Italian classes online Italia 500 Sydney Beginner 2
Completed the Italia 500 Italian Beginner 1 course? Our Zoom Italian Beginner 2 course - consisting of one 2.25 hour class per week, for a total of 8 weeks (18 hours tuition) and corresponding to level A1.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - is the course for you.
Starting date & time:Zoom Italian Beginner 2 course One 2.25 hour class per week for a total of 8 weeks, delivered via Zoom. Starting date: to be arranged |
Course price:• 8 week course price: $320
There is no need to purchase expensive textbooks. In fact the price above includes, at no extra cost, the Italia 500 Beginner 2 course notes, in Pdf format, and the Italia 500 Beginner 2 Practice CDs, in Mp3 format, which accompany the course, available for download on enrolment. Italia 500 does not charge an enrolment or membership fee. We will send an email inviting students to join the Zoom class 15 minutes prior to each lesson so, when enrolling, please provide us with a reliable email address by which to contact you. |
How to enrol:
Enrol securely online with Square. Click on the box above. If you'd rather pay by bank transfer, simply email us and we'll send you our bank account details. Please note: we don't hold spots so there is an expectation that you will transfer the fee on the day you request the account details. If this is not the case, please let us know.
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By enrolling in our courses you agree to our Terms & Conditions of enrolment so please take a moment to read these prior to enrolling.
If you have learnt some italian or have been learning Italian elsewhere, rather than with us, or you speak or have formally studied another Romance language, please contact us prior to enrolling to discuss whether the Beginner 2 course will be appropriate for you. |
Zoom class size:
Our live online class size (approx. 12 students) allows for plenty of practice and allows you to meet a range of truly interesting people whose contagious enthusiasm turns each Italian lesson into a gathering of friends rather than a formal Italian class.
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I have been enrolled in the italian classes and have enjoyed them so much!
I have continued on through beginner 1,2&3. The building is centrally located and very easily accessible. The price is very competitive (I have yet to find a better price). The classes are small (about 10-12 people) so you really have chance to get some individual help throughout the lessons. The structure of the lessons flow really well and I was very surprised with how fast I picked up the basics! The structure follows common everyday themes e.g greetings, ordering food and getting directions and progresses so the earlier foundational dialogue that you learn gradually builds and builds to more advanced levels. The take home audio and booklets helped me take my learning beyond the classroom and gave me the power to learn at my own pace. The teachers are very pleasant and have a rich italian heritage so each lesson carries an authentic italian vibe as they share their stories and experiences. There are also plenty of resources that the centre has on hand to assist your learning so there is never a dull moment. Overall I highly recommend Italia 500.
I have continued on through beginner 1,2&3. The building is centrally located and very easily accessible. The price is very competitive (I have yet to find a better price). The classes are small (about 10-12 people) so you really have chance to get some individual help throughout the lessons. The structure of the lessons flow really well and I was very surprised with how fast I picked up the basics! The structure follows common everyday themes e.g greetings, ordering food and getting directions and progresses so the earlier foundational dialogue that you learn gradually builds and builds to more advanced levels. The take home audio and booklets helped me take my learning beyond the classroom and gave me the power to learn at my own pace. The teachers are very pleasant and have a rich italian heritage so each lesson carries an authentic italian vibe as they share their stories and experiences. There are also plenty of resources that the centre has on hand to assist your learning so there is never a dull moment. Overall I highly recommend Italia 500.
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I've learnt more in 8 weeks with Giacomo and the other tutors than I did in
3.5 years of high school Italian. The teachers are all native Italian speakers so they really know
all the ins and outs of the language and culture. The location is great - it's right in the CBD and the classes are always enjoyable (i.e. hilarious!). Plus, there are no extra fees for textbooks; Giacomo has created his own booklets and audio guides to complement the course. The best bit is that it's not just reciting learnt lines over and over. We're encouraged to get creative and use what we've learnt in actual conversations with the other students. I highly recommend it and plan
to continue learning Italian here!
3.5 years of high school Italian. The teachers are all native Italian speakers so they really know
all the ins and outs of the language and culture. The location is great - it's right in the CBD and the classes are always enjoyable (i.e. hilarious!). Plus, there are no extra fees for textbooks; Giacomo has created his own booklets and audio guides to complement the course. The best bit is that it's not just reciting learnt lines over and over. We're encouraged to get creative and use what we've learnt in actual conversations with the other students. I highly recommend it and plan
to continue learning Italian here!
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Italia 500 is a truly outstanding language course! Friday morning has become
my favourite day of the week. Giacomo is quintessentially Italian and absolutely hilarious.
Not only do I have a fantastic time with a lovely group of people, I cannot believe how quickly we have all developed conversation skills. I am just starting my third beginner course now, and fully intend to continue to sign up. Totally recommend this to everyone as the best way to learn Italian
and have a heap of fun in the process!!!!
my favourite day of the week. Giacomo is quintessentially Italian and absolutely hilarious.
Not only do I have a fantastic time with a lovely group of people, I cannot believe how quickly we have all developed conversation skills. I am just starting my third beginner course now, and fully intend to continue to sign up. Totally recommend this to everyone as the best way to learn Italian
and have a heap of fun in the process!!!!
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Ciao Ragazzi
Italia 500 is an excellent school for learning Italian. I have been at Italia 500 for
three courses and I have been enjoying every minute of it. The head of the school Giacomo
is an excellent teacher and he is very knowledgeable. Giacomo does not use a textbook to teach, instead he makes his very own course notes as well as his own CDs. In the CDs Giacomo does not merely teach you words and phrases he explains the tenses of the beautiful Italian language
and how to use and conjugate them. The CDs are instructive but also humorous at times.
So if you want to learn Italian come down to Italia 500 and start now.
Italia 500 is an excellent school for learning Italian. I have been at Italia 500 for
three courses and I have been enjoying every minute of it. The head of the school Giacomo
is an excellent teacher and he is very knowledgeable. Giacomo does not use a textbook to teach, instead he makes his very own course notes as well as his own CDs. In the CDs Giacomo does not merely teach you words and phrases he explains the tenses of the beautiful Italian language
and how to use and conjugate them. The CDs are instructive but also humorous at times.
So if you want to learn Italian come down to Italia 500 and start now.
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I did the one week Intensive Beginner 1 Course with Giacomo. He is an excellent teacher,
using his experience to preempt confusion and explain things very clearly. We got lots of practice speaking, which I think is the hardest. Giacomo's friendly humour made learning fun, and made us feel comfortable to ask questions. The booklet was helpful and the online lesson recordings were great for practice at home - and these were included in the lesson cost. Exceptional value for money. Giacomo was very helpful on the phone and by email when I was deciding between courses.
using his experience to preempt confusion and explain things very clearly. We got lots of practice speaking, which I think is the hardest. Giacomo's friendly humour made learning fun, and made us feel comfortable to ask questions. The booklet was helpful and the online lesson recordings were great for practice at home - and these were included in the lesson cost. Exceptional value for money. Giacomo was very helpful on the phone and by email when I was deciding between courses.
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Great class and teachers! I have had Italian classes with Silvia (she's lovely) and
Giacomo (hilarious!). The classes are all very interactive with role play and lots of dialogue practice
so you'll be conversation-ready in a few weeks. Good value for money as well as they give you audio tapes and a study book for no extra cost. I'm now in my second level course
and plan to keep studying.
Giacomo (hilarious!). The classes are all very interactive with role play and lots of dialogue practice
so you'll be conversation-ready in a few weeks. Good value for money as well as they give you audio tapes and a study book for no extra cost. I'm now in my second level course
and plan to keep studying.
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Great teachers, very entertaining classes. Easy going learning environment, the teachers
are all from Italy, so you learn the correct pronunciation. The classes are great value for money as you don't have to buy any textbooks, all resources are provided to you including comprehensive audio files.
are all from Italy, so you learn the correct pronunciation. The classes are great value for money as you don't have to buy any textbooks, all resources are provided to you including comprehensive audio files.
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Great comfortable environment to learn the italian language. Our teachers are
all native italian speakers who have great insight into the culture of Italy. Although the classes
are fun and interactive there is also a grammar element present in each lesson we learn.
Best spot to date that I've found in the CBD to learn the Italian language.
all native italian speakers who have great insight into the culture of Italy. Although the classes
are fun and interactive there is also a grammar element present in each lesson we learn.
Best spot to date that I've found in the CBD to learn the Italian language.
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Italia 500 is fantastic. The owner Giacomo makes sure that he hires people from Italy,
allowing the students to not only get an education in the Italian language, but to additionally get an insight into the Italian culture. This is great and very intriguing, and adds a lot to the experience of learning a new language! As all of the teachers are, Giacomo himself is very enthusiastic and entertaining, and expresses himself fantastically well so that you as the student can understand easily! The class sizes are small, usually around 10-12 students per class, so everyone gets face time with the teacher and everyone gets a chance to ask questions. With an easy to access location and an environment that is very warm and inviting, I highly recommend Italia 500 to anyone who wants to learn about the Italian language and culture from Italians themselves!!
allowing the students to not only get an education in the Italian language, but to additionally get an insight into the Italian culture. This is great and very intriguing, and adds a lot to the experience of learning a new language! As all of the teachers are, Giacomo himself is very enthusiastic and entertaining, and expresses himself fantastically well so that you as the student can understand easily! The class sizes are small, usually around 10-12 students per class, so everyone gets face time with the teacher and everyone gets a chance to ask questions. With an easy to access location and an environment that is very warm and inviting, I highly recommend Italia 500 to anyone who wants to learn about the Italian language and culture from Italians themselves!!
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Great classes and wonderful teachers! Giacomo and the other teachers
have been a pleasure to learn from – creating an interesting and interactive learning environment using practical conversations. Definitely a great place to go whether you need Italian for travelling or just want to learn for fun. Highly recommended! : )
have been a pleasure to learn from – creating an interesting and interactive learning environment using practical conversations. Definitely a great place to go whether you need Italian for travelling or just want to learn for fun. Highly recommended! : )
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Course outline:
In the Beginner 2 course - and please don’t let the grammatical terminology put you off - we continue to work on the presente indicativo by talking about our travel plans, we study il passato prossimo in detail and we touch upon the imperfetto by describing how we spent the our time in Firenze. We learn how to invite someone out and decide where and when to meet, how to order in a restaurant, how to ask for information regarding public transport and we learn how to ask for and understand opening and closing times for museums and shops. Learn about our approach to teaching Italian.
Aiming for fluency in Italian?
Our Italian courses are ideal for those aiming to achieve a high degree of fluency in Italian. In our Beginner courses (Beginner 1, 2 & 3) we start to build up our Italian vocabulary, to master the pronunciation, to learn how to construct sentences, to develop conversational skills so that you can actually hold a conversation relating to both practical topics and conversational topics, and to gain an understanding of how the language works - i.e. the grammar which we explain in the simplest and clearest of manners.
Italian for travellers:
Even only a basic knowledge of Italian makes such a difference when visiting Italy. We assume that the vast majority of our students will be travelling to Italy, either for the first time or will be returning to Italy in the future, so our beginner courses cover also a wide range of topics ideal for travellers and you'll find them extremely useful in providing you with the basic Italian and the travel tips that will truly enhance your visit to Italy.
Our practice CDs:
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Our Italian Practice CDs, available in Mp3 format, have proven to be very popular with our students. They allow you to practise the vocabulary, the expressions and phrases, and the dialogue covered in your Italian class by repeating it several times, each time leaving a gap so that you can repeat it yourself. One of the most appealing features of the Practice CDs is that you can download them to your phone and listen to them in your car, at the gym, whilst you catch public transport or take the dog for a walk, and they represent a continuation of the class outside of class. They are also very useful if you happen to miss a class.
The Italia 500 course notes and Practice CDs in Mp3 format are available exclusively to enrolled Italia 500 students. |
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Unsure of your level?
If you have studied Italian before yet you are wondering whether you should join the Italia 500 Beginner 2 course, or start from scratch, or join a higher level course, please contact us prior to enrolling. If you studied Italian in year 12 or at university as an undergraduate, no matter how long ago it was, please bear in mind that the Beginner 2 course is not a "refresher" course: it assumes that you completed 20 hours of formal Italian tuition. If you completed an Italia 500 Beginner 1 course or a beginner course elsewhere but it was quite a while ago, again, please contact us prior to enrolling.
Increase your learning rate:
If you would like to increase your learning rate, you can complement your course with our one-on-one lessons. For further information and availability please contact us.
