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Italian Language Classes for Kids in Manhattan, NYC

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Collina Italiana, New York City:
Located in the heart of NYC on Manhattan's Upper East Side, Collina Italiana is an Italian Language school that offers year-round Italian language and culture programs to kids ages 2-12. All of our language programs provide comprehensive language learning and hands-on instruction in the arts to children. Our Teatro Italiano and Make an Italian Show programs offer language instruction through drama classes where children can bring their stories on stage. Collina Italiana also offers classes to adults.

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Photo of Italian Language Classes for Kids in Manhattan, NYCItalian Language Immersion Programs for Kids Ages 2-12:

Girotondo - Year-round Italian Language Kids' Program (ages 2-5)

This year-round kids' program offers comprehensive language learning and hands-on instruction in the arts to children from ages 2-5. In Girontondo ("Circle") an experienced instructor provides opportunities for kids to learn Italian through play and activities: games, songs, dances, story telling, and film (Disney movies in Italian). Participation in multiple arts and crafts projects also reinforces the children's Italian language skills. Lastly, La Merenda (snack time) allows children the opportunity to converse on food routines in Italiano. Children are placed in groups (max. 7 children) according to age. Girotondo classes require the presence of a parent or caregiver.

Giardino Dei Bambini - Morning drop-off playgroup (ages 2-5)
Giardino dei Bambini is a morning drop-off playgroup at CI for kids ages 2-5. Children may join in on the fun every Tuesday and Thursday from 9-12 on an as needed basis. Experienced instructors provide multiple opportunities for kids to learn Italian through play, while learning important socialization skills. The program offers language learning through games, activities, songs, dance, theater, and hands-on creativity (art projects and cooking).

Homework Help in Italian (all ages)
Collina Italiana is continuing its work with American children and teens, enrolled at Italian school or in Italian programs, who desire homework help in Italiano in all subjects. CI addresses the needs of many Italian students in New York who seek reading, grammar, writing, and pronunciation support in English. CI's goal is to successfully reinforce a student's bi-lingual education. Private and semi-private tutoring and small groups (maximum 4-6 children) in both Italian and English are forming.
Note: Space is limited. 24-hour advance reservation is required.

Teatro Italiano - Make an Italian Show (ages 5-7)
The students, with teacher guidance, create a play, including the costumes and songs. Children also learn pronunciation and Italian vocabulary, idioms, and grammar through performing. At the end of the workshop, the class stages a play entirely in Italiano!

Teatro Italiano - Go on Stage...in Italian (ages 8-12)
The students, with teacher guidance, create a play, including the costumes and songs. Participants also master pronunciation and learn new Italian vocabulary, idioms, and grammar through performing. At the end of the workshop, the class stages a play entirely in Italiano!

Summer Camps:
In addition to our general Italian language classes for kids, Collina Italiana offers an Italian Summer in the City Camp on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The program is designed for kids (and parents) who want to absorb the warm and lively culture of Italy. Have fun Italian style: Learn and practice Italian, meet new friends, and enjoy a unique summer in the city.

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Address: 1556 Third Avenue, Suite 603, New York City, New York , USA
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ABC Languages, Manhattan NY
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• We offer fun, private Italian lessons for K-12 kids, families, heritage enthusiasts and schools in NYC, NJ, Westchester County NY & Fairfield County CT.

• Classes can be held at our West Side, Manhattan school or at your home or other location of choice.

• Our popular language school is conveniently situated at 146 West 29th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan West Side (between 6th and 7th Avenues, near Penn Station, NoMad, Koreatown, Flatiron and Midtown).

• All of our Italian language programs for kids and high school teenagers can be customized to your specific requirements. We also offer Italian classes for adults.

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• Skype / Online Italian classes – Customized one-on-one lessons for children ages 12+.

Further Language Classes:
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Hills Learning
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Language Workshop For Children, New York
Courses / Programs
At The Language Workshop in New York, children are immersed in the Italian language through native speakers and learn to speak with an excellent, "business standard" accent. Classes are limited in size, so each child can be nurtured. By studying foreign language, children learn the Latin roots -- vital in order to achieve competitive SAT or ACT verbal test scores.

Whether it's language immersion preschool, after-school lessons, school-break programs, toddler classes or baby education we have the right class for your child. Come and visit us, you won´t be disappointed!
Italian Courses for Children:

- Italian For Tots (6 Months - 3 Years)
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We also provide courses in English, French, Spanish, and Chinese.