This course is an introduction to the basic structure of Italian conversation. Students will learn to understand, speak and read Italian at a beginning level and develop the necessary skills needed for basic communication and comprehension. Students will be able to use some simple phrases to have a basic conversation with a native speaker, to order a meal at an Italian restaurant, ask and answer questions about people, places and things. Italian culture is an integral part of this course. My goal is that you learn to love and enjoy the Italian language and the country as much as I do!