The Friends of Italy Society of Hawaii is hosting an open house for its language program in celebration of the Week of the Italian Language in the World. Every October, we join the diplomatic-consular network and the Italian Cultural Institutes to celebrate the Italian language. Join us for an informal and fun adventure with Professoressa Chiara Logli, Ph.D. You will have the chance to observe a lesson from her Fall course, which started in September and runs through November. This is a great opportunity to get a taste of our language courses and decide whether to join future classes—offered once per season!

LEVELS: All levels of language learners are welcome, including those who are simply curious.

• Beginner Level 1 (4:30–6:00 PM)

• Intermediate Level 2 (6:00–7:30 PM)

• Advanced Level 3 (7:30–9:00 PM)

BOOK: The textbook is not required to observe the lesson, but if you're curious: “Italian Grammar in Practice” with interactive ebook by Susanna Nocchi (2022, English edition).

LOCATION: First Unitarian Church, 2500 Pali Highway, Honolulu. Park on the grass along the perimeter so cars can double-park. Enter through the ramp door by the parking lot and head upstairs to the classroom.

RSVP: Required by October 1st. No walk-ins, and there are only 6 spots available per level.

INSTRUCTOR: Chiara Logli is originally from Bologna (Italy) and holds a Ph.D. in international/cross-cultural education from the University of Hawaii and East-West Center. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor and Institutional Assessment Specialist for the Honolulu Community College. In the past, she worked for the University of California Berkeley's International House, University of California Santa Barbara's Multicultural Center, Arts Council for Monterey County, and USAID in Indonesia. She also received the Peace Fellowship from Rotary International in Thailand and collaborated with UNICEF, UNDP, as well as International Baccalaureate Schools. She started teaching Italian language when she was 23 years old and never stopped, including for the Dante Alighieri Society in Santa Cruz and the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco. In her free time, she dances hula with Halau Kaulakahi, loves the ocean, and enjoys traveling by boat around small islands or by foot on high mountains.

NOTE: The Friends of Italy Society of Hawaii is not responsible for any liability, cost, and damages which could arise from the programs; and does not provide any refunds, except if it cannot deliver the program, for instance in the case of insufficient enrollment.

QUESTIONS:  Contact info@friendsofitalyhawaii.org