See how long it will take you to get to college. Please select the campus of the course you wish to study.
This Italian Beginners course is designed for learners with little or no previous knowledge of the Italian language. It provides a friendly and supportive introduction to Italian, helping students develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. The course focuses on building confidence from the very first lesson, using practical activities, short dialogues and everyday situations to make learning meaningful and enjoyable.
The course is suitable for complete beginners, learners returning to Italian after a long break, travellers preparing for a visit to Italy or an Italian-speaking community, and anyone with an interest in Italian language and culture. No prior study of Italian is required, and learners are guided step by step at a comfortable pace.
What You’ll Learn
• Core vocabulary for daily life: greetings, numbers, food, travel, family, shopping and more
• Basic grammar structures, including simple present-tense verbs, gender, articles and sentence building
• Pronunciation techniques to help you speak clearly and naturally
• How to hold simple conversations and understand common expressions
• Reading and listening strategies for beginner-level texts and audio
• Insights into Italian culture, customs, food, travel and everyday life
Lessons are interactive and learner-centred, with an emphasis on communication rather than memorisation. Students take part in guided speaking practice, role-plays and short listening and reading activities, allowing them to use Italian actively in a supportive environment. Speaking practice is encouraged from the start, and regular feedback helps learners build confidence as the course progresses. The content is carefully structured to ensure a gradual progression and to prepare learners for further study at the next level.
Students are asked to bring a notebook or folder to organise their notes and handouts. The tutor will advise learners if a course book or additional learning resource is required. To get the most from the course, learners are encouraged to attend regularly, participate actively and practise a little between lessons.
This course runs throughout the year in three stages: 1A in Term 1, 1B in Term 2, and 1C in Term 3.
See how long it will take you to get to college. Please select the campus of the course you wish to study.