# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sicilian Level 1 Online Language Course - Saturday Mornings - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 09:15 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Italian Charities of America promotes the Regional Languages of Italy Italian Charities of America firmly stands with respecting and celebrating each regional language in Italy. Our mission of promoting and preserving Italian and Italian American culture, history, heritage and culture is closely intertwined with the promotion of preserving Italian regional languages. Unfortunately, the tone and mindset for many years have degraded regional languages by simply referring to them as “dialects”. The actual meaning of a dialect is a form or branch of a language. How can we simply call regional languages dialects when in fact they are not a branch from one particular language but over centuries were already in use as independent languages deriving from years of ancient influences. Regional languages of Italy are all beautifully formulated with influences of their indigenous tribes, conquests, culture and history forming a distinct language of an area and its people. We must start looking at Italian regional languages as actual languages, as none of these languages are a form of or a branch of the Italian language. In fact, the Italian national language we know today was one of the regional languages of Tuscany before becoming the official language of all the regions in Italy. We must embrace the uniqueness of each Italian region by celebrating the diversity of each region’s history, culture and native languages. The native language/s of each region is a direct connection to its people, culture, heritage and should be preserved. Italian Charities of America recognizes each regional language as an independent language and not a dialect. As part of our mission, we have taken the lead in America as the premier organization to offer Sicilian language courses since 2009. Italian Charities of America is proud to expand on our regional language courses and will now be offering Neapolitan language courses. We hope you join us on our mission to promote and preserve Italy’s magnificent regional languages. Sicilian Level 1 Course- Our Sicilian Level 1 language course is designed so that anyone who is interested can learn from a beginner level and no prior knowledge is necessary. This course will incorporate aspects that connect the Sicilian language to its people, history, culture and arts. Weekly course assignments will be offered to practice content learned in each lesson. This course is taught by a professor who is a native Sicilian speaker. As always, our courses are in a judgmental free atmosphere for your comfort. This course will be offered on Saturday mornings. Sicilian Level 1 course begins on September 26th from 9:15 am to 10:45 am EST and ends on December 19th (skipping over Nov. 28th). The course will be offered virtually on ZOOM and will consist of 12 lessons. The registration fee is $225.00 per person, which must be paid in full by the first day of the course. A textbook is required, and a confirmation email will be sent out to registrants along with the information to purchase the textbook. If you have any questions regarding this course, please contact Italian Charities of America by calling us at 718-478-3100 or email us at info@italiancharities.org. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson-heights/sicilian-level-1-online-language-course-saturday-mornings/200030628076337 - **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit, charities, virtual, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 5 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Jackson Heights - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Italian Charities of America - **lat**: 40.7368802 - **long**: -73.8797292 - **full address**: Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst, NY 11373, United States, Jackson Heights ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sicilian Level 1 Online Language Course - Saturday Mornings - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/d49cf4a0b9e01e4ac565ea130ef0f8650ad2bc1ad789e47f6fbe023c35ec032a-rimg-w960-h498-dcf8d858-gmir?v=1787965896 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sicilian Level 1 Online Language Course - Saturday Mornings being held? - **A:** Sicilian Level 1 Online Language Course - Saturday Mornings takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 09:15 am to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 09:15 am at Italian Charities of America, 83-20 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst, NY 11373, United States, Jackson Heights. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sicilian Level 1 Online Language Course - Saturday Mornings? - **A:** Sicilian Level 1 Online Language Course - Saturday Mornings is organized by Italian Charities of America. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sicilian Level 1 Online Language Course - Saturday Mornings is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Jackson Heights, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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