Italian Absolute Beginners
Thursday 18 April (9 sessions)
12pm - 2pm
Canterbury Community Precinct
2 Kendall Street, Canterbury VIC 3126
$225 for term
Course Brief
Join like-minded language lovers to learn more about Italian language and culture from our tutors.
We offer small group language classes for adults of all levels. Classes are designed to be relaxed and friendly with a focus on speaking and listening skills as well as reading, writing and grammar.
Why learn a language?
Learning a language is an ideal way to boost your memory, improve your concentration skills and keep your mind active. It’s also a wonderful social experience!
Whether you want to learn for travel, for work or just purely for enjoyment come along. We offer free trials of our language class so you can find one that suits you.
For more information, contact us and we can put you in touch with one of our tutors.
Class levels
Absolute Beginner –for students completely new to a language. We focus on basic everyday conversation such as personal greetings, numbers and simple expressions. Available in term 1 and 2 only.
Beginner – for students with 6months to 1 year experience in the language. Expanding conversation and vocabulary, basic grammar, pronunciation, verbs and introduction to tenses.
Intermediate – for students 2 years or more experience. Further vocabulary, grammar, writing and reading, learning more about culture, family and life in France.
Intermediate Plus – for students with 3 years or more experience. Improving comprehension, past and future tenses, discussing art, literature and culture.
Advanced– for students with 4 years or more experience. Advanced conversation, grammar, discussing events, news and current affairs.
How do I know what level to select?
Our tutor can talk with you about your experience and provide advice about which class might be appropriate. We also offer free trials of our language classes so you can arrange a trial before deciding your class.
What to bring
Notebook and pen
Textbook details will be provided by the tutor
Students might find it helpful to purchase an Italian language dictionary or phrasebook.
Meet your tutor
Anna Basso
Anna Basso completed a BA (Hons) in Italian language and literature at the University of Melbourne. She is passionate about teaching Italian and she has taught and tutored Italian for over 40 years at secondary schools and to adults (CIS, CAE, Box Hill Institute, as well as privately). She loves Italy and has an intimate knowledge of the country, as she has visited almost every corner of Italy in her eleven trips there, on study trips, with student groups, and for leisure. She really enjoys sharing her passion for this wonderful country with her students.
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