Beginner 1 (Online) – Twice a week – Lunch time
Beginner 1 is an introductory course that teaches the four basic skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) in the context of major themes in Italian culture. It is designed for those with little or no previous knowledge of the Italian language.
This course is being delivered virtually with live instruction and interaction.
If you already have a basic understanding of the language, consider Italian for Beginners II.
What you will learn
- How to communicate in a variety of social situations, such as introducing yourself, talking about daily activities, describing what you do for work, writing and reading simple texts, such as an e-mail, talking about the things you like dislike, ordering a meal, and telling time
- Basic grammar structures such as articles and nouns, adjectives, and present tenses of regular and irregular verbs
- Italian culture, including daily life, film, cuisine, and vacationing
Syllabus
Benvenute e Benvenuti!
Textbook: Nuovo Espresso – The course consists of Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4
Schedule
Tuesday and Thursday lunch break, FROM July 8 TO September 18, 2025
12 – 1 pm PST
11 weeks – Classes meet twice a week on Zoom.
Course fee
Early Bird Rate 250$ (+5%GST) – available until June 29
270$ (+ GST) – available FROM June 30
Course Cancellations
Please note that the school administration may cancel courses at any time due to low enrolment. Upon cancellation, registrants will receive a full refund.
For any further info about our cancellation policy please visit Cancellation & Refund policy.
Speaker
-
Sonia Dal TortoSonia Del Torto is a Sessional Instructor in the Department of World Languages and Literatures at Simon Fraser University and serves as Learning & Development Specialist and Teaching Coordinator at La Scuola, the Italian language school of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada-West. At La Scuola, she oversees educational strategy and curriculum development, designs and delivers educational programs, and coordinates and mentors a team of instructors.
Sonia has taught Italian in Vancouver since 2018, working across university and private language-school settings. Her work focuses on Italian language education, curriculum development. She has also developed interdisciplinary educational projects exploring Italian literature, history, and culture.
She holds a Master’s degree in International Cooperation and Protection of Human Rights and has a professional background in project management, grant writing, and intercultural education, with experience developing initiatives focused on inclusion, education, youth, and community development.
