Italian - Beginner

Course Description

This is a standard class that meets once per week for 8 consecutive weeks: April 15 – June 3. 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