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Adult and Community Learning

Italian Beginners: Thu 1 Oct, 19:00-21:00

Mode of study

Part Time

Start date

01/10/2026

Fee

£156.00

Entry requirements

This course is designed for absolute beginners as a basic introduction to the language. If you are a false beginner and would like some advice on whether this is the course for you, please call 01727 737154.

Teaching staff

You will be taught by experienced and sympathetic tutors. If you have any problems regarding the course please don't hesitate to speak to the tutor.

Course Code

CL012A1E

Duration

10-weeks

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

Generic award - no awarding body

Assessment

Your tutor will discuss your needs at the beginning of the programme and then reassess them mid term and at the end of the programme. There is no exam attached to this course.

About the course

Designed for beginners and false beginners, this 10 weeks face-to-face course helps you build practical speaking and listening skills from day one. Lessons are delivered primarily in the target language, immersing you in authentic communication and encourages progress in a supportive and interactive environment. Through individual, collaborative pair work and small-group activities, you'll gain the confidence to start to communicate naturally. Classroom learning provides immediate feedback from an experienced tutor, guided practice and valuable interaction with fellow learners, helping you develop your language skills faster and more effectively. You'll learn how to introduce yourself, express wants and needs, order food and drink, travel with confidence, ask for directions and navigate a wide range of everyday situations. Whether you're learning for travel, work, or personal enrichment, this course will start to equip you with the practical language skills you need to communicate with confidence in the real world.

Career options

Continue to develop your speaking and listening skills by enrolling on Italian Improvers (10 week course)

Material to be provided by the learners: Learners will be expected to purchase the course book which costs between 20-30 after the first session, notepad, pen and target language dictionary.

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

Your tutor will discuss your needs at the beginning of the programme and then reassess them mid term and at the end of the programme. There is no exam attached to this course.