Italian for holidays
An elementary Italian (A2) course using speaking practice, role-play and guided activities for common travel situations.
What Elementary (A2) Italian means
At A2 Italian, learners can handle simple routine exchanges and describe familiar aspects of everyday life.
Describe your routine
Di solito vado al lavoro in autobus e torno a casa alle sei.
I usually go to work by bus and return home at six.
Make a simple plan
Vuoi andare al cinema sabato pomeriggio?
Would you like to go to the cinema on Saturday afternoon?
Talk about the recent past
Ieri ho cenato con degli amici e poi abbiamo fatto una passeggiata.
Yesterday I had dinner with friends and then we went for a walk.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course develops Italian for travel through topics including accommodation, eating and drinking, shopping, sightseeing and simple conversations. Lessons use a communicative approach, with emphasis on speaking and listening rather than isolated language study. Participants practise through role-play, interactive speaking activities, group work, peer feedback and short tasks. Informal assessment takes place through observation, speaking activities, exercises and self-reflection, with homework forming part of the course.
What you'll learn
- Use practical Italian phrases and vocabulary in common travel situations
- Practise speaking and listening for everyday interactions
- Handle language for booking accommodation, ordering food and drink, shopping and sightseeing
- Take part in simple conversations with local people
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for learners with basic or elementary Italian who want to use the language in travel situations. Participation involves speaking practice, role-play, peer feedback and group activities, alongside independent homework.
- Basic or elementary Italian knowledge is the stated starting point
- Learners take part in group activities and role-play
- Homework is expected as part of the course
- Assessment is informal rather than accredited
Before you go
- Learners need a pen and paper, a folder for class handouts, and access to an Italian dictionary on a phone
- Homework is an expected part of the course
- Assistive equipment and access support may be available through reasonable adjustments, subject to an assessment of needs
Class teacher
Marzia Marani
Class teacher
Where this course runs
- Selected class
WM College, 44 Crowndale Road, London NW1 1TR
44 Crowndale Road, London NW1 1TR
Nearest station: Camden
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Upcoming classes
1 class
Selected date
Sat 24 Apr 2027
10:30 – 12:30 • 6 weeks
£123
WM College, Camden