Description of lessons
Interactive, with many practical examples.
Target
Everyone aged 18 and over is welcome. A little knowledge of the country is of course included, but not necessary.
AANBOD CURSUSSEN SEIZOEN 2026-2027
Class duration, number of classes and class days
There are two courses you can register for:
- ITALIAN FOR ADVANCED STUDENTS
This course is intended for those who can speak, read, and understand Italian reasonably well, have a good grasp of the grammar, and want to continue practicing the language. We’ll explore various aspects of Italian culture and society through audio clips, conversation, and reading newspaper articles, excerpts from Italian literature, and more. If needed, we’ll revisit grammatical topics. Current social developments will also be discussed. There is plenty of room for input and suggestions from the students themselves.
Number of classes: 24 x 1.5 hours
Price: €465
The amount must be transferred by August 20 to the following bank account:
NL41 INGB 0002 5620 22 payable to W.F. Ploeg, Amsterdam, with the reference ‘Annual Italian Course.’
Course start date: Wednesday, September 23, at 10 a.m. The classroom location in Platform C will be announced at a later date.
Teacher: Wilfred Ploeg
Website: www.wilfredploeg.nl
Course information: ploegwf@gmail.com
- ITALIAN ‘HALFWAY’
This course is intended for those who already have some knowledge of Italian. The basics of grammar have already been covered. You can already get by fairly well when interacting with Italians. This year’s curriculum includes:
- the imperative (imperative)
- the subjunctive (subjunctive)
We are using the book NUOVO ESPRESSO 2 (by Maria Bali and Giovanna Rizzo), Italian course, student book, and workbook (starting in Chapter 5).
Number of classes: 24 x 1.5 hours
Price: €465
The amount must be transferred by August 20 to the following bank account:
NL41 INGB 0002 5620 22 payable to W.F. Ploeg, Amsterdam, with the reference ‘Annual Italian Course.’
Course start date: Thursday, September 24, at 10 a.m. The classroom location in Platform C will be announced at a later date.
Teacher: Wilfred Ploeg
Website: www.wilfredploeg.nl
Course information: ploegwf@gmail.com
Working form during lessons
Interactive, lots of practice. Also attention to current events, history, politics, cultural differences. Everyone's input and every suggestion counts.
Advantages
You get access to a language area of about 59 million people.
About the teacher
I have years of experience as a teacher and translator. Was also a teacher of Translation at the Hogeschool voor Tolken en Vertalen ITV in Utrecht and gave trainings on cultural differences. Humor is an important part of my teaching.
Teacher: Wilfred Ploeg
Website: www.wilfredploeg.nl
Information: ploegwf@gmail.com