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# LEARN ITALIAN

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# **Italian for Adults**

# **Fall Term 2026 - Registration is open!**

## Classes begin the week of Sept. 21, 2026!

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# **Pricing**

###### ***for 10-week in-person Adult Group Classes***

#### $415 **or** 3 payments of $150

# **Italian Group Classes**

# **Spring Term 2026 - Registration opens Feb. 16 with an Early-Bird discount!**

## Spring Term 2026 will start the week of April 6.  

## [Click](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/about#comprehensible-input)to learn more about the CSL Difference and our methodology. <https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/calendar?hsLang=en>

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<https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/learn-spanish?hsLang=en#level>

# **Pricing**

###### ***for 10-week Adult Group Classes***

#### $389 **or** 3 payments of $140

 

Registration for Fall Term's groups classes is closed, but you can still learn with us!

Click below to learn about our Customized Lessons.

Also, check out our [calendar](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/calendar?hsLang=en)for the next Term's registration dates!

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##### Choose your level to register:

- [![True Beginner ](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/hs-fs/hubfs/19-1.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=19-1.jpg) True Beginner ](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/learn-italian?hsLang=en#italian-tb)
- [![Beginner 2](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20-1.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=20-1.jpg) Beginner 2](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/learn-italian?hsLang=en#italian-b2)
- [![Intermediate 1](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/hs-fs/hubfs/21-1.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=21-1.jpg) Intermediate 1](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/learn-italian?hsLang=en#italian-int1)
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# ITALIAN FOR ADULTS

# True Beginner

 

Even **though this level is not offered as a group class this term, you can learn on your own time!**

**Be sure to check out options for Customized Lessons.**

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## True Beginner Italian

##### **IN-PERSON (10 weeks) at CSL**

**Wednesdays, 6:30-8:15 pm  **  
Begins the week of Sept. 21, 2026 (Fall Term)

Required Book:   
[Italian Made Easy Level 1: An Easy Step-By-Step Approach to Learn Italian for Beginners](https://www.amazon.com/Italian-Made-Level-Step-Step/dp/1951949560/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1NDNTYKXD5HJR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nAXPrQxTY9bUAmoeIknxFb09_mQEs9YcWZj5HEkmVpjtJd6_GtofVtxfXCKoP0ccPWdVtdNvEBefbNfx0ydBXDumksFxtfHA7q-3EoLguWXHwJKqeGl-jNvX7QBCcyQq33Qoz2M6qeNSPVA_U-TZAY23wd9njbA9K_sOvMgUq0R1Ax8eUahUgtW8lja52-UsC23N88QUlCBECnaUgSceDg.03uykpH22VYADom_N1An5H2tUV_Ys_ekI0Cra7CSMjQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=italian+made+easy+level+1&qid=1722444007&sprefix=Italian+madeeasy%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-1#)

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**Pay in Full**

## **$415**

###### 25% off anytime for [CSL Member](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/members?hsLang=en)s

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**Payment Plan**

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###### Total of $450

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###### Who should join True Beginner?

At this proficiency level, you have very little or no previous experience with the language. You can use some words to communicate.

*Learn more about our levels **[here](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/about#levels)**.*

 

 

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# Beginner 2

 

Even **though this level is not offered as a group class this term, you can learn on your own time!**

**Be sure to check out options for Customized Lessons.**

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## Beginner 2 Italian

##### **IN-PERSON (10 weeks) at CSL**

**Tuesdays, 6:30-8:15 pm ET **  
Begins the week of Sept. 21, 2026 (Fall Term)  
  
**Required Book:   
[Italian Made Easy Level 1: An Easy Step-By-Step Approach to Learn Italian for Beginners](https://www.amazon.com/Italian-Made-Level-Step-Step/dp/1951949560/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1NDNTYKXD5HJR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nAXPrQxTY9bUAmoeIknxFb09_mQEs9YcWZj5HEkmVpjtJd6_GtofVtxfXCKoP0ccPWdVtdNvEBefbNfx0ydBXDumksFxtfHA7q-3EoLguWXHwJKqeGl-jNvX7QBCcyQq33Qoz2M6qeNSPVA_U-TZAY23wd9njbA9K_sOvMgUq0R1Ax8eUahUgtW8lja52-UsC23N88QUlCBECnaUgSceDg.03uykpH22VYADom_N1An5H2tUV_Ys_ekI0Cra7CSMjQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=italian+made+easy+level+1&qid=1722444007&sprefix=Italian+madeeasy%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-1#)**<https://www.amazon.com/Living-Language-Italian-Essential-coursebook/dp/0307478564>

Click to review  [CSL's Policies](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/policies?hsLang=en) and [CSL's Calendar](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/calendar?hsLang=en) 

**Pay in Full**

## **$415**

###### 25% off anytime for [CSL Member](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/members?hsLang=en)s

[Register](https://payments-na1.hubspot.com/payments/FYDhGzgTcFd)

**Payment Plan**

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###### Total of $450

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###### Who should join Beginner 2?

At this proficiency level, you can use words, phrases and some single sentences to communicate. You have a basic command of the language, are familiar with everyday expressions, and are able to make very simple sentences.

*Learn more about our levels **[here](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/about#levels)**.*

 

 

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Daniella B.

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# Intermediate 1

## Intermediate 1 Italian

##### **IN-PERSON (10 weeks) at CSL**

**Tuesdays, 4:30-6:15 pm ET **  
Begins the week of Sept. 21, 2026 (Fall Term)  
  
**Required Book:   
[Italian Made Easy Level 2: An Intermediate Italian Workbook To Build Essential Vocabulary And Grammar With Ease](https://www.amazon.com/Italian-Made-Easy-Level-Intermediate/dp/1951949862/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3W4OKZTGTB9AD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iLWw7RTIykAwLYweMNfB9tjDo-uHLHE9pIjCqd8tMR5srWGRpJjk5xcy7qX0sWxjuP3bIAzDYoLk521VUXWpcLj6v3QBfv8_OPWRC-OI8ERoddWIx2jFJgXyxUQ0QUtmufkC-Xz7cdkHCAe7t-kMcnq_K_4FD9-idmi0TWhdeO9O_Gk1XDpi5jmNGgvnDi5iBrkeNBAJMAXUSmyNVy2OYdJTygJsrD1lVJ9e-IFLrwg.v3FI_Fsy0IzI2mAVyemrHZr5nZePrrgZGSqRW96K1uM&dib_tag=se&keywords=Italian+Made+Easy+Level+2&qid=1753790917&s=books&sprefix=italian+made+easy+level+2%2Cstripbooks%2C98&sr=1-1)**<https://www.amazon.com/Living-Language-Italian-Essential-coursebook/dp/0307478564>

Click to review  [CSL's Policies](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/policies?hsLang=en) and [CSL's Calendar](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/calendar?hsLang=en) 

**Pay in Full**

## **$415**

###### 25% off anytime for [CSL Member](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/members?hsLang=en)s

[Register](https://payments-na1.hubspot.com/payments/nwJjmgtRyMDFHnfC)

**Payment Plan**

## **3 Installments of $150**

###### Total of $450

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###### Who should join Intermediate 1?

At this proficiency level, you can describe experiences, events, dreams and expectations and give your own opinion. You often use sentences when required, using strings of sentences and connectors.

*Learn more about our levels **[here](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/about#levels)**.*

 

 

![Daniella B](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Daniella%20B.jpg?width=284&height=284&name=Daniella%20B.jpg)

Daniella B.

Teacher

 

[Read Bio](https://8693418.hs-sites.com/meet-our-team?hsLang=en)

Even **though this level is not offered as a group class this term, you can learn on your own time!**

**Be sure to check out options for Customized Lessons.**

[View Customized Lessons](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/customized-lessons?hsLang=en)

# Intermediate 2

Even **though this level is not offered as a group class this term, you can learn on your own time!**

**Be sure to check out options for Customized Lessons.**

[View Customized Lessons](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/customized-lessons?hsLang=en)

# Advanced

Even **though this level is not offered as a group class this term, you can learn on your own time!**

**Be sure to check out options for Customized Lessons.**

[View Customized Lessons](https://www.chattanoogalanguage.com/customized-lessons?hsLang=en)

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