$180 for returning students.
Level I, Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., starting
January 22nd with Francesca Sangiorgi
Romanoski. Francesca is from Milan as well. She
received a B.S. from the International School for
Interpreters and Translators in Milan. Francesca has
taught at the Berlitz Language School in Kuwait and the
Wall Street Institute in Milan. She worked for 20th Century
Fox in Milan translating voice-overs and movie subtitles.
Francesca likes to use visual cues, pictures and props to
help beginners learn Italian. “When I see students
express themselves in my language, for me it is a feeling
like nothing else!”
Level II, Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., starting
February 6th with Davida Gavioli. Davida is from
Milan, Italy, graduated from the University of Bergamo in
Italy and earned a PhD from Penn State University. She
has taught at Oberlin and Bowdoin Colleges and
currently teaches at Colby College. Davida enjoys the
exchange of cultures that occurs during class and
believes that no Italian course is complete without a class
on food! At the end of each session, students gather at
Davida’s house bearing their favorite Italian dish.
Level III, Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., starting
February 5th with Davida Gavioli.
Romanoski
Davida's Italian classes:
"The instructor was really good
at getting the whole class
involved in conversation."
"I accomplished more than I
thought possible."
"Davida is a great teacher --
innovative and has a great
sense of humor."
"Davida goes out of her way to
assist each student."
"I enjoyed the school and the
atmosphere."
to make gnoci in her Waterville
kitchen. This cooking class and
gourmet pot luck Italian meal is part of
Davida's curriculum.
