Italian for Beginners - A1S1

If you’re looking to take your Italian language skills from zero to fantastico then you’re at the right place!

Join our Italian for Beginners class and learn the basics of the beautiful Italian language! In this course, you will learn everyday words and phrases that will help you speak Italian comfortably. This course will work on establishing the foundations of the Italian language by focusing on properly pronouncing sounds, learning basic grammar, and adding new words to build vocabulary.

With the help of our native Italian teachers, you will immerse yourself in the true Italian lifestyle!

What do you learn in the Italian for Beginner Course (A1S1):

Students learn everyday expressions and very basic phrases, and use them in order to exchange information about personal details (such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows, things he/she has). Students can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Why Learn Italian?

Learning Italian is one of the best decisions you will ever make!

Learning Italian is one of the most rewarding experience you will have. You will be able to:

Communicate with your Italian family or friends
Have more intense and true travel experiences in Italy
Learn more about Italian food, culture and history
Live or work in Italy

Is Italian Hard To Learn?

Actually, Italian is one of the easiest foreign languages for a native-English speaker to learn. At first, Italian may sound fast and completely indecipherable, but don’t be scared. It takes time to adapt to the sounds of any new language and Italian is no different. Learning Italian will give your brain a boost on the study and understanding of other Latin languages like Spanish or French.

Why study Italian at the ICCC.

The Italian Language School at the ICCC is a professional institution that teaches and promotes the Italian language and culture. Italian language classes are held year-round for adults and children and range from beginner to advanced level. All our teachers are native Italians and highly qualified. Their loyalty to the school and our programs is rewarded so as to guarantee a quality standard and promote a common goal of continuous improvement. The Italian Language School is the only Institution in town recognized by the Italian government. We follow the European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for teaching Italian: each course develops skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Our classes are organized into levels ranging from complete beginner (level A) to most advanced (level C). Each level consists of seven sessions each one of seven weeks. Students meet once a week for two hours. Our group classes can be both online and in-person and they take place in the late afternoon and early evening. Daytime classes can be planned, if requests meet the required number needed for a class. A minimum of 4 students per class is required. Class size is limited to 10 students to ensure each person has the opportunity to interact with the group and the teacher. 

BOOKS REQUIRED

Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 1a

T. Marin, L. Ruggieri, S. Magnelli

Italian language and culture course. Elementary level (A1). The book covers the A1 level of the Common European Framework and is aimed at adult students and young adults (16+). The volume contains: the first six units of the Student’s Book and the Exercise Book Video activities an educational game DVD Video the audio CD, with introductory dialogues of the units and texts for listening comprehension and pronunciation ideas code, a personal code that gives access to the interactive version of the exercises and other resources on the ideas platform.

You can purchase the book at the Center for $30.

PRICES

Members of the ICCC get a 10% discount on tuition for group courses only. There is a one-time $25 non-refundable registration fee for first-time students. You can sign up for our classes either on Eventbrite (see below) or by calling the office. Tuition can be paid by cash, debit card, or credit card. Payment in full must be made before the beginning of the class.

Refunds: No refunds after the beginning of group classes. All purchased hours of private and semi-private classes must be used within 6 months of purchase.

Cancellation Policy: For private or semi-private classes a 24-hour minimum notice must be given or class will be forfeited. For regular group classes, due to limited seating, we request that you cancel at least 48 hours before the course begins. This gives us the opportunity to fill the class. You may cancel by phone at (713)524-4222 ext. 7. If you have to cancel the course, we offer you a credit to your account if you cancel before the 48 hours, but we do not offer refunds. You may use credits towards any future group course. However, if you do not cancel prior to the 48 hours, you will lose the payment for the course. If the course is canceled for any reason, including insufficient enrollment, tuition will be refunded in full. After the first day of class, no refunds or credits, including prorated refunds or credits, are allowed for any reason.

Note: It takes about a year to go from a complete beginner level to an intermediate level. This course is designed to reach the intermediate level in seven 7-week sessions.