Italian For Travellers Weekend Course
Buongiorno. This lively course introduces the basics of the Italian language. Enrich your time in Italy by being able to communicate. This course runs 10am - 4pm on various dates and is designed for those new, or relatively new, to the language.
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Description
Travel is more rewarding if you can chat a little, buy tickets, book accommodation and order from a menu in the local language. You'll also learn about cultural do's and don't's and how to cope with an emergency in Italian language.
Covered in this workshop:
- introduce yourself
- ask for information about food and clothing
- buy tickets at a bus or train station
- saying things the polite way
- how to find out useful information about places you want to visit
- how to get help in case of an emergency
- Italian culture - what to do and especially what not to do
- Travel tips
Who should attend?
Travellers to Italy who want a brief introduction to the language (aimed at beginners) and anyone who wants an insight into Italian culture.
You may also be interested in other Italian travel courses such as When in Rome! and When in Northern Italy. Visit our website (travel category) or contact the office for more information.
More about our Italian Courses
- Italian for Travellers - a level 1 weekend workshop focusing on language for travel - aim to teach students some basic phrases and vocabulary related to travel
- Italian Beginners (Level 1) - for absolute or relative beginners - suitable as an introductory course to start your Italian learning journey with foundational grammar, and to learn some basic phrases and vocabulary for a trip
- Italian Beginners (Level 2 )- for those who have successfully completed a Level 1 - aim to enable students to function in Italian at a basic everyday survival level
- Italian Continuation (Level 3) - introduction of the past tense - aim to enable students to communicate more confidently in everyday situations
- Italian Continuation (Level 4) - to join this course you will be confident with il presente, and i verbi riflessivi confidently and able to use il passato prossimo - learning new grammar structures and vocab to enable students to understand and speak in Italian on many practical matters related to various aspects of Italian culture
- Italian Level 5 - for those confident with using present, reflexive and past tenses - continue learning some grammar structures including future tense and develop your fluency
Testimonials
From 2018:
- I enjoyed 'having a tutor who is Italian and knew the culture. She gave us good tips on the culture'
From September 2016:
- "It all went by so quickly. Wonderfully clear information and excellent teaching skills. Would love to do another class asap".
