When & Where

Quick Facts

  • Availability Yes
  • Tutor Giuseppina Aloi
  • Course Code W25HMSJ05B
  • Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

Learn to speak Italian on this communicative course for beginners, with the emphasis on the practical use of Italian and the development of your speaking and listening skills so that you can begin communicating quickly in Italian. This course aims to introduce you to the basic aspects of the Italian language and to enable you to take part in simple conversations. You'll learn the necessary vocabulary and grammar to take part in simple conversations, and you'll lay the groundwork for future learning.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Introduce yourself, understand others and start a little conversation talking about home, family and friends
  • Arrange to meet others for leisure or work, stating times and place
  • Find your way around, understand directions and use public transport
  • Learn basic grammar and use present tense and past tense

Class format and activities

This course is 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.

Entry requirements

For students who have studied a little Italian (1 term)

What you need to know before you enrol

Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning. Attendance will help to practice regularly

What you need

Bring pen, paper and a bilingual dictionary. A course book will be discussed at beginning of term.

What you can do next

W25HMSJ05C Italian Stage 1 Unit 3