Conversation Groups

Improve your Italian, but you don't know where to start?

Our Italian Conversation Groups are a great way to practice speaking Italian with others and to improve your knowledge of the language. Friendly and helpful moderators, who are native Italian speakers, guide the discussion. They offer fun facts to stimulate your growth as a language learner and expand your knowledge of Italian culture. Topics range from history, literature, music and art to news, food, cinema and travel. 

These small gatherings of 10-15 people allow everybody multiple opportunities to practice their Italian. We offer both a Beginner Conversation Group and an Intermediate Group, open to members and non-members.

Groups are informal and meet once a month, they focus on conversation skills and will have a specific topic and activity every time.

  • Levels: Beginner, Intermediate
  • Fees: $18 per session Il Punto Member, $25 per session Non-Member.
  • Meeting location: Phinney Neighborhood Association 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

Conversation Groups Cancellation Policy

If you cannot attend a group for which you registered, please notify the organizer at least 24 hours in advance. Missed sessions can be rebooked at no additional cost for a date within the next six months. Please send an email to contactus@ilpuntoseattle.org.  No rebooking will be provided if the organizer is not notified at least 24 hours prior to the session. Notifications made after the session date will not qualify for a rebooking.


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What Participants are Saying ...

“Il Punto conversation groups—whether online or dal vivo—are an invaluable resource for Italian language learners. The facilitators do a fabulous job of creating entertaining and useful language learning experiences tailored to the participants’ levels. They simultaneously support and challenge the learners in an atmosphere that is warm, engaging and low stress. I truly appreciate the effort Il Punto has made to provide such a wonderful learning opportunity and I highly recommend them to curious lovers of the Italian language, from beginners to more advanced.” - Laura Jensen

“I have been attending the conversation groups with Il Punto for a few years. I have to admit, I get a little nervous before each meeting. I worry about my skills and wonder if I will be at the same level as the others. However, each and every meeting I leave feeling energized, with a new sense of confidence in my language skills. The leaders are all so warm and welcoming, they help instill a sense of fun and make it easy to converse. They are all encouraging and supportive. The new Zoom format works well for these gatherings and I appreciate that they are continuing.” - Anne Zannata Kline

Il Punto! P.O. Box 30674, Seattle, WA 98113

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