Courses for Adults

Italian - Beginners 2

Subject Area

Languages

Start Date

January 2026

Study Mode

Part-time

Duration

10 Weeks

Level

Entry Requirements

This course is for learners who have already completed at least 20 hours of learning and have a basic understanding of the grammar such as nouns, adjectives, and verb formation.

This course is for students who have completed Beginner I or can already manage basic introductions and common verbs.

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.

Entry requirements

This course is for learners who have already completed at least 20 hours of learning and have a basic understanding of the grammar such as nouns, adjectives, and verb formation.

Course units

Talking about your family and relationships
Describing yourself and others (appearance and personality)
Describing cities, towns, and villages
Asking for and understanding directions
Describing locations using cardinal points (e.g., north, south)
Interacting in shops and hotels: asking about hours, booking a room, etc.

Grammar focus:

Regular and irregular present tense verbs
Use of adjectives and their agreement with nouns
Quantifiers (e.g., molto, un po’)
Prepositions of place (e.g., in, vicino a, lontano da)
Introduction to the imperative (commands)

This course will help you handle a wider range of everyday interactions and feel more at ease navigating Italian-speaking environments.

Assessments

There are no formal assessments required, students will be awarded with a York College certificate upon completion.

Course fees

£210

Contact our Admissions team if you have any course fee-related questions regarding funding eligibility etc: info@yorkcollege.ac.uk

Course progression

Students who successfully complete this course may progress to Beginners 3, if there is sufficient demand.

Dates & course durations

13th January 2026 - 24th March 2026, evenings.

Study methods

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.

Facilities

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.

Additional costs

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.

Career progression

You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge in Italian to help you progress and develop in a number of job opportunities to suit your personal needs and interests.

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