Online registration closes 1 week before the class start date.
This beginner Italian course introduces students to basic Italian language and culture through interactive lessons and conversation practice. Students will learn greetings, introductions, pronunciation, numbers, and everyday vocabulary. The course also covers basic grammar, including articles, singular and plural nouns, noun gender, and the present tense of the verbs “to be” and “to have.” Students will also practice regular verbs in the present tense. Through simple activities and conversations, students will gain confidence in speaking and understanding basic Italian in everyday situations.
Required Textbook: Avanti! Beginning Italian, 2nd ed. ISBN: Text 978-0073386249.
Optional Workbook: Workbook / Laboratory Manual to Accompany Avanti! Beginning Italian, 2nd ed. ISBN 978-0077270483.
Online courses require an internet connection and the ability to interact both through audio and video using either a web cam/microphone, speakers/headset using a computer or via a mobile phone connection. Depending upon the class, students will need to download either Zoom or Microsoft Teams apps to attend and participate in class sessions. There is no additional cost for these applications.