Groups are perfect to study languages! Students are involved in task-based activities, which will help them to improve their actual use of the Italian language by doing and solving various tasks and problems in a fun and pleasant learning environment. The emphasis is on speaking, listening and reading tasks. We will also work on grammar, writing and pronunciation. Our course programs are organised following the standards of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Autumn term courses from September 20th!
Our General Italian courses last 12 week and are held once per week. There will be a midterm break from October 25th to 29th.
Online enrolment dates: Enrolment opens on August 30th and closes on Sept 15th
If you missed the enrolment period, please contact us via email and we will let you know if there are places available in the course of your choice.
For this term all our group courses are going to be held online via Zoom (min. 3 students, max. 8 students per group). Students will receive the Zoom link for classes via email before the beginning of the course (the link will be the same for all the classes of the course).
About ONLINE classes – For our online classes we use the videoconferencing platform Zoom. You need: An internet connection; a computer or I-Pad with built-in or plugged-in speakers, microphone and webcam. You do not have to have a Zoom account to attend a Zoom meeting. You will be prompted to download the software once you have clicked on the link that you will be provided. You may also wish to create an account, but that is not required to participate in a Zoom meeting).
Details about textbooks can be found at the end of this page.
BEGINNERS LEVEL – A1.1 / Course fee – 295 €
From Sept 20th to Dec 16th (12 week course, once per week)
A1.1x – Thursday from 12.30 to 2.00pm (ONLINE)
A1.1a – Tuesday from 7.45 to 9.15pm (ONLINE)
A1.1b – Wednesday from 6.00 to 7.30pm (ONLINE)
ELEMENTARY LEVEL – A1.2 / Course fee – 295 €
From Sept 20th to Dec 16th (12 week course, once per week)
A1.2x – Tuesday from 12.30 to 2.00pm (ONLINE)
A1.2a – Tuesday from 7.45 to 9.15pm (ONLINE)
A1.2b – Thursday from 6.00 to 7.30pm (ONLINE)
PRE-INTERMEDIATE 1 – A2.1 / Course fee – 295 €
From Sept 20th to Dec 16th (12 week course, once per week)
A2.1a – Wednesday from 7.45 to 9.15pm (ONLINE)
PRE-INTERMEDIATE 2 – A2.2 / Course fee – 295 €
From Sept 20th to Dec 16th (12 week course, once per week)
A2.2a – Wednesday from 7.45 to 9.15pm (ONLINE)
PRE-INTERMEDIATE 3 – A2.3 / Course fee – 295 €
From Sept 20th to Dec 16th (12 week course, once per week)
A2.3a – Tuesday 6.00 – 7.30pm – (ONLINE)
INTERMEDIATE 1 – B1.1 / Course fee – 295 €
From Sept 20th to Dec 16th (12 week course, once per week)
B1.1a – Wednesday 6.00 – 7.30pm (ONLINE)
B1.1b – Thursday 7.45 – 9.15pm (ONLINE)
INTERMEDIATE 2 – B1.2 / Course fee – 295 €
From Sept 20th to Dec 16th (12 week course, once per week)
B1.2a – Monday 7.45 – 9.15pm (ONLINE)
B1.2b – Wednesday 6.00 – 7.30pm (ONLINE)
INTERMEDIATE 3 – B1.3 / Course fee: 295 €
From Sept 20th to Dec 16th (12 week course, once per week)
B1.3x – Thursday 10.30 – 12.00pm (ONLINE)
UPPER INTERMEDIATE 1 – B2.1 / Course fee – 295 €
From Sept 20th to Dec 16th (12 week course, once per week)
B2.1x (daytime) – Tuesday 12.30 – 2.00pm (ONLINE)
B2.1a – Monday 6.00 – 7.30pm (ONLINE)
B2.1b – Thursday 6.00 – 7.30pm (ONLINE)
UPPER INTERMEDIATE 2 – B2.2 / Course fee – 295 €
From Sept 20th to Dec 16th (12 week course, once per week)
B2.2x (daytime) – Thursday 12.45 – 2.15pm (ONLINE)
B2.2a – Monday 6.00 – 7.30pm (ONLINE)
Unfortunately we will not be able to offer classes for UPPER INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 3
(B2.3) and ADVANCED 1 AND 2 (C1.1 and C1.2) for this term.
AVANZATO 1 – C1.1 / Course fee – 295 €
From Sept 20th to Dec 16th (12 week course, once per week)
C1.1x – Tuesday 10.30 – 12.00pm (ONLINE)
This course is not available for new students
AVANZATO 3 – C1.3 / Course fee – 295 €
From Sept 20th to Dec 16th (12 week course, once per week)
C1.3x (daytime) – Wednesday 10.45 – 12.15pm (ONLINE)
This course is not available for new students
C1.3xi (daytime) – Wednesday 12.30 – 2.00pm (ONLINE)
Avanzato Revisione – C1.3 Revision / Course fee – 295 €
For students who attended C1.3 level – From Sept 20th to Dec 16th (12 week course, once per week)
C1.3 Revision – Tuesday 6.00 – 7.30pm (ONLINE)
Avanzato C1 Conversazione / Course fee – 295 €
From Sept 20th to Dec 16th (12 week course, once per week)
C1 conversazione – Tuesday 6.00 – 7.30pm (ONLINE)
Conversation courses...
For information on our conversation courses ” please visit our conversation courses page.
Enrolment
You can book your place online! Just click on the “book now” button on the course of your choice; this will lead to the online payment of the course fee.
If you would prefer to pay offline or in instalments, please send us an email and we will provide you with information.
Please note that fees are not refundable except when course fails to take place. You can find more information on our terms and conditions page.
Assessment test
New students are required to take a Level Test before enrolling in Italian Language Courses. The level test is not required for students enrolling in a beginners course.
- The assessment test is free of charge
- Contact us today and book your consultation meeting!
Textbooks
Textbooks can be easily found online or at International Books (shop in Dublin 2). Textbooks are not included in the course fee.
For levels A1.1; A1.2 – Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma edizioni) – version with or without DVD.
For level A2.1 – material will be provided by the teacher.
For levels A2.2; A2.3 – Nuovo Espresso 2 (Alma edizioni) – version with or without DVD.
For levels B1.1; B1.2; B1.3 – Nuovo 1,2,3… Italiano! Livello B1 (Hoepli)
For levels: B2.1; B2.2; B2.3 – Qui italia.it B2 (Mondadori Education)
For level C1.1; C1.2; C1.3 – Nuovo Espresso 5 (Alma edizioni)
For level C1 Revision and C1 Conversazione – TBC
Framework of Reference for Languages
A1 (Beginner) Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
A2 (Pre-intermediate) Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
B1 (Intermediate) Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
B2 (Upper intermediate) The student can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
C1 (Advanced) The student can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
C2 (Proficiency) The student can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.