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This intensive course introduces you to the basic aspects of the Italian language and will enable you to take part in simple conversations. The three modules of Rapidamente (1,2 and 3) cover year 1 and year 2 (Italian 1 and Italian 2 Lower).
Grammar: present continuous; direct object pronouns; imperfect tense; prepositions, conditional tense; difference between passato prossimo and imperfetto; combined prepositions.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
-invite people out -accept/refuse an invitation -talk about your childhood -describe holidays -plan a holiday -talk about past events -report personal experiences in the past.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is suitable for learners who already speak a romance language or who would like to learn at a much faster pace.
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 2 (libro studente, published by Alma Edizioni)
Note: you might not cover all the activities in the book during the course.
We’re sorry. We don’t have a bio ready for the tutor of this class at the moment, but we’re working on it! Watch this space.
Masa UzelacSee moreSee less
Dr Maša Uzelac holds a BA (Hons) and an MA degree in Romance Studies from the University of Novi Sad in Serbia. She specialised in French, Italian, and Portuguese language and literature. She has an extensive experience in MFL teaching, both in Higher Education and as a private language tutor. Maša completed a PhD in French Studies at the University of Galway in Ireland. Her research interests include literature, politics, and philosophy. Maša's most recent research project explored the concept of ambivalent utopianism in the works of authors Michel Houellebecq and Aldous Huxley. Maša lived in different countries including Serbia, Portugal, France and Ireland. She is currently based in Liverpool and works as an Associate Tutor in French at Edge Hill University. She speaks Serbian, French, English, Italian, Portuguese and Hungarian
Simona CecchiniSee moreSee less
Simona is from Perugia but studied in Milan where her passion for languages culminated with a degree in French. There, she taught French at a Senior high School before going to the States for 6 years. She moved to London and, from 2001, she has been teaching Italian (Adult Education) at CityLit, other Colleges and at Kingston University. From 2012 she has also been teaching Community Interpreting and that has given her the opportunity to have a deeper insight into other cultures and backgrounds. Her teaching techniques, personality and empathy have earned her very gratifying feed backs from her students: “… after just one year I feel able to have simple conversations about various topics, … Simona also incorporated many interactive activities in class so that I had the chance to speak, make mistakes, get corrected and learn to use the language… I would definitely sign up again… Konrad) “… A wonderful teacher (Simona is very friendly and engaging and always helpful and adapted really well to going online). "(Malcom)
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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https://www.citylit.ac.uk/italian-rapidamente-module-3136569Italian rapidamente: module 3https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/category/italian-rapidamente-mod-1-ln200-1024.jpg229229GBPInStock/Courses/Courses/Languages/Courses/Languages/European/Courses/Languages/European/Italian/Courses/vm/Summer offers/Courses/Online courses228512801281128913614173112285128012811653Suitable if you have completed Italian Rapidamente: module 2. This intensive course introduces you to the basic aspects of the Italian language and will enable you to take part in simple conversations. The three modules of Rapidamente (1,2 and 3) cover year 1 and year 2 (Italian 1 and Italian 2 Lower). <br />
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This is a live online course. You will need:<br />
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.<br />
- 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.<br />
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.<br />
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.153025576Italian rapidamente: module 3229229https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/category/italian-rapidamente-mod-1-ln200-1024.jpgInStockEveningTueOnlineAvailable courses11 weeks or longerWeekday2026-04-21T00:00:00+00:00Beginners, Some experienceApr 2026LanguagesLN220229229Italian rapidamente: module 3229149229Masa Uzelacitalian-rapidamente-module-3/ln220-2526Suitable if you have completed Italian Rapidamente: module 2.0000-Available|2026-04-21 00:00:00This intensive course introduces you to the basic aspects of the Italian language and will enable you to take part in simple conversations. The three modules of Rapidamente (1,2 and 3) cover year 1 and year 2 (Italian 1 and Italian 2 Lower).Suitable if you have completed Italian Rapidamente: module 2.Topics: going out; meeting people; childhood, holiday; eating out.<br/><br/>Grammar: present continuous; direct object pronouns; imperfect tense; prepositions, conditional tense; difference between passato prossimo and imperfetto; combined prepositions.-invite people out<br/>-accept/refuse an invitation<br/>-talk about your childhood<br/>-describe holidays<br/>-plan a holiday<br/>-talk about past events<br/>-report personal experiences in the past.<p>The course is suitable for learners who already speak a romance language or who would like to learn at a much faster pace.</p><p>For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self assessment chart at the start of the languages section of our course guide or at <a href=<a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level</a>><a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level%3c/a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level</a</a>></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.<br/>Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.Title of book: Nuovo Espresso 2 (libro studente, published by Alma Edizioni)<br/><br/><br/><br/>Note: you might not cover all the activities in the book during the course.Italian 2 upper: module 1 courses.EuropeanItalianvirtual3025579Italian rapidamente: module 3229229https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/category/italian-rapidamente-mod-1-ln200-1024.jpgInStockEveningThuOnlineAvailable courses11 weeks or longerWeekday2026-04-23T00:00:00+00:00Beginners, Some experienceApr 2026LanguagesLN2200229229Italian rapidamente: module 3229149229Simona Cecchiniitalian-rapidamente-module-3/ln2200-2526Suitable if you have completed Italian Rapidamente: module 2.0000-Available|2026-04-23 00:00:00This intensive course introduces you to the basic aspects of the Italian language and will enable you to take part in simple conversations. The three modules of Rapidamente (1,2 and 3) cover year 1 and year 2 (Italian 1 and Italian 2 Lower).Suitable if you have completed Italian Rapidamente: module 2.Topics: going out; meeting people; childhood, holiday; eating out.<br><br>Grammar: present continuous; direct object pronouns; imperfect tense; prepositions, conditional tense; difference between passato prossimo and imperfetto; combined prepositions.-invite people out<br>-accept/refuse an invitation<br>-talk about your childhood<br>-describe holidays<br>-plan a holiday<br>-talk about past events<br>-report personal experiences in the past.<p>The course is suitable for learners who already speak a romance language or who would like to learn at a much faster pace.</p><p>For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self assessment chart at the start of the languages section of our course guide or at <a href="<a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level</a>"><a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level%3c/a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level</a</a>></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.<br>Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.Title of book: Nuovo Espresso 2 (libro studente, published by Alma Edizioni)<br><br><br><br>Note: you might not cover all the activities in the book during the course.Italian 2 upper: module 1 courses.EuropeanItalianvirtual3025939Italian rapidamente: module 3229229https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/category/italian-rapidamente-mod-1-ln200-1024.jpgInStockEveningTueKeeley StreetAvailable courses11 weeks or longerWeekday2026-04-21T00:00:00+00:00Some experienceApr 2026LanguagesLN1309229229Italian rapidamente: module 3229149229Maria Fontanaitalian-rapidamente-module-3/ln1309-2526Suitable if you have completed Italian Rapidamente: module 2.0000-Available|2026-04-21 00:00:00This intensive course introduces you to the basic aspects of the Italian language and will enable you to take part in simple conversations. The three modules of Rapidamente (1,2 and 3) cover year 1 and year 2 (Italian 1 and Italian 2 Lower).Suitable if you have completed Italian Rapidamente: module 2.Topics: going out; meeting people; childhood, holiday; eating out.<br><br>Grammar: present continuous; direct object pronouns; imperfect tense; prepositions, conditional tense; difference between passato prossimo and imperfetto; combined prepositions.-invite people out<br>-accept/refuse an invitation<br>-talk about your childhood<br>-describe holidays<br>-plan a holiday<br>-talk about past events<br>-report personal experiences in the past.<p>The course is suitable for learners who already speak a romance language or who would like to learn at a much faster pace.</p><p>For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self assessment chart at the start of the languages section of our course guide or at <a href="<a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level</a>"><a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level%3c/a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level</a</a>></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.<br>Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.Title of book: Nuovo Espresso 2 (libro studente, published by Alma Edizioni)<br><br><br><br>Note: you might not cover all the activities in the book during the course.Italian 2 upper: module 1 courses.EuropeanItalianvirtual229229149LN220,LN2200,LN1309NONETue,Thu21/04/26 - 30/06/2619:35 - 21:0519:3521:0511 sessions (over 11 weeks)1111 weeks or longerWeekdayOnlineOnline,Keeley StreetMasa Uzelac,Simona Cecchini,Maria FontanaBeginners, Some experience,Some experienceAvailable courses2026-04-21T00:00:00+00:00,2026-04-23T00:00:00+00:00EveningApr 2026Languages229229Italian rapidamente: module 3italian-rapidamente-module-3/ln220-2526,italian-rapidamente-module-3/ln2200-2526,italian-rapidamente-module-3/ln1309-2526Suitable if you have completed Italian Rapidamente: module 2.0000-Available|2026-04-21 00:00:00This intensive course introduces you to the basic aspects of the Italian language and will enable you to take part in simple conversations. The three modules of Rapidamente (1,2 and 3) cover year 1 and year 2 (Italian 1 and Italian 2 Lower).Suitable if you have completed Italian Rapidamente: module 2.Topics: going out; meeting people; childhood, holiday; eating out.<br/><br/>Grammar: present continuous; direct object pronouns; imperfect tense; prepositions, conditional tense; difference between passato prossimo and imperfetto; combined prepositions.,Topics: going out; meeting people; childhood, holiday; eating out.<br><br>Grammar: present continuous; direct object pronouns; imperfect tense; prepositions, conditional tense; difference between passato prossimo and imperfetto; combined prepositions.-invite people out<br/>-accept/refuse an invitation<br/>-talk about your childhood<br/>-describe holidays<br/>-plan a holiday<br/>-talk about past events<br/>-report personal experiences in the past.,-invite people out<br>-accept/refuse an invitation<br>-talk about your childhood<br>-describe holidays<br>-plan a holiday<br>-talk about past events<br>-report personal experiences in the past.<p>The course is suitable for learners who already speak a romance language or who would like to learn at a much faster pace.</p><p>For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self assessment chart at the start of the languages section of our course guide or at &lt;a href=<a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level</a>&gt;<a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level%3c/a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level&lt;/a</a>&gt;</p>,<p>The course is suitable for learners who already speak a romance language or who would like to learn at a much faster pace.</p><p>For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self assessment chart at the start of the languages section of our course guide or at &lt;a href="<a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level</a>"&gt;<a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level%3c/a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level&lt;/a</a>&gt;</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.<br/>Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.,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.<br>Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.Title of book: Nuovo Espresso 2 (libro studente, published by Alma Edizioni)<br/><br/><br/><br/>Note: you might not cover all the activities in the book during the course.,Title of book: Nuovo Espresso 2 (libro studente, published by Alma Edizioni)<br><br><br><br>Note: you might not cover all the activities in the book during the course.Italian 2 upper: module 1 courses.EuropeanItalianconfigurable
