Rochester Italian Language Waiting List

“ I am very interested in meeting new people and expanding my social circles. I also like to find things that help the community. I am an energy practitioner and enjoy learning new things about ways to have an even happier and more fulfilling life. ”

“ I am a retired Englis/Special Education teacher. I am a third generation Sicilian-American. I took Latin in high school and some in college. I didn't take Italian as a youth because it wasn't offered in my school district. I have read several Italian and ”

“ Because I'm Gepetto and I speak the best Italian north of New York City. ”

“ Ciao! I took 1 Italian language course at BOCES about a year ago. I also traveled in Tuscany for 2 weeks. I'd love to learn more of the language & get comfortable speaking it. I look forward to meeting people who speak Italian & have visted Italy. ”

“ I love wine, and as a native Washingtonian (Walla Walla!), and a current New Yorker, I've managed to live in some pretty nice viticultural turf... ”

“ Ciao Ciao! I was born in Italy but my parents and I moved to the US when I was 5 years old. I went back every other summer until I was 12, and then again for the summer when I was 18. I'm going again this summer, although only for two weeks in mid-Au ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would love to get out to hear live jazz with some new friends. Would anyone like to check out Flat Iron Cafe sometime? ”

“ Several years ago I developed fluency in the language while working and living in Torino. While I still read italian literature and catch the ChinFM afternoon broadcast out of Toronto, I rarely get a chance to speak it! ”

“ Hi, I'm moving to Rochester in 2 wks, and thought that this is a good way to meet new people and get to know the city. I've been in the US for almost 18yrs and my Japanese has become kind of Urashima Taro's. Looking forward to meeting you all. ”

“ Eccomi! :) ”

“ Ciao! Mi chiamo Eric (Errico). I am of Italian descent on my mother's side, which is why I have always wanted to learn questa lingua bella! I have just begun to teach myself using the Internet, but I would love to learn much more! ”

“ I am il signor Madhu. Everyone simply calls me Madhu, however. I am interested in talking to other people in Italian. My command of the language is probably at an intermediate level. I am a retired professor (R.I.T). ”

“ I am a middle school Italian teacher. I'll be there tomorrow alone due to the short notice with which I found out about this, but will certainly tell others for the future!!!! ”

“ My mom is Italian and i can't talk to half of my family, so i'm trying to learn some basic italian so my grandfather will like me. ”

“ Hi, I'm Jennifer and I am looking to learn Italian for graduate school. Am a complete beginner! ”

“ Planning a trip to Italy in the spring, and would like to get used to hearing the language. ”

“ Hi my name is Frank Polimeni and I am third generation Italian-American. I speak no real italian and would like to join a group to learn some basics if possible and connect up to others in general about Italian culture, etc. ”

“ Hello, My name is Jeff I am 25 years old and I have been trying to learn to speak the Italian language since I was 15. I have a few Italian native speaking friends whom I speak with. I would also still like to continue improving on Italian. ”

“ Hi all, just looking to have some fun playing soccer and meet new people. ”

“ Hi! I'm 28 and currently single. Looking to meet new people and do new things. I have a lot of interests and would like to find groups that match those interests. ”

“ Ciao, I speak Italian fairly well and would like to join the group. I do work Monday evenings, but hopefully there will be other opportunities? ”

“ I am an Italian-American, born in Calabria, Italy and the owner/chef of Cibi deliziosi, in Mendon. I always welcome the opportunity to connect with others interested in Italian culture - and food of course! ”

“ Hi, I am thinking of taking the first year Italian at MCC and I was wondering if some you you can give me some information on it. I am looking for a challanging and intensive program. ”

“ Hi, I'm interested in learning to become more familiar with Italian. I took Italian 101 at MCC but want more pratice. We plan to travel to southern italy soon,this time to my grandmother's village. Looking forward to this opportunity! ”