Italian Taster Lesson | Beginners
A one-off Italian sample lesson for complete beginners covering greetings, introductions and basic personal information.
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 gives learners with no previous Italian study an overview of basic spoken interaction. Activities focus on greeting people, introducing themselves and another person, and exchanging personal details such as nationality, profession, age, telephone number and date of birth.
What you'll learn
- Use basic Italian greetings
- Introduce yourself and another person
- Ask for and provide basic personal information
Is this course right for you?
The lesson is intended for learners who have never studied Italian. Its Beginner (A1) label indicates an introductory level, with participation centred on practising basic personal exchanges.
- Designed for learners new to Italian
- Delivered as a one-off sample lesson
Where this course runs
International House London
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Selected date
Tue 8 Dec 2026
17:30 – 18:15 • 1 day
£10
Haycraft House, Holborn
Italian team
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8 Dec 2026 Tuesday | 17:30 - 18:15 | Taster class1 day | ItalianTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £10.00 | Book now |
10 Dec 2026 Thursday | 17:30 - 18:15 | Taster class1 day | ItalianTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £10.00 |
Thu 10 Dec, 17:30 - 18:15
1 day1 dayThu 17:30£10ItalianTeacherHaycraft House
