Fast Track Italian Levels 1 and 2 (A1) - Twice a Week

About this course

This accelerated introduction to Italian develops communication for everyday situations. Learners practise greetings, introductions, personal information, spelling, numbers and simple descriptions, then apply language to contexts including hotel check-in, restaurant orders and telephone reservations. Teaching is conducted primarily in Italian and uses interactive formats such as group discussions, role-plays and practical exercises. The course covers foundational material from units 0 to 4 of the specified A1 coursebook, with lesson notes, summaries and additional study resources included.

What you'll learn

• Use basic Italian greetings, farewells and introductions in everyday exchanges
• Exchange personal information, including nationality, occupation, contact details and address
• Spell and understand basic names, places, email addresses and numbers
• Handle simple communication during hotel check-in
• Order food and drinks, express preferences and make a restaurant reservation by phone
• Describe a house using basic Italian vocabulary and structures

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for complete beginners and suits learners able to commit to classes twice a week. Its accelerated format may be less suitable for those seeking a slower pace. Learners with some basic Italian knowledge are advised to take a placement test or contact the language department about a more suitable level.

• Intended for complete beginners
• Requires availability for twice-weekly attendance
• Learners with existing basic Italian may need a placement assessment

Before you go

• The required coursebook is DIECI A1 by C. Massimo Naddeo and E. Orlandino, ALMA Edizioni, ISBN 9788861826212.
• The course uses units 0 to 4 of the coursebook.
• Lesson summaries, notes, resources, Italian study tips and additional study resources are included.