AIA FVG / American Corner Trieste - October 2015 Newsletter

OCTOBER - Fall is Here!  Time for Membership Renewal, Conferences, Sci Fi, Halloween, Reading, Moms & Daughters.  We’re off to a great start!  Welcome!  It is nice to see so many new faces.  Haven’t been in yet?  Lots of great reasons to come and join an activity, renew your membership, take a course. 
OFFICE:
OFFICE HOURS  
Our Hours are:  Mornings:  Tuesday and Thursday 9–12,   Afternoons:  Monday to Friday 4-7.  Closed Oct. 31- Nov 3.  During Office Hours, you can renew your Membership or Course with Cash, Pick up your receipts for IBAN Payments, Check Out Books, DVD’s Magazines.  Our Front Desk Volunteers have been working hard to automate our accounting and registration procedures!

9 great films at Cinema dei Fabbri.  The series begins on Nov. 5th with GONE GIRL. Followed by WHILE WE’RE YOUNG on Nov 19th.   

Renew your Membership Early!  We encourage you to purchase your Memberships for 2015/16 during our Office Hours before the Film Series begins.  Here is the Membership Form.  You can pay cash or pay via IBAN.  Remember to fill in and scan your Membership Form along with the copy of your IBAN Payment.  Prices remain unchanged:  €35 for the Regular Adult Membership and €25 for Reduced Membership - Students age 16 and over, Teachers and over age 65.  To attend courses, the student (or a parent) must be a member).  Membership is valid for checking out books, magazines, DVD’s and for 9 films in the 2015/16 American Cinema Series in the Original Version at Cinema dei Fabbri and plus reduced ticket prices on other films at Fabbri.  Membership is valid one school year and must be renewed annually in September.

COURSES:
AIA FVG ENGLISH COURSES
Our Fall Courses got off to a great start!  Welcome to all of our new students young and older!  Take advantage of the American Library and Facilities.  If you missed the beginning of courses for ADULTS or KIDS, contact us.  We’ll try to find a space for you or an alternative day based on availability. We calculate the price from the date you start. 
WEEKEND WARRIOR FULL IMMERSION ENGLISH for ADULTS.   – The monthly dates have been set for the year - 1 weekend each month.  The next session is October 24-25.  2-7 on Saturday and Sunday.  10 hours of intensive English over the weekend. Objective: English Fluency!  Too busy during the week?  This is for you.  Start communicating in English, fast!
TOEFL and SAT EXAM PREPARATION – Contact us if you will be taking the exams to go to the university in the US.  We have set up a class to help you.

ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS and FAMILIES – Free and Open to the Public

I LOVE READING – Summer Reading Contest  If you or your child participated in the Summer Reading Contest, you can still pick up your certificate at the Front Desk, during Office Hours.   
ROMUN2015 Workshop for the American Corner Delegation – Oct. 3, 2 pm
9 High School and University students from Trieste are attending the Model UN Simulation in Rome thanks to scholarships offered by the U.S. Embassy to Italy.  Workshop in collaboration with M.S.O.I. Gorizia.
FAMILY FILM NIGHT - FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC at American Corner Trieste
Every month we will have a cartoon family film in English.  Bring the kids, the grandchildren.  Take a break! Bring some friends. Cartoon Feature Films in English for all ages. Here is the list for 2015/16.  This month: 
Oct. 16th, 5:30 pm –  Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014, 83 min) – Dusty becomes a firefighter.   
HALLOWEEN PARTY – October 23rd -  Ghoulish Games, Fun Food, Trick or Treating for Everyone! 
5-7pm – Pre-K and Elementary Party - €5 Prepaid Reservation Required for kids over age 2.  Children of Members Only.  50 child limit.
8-10 pm – Middle and High School Party - €5 Prepaid Reservation Required.  Adult Supervision.  Members and Children of Members Only.  25 student limit.
AMERICAN CORNER TEEN CLUB - AC TC -  Every Friday from 5-7 pm
Make, Create, Hang out in English.  Open to all Middle and High School Students.  Every week a different activity.  Cooking, Playing, Coding in English.  This month we’re working on the Children’s Halloween Party and organizing a party of our own!    

WOMEN’S SPACE – FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC
MOMS and BABIES (0-3 yrs)
MOM & BABY PLAYDATE in English – Every Thursday from 9:30 – 11:30 am – Meet Moms.  Hang out in our baby friendly space and let the kids play together.
MOM & BABY SURVIVAL ITALIAN - Every Tuesday from 9:30 – 10:30 am.  Meet some other moms, learn some Survival Italian in an informal setting.  Bring the Baby!

WOMEN’S SPACE:  WINE CHEESE & BOOKS – October 15th at 8pm we’ll discuss The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins.  Want to participate?  Send us an email for details.  aia.fvg@gmail.com

MOM & DAUGHTER BRUNCH for the UN Day of the Girl Child – Oct. 18th at 11 am.  A brunch just for Women and Girls.  Mom & Daughters, Sisters, Female Friends.  No Boys Allowed Today!  Fun, Bonding, Brunch.  €10 prepaid Reservation per person required.  Proceeds after expenses will finance the GROW – Girls Rock Our World Weekend for Middle School Girls in February 2016.  50 person limit.

MAKER CREATOR SPACE – Every Thursday from 10-12.  Use our sewing machines, knit or sew in company.  Bake a cake!  It’s all good.  Just clean up when you’re done. 

ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS – FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC
TERRIFIC TUESDAYS
Every Thursday 10- 11am – SURVIVAL ITALIAN Conversation for Adults – Informal conversation in Italian for Italian language learners.  No homework, no stress.
Oct. 13th, 10- 12 - COFFEE BREAK –Take a pause, enjoy some English conversation and a cup of coffee.
Oct. 20th – 10- 11:30 am - SHARING and RELAXING in ENGLISH – Talk, Reflect, Breathe, Relax. 
Oct. 27th, 10-11 am - SHORT STORY CLUB – The story of the month is Early Autumn by Langston Hughes.

CONFERENCE:
LGBT ECONOMIC & SOCIAL INCLUSION – Oct. 6th – 3 pm at American Corner Trieste
Justin G. Nelson, President and Co-Founder of the US National Gay Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) will speak on LGBT Economic and Social Inclusion.  Round Table Discussion – U.S. Consulate General Milan, Arcigay Arcobaleno Trieste Gorizia, University Professors. 

SCI FI CONTACTS Film and TV SERIESOct. 20- Dec. 15 – 8 pm. At American Corner Trieste
A series of science fiction movies and TV series.  In cooperation with Energia Società Ambiente. Tra passato, presente e futuro, lecture series 2015-16 University of Trieste. Organized by Giulia Iannuzzi, PhD. Exceptional guest speakers discuss the theme of the evening.  This month: 
Oct. 20th, 8 pm,    Alternate Natural Resources - TERRANOVA, pilot, created by Kelly Marcel and Craig Silverstein, USA, 2011, 86 min. with special guest speakers: Vanni Lughi, Alessandro Massi Pavan (School on Energy Giacomo Ciamician, University of Trieste)
Oct. 27th, 8pm, Energy and the Self - MOON, dir. Duncan Jones, UK, 2009, 97 min. with special guest speaker: Edoardo Milotti (Italian Institute for Nuclear Physics - University of Trieste)

COMING SOON!
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHIP for ENGLISH TEACHERS – November 7, 2-5 pm – Free and Open to All English Teachers.  Contact us for details.  Share with a colleague, bring a colleague. 

AMERICAN CORNER TRIESTE – Programs, consultation of the library, public internet access computers, and Wi-Fi are always free and open to the public.  A great place to study, meet friends, bring your kids.  The US Department of State has granted us a Gold Standard rating in terms of programs, facilities, services! In addition to our regular library, we also feature an Education Advising Section, Children’s Corner Library and Women’s Space. 
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Remember that we are a volunteer organization.  We are looking for people to work in the afternoons at the Front Desk, manage library checkouts, help at the cinema, mentor teens and a variety of other roles.  Contact us!  We’ll keep you busy!

Halloween Parties at Associazione Italo Americana FVG

Halloween Party 2015 - 
Oct. 23, 2015 5-7pm - Pre-K and Elementary 

Children of Members Only
€5 Contribution per child over age 2
Limit 50 children.  
Prepaid Reservation Required.

Halloween Party 2015 - 
Oct. 23, 2015 8-10 pm
Middle and High School Students €5 Prepaid Contribution and Reservation for each Student.  
Members and Children of members ONLY.
25 person limit.   

What's Up? Sept. 28 - Oct. 3, 2015 -American Corner Trieste

What's Up this week at Associazione Italo Americana FVG / American Corner Trieste?

All American Corner Activities are FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC.

Have you renewed your MEMBERSHIP Come in and we'll get you registered.  The American Film Series 2015/16 Program is now available. The first film:  Nov. 5th - Gone Girl.

Tuesday, September 29th
9:30 am- Mom & Baby Survival Italian Conversation
10am - Short Story Club - First Day of School by Jeffery Deaver.   Come in and we will discuss this story that you will find online in the above link.   

Thursday, Oct. 1st
9:30am -Mom & Baby Play Date in English
10am - Survival Italian Conversation for Adults
10am - Maker Creator Space - Come and let's make something together - sewing, knitting, crocheting  in English with Federica

Friday, Oct. 2nd
5 pm - AC TC - American Corner Teen Club


Saturday, Oct. 3rd
2pm - Model UN Workshop with the 9 students from the American Corner Delegation who will be attending the ROMUN2015 and the students from Diplomacy - Gorizia.

Planning Ahead:

Oct 6
3 pm - Conference:  LGBT Social and Economic Inclusion - Justin Nelson - US National Gay Lesbian Chamber of Commerce with US Consulate Milan, Arcigay Arcobaleno, U. of Trieste Professors.

Oct. 18
11 am - Mother and Daughter Brunch - The Day of the Girl Child - Prepaid Reservations Required.

Oct. 20
8 pm - SCI FI  Contacts Film and TV Series in collaboration with the course: Energia, Società Ambiente. Tra passato, presente e futuro, lecture series 2015-16 University of Trieste.

Oct. 23
5 pm - Halloween Party for Pre K and Elementary - Prepaid Reservations Required.  AIA Members and their children only.
8 pm- Halloween Party for Middle and High School - Reservations Required.

SCI FI Contacts - Oct. 20- Dec. 15, 2015, 8 pm

A cycle of science fiction movies and TV series on energy sources and their relationship with the present and future of our society and the environment: “thought experiments”, critical reflection through fiction, and science fiction fun for everyone!    
Exceptional guest speakers will be with us to discuss the theme of the evening.Hosted by Giulia Iannuzzi, PhD.  
In cooperation with Energia Società Ambiente. Tra passato, presente e futuro, lecture series 2015-16 University of Trieste. 
FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - Shows start at 8 pm.    
 Tuesday 20 October
Alternate Natural Resources 
Terra Nova, pilot, created by Kelly Marcel and Craig Silverstein, USA, 2011, 86 min.
Special guest speakers: Vanni Lughi, Alessandro Massi Pavan (School on Energy Giacomo Ciamician, University of Trieste)
The series is initially set in A.D. 2149, when overpopulation and declining air quality threatens all life on Earth. When scientists discover a temporal rift permitting human
transmission, they initiate a series of "pilgrimages" to a parallel time stream resembling Earth's Cretaceous Period. The colony there, named Terra Nova, is ruled by Commander Nathaniel Taylor (Stephen Lang). A new chance for humanity, but the untouched nature
in Terra Nova is not exactly an ecotopia...

Tuesday 27 October
Energy and the Self
Moon, dir. Duncan Jones, UK, 2009, 97 min.
Special guest speaker: Edoardo Milotti (Italian Institute for Nuclear Physics - University of Trieste)
In 2035, Lunar Industries have made a fortune after an oil crisis by building Sarang, an automated lunar facility to mine the alternative fuel helium-3. Helium-3 is used primarily to power fusion reactors and other things that run on fusion energy. Sam Bell (Sam Rockwell), the astronaut who maintains operations at Sarang, nears the end of a three-year work contract as the facility's sole resident...

Tuesday 17 November
Facing the Ecocatastrophe
The Day after Tomorrow, dir. Roland Emmerich, 2004, USA, 124 min.
Special guest speaker: Filippo Giorgi (International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste)
On an expedition in Antarctica, paleoclimatologist Jack Hall and his colleagues Frank and Jason are drilling for ice-core samples on the Larsen Ice Shelf for the NOAA when the shelf breaks off.
Later, Jack presents his findings on global warming at a United Nations conference, but fails to convince diplomats or Vice President of the United States... Catastrophic
climatic effects result in a series of extreme weather events that usher in global cooling and leads to a new ice age. The film depicts events predicted by scientists, but happening much more rapidly and severely than is considered scientifically plausible. 

Tuesday 1 December

Terraforming! 
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, dir. Nicholas Meyer, USA, 1982, min. 112.
Special guest speaker: Giovanni Vladilo (INAF - Osservatorio Astronomico di Trieste - University of Trieste)
Admiral James T. Kirk and the crew of the starship USS Enterprise facing off against the geneticallyengineered tyrant Khan Noonien Singh (a character who first appeared in the 1967 Star Trek television series episode Space Seed). When Khan escapes from a
15-year exile to exact revenge on Kirk, the crew of the Enterprise must stop him from acquiring a powerful terraforming device named Genesis...

Tuesday 15 December
Oil, Water and... Gender
Mad Max: Fury Road, dir. George Miller, Australia-USA, 2015, 120 min.
Special guest speaker: Claudio Tuniz (International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste - Centro Fermi, Roma - Center for Archaeological Science, University of Wollongong,
Australia)
Following a nuclear holocaust, the world has become a desert wasteland and civilization has collapsed. Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy), a survivor, is captured by the War Boys, the army of the tyrannical Immortan Joe, and taken to Joe's Citadel. Meanwhile, Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron), one of Joe's lieutenants, is sent in her armored truck to collect gasoline. When she drives off-route, Joe realizes that something very precious of his is
missing and leads his entire army in pursuit of Furiosa... 

Associazione Italo-Americana FVG /
American Corner, p.zza S. Antonio, 6,
34122 Trieste
Contacts
tel.: 040 630301
mail: aia.fvg@gmail.com
web: http://aia-fvg.blogspot.it

Mother & Daughter Brunch - Oct. 18, 2015 - 11 am - American Corner Trieste

Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 - 11am- 1 pm . 
Sunday Brunch for Women & Girls ONLY.  
Sisters, Grandmas, Moms, Female Friends, NO MEN or BOYS.
In Honor of the UN Day of the Girl Child. 
Bonding, Fun, Brunch

€10 contribution per person.  50 person limit.  Prepaid Reservation Required.
Proceeds after expenses finance the GROW (Girls Rock our World) Weekend for Middle School Girls in Feb. 2016 at American Corner Trieste.  

Short Story Club - Tuesday September 28th, 10 am, Wine Cheese & Books - Oct. 15th


American Corner Trieste Short Story Club
On Tuesday, September 28, 2015 at 10am
we are discussing:
The First Day of School by Jeffery Deaver.  Read the story on the link and Join us!



Do you enjoy longer books?
Womens Space - Wine, Cheese & Book Club -
Next meeting- October 15th at 8 pm
. The Book of the month is: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. Send an email to aia.fvg@gmail.com to participate.  Yes, we do actually read the book before  the meeting and discuss it.  Start reading now!  All participants bring some food and drinks to share.  
  

Conference: LGBT Economic & Social Inclusion - Oct. 6, 2015 - American Corner Trieste

October 6, 2015, 3:00 pm

Conference and Panel Discussion
LGBT Economic & Social Inclusion

Guest Speaker:  Justin Nelson - President and Co-Founder:  US National Gay Lesbian Chamber of Commerce NGLCC

Free and Open to the Public at American Corner Trieste
Piazza Sant'Antonio Nuovo, 6 - Trieste



Kids RULE! Finding Nemo and American Corner Teen Club

Finding Nemo and American Corner Teen Club
September 25, 2015 at American Corner Trieste
Both Activities Free and Open to the Public - In English
Bring the kids, some friends, send down your teenagers!  







Our First FAMILY FILM at 5:30 pm 
FINDING NEMO (2003, 100 min, DisneyPixar)  
After his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him home.
The next film: Oct 16th: Planes: Fire and Rescue

AC TC - American Corner Teen Club at 5:00pm
Making, creating, hanging out in English for All Middle and High School Students.
Adult Supervision 

Mindful Walking in the Carso CANCELLED

The Walk in the Carso scheduled for Friday, September 24th has been cancelled.
Stay home, dry and warm!
Sharing & Relaxing in English will be back on Tuesday, October 20th at 10 am at American Corner Trieste.

What's Up from September 21-25?

What's Up this week at Associazione Italo Americana FVG / American Corner Trieste?

It's going to be a busy week!  Associazione Italo Americana FVG Classes begin.
All American Corner Activities are FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC.

Have you renewed your MEMBERSHIP?  Come in and we'll get you registered.  The American Film Series 2015/16 Program is now available.

Tuesday, September 22nd
9:30 am- Mom & Baby Survival Italian Conversation
No Sharing and Relaxing today - If you are interested in an alternative session in the Carso on Friday, send us an email by Wednesday aia.fvg@gmail.com and we'll get you the details.

Thursday, September 24th
9:30am -Mom & Baby Play Date in English
10am - Survival Italian Conversation for Adults
10am - Maker Creator Space - Come and let's make something together - sewing, knitting, crocheting  in English with Federica

Friday, September 25th
5 pm - AC TC - American Corner Teen Club
5:30 pm - Family Film Festival - Finding Nemo in English

Business English @ Lunch - Tuesdays 1-2pm

Business English @ Lunch starts on Tuesday, September 22nd from 1-2 pm.

What are you doing at lunchtime?  You're at Associazione Italo Americana FVG for a lunchtime Business English Class.

Tuesdays  1-2 pm
Fall Semester:  12 weeks

More about Business English and other  ADULT CLASSES at this LINK.
Here is the link for ENGLISH CLASSES FOR KIDS.  
Questions?  For information: 329 01 10 424 or aiats.course@gmail.com
The course already started without you?  No problem, we can work it out!

American Film Series 2015/16

   
 35th ENGLISH-LANGUAGE 
AMERICAN FILM SERIES 2015/16     


Showtimes: 14:00, 16.00, 18:30, 21:00

5 November 2015    GONE GIRL. Dir. David Fincher. Starring Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike. Thriller, 149 min.
                               SPECIAL TIMES for Gone Girl - 13:30, 16, 18:30, 21.

19 November 2015  WHILE WE’RE YOUNG. Dir. Noah Baumbach. Starring Ben Stiller, Naomi Watts. Comedy, 97 min.

17 December 2015  GET ON UP. 2014. Dir. Tate Taylor. Starring Chadwick Boseman, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer.  Biography/ Drama, 139 min.
                                    SPECIAL TIMES for Get On Up - 13:30, 16, 18:30, 21.

21 January 2016      BIRDMAN. Dir. Alejandro González Iñárritu. Starring Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, Emma Stone. Drama, 119  min.

11 February 2016    INSIDE OUT. Dir. Pete Doctor, Ronaldo Del Carmen. Starring Mindy Kaling, Amy Poehler, Bill Hader. Animation/Comedy, 94 min.

3 March 2016           UNBROKEN. Dir. Angelina Jolie. Starring Jack O’Connell, Miyavi, Domhnall Gleeson. Biography/Drama, 137 min.
                                    SPECIAL TIMES for Unbroken - 13:30, 16, 18:30, 21.

24 March 2016         WILD. Dir. Jean-Marc Vallée. Starring Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern. Adventure/Drama, 115 min.

21 April 2016            BEST OF ENEMIES. Robert Gordon, Morgan Neville. Documentary, 87 min.

12 May 2016            ANT-MAN. Dir. Peyton Reed. Starring Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas. Action/Adventure, 117 min.


Membership cards can be purchased at the Association, Piazza S. Antonio n. 6, Trieste.  Monday-Friday 16:00-19:00, Tuesday & Thursday 9:00-12:00. Membership fees: €35 – adults; €25 – students, teachers and seniors (over 65). In addition to admission to the nine movies listed above, members get a discount on all movies showing at the Cinema dei Fabbri and can borrow DVDs and Books from the Association's collection. For additional information about our activities (including English/Italian-language classes), visit our blog http://www.aia-fvg.blogspot.com, send an email:  aia.fvg@gmail.com, follow us on Facebook or call 040 630301

Ready, Set, Go! Associazione Italo Americana FVG Classes started today!


Ready, Set, Go!

Saturday Classes at Associazione Italo Americana FVG started today, Saturday, September 19th.
The other Classes start the week of September 21st.

Did you miss the start?  No problem.  If there is space in the class, we can try to fit you or your child in, or we can try to find an alternative day or time that fits your schedule.  Of course if you start late, we will recalculate the price to deduct the previous lessons that you did not attend.  Attention:  some classes are full with waiting lists.

Send us an email:  aiats.course@gmail.com  or call 329 01 10 424 with your request. 

Here are the links to for courses:

ADULT -  Once a week, Weekend, Intensive, at Lunch, 
KIDS Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School, High School 


Send us an email:  aiats.course@gmail.com  or call 329 01 10 424


Middle School and High School English Classes at Associazione Italo Americana FVG

What are your Middle School and High School Kids doing this school year?  

They're coming to the Associazione Italo Americana FVG for English Classes!

2 hours a week.  The Fall Session begins the week of September 21st.  Here is the LINK for MORE INFO.  

Middle School - Tuesday or Thursday afternoons
High School - Wednesday or Thursday afternoons.
  
Don't worry, it's not school.  We focus on English fluency and Interactive Project Based Learning.  
Learn English while doing other things.    
Our teachers speak ONLY ENGLISH in the classroom.  
Your kids will love it... trust us!



Payments and Receipts

We can only accept cash payments and issue and distribute receipts during our Official Office Hours:  

Monday to Friday 4-7 pm, 
Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9-12 

On Saturday mornings it is not possible to accept cash payments or distribute receipts.
On Saturday we have courses, but our Administrative Volunteers are not in the Office.    

If you pay with an IBAN, and forward us the details, the receipt will be available for pick up at the Front Desk within a few working days, during our Office Hours.

One day to go for the first day of English Classes

Countdown to the beginning of English Classes at Associazione Italo Americana FVG.

Saturday Classes begin on September 19th.
Other Classes begin on the week of September 21st.

Here are the details:

ADULT -  Once a week, Weekend, Intensive, at Lunch, 
KIDS Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School, High School 

In this link you'll find our MEMBERSHIP FORM and more information about the MEMBERSHIP to Associazione Italo Americana FVG.  

Need more information?  Contact us:  329 01 10 424 or at aiats.course@gmail.com Here are links to our classes.

English Courses - Corsi di Inglese per Ragazzi ed Adulti - Associazione Italo Americana FVG

Saturday classes at Associazione Italo Americana FVG begin on September 19th.  Other Classes begin the week of September 21st.

We encourage you to register prior to the date of the courses.  Our class sizes are small and some sections are full. 

Here are the details:

ADULT Inglese e Italiano - Settimanale,   Weekend, Intensivo

KIDS Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School, High School 

In this link you'll find our MEMBERSHIP FORM and more information about the MEMBERSHIP to Associazione Italo Americana FVG.  

Need more information?  Contact us:  329 01 10 424 or at aiats.course@gmail.com 

ADULT ENGLISH CLASSES - Corsi di Inglese per Adulti

Courses for ADULTS at the Associazione Italo Americana FVG begin on September 21st.  Fall Session - 12 weeks from Sept. 21st until Christmas.

What?  We use use a practical learning approach.  Learn to speak English, while learning other things.

Here is our LINK for details

Need more info?  Call 329 01 10 424 or write an email to aiats.course@gmail.com

Are you ready?
Absolute Beginners - Mondays 4-6 pm
Advanced Beginners - Monday 10-12 or Monday 6- 8 pm
Intermediate Conversation - Tuesday 10-12 or Tuesday 6-8 pm
Advanced Conversation - Tuesday 10-12 or Wednesday 6-8 pm
Business English at Lunch - Tuesdays 1-2pm
Weekend Warrior - Next session - Oct 24-25 - 10 hours of Super Fluency Boot Camp in 10 days

We also offer Individual Lessons and Specialized Group Lessons.


Weekend Warrior - English Fluency Boot Camp

The next Weekend Warrior - Oct. 24-25

What is it?  A 10 hour Full Immersion English Fluency Boot Camp.  Learn to communicate in English.  During the weekend, we will be speaking and working ONLY English . . . and you will too!  A great way actually SPEAK English (we know that you already studied grammar and vocabulary, but never spoke much!).  Great for those who work long hours during the week, travelers, university students, people moving abroad.  Of course we have regular classes for Adults and for Kids that meet once a week.

Here are the hours for the next Weekend Warrior Session (tot. 10 hours) 
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24 - 25 - 2 pm - 7 pm


























You can't come for the whole time?  We can work it out.  Contact us at aiats.course@gmail.com

Cost:  €125 (less 5% with IBAN Payment)

Weekend Warrior held 1 weekend each month.  Each time is different! You can sign up for as many weekends as you wish.  

Membership:  In order to take a class with our Association, you must be a member.  Membership:  €35 - Intero, €25 - Ridotto (teachers, students 16 and over, age 65 and over).  Membership is valid until Sept. 1, 2016.  You will fill in a Membership Form.

What's Up - Sept. 14-19

What's Up at Association Italo Americana FVG/ American Corner Trieste this week?

We're starting our regular activities this week!  We're back with our normal hours.  
Mornings:  Tuesday and Thursday 9-12
Afternoons:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 4-7 pm

Here are our FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC ACTIVIES for the week, no reservation needed:

Tuesday
9:30 am - Mom & Baby (0-3 yrs) Survival Italian Conversation
10 am - Tuesday Coffee Break in English

Thursday
9:30 am - Mom & Baby (0-3 yrs) Play Date in English
10 am - Adult Survival Italian Conversation
10 am - Maker and Creator Space - Do you sew or knit?  Want to learn want to help?  Want to sew or knit with company? Need to mend something?  Come on down!  We have 3 Singer Sewing Machines and lots of ideas. 
8 pm - Wine Cheese & Books - First meeting of the season - This group of Native Speakers and Near Native Speakers reads and discusses full length books.  Meeting once a month.  The venue changes each time.  Want to join them?  Send us an email at aia.fvg@gmail.com

Friday
5 pm - AC TC - American Corner Teen Club - Open to All Middle and High School Students.  Making, Creating, Playing, Hanging out in English.  Adult mentor supervision.  Lots of fun.  A group of last year's students will be going to the Model UN to be held in Rome in October, with scholarships from the U.S. Embassy Rome!  

Saturday
Associazione Italo Americana FVG COURSES BEGIN!  Saturday morning - Family English (Pre-K + parent) , Elementary English.  The other classes start on Monday, September 22nd.  

Welcome back to Associazione Italo Americana FVG / American Corner Trieste

WELCOME BACK!  We hope that you had a great summer and are ready for another School Year.  
We had a nice break and are full of energy and ideas!

Courses at the Associazione Italo Americana FVG begin on Saturday, September 19th.  You are still in time to register!

Here are the links to our Courses for ADULTS and KIDS (Pre-K through High School)  


Do you have questions about Courses?  Call us at: 329 01 10 424, send us an email at:  aiats.course@gmail.com

Here is the link to our Membership Form for 2015/16 
Memberships must be renewed each year.  In order to take a course you must be a registered member.  For Children under age 16, 1 parent must become a member.  
With your membership you can attend the American Film Series at Cinema dei Fabbri starting Nov. 5th, Check out Books, Magazines and DVD's from the American Corner Library and Children's Corner Library, attend Members Only Events (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Cookie Fest, Independence Day, etc) register for our courses and much more.  

The cost of the membership is:
- €25 "Ridotto" for Students age 16 and over, Adults age 65 and over, Teachers / Professors
- €35 "Intero" for Adults.

We offer a full schedule of activities at the American Corner that are Free and Open to the Public.  Family Film Series, Almost Oscar Film Series, Sci-Fi Film Series, Short Story Club, Wine Cheese & Books, Coffee Break, Sharing and Relaxing, Mom & Baby Play Date, Survival Italian Conversation for Moms & Babies and just for Adults, Maker Creator Space, Teen Club, Conferences, Events.  

Stay up to date by checking our Blog, Facebook Pages (Associazione Italo-Americana FVG andAmerican Corner Trieste), Twitter.  

Come down and see us during our Office Hours (Mornings:  Tuesday+ Thursday 9-12,  Afternoons:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 4-7pm).  Check out a book, see our space, get involved in an activity, speak some English!

See you soon at the Associazione Italo Americana FVG / American Corner Trieste!