Getting Started with Italian
Subject Area
Languages & Communication
Student Type
Adults
Study Mode
Part Time
Course Type
Community Learning
What is the course about?
This short, non-accredited course for beginners is ideal for those who wish to start learning the Italian language. You will begin with the basics, such as greetings, the alphabet, numbers, and telling the time. This will give you the foundational knowledge needed to progress onto the College’s other short Italian courses.
As with all languages, it is important to practise outside the classroom. You will receive handouts each week, but no structured homework is given.
Why should I choose the course?
This course provides the basic skills to get you started with Italian. It will help you communicate using simple questions and requests—ideal if you're going on holiday, or thinking about living in Italy and want to begin learning the language.
What will I learn?
During the course, you will:
• Learn the Italian alphabet and recall the additional letters
• Understand how to form positive sentence structures using verbs
• Compose a short spoken introduction about yourself using basic factual information
• Understand how to use the first person when describing physical traits
• Recognise the placement of adjectives in relation to nouns within a sentence
• Analyse and accurately translate a series of sentence structures into Italian using the first person singular
You will be informally assessed by the tutor and will also self-assess your weekly progress using an individual learning plan.
What will the course lead on to?
The non-accredited beginners’ courses begin with Getting Started with Italian, followed by Build on Your Italian, and then Italian for Everyday Use. If you wish to continue learning, you can progress to Enhancing Your Italian to the Next Level, which is designed to help you practise the speaking, reading, and writing skills developed in the first three courses.
Please note that the College does not offer accredited Italian courses.
What support is available?
We have a team of staff dedicated to providing learning support if it is required and a Wellbeing Team that are on hand to offer guidance, support and help when needed.
Additionally, eligible students can access a wide range of finance and funding support to help them during their time at college. For personalised advice on funding, please contact our Learner Services Team on 01925 494 400 or email learner.services@wvr.ac.uk.Â
Why should I choose to study the course at Warrington & Vale Royal College?
Warrington & Vale Royal College offers a welcoming learning environment with modern facilities, ample on-site parking, and expert tuition from knowledgeable and supportive staff. Whether you're just starting out or looking to develop new skills, we’re here to help you succeed.
What are the entry requirements?
This is a basic course for complete beginners with no previous knowledge of the language. The course is for adults 19+.
What are my funding options?
For more information about financial support, please visit: https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/financial-supportÂ
For personalised advice on funding, please contact our Learner Services Team on 01925 494 400 or email learner.services@wvr.ac.uk.Â
Are there any additional costs associated with the course?
There are no additional costs other than basic study materials like a notebook and pen, which you are required to bring to the sessions.
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