This Learn Italian, Level 1 – Part 2 Class is a continuation of learning from Italian Level 1 – Part 1. It aims at consolidating the previously acquired knowledge of Italian basic grammar, improve pronunciation and extend conversation skills while learning a wider vocabulary.

Course Outline:

• Regular verbs past tense (Passato Prossimo).
• Adverbs of quantity.
• Tell the time.
• Activities and preferences.
• Vocabulary: family members, pastimes, sports.

Learning Outcomes:

• Exchanging personal information’s.
• Saying how long for/how long since you have been doing your job, hobbies, sports.
• Talk about your family, occupations, age.
• Your favourite means of transportation.

Prerequisite:

• You need to have completed Italian Level 1 – Part 1 to enrol in this class or demonstrate your relevant ‘level’ through a conversation with the tutor prior to enrolling.

Materials:

Please bring a pen and paper.

About the tutor:

Arsenia Neirotti was born in Torino, Italy, where she also completed her studies. She has a great passion for the Italian language which she enjoys sharing with her students. Her love for her language prompted her to specialise in Adult Education and has been teaching at the SGSCC for the past 28 years. Her main interests are Italian Renaissance Art and Opera which she has enthusiastically presented in her Italian Culture workshops. Arsenia firmly believes that learning should be fun at any age so join her and have a great time.

Other Information:

• To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.
• All courses need a minimum number of students to run ("we try our hardest to get those") . If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled prior to the commencement and you will be informed.