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Italian for Beginners: Level 1


Learn to speak Italian with our online Italian language short course. Italian is a beautiful and melodic language with global influence. It's also one of the easier languages to learn, especially for first-time language learners. In this beginner-level course, you'll explore the basics of Italian grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and conversational skills to help you communicate confidently and effectively.

Our warm, experienced tutors will guide you through interactive and engaging sessions that touch on Italian culture as well as language, empowering you to speak simple sentences, ask for directions, order food, and more. Whether you're learning for travel, fun, personal growth, or professional development, you'll build a strong foundation and discover the joys of this romantic language.

Course Outline

  • Greetings and introductions, numbers, and days of the week
  • Ordering at restaurants and asking for directions
  • Basic Italian grammar: nouns, verbs, adjectives, and prepositions

What You Will Need

  • Textbook: Buongiorno Italia! by Joseph Cremona (BBC, ISBN: 9780563519454)
  • Notebook and pen

Schedule & Pricing

  • Multiple start dates available with both online and in-person options
  • Fee: $390
  • Certificate of Attendance on successful completion (80% attendance required)

Additional Information

  • Enrol in 3 Italian language courses and get an automatic 15% discount
  • Interactive, online virtual classroom format where applicable

Details
2 hours

You will learn

  • Greet and introduce yourself in Italian
  • Order food and ask for directions
  • Understand basic grammar and pronunciation

You will get

  • Certificate of Attendance upon 80% completion
  • Interactive training with experienced tutors
  • Foundational skills for real-life conversations

Appropriate for

Beginners, language enthusiasts, travel lovers, and professionals wanting to develop basic Italian communication skills


Preparation

What to bring

  • Course textbook: Buongiorno Italia!
  • Notebook and pen
  • Device with internet for Zoom access

What to wear


Your Teacher
Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

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The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.

We do this by:

  • Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
  • Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
  • Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
  • Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
  • Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.

Terms

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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