Italian Beginners – Thursday 08 Jan – 19 Mar 2026 (13.30pm – 15.00pm)

Course code: M15P181
Type: Short Courses
Duration: 7 weeks
Subject area: Languages
Location: Gateway Adult Education Centre
Additional Costs - £46.00,FE Tuition - £45.00

About the course

The course is a continuation of the beginner course for students with some basic knowledge of the language. Students will experience first contact with the Italian language and culture learning basic grammar structure enabling them to cope with simple communication contexts. The four language skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing} will be developed at the same time, however a particular emphasis will be placed on verbal communication.

The health and well-being benefits of learning a language can be:

• An improvement in memory, problem-solving skills and cognitive ability

• By mastering each new element, a sense of improved self-esteem and confidence

• Being part of the Italian group and socialising out of the sessions.

Level: Previous knowledge of Italian is required.

What qualification will I gain?

Non regulated provision, Level 1, Other Languages, Literature and Culture

Why choose us

Shropshire Community Learning has an excellent reputation for delivering enjoyable, informative and interesting community learning courses. These enable students to develop or enhance their skills, leading to better job prospects, finding new friends and improving their self confidence and self esteem.

What you could do next

A continuation of the course.

Key facts

By the end of the course you can expect to be able to

• Talk about your daily routine and activities in your spare time

• Talk about past events

• Talk about the weather

Your Tutor: Eleonora is from Torino and has taught Italian to adults and children at different levels for several years. She is passionate about languages and being able to promote the Italian language and culture to passionate learners.

Assessment methods

Ongoing assessment by tutor and self.

Entry requirements

You will need: Pen, paper, course book “Viaggiamo in Italia 1”, Alma Edizioni, by Anna Barbierato and Katja Motta; the book can be purchased on www.baylanguages.co.uk or https://www.languages-direct.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=viaggiamo+in+italia

Your tutor will supply: Handouts and various resources will be provided throughout the course.