Frequently Asked Questions
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Italian Connections offers four levels of Italian instruction: Beginners 1 (for students with no prior experience), Beginners 2, Post Beginners (typically requiring 3 terms of previous Italian tuition), Intermediates (for students who can express themselves in present and past tense), and Advanced (for proficient speakers). Classes are held at multiple locations including Crows Nest and Avalon, with both in-person and online options available.
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Italian Connections uses interactive teaching methods including role-plays, listening exercises, games, and a wide range of learning materials such as innovative textbooks, songs, and video extracts. All classes integrate Italian culture and traditions alongside language instruction, as the provider believes language and culture are strongly intertwined. Teachers are highly qualified and receive regular training.
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Yes, Italian Connections offers online classes for Advanced learners (Advanced Thursday Daytime ONLINE) and Intermediates (Intermediates Monday Daytime ONLINE). These classes are conducted entirely in Italian for Advanced students, covering colloquialisms, idiomatic expressions, and Italian culture, politics, history, and literature.
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Post Beginners classes typically require 3 terms of previous Italian tuition and focus on developing conversational skills and grammar through speaking, listening, and role-plays. Intermediate classes are designed for students who can already express themselves in present and past tense and converse on everyday topics. Intermediate classes continue building more complex language structures and encourage conversation practice.
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Italian Connections offers classes at two main locations: Crows Nest and Avalon. Crows Nest hosts Beginners 1 (Monday and Thursday daytime), Beginners 2, Intermediates, and Advanced classes. Avalon offers Beginners, Post Beginners, and Intermediates classes. Additionally, some intermediate and advanced courses are available online.
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Yes, Italian Connections offers a conversation workshop titled 'facciamo due chiacchiere' (let's chat). This is an intensive 1-hour conversation workshop designed to improve Italian skills through discussion about personal topics and learning useful expressions while avoiding common errors. The workshop is open to all levels, including students not currently enrolled in regular courses.