Beginning with Italian Term 1 - 29th September 2026

About this course

The course introduces essential Italian vocabulary and grammar for simple everyday communication. Learners practise speaking and listening through pair and group work, role plays, games and video-based listening activities. Presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual materials support the classroom work, with an emphasis on using Italian in spoken interaction rather than studying language forms in isolation.

What you'll learn

• Introduce yourself and understand basic information about other people
• Exchange personal details such as nationality and occupation
• Handle simple everyday interactions, including ordering from a menu and understanding prices
• Discuss leisure activities
• Express likes and dislikes

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for complete beginners, as no previous knowledge of Italian is required. Participation centres on spoken interaction, including pair and group activities, role plays and simple conversations. Learners should be prepared to consolidate classroom work with recommended homework.

• No previous knowledge of Italian is required.
• Homework is highly recommended to reinforce learning.

Before you go

• Bring a pen, paper and a folder.
• Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.
• Whether a textbook will be used will be discussed in class.