italian language and culture. Since 1984 the Dante Alighieri Society of Washington, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, has offered Italian language classes in Seattle on the Seattle University campus. Classes are now offered online and are taught by qualified native Italian speakers.
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Italian Language Classes
Interested in learning Italian or improving your current language skills? If you are, you have come to the right place.
For over 30 years, the Italian language program of the Dante Alighieri Society of Washington has been the ideal place to learn Italian in the Seattle area. Now, thanks to the online offering, anybody can access our classes.
Announcements
Il Punto Italian Language Conversation Group Moderators Needed
Volunteer for 1.5 hours, one Saturday morning per month, for either beginner/intermediate or intermediate/advanced levels. Italian native language speaker required. Experience as a moderator is not necessary. Desire to share your knowledge of the Italian language and...
March 5 Film, Lecture and Dinner – Seattle/Perugia Sister City Association
On Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 6:00 pm the Seattle/Perugia Sister City Association is hosting an Italian movie, lecture and dinner. Professor Antonio Iannotta will be the lecturer. He was the lecturer at the 2018 Italian film showing as well. Dr. Iannotta was born,...
February 12, 2012 English Language Meeting
Ciao a tutti - MAKE YOUR RESERVATION FOR THE NEXT ENGLISH MEETING of the 2020 DAS PROGRAM YEAR THIS COMING WEDNESDAY, FEB 12at St. Patrick's Church - Social Hall, 815 E Edgar Street, Seattle Our January presenter is Prof. Lloyd Howard, a Dante expert and previous...
Dante 2020 Wine Dinner – Wednesday, January 22
DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY - 2020 WINE DINNER - Ciao a tutti - The annual wine dinner for paid-up members and guests is Wednesday, January 22 this year at the Pastoral Outreach Center (POC) at St James Cathedral, 6:30-9:00. Arnie Millan, from Esquin Wines, will again be...
First English Dante Meeting of 2020, Wednesday January 8
Ciao a tutti - MAKE YOUR RESERVATION FOR THE FIRST ENGLISH MEETING of the 2020 PROGRAM YEAR THIS COMING WEDNESDAY, JAN 8 at St. Patrick's Church - Social Hall, 815 E Edgar Street, Seattle Our January presenter is Andrea Aldrich, a Dante Alighieri member as well as...
December 11, 2019 Festa di Natale
Our annual Festa di Natale is Wednesday, December 11 As usual we'll celebrate the season with the traditional Italian game of tombola - a kind of Italian Bingo for those not familiar with the game. There are several prizes to be awarded so you might be a winner! ...
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The Dante Alighieri Society is a IRS 501(c)(3) organization. Membership is open to anyone who supports the objectives of the organization. We embrace anyone who enjoys all things Italian and desires to expand their knowledge of a beautiful country and its people.
- Dante memberships and donations are tax-deductible
- Membership provides discounts at some attractions in Italy
- Opportunity for free tickets SIFF’s Cinema Italian-style film festival