Speaking Italian Course for Beginners

Who is it suitable for?

The course is suitable for adults with no prior knowledge of Italian who wish to acquire the basics of conversational language for travel, work, or pleasure. The training is tailored to the needs of beginners and emphasizes practical communication in everyday situations.

What will you be able to do after the course?

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to confidently conduct basic conversations in Italian in everyday situations such as introductions, shopping, ordering in a restaurant, and finding their way around the city. They will understand and use common expressions and essential phrases needed for communication. They will be able to ask and answer simple questions related to personal information, family, and leisure activities. Participants will develop listening skills and the ability to understand slow and clear speech. In addition, they will gain the confidence to use Italian language while traveling or in contact with native speakers.

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Course content and outline

1. Introduction

  • Introducing oneself: name, nationality, profession, place of residence.

  • Forms of address, polite forms (tu/Lei).

  • Greetings, farewells, courtesies.

  • Practice: Role play “Meet a new colleague/neighbour”.

2. Grammar in Action: Gender, Number, Articles

  • Exercises with definite and indefinite articles.

  • Masculine/feminine gender, singular/plural forms.

  • Describing people (appearance and character).

3. Present Tense Verbs. Daily Activities

  • Basic conjugation of -are, -ere, -ire verbs.

  • The verbs “essere” and “avere” in context.

  • Describing daily routines: work, study, leisure.

4. Free Time and Hobbies

  • Conversations about interests, sports, culture, music, cinema.

  • Invitations, accepting and declining proposals.

5. In the City: Orientation, Transport, Venues

  • Asking for and giving directions.

  • Shopping in a store, ordering in a restaurant/bar.

  • Transportation: bus, metro, taxi.

6. Time, Dates, and Hours

  • Asking and telling the time.

  • Days of the week, months, seasons.

  • Arranging meetings, schedules.

7. At Home and Family

  • Describing the home, rooms, furniture.

  • Talking about family, relatives, friends.

8. Work and Professions

  • Talking about professions, workplace, colleagues.

  • Describing a typical workday.

9. Travel and Vacation

  • Organizing a trip: reservations, transport, accommodation.

  • Conversations about favorite destinations, experiences.

10. Summary and Free Conversation

  • Review of key topics.

  • Role plays chosen by the participants.

  • Talking about current events, daily life, and cultural topics.

Frequently Asked Questions
Courses at Intellect usually last between 2 and 3 months, during which time one language level is covered. In these hours you have included, in addition to live classes, work in our intelligent platform Intellect Modus.
Classes are usually held twice a week for 3 astronomical hours. It is possible that the course may be of a different intensity if this is necessary for you to get into the material more quickly.
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Our teachers are qualified and have many years of experience in teaching foreign languages. You can view their profiles on our website or ask our administrator.
Each lesson includes grammar, vocabulary, listening, speaking and writing so that you can adequately develop all your senses. The programme is well balanced and gradually guides you through the language.
All teaching materials are purchased additionally. Intellect can provide you with materials, and you have the option to provide your own if you already have the textbook or wish to obtain it yourself.
Yes, we offer a free placement test that determines your language level with great accuracy. In most cases, we will ask you to complete this test to make sure that this really is your level and the group you are in is for you.
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