Italian 3 (A1- → A1)

Level: Beginner (0/A2)

Have you completed Italian level 2 and do you want to develop yourself further? Or have you acquired a basic knowledge of the Italian language in another way? In Italian level 3, you will work towards language level A1.

Please note: this course is given in Dutch.

240,-

Starting from 5 February 2025

General
Learning goals
Method
Time investment
Practical
Schedule

About Italian 3

This course is suitable if you have completed Italian level 2 or if you have achieved level A1- through other means, for example by successfully completing the Allegro 1 teaching method or the Con Piacere 1 teaching method (up to chapter 6). Not sure what your language level is? Then take our free placement test.

In this course, you will learn to express yourself even better in Italian.

You learn to tell more about yourself: what your background is, what you do in daily life and what your dreams and ambitions are.
You will work with Italian texts. As the course progresses, you will be able to understand the main idea of most Italian texts and summarise them briefly.
You will also continue to improve your writing and speaking skills. You can thus start a conversation with your fellow students or business contacts with more confidence. These skills will also come in handy when writing Italian letters and e-mails.
Knowledge of Italian culture is essential: you will therefore learn all about Italian forms of address, expressions, etc.

Enrolling in an Italian course? Then you get a free membership of the cultural association Dante Alighieri in Utrecht! This way, you can participate in cultural events and lectures throughout the year.

Learning goals

In this level 3 course, you work towards language level A1.

After completing this course you will:

be more confident in conversations with Italian interlocutors.
have expanded your knowledge of Italian vocabulary and grammar.
be ready for Italian level 4.

Method

During these meetings, you will practise the grammar lessons from the book under the guidance of an experienced teacher. For many assignments, you work in pairs, giving feedback on each other’s work. This is not only instructive for the other person, but also for yourself.
As a teaching method we use the clear and comprehensive method “Allegro nuovo”. You should make sure to have all required materials before the start of the first lesson.

Time investment

Italian 3 consists of 9 sessions of 1,5 hours at Babel in Utrecht or in the virtual classroom.
To ensure that you learn as much as possible from the classes, you should expect to spend approximately 2 to 3 hours per week on study and the completion of materials and assignments, which will be discussed during the classes.

Practical

The teacher will speak Italian as much as possible. Participants can ask questions in Italian or in Dutch.
You can order the necessary books for this course via our website’s Order Books page. You should make sure to have the book before the start of the first lesson.
You will receive a certificate if you attend at least 8 of the 9 classes.
Do you work at Utrecht University or are you registered as an (exchange) student at the university? Then you get a 15% discount on this course! Register with your UU e-mail address, and the discount will be automatically processed.

Schedule

Starting date: 5 February 2025 (Utrecht)

Day	Date	Start	End
Wednesday	5 February 2025	18:30	20:00
Wednesday	12 February 2025	18:30	20:00
Wednesday	19 February 2025	18:30	20:00
Wednesday	26 February 2025	18:30	20:00
Wednesday	5 March 2025	18:30	20:00
Wednesday	12 March 2025	18:30	20:00
Wednesday	19 March 2025	18:30	20:00
Wednesday	26 March 2025	18:30	20:00
Wednesday	2 April 2025	18:30	20:00