Italian - Beginner

Course Description

This is a standard class that meets once per week for 8 consecutive weeks: August 24 – October 26 (*No class September 7th and October 12th in recognition of Labor Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day respectively). Introduction to basic phrases and vocabulary with an emphasis on pronunciation and fundamental grammar. Students will learn to introduce themselves and talk about their daily activities. Topics: family, work, studies, and travel Objectives: definite and indefinite articles, pronouns, possessive pronouns, numbers, colors, simple nouns and adjectives, gender and number agreement, the simple present tense, and the use of "essere" and "avere" Textbook: Prego! (8th Edition), Chapters 1-3