Our classes
At Little Italy Language School, we believe in nurturing each child’s love for the Italian language through age-appropriate, engaging, and culturally rich experiences. Our classes are designed to support bilingual and non-bilingual learners alike, celebrating progress and building a joyful sense of community.
Bilingual students
Ages 6–7
Focus on learning to read and write in Italian using age-appropriate texts and playful exercises.
Ages 8–9
Children explore sentence structure and morphosyntax, and begin writing simple descriptive texts.
Ages 10–12
Emphasis on text analysis and comprehension, and writing short narrative texts with correct grammar and structure.
All bilingual classes include a "Cultura Italiana" segment, where children learn in Italian about a wide variety of topics such as fairy tales, Italian geography, animals, history, and more.
Piccolini
👫 Parent Participation Required
Ages 3-5
A gentle introduction to Italian through songs, stories, movement, and games. In this class, children learn basic vocabulary in a playful and immersive environment.
Parents are invited to stay in the classroom and take part in the activities to support their child’s confidence and language acquisition.
What makes this class unique is its carefully structured format, designed by native Italian educators with experience in early childhood language development. With a low student-teacher ratio, personalized attention, and a rich variety of authentic Italian materials, we offer not just exposure to the language, but a true cultural and educational experience.
Italian as a foreign language
Ages 6–12, divided into classes according to age and number of participants
A welcoming space for children with little or no prior knowledge of Italian. Lessons focus on learning everyday expressions, basic phrases, and an introduction to reading and writing. The class is dynamic and interactive, helping children feel confident using Italian in real-life situations. To support beginner-level students, lessons will be taught in English.
Our approach goes beyond simple language exposure: each lesson is thoughtfully designed by qualified native-speaking educators to build strong foundations in both spoken and written Italian. Small class sizes, engaging materials, and a supportive atmosphere ensure that every child receives the attention they need to progress.