Those who know nothing of foreign languages, know nothing of their own.”
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
While it is maintained that all languages are intrinsically of equal worth, our vision is to support the continuation of Italian maintenance programs, encourage the acquisition of the Italian language as a second language in the Illawarra and recognise it as a valued resource and part of our cultural heritage
The Illawarra Association of Teachers of Italian (I.A.T.I.) provides a range of specific linguistic and cultural activities that support and enhance the work of teachers and students of the Italian language and culture.
Study at any level, from beginner
to advanced.
Our Italian courses are designed to develop and promote communication skills through listening, speaking, reading and writing. Courses are designed for those who would like to gain a basic understanding of Italian or improve their Italian skills further.
Classes are held for beginners, intermediate and advanced.
Small groups vary in size from 6 to 10 maximum.
Expand your vocabulary,
range of expressions and cultural nuances
ADULT CLASSES 2026
held during Term 3 - classes are 2 hours per week - 10 week term
. * ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS (face to face) TUESDAY evening 6pm - 8pm 21 July 2026
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BEGINNERS 1 (face to face) WEDNESDAY evening 6pm - 8pm 22 July 2026 - some previous Italian
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BEGINNERS 1a (face to face) WEDNESDAY afternoon 3.30pm -5.30pm 22 July 2026 - basic Italian
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Continuers (face to face) MONDAY evening 6pm-8pm 20 July 2026
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PRE-INTERMEDIATE LEVEL (online) Two evenings 1 hour each lesson t.b.c.
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CONVERSATION CLASS - FRIDAY morning - TBC For further information contact I.A.T.I.
CLASSES FOR CHILDREN 2026
Classes resume Term 3
Wednesday 22 July - 16 September
4.00 pm - 5.30 pm at Holy Spirit College Bellambi.
TOUR OF ITALY 2026-2027
Venice Cremona
Departing Sydney 29 December 2026
Returning Sydney 20 January 2027
Visiting Milan, Cremona, Padua, Venice, Ravenna, Bolzano, Tirano and Varese
Bolzano - See Otzi The Iceman: the world’s oldest known natural human mummy dating 2250 - 3105 B.C
Cremona - visiting the Stradivarius Violin Museum
Padua - The Scrovegni Chapel – standing atop a 60 B.C.E
Roman Ampitheatre, an artistic masterpiece by Giotto
a starry sky vaulted ceiling and frescoes from the New and Old Testament
Ravenna - 8 Unesco Heritage Sights 5-6th Century Byzantine Mosaics
Venice – The Serenissima - built on a lagoon
The 17th Century Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute
Built in 1631 as a votive offering to the end of the pestilence
The Bernina Express Train through the Alps from Tirano to St Moritz
Scenic view of the Alps and valleys as you travel in comfort. And more!
For further information email iati.wollongong@gmail.com
or call Pina mob. 04247491
Bernina Train Lago di Carezza - Province of
Bolzano
