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Italian Level 1, Part 1

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Course dates, times and locations

Course details (1)

Start date/time:
07 October 2026 (18:00)
End date/time:
09 December 2026 (19:30)
Days:
Wednesday
Delivery mode:
On campus
Location:
Strand Campus

Course details (2)

Start date/time:
08 October 2026 (18:00)
End date/time:
10 December 2026 (19:30)
Days:
Thursday
Delivery mode:
Online
Location:
Not applicable

Level: Beginner (is this the right level for me?)

This course does not carry any credit towards a degree

Overview

By studying Italian Level 1, you will be able to communicate in very basic everyday-life situations, including greetings, daily activities, finding your way, telling the time and date, making simple purchases, ordering a meal, etc, be able to understand very simple oral and written texts and ascertain specific information on simple topics, have developed an insight into Italian-speaking life, culture and society. 

What does this course cover?

Topics may typically include:

  • Personal and social life (family, friends, daily routine)
  • Travel, transport and directions
  • Food and drink, at a bar / restaurant
  • At the hotel

Functions may typically include:

  • Greetings and introductions
  • Talking extensively about oneself
  • Asking for explanations, clarifications and permission
  • Describing people, places, objects and situations
  • Ordering at a bar / restaurant
  • Booking a hotel room

Grammar may typically include:

  • Definite and indefinite articles
  • Nouns (gender, number and some irregular forms)
  • Adjectives and adverbs
  • Subject pronouns
  • Place and time prepositions
  • The Present tense of regular and some irregular verbs

 

What will I achieve?

When Italian Level 1 is complete, you will achieve the equivalent of A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), entry level of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

 

*The above is an indication of content that may be covered over the duration of the course but it could vary depending on the level and progress of students in the class.

Key information

Full fee:£305

Alumni/Staff/UoL/KHP fee:£259

King's degree student fee:£214

Enrolment Deadline:

  • Autumn classes: Thursday 24th September at 23:59
  • Winter classes Thursday 14th January at 23:59. Check back soon for class details
Enrol before 6th September to receive an Early Bird 10% discount applied automatically upon enrolment*

*not applicable to 45 hour courses

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