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Learn basic Italian, and discover Italy and its language and culture
Have you ever visited Italy and wished you spoke some Italian so you could get around more easily and interact
with the locals? Do you have Italian family, friends or colleagues and want to know more about their language
and culture? Are you interested in the food, music, cinema, art or literature of Italy? Or do you simply want to
get to know the country and its many and varied regions better?
Whether you want to learn Italian to go on holiday, for work or study, or simply to learn a new language, this
Italian for Beginners program will help you discover one of Europe’s most beautiful languages, and the diverse
and fascinating world of Italy and its regions and culture.
The program is designed for learners with no prior knowledge of Italian, and provides a solid foundation at
level A1 of the CEFR.
Accessible for free on desktop, tablet or mobile, and delivered in bite-sized chunks, the six, four-week courses
in the program provide a flexible way to learn to understand and talk about everyday and familiar situations in
Italian.
o TBA
o 4 weeks
o 4 hours pw
During the four weeks of the course, you will learn some of the vocabulary and phrases you need to help you
interact with people at a basic level.
You will start to develop the four language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing through a range of
activities, which will introduce the language in authentic settings, and audio resources, which will let you hear
the language in action.
There are some activities where you will also practice your speaking skills, as it is important that you start
speaking as soon as possible.
You will also learn some essential Italian grammar, including some basic verbs, such as essere (to be) and
chiamarsi (to call). Finally, you will get some tips and advice on how to develop your study skills, so that you
can become a successful language learner.
Take your Italian learning offline by purchasing two hours of downloadable audio files and transcripts made by
the course creators at The Open University. These MP3s are a great way to practise your Italian listening and
speaking wherever you are. They cover examples and exercises in the same topics as the course.
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Program index
Italian for Beginners 2: My Friends and Family
Learn how to introduce people, exchange information about them and talk about your family.
o 26 Feb
o 4 weeks
o 4 hours pw
In the third Italian for Beginners course, learn how to talk about your daily life and your leisure
activities.
o 2 Apr
o 4 weeks
o 4 hours pw
Italian for Beginners 4: Likes And Dislikes
Starts 7 May
In the fourth Italian for Beginners course, learn to talk about your likes, dislikes and preferences.
o 7 May
o 4 weeks
o 4 hours pw
In the fifth Italian for Beginners course, learn to ask for information on trains and buy train tickets.
o 11 Jun
o 4 weeks
o 4 hours pw
In this sixth Italian for Beginners course, learn to book holiday accommodation and order a meal.
o 16 Jul
o 4 weeks
o 4 hours pw