Spring 2026 “Conversation Tours”
Conversation Tours:
6-week courses of 1-hour sessions that explore Italian events or locations through the magic of the internet. Each session is carefully curated to include warm-up, comprehension, 1-on-1 and full group activities that give the participant the virtual experience of having visited the event or location featured. You will interact with maps, photos, menus, videos, itineraries and other authentic materials to live your language adventure. Conversation tours are made up of 3-10 participants and take place over zoom with additional websites and presentations being made available to participants by your instructor.
Sagre e feste italiane (Italian Festivals and Fairs):
Sundays 11:30-12:30 Central Time March 8 – April 19, 2026 $179
(No session on Easter Sunday)
Step into the lively world of Italian festivals and fairs with this 6-week, 1-hour per week online course. Designed for A2–B1 Italian learners, Sagre e feste italiane offers a joyful, immersive way to practice conversation while discovering the traditions, foods, and stories that make each festival unique.
Each week, you’ll explore a different Festa or Sagra from regions across Italy—from the regional wine celebration in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, to a lively city-wide food competition in Liguria, to Sardegna’s citrus-themed festivities. Through images, maps, menus, videos, and other authentic materials, you’ll experience these events as if you were there, all from your own home.
What You’ll Experience:
- Immersive, story-driven lessons: Learn the history, folklore, and culinary highlights behind each festival.
- Conversation practice in a supportive setting: Participate at your own pace in 1-on-1 and group activities.
- Cultural insight through hands-on engagement: Explore local foods, artisanal traditions, and seasonal celebrations.
- Community and connection: Build confidence and maintain regular Italian practice while connecting with fellow learners.
Spring 2026 Festivals & Fairs:
- Giornata internazionale della donna – Celebrating women’s achievements across Italy
- 77° Festa regionale del vino friulano – Wine, food, and regional pride in Friuli
- Campionato Mondiale di Pesto – Liguria’s lively culinary competition
- Georgica – Agricultural traditions and rural life
- Palio della rana – Fun, competitive, and quirky local games
Whether you love Italian culture, enjoy seasonal traditions, or want a low-stakes way to boost your conversation skills, Sagre e feste italiane is a vibrant, engaging way to practice Italian and explore Italy’s local flavors and festivals.
Italia Insolita (Unusual Italy):
Wednesdays 1:00- 2:00pm Central Time March 11 – April 22, 2026 $179
(No session on April 8th)
Step off the beaten path and explore Italy’s strange, whimsical, and sometimes eerie corners with Italia Insolita. This 6-week, 1-hour per week online course is designed for A2–B1 Italian leaStep off the beaten path and explore Italy’s strange, whimsical, and sometimes eerie corners with Italia Insolita. This 6‑week, 1‑hour per week online course is designed for A2–B1 Italian learners who want to practice conversation, expand vocabulary, and explore stories beyond the usual tourist sites.
From fantastical gardens and grotesque monsters to haunted villages and reflective crypts, each session combines rich visuals, storytelling, and guided discussion. You’ll meet artists, communities, and landscapes that make Italy truly unusual — all while speaking Italian in a supportive, engaging, and relaxed environment.
What You’ll Experience:
- Imaginative, story-driven lessons: Visit six unusual Italian locations through images, maps, and short texts.
- Conversation practice at your own pace: Participate as much or as little as feels comfortable.
- Grounded whimsy + occasional spook: Explore folklore, legends, and unusual architecture with curiosity.
- Human stories at the center: Learn about real people, communities, and cultures behind the sites.
Course Destinations:
- Il Giardino dei Tarocchi (Toscana) – art and playful symbolism
- Il Sacro Bosco di Bomarzo (Lazio) – monsters and Renaissance myth
- Triora, il paese delle streghe (Liguria) – folklore and history
- La Cripta dei Cappuccini (Rome) – reflection on life through symbolic bone art
- Civita di Bagnoregio – impermanence, memory, and perspective
- Le Piramidi di Segonzano (Trentino‑Alto Adige) – natural mystery and quiet wonder
Whether you’re a lifelong learner, a curious traveler, or someone who loves stories and strange places, Italia Insolita offers a fun, imaginative, and meaningful way to practice Italian while discovering a different side of Italy.
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