Italian Beginners Level 1 (Friday)

This fun and practical course is perfect for those with no prior knowledge of Italian or anyone who wants to refresh their beginner skills.

You will learn how to communicate in everyday situations through interactive activities that build your confidence and introduce you to the rich culture of Italy.

Each week will focus on essential grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation to help you understand and use common expressions. By the end of the course, you will be able to greet people, introduce yourself, order at a café or restaurant, talk about daily routines and preferences, ask for directions.

Lessons are engaging and supportive, using games, role-play, audio-visual materials, and conversation practice to make learning enjoyable.

The course also weaves in cultural insights to deepen your understanding and appreciation of Italian life.

Please note: For those starting the course, a full review of units 1 and 2 of Dieci A1 will be guaranteed: basic greetings, introductions, and exchanging personal information

Key areas covered in an Italian A1 course:

• Basic Communication:

Students will learn to introduce themselves and others, ask and answer simple questions, and express basic needs. 

• Everyday Expressions:

The course will cover common phrases used in daily interactions. 

• Grammar Fundamentals:

Expect to learn about nouns, articles, basic verb conjugations (especially "essere" and "avere"), and common prepositions. 

• Vocabulary:

Students will acquire vocabulary related to personal information, numbers, food, and basic travel situations. 

• Pronunciation:

Emphasis is placed on correct pronunciation of the Italian alphabet and key sounds. 

Topics include (from unit 1 to unit 4):

• Basic greetings, introductions, and exchanging personal information:

1. Introducing yourself and others.
2. Asking for and giving personal information like name, age and nationality.

• Ordering food and drinks
• Booking accommodation and asking for directions

Course Breakdown:

Week 1, 2, 3:  

Review units 1, 2, 3 through guided conversation and practical exercises

Unit 1:

Greetings and introducing yourself; asking and saying your name and where you come from; asking and saying your phone number and email address.

Grammar and vocabulary: Subject pronouns, the verb essere, interrogatives, definite articles, notes on formal and informal, adjectives, nationality, numbers from 0 to 20; The sounds c/g

Unit 2:

Starting a conversation, introducing someone, asking questions, answering and thanking, talking about your profession.

Grammar and vocabulary: Regular verbs in are, the verbs essere, avere, stare, fare, definite and indefinite articles.

The prepositions a and in, the interrogatives who, where and how much, the cardinal numbers from 20 to 100

Unit 3:

At the bar/restaurant: ordering at the bar and at the restaurant.

Vocabulary: adjectives to describe food

Grammar:  the regular verbs in ere, the verbs to want and to prefer, the plural of nouns, food and drinks, objects on the table; volere, potere, dovere (I want, I can, I have to), some verbs ending in -ere, also / instead

Week 4, 5, 6:

Unit 4:

Booking a hotel room, rooms and household items

Vocabulary: Furniture and rooms in the house

Grammar: adjectives for homes, Terrible, good, excellent, The adverb very, Molto as an adverb

Week 7, 8: 

Revision key point unit 4 through guided conversation, role-play, and videos.

Materials:

We recommend the textbook Dieci A1 (Alma Edizioni along with a notebook and pen.

This course is ideal if you're preparing to travel to Italy or simply want to start your Italian journey with confidence and a solid foundation.

2026 Term Dates 

Term 1 runs from Friday 6 February to Friday 27 March 

Term 2 runs from Friday 24 April to Friday 12 June 

Term 3 runs from Friday 24 July  to Friday 11 September 

Term 4 runs from Friday 16 October to Friday 4 December

Parking Discount for Students

 Students who participate in this course will receive a 50% discount at Ridge Street Car Park. Simply speak to our team when you visit the Centre, and we’ll register your plate number in our system (please note you’ll need to register your plate each time you attend the course). This discount applies to courses held at the Centre during office hours (Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm).