Italian beginners: module 3

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This is the third module (or term) of Italian beginners, so you will be completing your first year of Italian and getting ready to progress to year 2 (Italian 2 lower).

Did you know that we offer support sessions for beginner students over the term? More information is available in the How will I be taught section below.

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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.

  • Start Date: 22 Sep 2026
    End Date: 01 Dec 2026
    Tue (Evening): 19:35 - 21:05
    Online
    Location: Online
    Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
    Course Code: LN149
    Tutors:  Paola North
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00
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  • Start Date: 25 Sep 2026
    End Date: 04 Dec 2026
    Fri (Daytime): 11:00 - 12:30
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 5 sessions (over 11 weeks)
    Course Code: LN905
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £168.00
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  • Start Date: 26 Sep 2026
    End Date: 05 Dec 2026
    Sat (Daytime): 10:30 - 12:00
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
    Course Code: LN105
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00

What is the course about?

On this course you will further increase your confidence by consolidating previous knowledge and practising a wider variety of everyday life situations.

What will we cover?

Based on chapters 7-10 of Nuovo Espresso 1 (libro studente, published by Alma Edizioni - Italian version).

Topics: routine; shopping for food; working hours; talking about families; likes and dislikes

Grammar: direct pronouns; reflexive verbs; adverbs of frequency; past tense.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

-shop for food
-talk about a typical day
-talk about working hours
-talk about families
-talk about what you did at the week-end.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Beginners: module 3 - You should have completed Italian beginners modules 1 and 2 or have studied Italian for two terms (about 40 teaching hours).

For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self assessment chart.

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.

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?

Title of book: Nuovo Espresso Plus 1 (libro studente, 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 2:lower: module 1 courses.

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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.