Do you want to start learning Italian but worry that you might not be able to keep up? Our Italian at a gentle pace courses are designed to cover the same material as our standard Italian courses, but at a slightly slower pace, and with more opportunities for revision built in.
Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.
Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.
This course has slightly longer lesson times, so you can begin your Italian learning journey with more confidence, and hopefully feel inspired to explore Italy and all that it has to offer. The course will introduce new structures and vocabulary gradually. You will build up your confidence in all four skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing), with an emphasis on speaking and listening.
What will we cover?
Based on Chapters 1-4 of Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version)
Topics: greetings; introductions; alphabet and spelling; numbers; the time; say how you are; the restaurant; leisure activities; likes and dislikes.
Grammar: the verbs to be, to have and to go; the formal and informal way of addressing someone; the present tense; forming negative sentences.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
-greet people -introduce yourself -exchange personal information (name, nationality, job etc) -tell the time -order food at a restaurant -talk about leisure activities -express likes and dislikes.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Stage 1 module 1 course - no previous knowledge of Italian required.
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.
We also offer language support sessions for beginner students giving them an opportunity to dispel doubts about the language. These are delivered entirely in English and are ideal for those aspects of the language or language learning that beginner students tend to find challenging. Places can only be booked once you have started the course. For more information, please ask your tutor.
This course uses Google Classroom, a digital learning platform where all the teaching and learning resources can be found. Here are some common answers to questions about Google Classroom.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Nuovo Espresso Plus 1 (published by Alma Edizioni)
Note: you might not cover all the activities in the book during the course.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Italian beginners at a gentle pace: module 2, or a standard Italian beginners: module 2. Please enrol on the next module as soon as possible as spaces cannot be guaranteed.
After teaching Italian and English for over 20 years — in Italy and Switzerland — to adults, teenagers, migrant students and hospitalised patients, Paola moved to London, where she continued her career while enjoying the city's vibrant and diverse cultural layers. Alongside a Master's degree in Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures, Paola holds a qualification to teach Italian issued by the Italian Ministry of Education, a DITALS I certification from the University for Foreigners of Siena, and a CELTA. Her classes are focused on creating a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, where fun and learning go hand in hand and conversation is at the heart of every lesson. She also enjoys exploring Italian literature with her students — being an avid reader herself — as well as discussing news, music, cinema and culture more broadly.
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.
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For more information, please ask your tutor.</p><p><strong>This course uses Google Classroom</strong>, a digital learning platform where all the teaching and learning resources can be found. <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/common-questions-about-google-classroom" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here </a>are some common answers to questions about Google Classroom.</p><p>Nuovo Espresso Plus 1 (published by Alma Edizioni)<br><br>Note: you might not cover all the activities in the book during the course.</p>Italian beginners at a gentle pace: module 2, or a standard Italian beginners: module 2. 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More information is available in the <em>how will I be taught</em> section below.</p>0015-FullStillOpen|2026-09-22 00:00:00This course has slightly longer lesson times, so you can begin your Italian learning journey with more confidence, and hopefully feel inspired to explore Italy and all that it has to offer. The course will introduce new structures and vocabulary gradually. You will build up your confidence in all four skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing), with an emphasis on speaking and listening.<p>Do you want to start learning Italian but worry that you might not be able to keep up? Our Italian at a gentle pace courses are designed to cover the same material as our standard Italian courses, but at a slightly slower pace, and with more opportunities for revision built in.</p><p></p><p>Did you know that we offer<strong> <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/beginners-courses-support-session-dates" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">support sessions for beginner students</a></strong>over the term? More information is available in the <em>how will I be taught</em> section below.</p>Based on Chapters 1-4 of Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version)<br><br>Topics: greetings; introductions; alphabet and spelling; numbers; the time; say how you are; the restaurant; leisure activities; likes and dislikes.<br><br>Grammar: the verbs to be, to have and to go; the formal and informal way of addressing someone; the present tense; forming negative sentences.-greet people<br>-introduce yourself<br>-exchange personal information (name, nationality, job etc)<br>-tell the time<br>-order food at a restaurant<br>-talk about leisure activities<br>-express likes and dislikes.Stage 1 module 1 course - no previous knowledge of Italian required.<p>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.<br><br>We also offer <strong>language support sessions for beginner students</strong> giving them an opportunity to dispel doubts about the language. These are delivered entirely in English and are ideal for those aspects of the language or language learning that beginner students tend to find challenging. Places can only be booked once you have started the course. For more information, please ask your tutor.</p><p><strong>This course uses Google Classroom</strong>, a digital learning platform where all the teaching and learning resources can be found. <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/common-questions-about-google-classroom" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Here </a>are some common answers to questions about Google Classroom.</p><p>Nuovo Espresso Plus 1 (published by Alma Edizioni)<br><br>Note: you might not cover all the activities in the book during the course.</p>Italian beginners at a gentle pace: module 2, or a standard Italian beginners: module 2. Please enrol on the next module as soon as possible as spaces cannot be guaranteed.EuropeanItalianconfigurable
