Italian: elementary part 2

About this course

The course develops spoken Italian for practical and social situations, including grocery shopping, other everyday transactions, expressing feelings and giving simple opinions. Learning is organised around interactive classroom activities, with speaking practice, role-play, short exercises and self-reflection used to review progress. Informal assessment takes place through observation and classroom tasks, with feedback focused on practical language use. Weekly homework forms an essential part of the course, and lesson resources are available through the college’s online learning platform.

What you'll learn

• Handle grocery shopping and other everyday shopping exchanges in Italian
• Ask for and give simple opinions in conversations
• Express feelings and reactions using familiar Italian
• Respond in everyday social and practical conversations

Is this course right for you?

This Elementary (A2) course is intended for learners developing beyond the earliest stage of Italian. Around 30 hours of previous elementary-level study is recommended. Participants should expect interactive group classroom work, speaking activities, informal assessment and essential weekly homework.

• Role-play and speaking tasks form part of the informal assessment
• An online Italian level test is recommended before enrolment
• Regular practice outside class is expected

Before you go

• Learners need pen and paper, a folder for class handouts, and access to an Italian dictionary on a phone.
• Weekly homework is an essential part of the course.
• Lesson resources are available through the college’s online learning platform.
• Assistive equipment and access support through reasonable adjustments may be available, subject to an interview with the relevant support team.