Languages
Italian-Post Beginners Stage 1
Post-beginners Italian course covering everyday communication, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing and pronunciation through interactive classroom activities.
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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 everyday situations, with work on describing past events, discussing routines and forming more complex sentences. Sessions combine role-play, listening tasks and structured practice, alongside pair and group activities that develop speaking and listening. Participants also consolidate pronunciation and extend their reading and writing skills while exploring aspects of Italian culture. Progress is reviewed through classroom activities, observation and a Personal Learning Plan.
What you'll learn
- Describe past events and daily routines in Italian
- Use a wider range of Italian vocabulary and more complex sentence structures
- Apply basic Italian pronunciation rules more consistently
- Develop reading and writing skills in Italian
- Communicate in common everyday situations using spoken Italian
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for learners who have some basic Italian and are developing beyond foundational study. The Elementary (A2) label indicates an early stage of independent language use, while the provider recommends completion of an Italian Beginners course, an intensive course or equivalent.
- Previous beginner-level Italian study or equivalent is expected
- Participation includes pair and group classroom activities
- Regular attendance is advisable for continued language development
Before you go
- The tutor will provide details of the required textbook in the first lesson.
- Participants should bring a pen and paper, or use an electronic device if preferred.
Where this course runs
- Selected class
Parkshot, Richmond upon Thames, London TW9 2RE
Richmond upon Thames, London TW9 2RE
Nearest station: Richmond
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