Italian Language and Culture, Level 1 - Beginners.
Date and time: Mondays, 1:00 - 2:30pm
From: Monday 9th February 2026
12 weekly meetings, 1.5 hours each
12 Week Course Dates (Spring Term)
•6 weeks start w/c 9th February and ending w/e 20th March 2026
*Easter Break: Sat 21st March – Sun 12th April 2026 (3 weeks)
•6 weeks start w/c 13th April and ending 22nd May 2026
Price £230 (£210 concessions*)
*If you are a full-time student, staff or alumni at the University of Sussex or not in full-time employment (benefits, unemployed, retired) you are entitled to the £210 concession rate. Please make sure you specify this in the 'price' box by typing in the reduced price before adding the course to your basket and completing your application.
Terms & Conditions - https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/short-courses/language-short-courses/terms-and-conditions
Detailed Description
Italian Level 1 - Beginners – An Introduction to Everyday Language and Culture
This friendly and practical course is perfect for complete beginners and offers a gentle introduction to the language as it’s used in everyday situations.
You’ll learn how to exchange basic personal information, use numbers with ease, order food and drinks, and talk about homes, holidays, hotels, and leisure time. Grammar will be introduced step by step, covering key structures like gender and articles, present tense verbs, adjectives, negatives, and how to ask questions — always with a focus on real-life communication.
We use a course book in class, supported by a variety of engaging materials. You’ll also discover aspects of Italian culture along the way, making the experience both useful and enjoyable.
Whether you’re learning for travel, work, or personal interest, this course will help you build confidence from the very first lesson — all in a relaxed and supportive environment.
