Italian beginners: module 1
A spoken Italian course for complete beginners, covering basic vocabulary, grammar and everyday conversations at Beginner (A1) level.
What Beginner (A1) Italian means
At A1 Italian, learners are beginning to use familiar words and simple sentences in predictable everyday situations.
Introduce yourself
Mi chiamo Anna. Abito a Londra.
My name is Anna. I live in London.
Order in a café
Vorrei un caffè, per favore.
I would like a coffee, please.
Ask for directions
Scusi, dov’è la stazione?
Excuse me, where is the station?
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course introduces Italian through everyday situations including greetings, introductions, personal information, telling the time, eating out, leisure activities and expressing likes or dislikes. Grammar includes the verbs essere, avere and andare, present-tense forms, negative sentences, and formal and informal forms of address. Teaching centres on spoken communication, with pair and group activities, role plays and games supported by presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources.
What you'll learn
- Greet people and introduce yourself in Italian
- Exchange basic personal information, such as nationality and occupation
- Tell the time using Italian vocabulary and structures
- Order food in a restaurant
- Discuss leisure activities
- Express likes and dislikes
Is this course right for you?
This course is designed for complete beginners and does not require previous knowledge of Italian. Participation involves spoken interaction with other learners through pair work, group activities and role plays. Homework is highly recommended to consolidate the classwork.
- Suitable for learners with no previous Italian knowledge
- Includes regular pair and group participation
- Homework is recommended between classes
Before you go
- Nuovo Espresso Plus 1 is listed under the course's costs and items to bring.
- Google Classroom is used to provide teaching and learning resources.
- Homework is highly recommended.
Class teachers
Evi Campetella
Class teacher
Rosanna Carlà
Class teacher
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
4 classes
Selected date
Mon 26 Oct 2026
18:00 – 19:30 • 6 weeks
£239
Keeley Street, Covent Garden
Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26 Oct 2026 Mondays | 18:00 - 19:30 | Short course6 weeks | RosannaCarlà | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £239.00 | Book now |
14 Jan 2027 Thursdays | 19:40 - 21:10 | Short course11 weeks | ItalianTeacher | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £239.00 | |
16 Jan 2027 Saturdays | 10:30 - 12:00 | Short course9 weeks | ItalianTeacher | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £179.00 | |
5 Feb 2027 Fridays | 10:45 - 13:15 | Short course7 weeks | EviCampetella | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £239.00 |
Thu 14 Jan, 19:40 - 21:10
11 weeks11 weeksThu 19:40£239ItalianTeacherKeeley StreetSat 16 Jan, 10:30 - 12:00
9 weeks9 weeksSat 10:30£179ItalianTeacherKeeley StreetFri 5 Feb, 10:45 - 13:15
7 weeks7 weeksFri 10:45£239EviCampetellaKeeley Street
