Italian: an introduction for beginners
Time: 17:30 - 20:00
Location: The British Museum
- Course Code: LNBM01
- Dates: 17/05/24 - 07/06/24
- Time: 17:30 - 20:00
- Taught: Fri, Evening
- Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)
- Location: The British Museum
- Tutor: Francesco Bucciol
Course Code: LNBM01
Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)
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What is the course about?
This four-week course aims to introduce learners to the Italian language so they can meet and greet people, talk about themselves and begin to understand Italian grammar and vocabulary.
What will we cover?
We will cover some of the basics of communicating personal information in Italian, such as greetings, expressing personal information, asking questions, etc. Where possible, some simple vocabulary related to art will be covered, along with references to the Michelangelo exhibition.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- introduce yourself, say hello and goodbye
- give and ask for basic information about yourself and others
- use some new vocabulary related to art
- booking tickets and enquiring about prices
- describe some Italian customs.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is meant for absolute beginners, but if you've got a bit of Italian you may also find it useful to help you revise and gain confidence so that you continue to improve.
For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart, using the link at the top of this page. You can also find the chart at the start of the languages section in our course guide. You will also need to be able to respond to simple instructions and read course documents in English and be at ease with the use of number for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time, etc).
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No, apart from a pen/pencil and a notebook. The tutor will provide the learning materials you need for the course.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Your tutor can advise you on what course would be most suitable for you if you wish to continue learning Italian.
Francesco has taught Italian language classes and literature at City Lit since 2014. He also works as Head of the Classics Department. After graduating with honours in Modern Languages and Literatures (English, German and Serbo-Croat), he moved to London and started teaching Italian at various adult education colleges, which gave him the opportunity to share his interest in Italian language, culture and traditions to a diverse range of students. During this time, he also acquired experience in curriculum management. Francesco currently prepares students for Italian exams. His passion includes philology, Dante, early Italian literature and the history of Italy (primarily the Northeast, where he grew up and was educated).
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
