Italian classes for children and adults: group and private classes and events - IN-PERSON and ONLINE
Collina Italiana offers Italian language and culture programs both on- and off-site in the New York City area and ONLINE! In business since 2007, our center is known for offering Italian classes in a contemporary setting, including workshops and events. To experience a comprehensive learning experience without having to leave the city, contact us today!
06/05/2026
Happy Friday! Start the weekend off right by learning how to conjugate the verb ‘guidare’ - To drive! 🚗
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Al lavoro guidava per ore senza stancarsi. (At work she used to drive for hours without getting tired.)
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Join our classes to learn more Italian regular and irregular verbs!
06/04/2026
Collina Italiana is an official exam center for the CELI A certification for adolescents, an internationally recognized Italian language exam issued by the University for Foreigners of Perugia and aligned with ALTE standards. It is designed specifically for students ages 12 to 18 who want to officially certify their Italian language level.
The CELI A exam evaluates all key language skills, including reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary. It is a structured way for students to demonstrate their progress and earn an official, internationally recognized certification in Italian 📖✨
At Collina Italiana, the exam is offered at three levels:
• CELI 1a (A2)
• CELI 2a (B1)
• CELI 3a (B2)
The exam is taken in person at Collina Italiana and is held once a year in May.
📍 In-person at Collina Italiana
📅 Once a year in May
🎓 Levels: A2, B1, B2
A meaningful milestone for adolescent learners looking to validate their Italian and take the next step in their language journey 🇮🇹🌍
06/02/2026
Buona Festa della Repubblica! 🇮🇹
Il 2 giugno 1946, gli italiani decisero con il voto di dare vita a una Repubblica democratica, ponendo fine alla monarchia. Oggi celebriamo il cuore della nostra democrazia, i valori di libertà e unità che rendono grande l’Italia. Un giorno per riflettere sul nostro passato, ma soprattutto per guardare con orgoglio e speranza al futuro.
Just checking that the classroom is still there before we plan even more Italian classes, workshops, conversation groups, and events 👀🇮🇹✨
At Collina Italiana, there is always something new happening. From weekly language classes for all levels to cultural events, specialty workshops, conversation practice, and community gatherings, our goal is to create engaging ways to experience Italian language and culture beyond the traditional classroom setting.
Whether you are looking to begin learning Italian, continue building fluency, or simply connect with others through language and culture, we offer opportunities to learn in a welcoming and interactive environment.
Explore our upcoming classes and events at the link in bio, collinaitaliana.com 🇮🇹
Happy Monday everyone! Let’s start the week off with another episode of our new series, Italian For First Time Tourists 🇮🇹✈️
Today’s expression is “Va bene così.” which means “That’s fine / That works / It’s enough”.
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🇮🇹 E’ un chilo. Va bene così?
🇮🇹 Sì, va bene così.
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ENG It’s 1 kilo. Is this okay?
ENG Yes, that’s fine.
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Join our Adagio A0 Intro Course and start your journey to learn Italian!
Ciao everyone! The saying “Avere scheletri nell’armadio” is similar to the English saying “To have skeletons in the closet.” A presto!
05/31/2026
NUOVA RUBRICA: “Indovina chi…” – Diciottesimo episodio
Prova a indovinare di chi si tratta con gli indizi della seconda immagine!
ENG: Try to guess who the person is using the clues in the second slide!
INDIZI:
1 Era un compositore italiano famosissimo
2 Ha scritto musiche per tantissimi film
3 Ha collaborato spesso con Sergio Leone
4 Ha vinto il premio Oscar alla carriera
Ennio Morricone (1928–2020)
È stato uno dei più grandi compositori della storia del cinema. Ha creato colonne sonore indimenticabili per centinaia di film, tra cui i celebri western diretti da Sergio Leone. La sua musica è riconoscibile per le melodie uniche, i suoni innovativi e la capacità di emozionare profondamente. Nel corso della sua carriera ha ricevuto numerosi premi, tra cui due premi Oscar, diventando un simbolo della cultura italiana nel mondo.
ENG: CLUES:
1 He was a very famous Italian composer
2 He wrote music for many films
3 He often collaborated with Sergio Leone
4 He received a Lifetime Achievement Oscar
Ennio Morricone (1928–2020)
He was one of the greatest film composers of all time. He created unforgettable soundtracks for hundreds of movies, including the famous westerns directed by Sergio Leone. His music is known for its unique melodies, innovative sounds, and deep emotional power. Over his career, he received many awards, including two Academy Awards, becoming a global symbol of Italian culture.
Learn Italian at Collina Italiana 🇮🇹✨
At Collina Italiana, we offer Italian language classes and cultural experiences designed to make learning engaging, approachable, and connected to real life. From beginner to advanced levels, our courses focus on conversation, comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and cultural immersion in a supportive and interactive environment.
In addition to weekly classes, we also host conversation groups, social events, workshops, certification preparation courses, and community gatherings that allow students to practice Italian beyond the traditional classroom setting.
Whether your goal is travel, personal enrichment, reconnecting with family heritage, or building fluency, our programs are designed to help students grow with confidence while becoming part of a welcoming community of Italian language learners and culture enthusiasts.
Explore our classes and upcoming events at the link in bio, collinaitaliana.com 🇮🇹
05/29/2026
Happy Friday! Kick off the weekend with parole italiane! 🇮🇹
“Bagnino” means lifeguard! 🏊
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Per fortuna c’era il bagnino a salvarlo.
Luckily there was a lifeguard to save him.
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Join our classes to learn more Italian vocabulary!
05/28/2026
Drink Italian! 🇮🇹🍷
At Collina Italiana, learning Italian is not just about studying a language, it is about living it. From our group classes and private lessons to conversation-based courses and cultural events, everything we do is designed to help you step into the Italian language in a real and engaging way.
Whether you are just starting out or already building fluency, our programs are built to support every level. Small group classes make space for real conversation and connection, while private lessons give you a more personalized path. And beyond the classroom, our cultural events bring Italian language and lifestyle together in a way that feels natural, social, and fun.
At Collina Italiana, students become part of a welcoming community where language learning is shared, supported, and actually enjoyable. It is not just about grammar rules, it is about speaking, connecting, and experiencing Italian in everyday life 🇮🇹✨
Come learn, speak, and drink Italian with us! 🍷😉
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| Tuesday | 8am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 8pm |
| Friday | 8am - 8pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 6pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 6pm |