Description

This beginner-friendly course is designed for students with little or no prior experience in Italian. It is organized into thematic units that integrate grammar instruction, vocabulary building, and practical language use. Each session includes engaging listening, reading, and speaking activities, all supported by cultural insights into Italian life, music, cinema, and traditions. Students will benefit from custom PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and a variety of multimedia resources including videos, music, and interactive games—making learning both effective and enjoyable.

Course Syllabus

Session 1: Getting Started
Greetings, body language, nouns and articles, Italian gestures, and basic speaking/listening practice.

Session 2: Pronunciation & Introductions
Italian sounds, personal pronouns, present tense verbs, self-introductions, and cultural context.

Session 3: Numbers, Money & Meals
Telling time, counting euros, food vocabulary, Italian dining customs, and practical exercises.

Session 4: Dining Out
How to order meals, read menus, understand prices, and practice restaurant conversations.

Session 5: Past Tense & Irregular Verbs
Common irregular verbs, Passato Prossimo, basic prepositions, and related cultural topics.

Session 6: Descriptions & Shopping
Using adjectives, expressing likes, describing people, clothes and sizes, and shopping in Italy.

This class will be held virtually.