Course Information

Italian. Learn Italian with us.

Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

This course is the third in the first year program. It focuses on expressions, socialising, asking questions and various cultural activities to further your listening, speaking and writing development. Grammatical themes cover more complex verbs and sentence structures, allowing you to piece together the information you have learned in previous classes.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• describe a city
• give and receive directions
• tell the time
• book a guided tour
• comment on someone's lifestyle
• describe your daily activities
• express agreement or disagreement
• make an appointment
• make, accept and reconsider proposals.

Content

• There is/there are
• Indications for a place
• Volerci
• Ordinal numbers
• Articled prepositions
• Time
• Reflexive verbs
• Adverbs of frequency
• Piacere + mi/ti/gli/le
• Double negative + mai

Intended audience

Suitable for A1 level students, those who have completed all levels of Italian up to 102, or 40 hours of recent tuition.

Delivery style

Delivered as a series of interactive workshops where active participation is encouraged.

Prescribed text

Prescribed text for classes taking place in 2024:

Dieci A1 – Alma edizioni – Book + eBook by Naddeo & Orlandino (2020)
(ISBN: 9788861826762)

Prescribed text for classes taking place in 2025:

DIECI from Novice Low to Novice High l Italian Course for English Speakers – Book + eBook by Naddeo & Orlandino (2023)
(ISBN 9788861828094)

Either of the above textbooks can be used in class. However the instructions, descriptions and grammar rules in the newest 2023 edition (ISBN 9788861828094) are in English.

Based on Units 5-6 of the above text. The text is used for levels 101 to 201, and forms the basis for consolidation and practice. It is based on language learning through conversation method.

Textbooks should only be purchased once you receive confirmation from us. This usually occurs three days prior to class commencement.

Suggested textbook supplier

Language Book Centre
languagebooks.com.au

Please note that in some cases, our suggested supplier may not stock your prescribed text. Please check stock availability prior to signing up for any membership.