To get started with basic Italian, learn essential phrases like "Ciao" (hello/bye), "Grazie" (thank you), and "Per favore" (please). Mastering common greetings and expressions of politeness is crucial ...

The Dante Alighieri Society of Santa Cruz still has some openings for 11-week long Italian classes, starting on Sept. 9. The schedule: • Monday, Beginning Italian, 4-5:30 p.m. • Tuesday, ...

On September 24, professor Simonetta Mossa from Italy was cordially invited by Ms. Zrinka Friganović Sain, RIT Croatia Faculty member, as a guest speaker during Beginning and Intermediate Italian ...

[EDITOR’S NOTE: “Italian for Beginners” had its world premiere at the 2001 Berlin Film Festival. Following are excerpts from G. Allen Johnson’s review, first published by indieWIRE on Feb. 13, 2001.