Considering a trip to Italy? Want to connect with possible Italian heritage? This course offers a wealth of travel tips for this beautiful country including key phrases and vocabulary for shopping, eating and getting around. Participants will delve into learning more about Italian traditions and specialties by region. Fun activities during each class help attendees learn and practice phrases and vocabulary. Newly acquired skills from this class will bring smiles of appreciation from any Italian encountered during travels! Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) travelers who have taken this class offer testimonials of its usefulness while in Italy.

Kathy McElvenny lived in Genoa, Italy for four years and loves sharing her enthusiasm for speaking Italian and the Italian culture with students. Marina Viotto Joyce is a native Italian who moved to the United States 50 years ago. She returns to Italy to visit family and friends once a year giving her an opportunity to keep an eye on the constantly changing society. She enjoys sharing her passion and appreciation of Italy with others.