Italian rapidamente: module 1

About this course

The course develops foundational Italian for everyday communication, including greetings, introductions, personal information, numbers, time, restaurants, leisure activities, preferences and describing places. It also introduces the verbs essere, avere and andare, present-tense forms, negatives, adjectives and formal and informal forms of address. Teaching centres on spoken interaction and communication, with pair and group activities, role plays and games. Presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources support the class, while homework is recommended to consolidate learning.

What you'll learn

• Greet people and introduce yourself in Italian
• Exchange basic personal information, including name, nationality and occupation
• Ask for and tell the time
• Order food and book a hotel room
• Discuss leisure activities, likes and dislikes
• Use basic present-tense verbs, negative sentences and adjectives to describe places

Is this course right for you?

This course is labelled Beginner (A1), but is specifically described as suitable for learners who already speak a Romance language or who want to study at a faster pace. Classes involve spoken interaction, pair and group work, role plays and games.

Before you go

• The course book is Nuovo Espresso Plus 1, Italian edition, published by Alma Edizioni.
• Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.