Non-profit to offer cut-rate Italian classes in Jersey City

562 Summit Ave., The Dante Alighieri Society of Jersey City's Headquarters located at 562 Summit Avenue, where Italian classes will be taught starting April 3

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The Dante Alighieri Society of Jersey City, a non-profit organization, will offer courses in Basic I and Basic II Italian starting on April 3 in Jersey City.

"This is a tremendous opportunity for the community because to learn a language at a college can cost thousands, we're offering these classes for only $50 plus a fee for textbooks," said Dino Vasquez, secretary of The Dante Alighieri Society of Jersey City.

Basic I will be offered from April 3 to June 5 on 10 consecutive Thursdays. Basic II will be taught from April 8 to June 10 on 10 consecutive Tuesdays. Classes are from 6:30 to 8 p.m. A $50 fee is required for each class and $20 for each textbook. Basic II requires either the completion of first year Italian at High School or college, or the completion of Basic I.

To obtain an application for Basic I contact Joe Shaara at 201-362-7535 and for Basic II contact Dino Vasquez at 201-795-9779. The classes will be taught at The Dante Alighieri Society's headquarters located at 562 Summit Ave., Jersey City.