Italian 1 (Beginners) Thursdays

Who is this course for?

The course is suitable for complete beginners with no prior knowledge of Italian.

Course overview

The course focuses on the spoken language and aims to equip you with the skills needed for everyday situations in an Italian-speaking environment. You will learn how to introduce yourself and others, describe your home and daily activities, shop for and order food and drink, make travel arrangements, ask questions, make simple descriptions, express opinions, and acquire a good basic vocabulary.

Although we will introduce you to reading and writing Italian, the emphasis is on listening and speaking skills to get you started in learning Italian. The course also introduces aspects of Italian culture and daily life to provide context to the language learning process.

Advice on the correct textbook to purchase will be given in the first class.

Term dates

•  Autumn Term: week beginning 13 October 2025 until week ending 12 December 2025

•  Spring Term: week beginning 5 January 2026 until week ending 20 March 2026

Any questions?

If not a complete beginner in the language please seek level advice. For this and any questions pre-enrolment about the content of this course please contact the Italian Coordinator, Cristina Paterno: m.paterno@imperial.ac.uk

For general programme and enrolment questions please contact the Imperial after:hours Administrator, Christian Jacobi: c.jacobi@imperial.ac.uk

Class recordings

These classes are not recorded.

Imperial certificates

There are no examinations or assessments for this course. However, attendance can lead to the award of an Imperial attendance certificate (T&Cs apply).