Italian Beginners From Words to Sentences through Everyday Life - A1 (Friday Nights)
Course Overview
This beginner Italian course is designed for learners who have completed an introductory Italian course and are ready to expand their communication skills through practical everyday situations.
Materials
Dieci A1" (Alma Edizioni) textbook/workbook (abbeys.com.au or amazon.com).
Additional materials will be provided by the teacher throughout the course.
Course Breakdown
This outline provides an overview of what may be covered during the course; however, changes may occur based on various factors and the needs of the class.
This course is structured around the four key language-learning skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, with a fifth focus on Italian culture and cultural awareness.
The course focuses primarily on speaking and listening, while also incorporating reading and writing activities, with an additional focus on Italian culture and everyday communication.
Students will practise Italian through interactive conversations and practical activities based on familiar topics and real-life situations. Activities may include sharing personal experiences,
expressing opinions and preferences, asking and answering questions, describing people and places, and discussing everyday life and Italian culture.
Grammar and vocabulary will be introduced and reviewed as needed to support students’ ability to communicate more naturally and confidently.
Term Dates
Term 1 runs from Wednesday 4 February to Wednesday 25 March
Term 2 runs from Wednesday 22 April to Wednesday 24 June
Term 3 runs from Wednesday 22 July to Wednesday 23 September
Term 4 runs from Wednesday 14 October to Wednesday 18 December (please note there is no class scheduled on 11 Dec 26)
Course Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
• Communicate with greater confidence in everyday Italian.
• Participate in simple conversations and respond to questions more naturally.
• Talk about familiar topics, personal experiences and interests.
• Express opinions, preferences and ideas in Italian.
• Improve listening and comprehension through conversations and practical activities.
• Expand vocabulary and use Italian more spontaneously.
• Develop greater awareness of Italian culture and everyday communication.
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Sophia Emmanuello
Born in the Eternal City, Sophia is a Montessori teacher with a degree in Oriental Languages and Cultures.
During her study and research travels in Asia, she developed an educational outlook enriched by diverse cultural perspectives.
Over the past several years, she has taught Italian both as a first and second language, to children and adults in Italy and abroad.
These experiences have shaped a flexible and respectful teaching approach, informed by Montessori principles and grounded in a deep curiosity for global educational philosophies.
She applies the Montessori method to teaching Italian, fostering autonomy, curiosity, and active engagement in every learner.
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