Italian - Beginners 1
Entry Requirements
This course is suitable for complete beginners or those with minimal exposure to Italian.
Students will acquire basic communication skills in Italian, for use in a variety of familiar useful situations such as when you’re on holiday or travelling for work.
14th September 2026, Monday evenings, 6.00pm-8.00pm.
10 week course.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification and students can be complete beginners, however, we do also welcome people with a little experience of speaking Italian.
What you’ll learn:
- Basic greetings and polite expressions
- Introducing yourself: name, age, birthday, nationality, profession, and where you live
- Ordering food and drinks at a café
- The Italian alphabet, numbers, and telling the time
- Essential vocabulary for daily life
- Basic sentence building using simple present tense verbs
Grammar focus:
- Present tense of regular verbs
- Subject-verb and adjective-noun agreement
- Gender and number in nouns and adjectives
- Sentence structure for basic communication
By the end of this course, you'll be able to introduce yourself, engage in simple conversations, and feel confident using Italian in everyday situations.
There are no formal assessments required as part of this beginner’s course, students will be awarded with a York College certificate upon completion.
£210
Contact our Admissions team if you have any course fee-related questions regarding funding eligibility etc: info@yorkcollege.ac.uk
This is a classroom-based course and will be taught with a focus on listening, understanding and speaking with an introduction to reading and writing.
Students have access to a fantastic range of College-wide facilities such as the Learning & Research Centre, study hubs, computer areas with accompanying multi-function printers and helpdesk advice.
All materials are provided for you to complete the course. However, some courses may require additional study from home, you may need access to a PC/laptop and suitable Wi-Fi to access teaching and learning. You will be made aware of any additional study time at the time of enrolment.
Students who successfully complete this course may progress to Beginners 2 if there is sufficient demand.
You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge in basic Italian to help you progress and develop in a number of job opportunities to suit your personal needs and interests.
Other similar courses
Languages department
Lower Intermediate Spanish 3
Courses for Adults
Curriculum Area
Languages
Study Mode
Evening
Start Date
April 2027
Duration
10 Weeks
Level
Lower Intermediate Spanish 1
Courses for Adults
Curriculum Area
Languages
Study Mode
Evening
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
10 Weeks
Level
Spanish Elementary 3
Courses for Adults
Curriculum Area
Languages
Study Mode
Evening
Start Date
April 2026
Duration
10 Weeks
Level
Spanish Elementary 2
Courses for Adults
Curriculum Area
Languages
Study Mode
Evening
Start Date
January 2027
Duration
10 Weeks
Level
Spanish Elementary 1
Courses for Adults
Curriculum Area
Languages
Study Mode
Evening
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
10 Weeks
Level
Introduction to British Sign Language (BSL)
Courses for Adults
Curriculum Area
Languages
Study Mode
Full-time
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
10 Weeks
Level
Italian Elementary 3
Courses for Adults
Curriculum Area
Languages
Study Mode
Full-time
Start Date
April 2027
Duration
10 Weeks
Level
Italian Elementary 2
Courses for Adults
Curriculum Area
Languages
Study Mode
Full-time
Start Date
January 2027
Duration
10 Weeks
Level
Italian Elementary 1
Courses for Adults
Curriculum Area
Languages
Study Mode
Full-time
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
10 Weeks
Level
Italian - Beginners 3
Courses for Adults
Curriculum Area
Languages
Study Mode
Full-time
Start Date
April 2027
Duration
10 Weeks
Level
Spanish - Beginners 3
Courses for Adults
Curriculum Area
Languages
Study Mode
Full-time
Start Date
April 2026
Duration
10 Weeks
Level
Spanish - Beginners 2
Courses for Adults
Curriculum Area
Languages
Study Mode
Full-time
Start Date
January 2027
Duration
10 Weeks
Level
Italian - Beginners 2
Courses for Adults
Curriculum Area
Languages
Study Mode
Full-time
Start Date
December 2026
Duration
10 Weeks
Level
Spanish - Beginners 1
Courses for Adults
Curriculum Area
Languages
Study Mode
Full-time
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
10 Weeks
Level
