Italian Course: Beginners Level 1
Begin your Italian language journey with this welcoming and practical beginner course. Designed for complete beginners, this class introduces you to the foundations of Italian in a supportive and interactive environment.
Italian is known for its musicality and clarity, and it’s spoken much as it’s written—making it an ideal language for first-time learners. From your very first lesson, you’ll start speaking Italian, learning how to introduce yourself, ask simple questions, and communicate in everyday situations.
Across the course, you’ll develop essential speaking, listening, reading and writing skills while gaining insight into Italian culture, customs and daily life. Whether you’re learning for travel, personal enrichment or professional development, this course provides a strong foundation for further study.
Course Content
- Greetings, introductions and personal information
- Numbers, everyday expressions, and ordering food and drinks
- Asking for directions and useful travel phrases
- Italian alphabet, pronunciation and basic sentence structure
- Introduction to verbs, articles, adjectives and prepositions
- Understanding formal and informal address ("tu" and "Lei")
Textbook
Buongiorno Italia! by Joseph Cremona (BBC, 2005). ISBN: 9780563519454. Please purchase the textbook once your course is confirmed. The textbook is not included in the enrolment fee.
Certificate of Completion
Students who attend at least 80% of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Sydney Community College.
Additional Information
- Enrol in three Italian language courses and receive 15% off automatically.
- Delivery available online via Zoom or in-person at Rozelle (session dependent).
Details
You will learn
- Introduce yourself and others using basic Italian
- Ask and answer simple everyday questions
- Order food, ask for directions and use essential travel phrases
You will get
- Interactive small-group language classes
- Structured beginner-friendly course materials
- Certificate of Attendance (80% attendance required)
Appropriate for
Complete beginners with no prior Italian experience, travellers, culture enthusiasts, professionals seeking basic Italian skills, and anyone curious about Italian language and culture.
Preparation
What to bring
- Notebook and pen
- Buongiorno Italia! textbook
- Device with stable internet (for Zoom classes)
What to wear
Casual
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
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We do this by:
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- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
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Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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