Learn to speak Italian on this communicative course for beginners, with the emphasis on the practical use of Italian and the development of your speaking and listening skills so that you can begin communicating quickly in Italian. This course aims to introduce you to the basic aspects of the Italian language and to enable you to take part in simple conversations. You'll learn the necessary vocabulary and grammar to take part in simple conversations, and you'll lay the groundwork for future learning.

Time:
Evening, Tuesday
Course duration:
11 weeks
Location:
Status:
Available
Availability:
Late starts accepted
Course code:
W25HMSJ05C
Tutor:
Giuseppina Aloi
Suitable for:
19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
This course is characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.
We recommend that you complete Italian Stage 1 Unit 2 or equivalent (minimum 18 hours of previous study) before enrolling on this course.
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.
Pen, paper and a small folder. We will discuss whether to use a book. We may be able to borrow textbook from library
Italian Stage 2 Unit 1
This course takes places on the following dates and times:
| Date | Start Time | End Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 14 April 2026 | 6:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 1 hr 30 mins |
| Tuesday, 21 April 2026 | 6:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 1 hr 30 mins |
| Tuesday, 28 April 2026 | 6:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 1 hr 30 mins |
| Tuesday, 5 May 2026 | 6:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 1 hr 30 mins |
| Tuesday, 12 May 2026 | 6:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 1 hr 30 mins |
| Tuesday, 19 May 2026 | 6:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 1 hr 30 mins |
| Tuesday, 2 June 2026 | 6:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 1 hr 30 mins |
| Tuesday, 9 June 2026 | 6:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 1 hr 30 mins |
| Tuesday, 16 June 2026 | 6:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 1 hr 30 mins |
| Tuesday, 23 June 2026 | 6:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 1 hr 30 mins |
| Tuesday, 30 June 2026 | 6:00 PM | 7:30 PM | 1 hr 30 mins |
Tutor biography coming soon.
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