Italian Beginners

The course is intended for beginner students who have little 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: An existing knowledge of basic Italian is required

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

· Ask for the time

· Talk about days of the week and daily routines

· Express one’s likes and dislikes

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.

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.