Italian Beginners Stage 2

About this course

The course develops Italian for everyday situations through communicative lessons, with learners practising speaking and listening in pairs and groups. Activities include conversation, listening exercises, reading comprehension and written work. Content covers sentence structure, basic verb conjugations, connectives, negative forms, useful daily phrases and ways to express opinions. Learners also work on pronunciation and explore Italian food, drink and customs.

What you'll learn

• Construct sentences using essential Italian structures, connectives and negative forms
• Use basic verb conjugations in everyday communication
• Apply basic pronunciation rules when speaking Italian
• Exchange personal information and express simple opinions
• Understand and produce basic spoken and written Italian through listening, reading and conversation activities

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for learners moving on from Beginners Stage 1 or an equivalent amount of study. It may also suit people who studied Italian briefly in the past and want to revisit the basics. Lessons involve regular speaking and listening practice in pairs and groups, with progress observed through classroom activities.

• Completion of Beginners Stage 1 or equivalent study is expected
• Suitable for learners revisiting basic Italian after previous short-term study
• Includes pair and group speaking and listening activities

Before you go

• Bring a pen and paper or a preferred electronic device.
• The tutor will provide details of the required textbook in the first lesson.
• Regular attendance is advisable for developing language skills.