Italian beginners: modules 1&2
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
This course has now started
- Course Code: LN013
- Dates: 15/04/24 - 01/07/24
- Time: 18:00 - 21:00
- Taught: Mon, Evening
- Duration: 10 sessions (over 12 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Maria Fontana
Course Code: LN013
Duration: 10 sessions (over 12 weeks)
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.
What is the course about?
This course aims to help you achieve a basic understanding of Italian in order to be able to cope in everyday situations.If you're planning on a trip to Italy this summer, or if you wish to start your Italian learning journey off with a solid grounding in the basics as quickly as possible, this course is for you.
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
Based on: Units 1-7 of Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version)
Topics: greetings; introductions; alphabet and spelling; numbers; the time; say how you are; food and drink; leisure activities; likes and dislikes; book a hotel room.
Grammar: the present tense; the formal and the informal way of addressing someone; questions.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
-greet people and introduce yourself
-exchange personal information (name, nationality, job)
-say how you are
-ask and tell the time
-order food at the restaurant
-talk about your spare time activities
-express likes and dislikes
-book a hotel room.
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 imporove.
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?
Title of book: Nuovo Espresso 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 beginners: module 3. Your tutor can also advise you on other possible courses that may suit you. Please enrol on the next module as soon as possible as spaces cannot be guaranteed.
