Italian: Study Abroad

Is This Course Right for You?

This conversational language program is perfect if you:

• Are preparing to study, exchange, or attend a program in Italy.
• Want to communicate politely and naturally in daily academic and social situations.
• Are a beginner with little or no prior exposure to the Italian language.
• Prefer a highly practical, conversation-based approach over heavy, exam-focused study.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this 16-hour spoken Italian course, you will be fully equipped to:

1. Greet people politely and use common expressions naturally.
2. Introduce yourself and share basic background information easily.
3. Navigate simple, everyday campus and community conversations without hesitation.
4. Ask for help, request information, and easily understand common responses.
5. Speak with genuine confidence during local interactions.

Real-World Student Scenarios

We focus on practical applications so you can use your new skills in your new city immediately. Key situations covered include:

• Introducing yourself in academic and social settings.
• Interacting effectively with classmates, roommates, and lecturers.
• Using public transport and navigating basic city services.
• Shopping for groceries and ordering food at local cafés.
• Managing quick daily exchanges smoothly and politely.

Typical Situations Covered

The course focuses on Italian used in situations such as:

• Introducing yourself in academic settings
• Interacting with classmates and lecturers
• Using public transport and basic services
• Shopping and ordering food
• Managing everyday student life conversations

Course Structure & Delivery

• Format: 8 × 2-hour private, live online sessions (16 hours total).
• Progression: Step-by-step guidance from basic sounds to simple, applied conversations.
• Practical Practice: Heavy emphasis on active speaking and listening practice customized for living and studying in Italy.
• Expert Guidance: Immediate feedback and personalized corrections from your dedicated tutor.

Entry Level

This course is built for beginners or learners with limited prior exposure to Italian. No extensive prior knowledge is required! We start with the absolute basics, covering essential sounds and practical phrases for everyday interactions. If you have some basic knowledge, we can conduct a short assessment to ensure we start at the perfect level for you. You will feel supported every step of the way.

Assessment, Certification, and Next Steps

Learners wishing to track their progress can request a short practical assessment at the end of the program. A Certificate of Completion is provided based on your attendance and demonstrated communication skills.

Course Outcomes: After completing the course, you will notice a significant improvement in your daily interactions. You will feel confident managing daily life and routines in Italy, relying less on English, and participating comfortably in basic academic and social interactions to immerse yourself fully in the culture.

Graduates can seamlessly continue their language journey by transitioning into our 1:1 Italian course.

  

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Terms and Conditions

• Please email all cancellation or rescheduling requests to: support@lingua-learn.sg
• We require at least 24 hours’ notice to reschedule a class. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice will be counted as attended.
• No refunds will be offered once the program has started.