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Italian Phrase

C'è un corso per anziani?

/tʃe ˈun ˈkor.so per anˈdzja.ni/
Meaning"Is there a class for seniors?"
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Meaning

The speaker is asking whether a class specifically designed for senior citizens exists. It can refer to any type of activity—art, language, fitness—offered by community centers, libraries, or local municipalities.

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When to use

Use this question when you are at a community centre, library, municipal office, or any place that offers adult‑education programmes and you want to know if there are options tailored for older adults.

✦Grammar Breakdown

C'èuncorsoperanziani?

1

C'è (ci è)

Contraction of 'ci è', third‑person singular of 'essere' used to indicate existence. Use 'c'è' with singular nouns and 'ci sono' with plurals.

2

un (indefinite article)

Masculine singular indefinite article, placed before a masculine singular noun.

3

corso (noun)

Masculine singular noun meaning 'course' or 'class'.

4

per (preposition)

Preposition meaning 'for', linking the purpose or target audience of the course.

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anziani (noun/adjective)

Plural noun (or adjective used as a noun) meaning 'elderly people' or 'seniors'.

🗨In Conversation

A

Buongiorno, c'è un corso per anziani?

Good morning, is there a class for seniors?

Sì, domani inizia un corso di pittura per anziani alle 10.

Yes, a painting class for seniors starts tomorrow at 10.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • C'è dei corsi per anziani?

    Use 'Ci sono' with plural nouns. 'C'è' works only with singular nouns.

  • un corso per anziano

    If you refer to seniors in general, use the plural 'anziani' (or 'persone anziane').

  • C'è un corso per gli anziani?

    The article 'gli' is unnecessary because 'anziani' already functions as a noun; the correct form is without it.

↔Alternatives

  • Ci sono corsi per anziani?

    Are there courses for seniors?

  • Esiste un corso per persone anziane?

    Does a course for elderly people exist?

  • Offrite corsi per anziani?

    Do you offer courses for seniors?

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Cultural Tip

Italian municipalities often provide free or low‑cost 'corsi per anziani' as part of social welfare. While 'anziani' is common, many people prefer the more respectful 'persone anziane' in formal contexts. Remember that the schedule is usually posted on a community bulletin board or the town's website.