Italian for beginners 1
In this course, you will learn the basics of Italian. All skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing) are covered, but the course focuses mainly on oral communication. You will soon be able to have short conversations in Italian.
All practice activities focus on practical and realistic situations, such as introducing yourself, exchanging personal information, describing your city or neighborhood, and shopping. During the course, you will complete various individual and group assignments so that you can immediately put into practice what you have learned.
Cultural topics are also covered during the lessons.
By the end of the course, you will have reached level A1+ of the European Reference Framework. You will then be able to:
- give and receive personal information, such as: age, date and place of birth, nationality, profession, academic studies, work experience, place of residence, marital status, family and personal relationships, habits, and hobbies;
- describe someone (clothing, character, physical attributes, etc.);
- use polite phrases to greet people, apologize, and ask for attention;
- understand and tell vacation stories;
- go grocery shopping, go shopping, order in a bar/restaurant;
- give information and ask about hobbies;
- understand and give basic information about places such as countries, cities, and your own home;
- understand the differences and similarities between your own culture and that of Italy and make them comprehensible to others to facilitate communication;
- advance to the course Italian for beginners 2.
Specifics
- This course is taught on campus.
- 80% attendance is required. Lessons are not recorded for later viewing.
- The language of instruction in the course is Italian (and if necessary English/Dutch).
- Language learning takes time! In this course, you are expected to spend 8 hours a week on independent study.
The Language Center reserves the right to cancel the course should enrollment numbers prove to be insufficient.
Italian for Beginners 1 in short
| Duration and course format | 13 x 3-hour classes, 8 hours self-study per week, 6 ECTS credits |
| Start | End of January and end of August |
| Course fee |
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| Level | From 0 to A1+ (Common European Framework of Reference) |
| Read more | Course information and timetable |
Register
This course is intended for everyone who is highly educated. This means that you have a diploma at HAVO or VWO level and are therefore eligible for Higher Education in the Netherlands.
In our conditions, you can find more information about the registration period etc.
Student at Tilburg University
- Students can register and deregister during the registration period via OSIRIS.
- On the page cashing in language vouchers, you can find, amongst other things, more information about how to register if you have no vouchers or insufficient vouchers and the registration period.
Read our conditions before registration.
Staff member at Tilburg University
- Tilburg University employees can take this language course at a reduced rate. The costs can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.
Alumnus of Tilburg University
- Tilburg University alumni can take this language course at a reduced rate. The costs can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.
External participant
- Professionals from outside Tilburg University can take this language. The costs can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.