Languages
Italian taster
An introductory group Italian session covering basic phrases, everyday interactions and aspects of Italian culture for complete beginners.
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Upcoming classes
2 classes
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10 Sept 2026 Thursday | 18:00 - 19:30 | Taster class1 day | ItalianTeacher | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £19.00 | Book now |
8 Dec 2026 Tuesday | 18:00 - 19:30 | Taster class1 day | VeronicaDe Felice | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £19.00 |
Tue 8 Dec, 18:00 - 19:30
1 day1 dayTue 18:00£19VeronicaDe FeliceKeeley Street
What Beginner (A1) Italian means
At A1 Italian, learners are beginning to use familiar words and simple sentences in predictable everyday situations.
Introduce yourself
Mi chiamo Anna. Abito a Londra.
My name is Anna. I live in London.
Order in a café
Vorrei un caffè, per favore.
I would like a coffee, please.
Ask for directions
Scusi, dov’è la stazione?
Excuse me, where is the station?
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
This introductory session focuses on useful Italian for first encounters and everyday situations. Participants practise greetings, exchanging names, sharing personal information, and ordering food and drinks, alongside an introduction to Italian language and culture. Teaching centres on spoken interaction and communication. Pair and group activities, role plays and games are supported by presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources, giving learners several ways to engage with the material.
What you'll learn
- Greet people in Italian
- Introduce themselves and ask someone else’s name
- Order food and drinks
- Recognise some basic features of Italian language and culture
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for complete beginners, with no particular skills identified in the course information. Participation involves spoken communication and working with others through pair activities, group work, role plays and games.
- Learners take part in interactive activities rather than studying independently throughout.
- The session includes opportunities to practise Italian in everyday conversational situations.
Before you go
- Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.