Discover basic vocabulary, greetings, introductions, and commonly-used expressions that form the foundation of Italian communication. This course is designed to instill the confidence to embrace the Italian language and encourage you to give it a try. Join us on this linguistic journey, and let the charm of Italian culture enhance your language learning experience.

Weekly day and time: Mondays, 6 - 7.30 pm
Start date: 10th February
Course length: 8 weeks
Cost: $150

Our Course: Week 1-2: Introduction and fundamentals

Greetings and introductions
Numbers, dates and time
Basic phrases for daily communication

Week 3-4: Basic grammar and vocabulary

Nouns, articles and adjectives
Regular verbs and some common irregular verbs
Vocabulary for food, travel and accommodation

Week 5-6: Conversation and comprehension

Listening and understanding simple dialogues
Conversation practice on various topics
Reading and understanding simple texts

Week 7-8: Culture and travel preparation

Introduction to Italian culture and traditions
Useful phrases for traveling (asking for directions, buying tickets, etc.)
Simulations of travel situations (restaurant, hotel, train station, etc.)

Tutor - Susanna Cappai

Ciao a tutti! Let me tell you about my story.

I’m from the sunny Sardinia, where I used to be the go-to tutor for math, physics, and chemistry. In my 40s, I took a leap and landed in New Zealand, juggling hats from Project Manager to number cruncher for Auckland’s council.

But my heart yearned for Africa, so I zipped over to the UK to buff up my non-profit savvy. There, I joined the Manywa Initiative in Uganda, turning pennies into projects and dreams into schools and clinics.

Next stop? Freetown’s slums, where I teamed up with Home Leone. We’re talking a total makeover—new homes, clean water, and power in Destiny Village. I rolled up my sleeves for 7 months, leading the charge on construction and more, all while empowering women and keeping our charity ship sailing smoothly.

Now, my passion is to spread the charm of Italian, perfect for those planning an Italian getaway or eager to learn the language of love.

Our Pathway:

Italian - Beginners: Ideal for total or relative beginners, this course provides a solid introduction to the fundamentals of the Italian language.
Italian - Post Beginners: Designed for individuals who have successfully completed our Italian Beginners course or possess a basic understanding of the language. Dive deeper into Italian proficiency and build upon your foundational knowledge.

Community Service Card and Gold Card holders discount:

We are pleased to extend a special 10% discount to Community Service Card and Gold Card holders. When enrolling, simply select the applicable discount option, and during checkout, enter your membership number to validate and apply the discount.

Feel free to repeat any level: You are welcome to revisit any level to reinforce and consolidate your learning before advancing to the next stage of your language journey.

Parnell Community Centre is located in the Jubilee Building at 545 Parnell Road, Parnell. For further details about our community classes and activities, see our website at https://villagesquare.org.nz/classes or contact Abigail on 09 555 5164 / community@villagesquare.org.nz.

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This activity runs on these dates and times:

February 2025 to March 2025
Monday, 10 February 2025 (6:00pm to 7:30pm) Monday, 17 February 2025 (6:00pm to 7:30pm) Monday, 24 February 2025 (6:00pm to 7:30pm) Monday, 3 March 2025 (6:00pm to 7:30pm)

March 2025
Monday, 10 March 2025 (6:00pm to 7:30pm) Monday, 17 March 2025 (6:00pm to 7:30pm) Monday, 24 March 2025 (6:00pm to 7:30pm) Monday, 31 March 2025 (6:00pm to 7:30pm)

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	Session name	Total
	Italian - Beginners	$150.00

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FEES/PAYMENTS

You must enrol and pay for your class before it begins. (Tutors cannot accept enrolments or payments.)
Our class and activity fees include GST.
A 10% discount applies for senior citizens (65+) and people with a Community Services Card.
No discounts for casual attendance activities or annual membership fees.
Please note, if you choose to pay by credit card, a credit card transaction fee will be added to your total.
Material costs are not included, unless otherwise stated.
Children enrolled in classes and activities under the age of 16 years old must have a parent or guardian onsite.

CONFIRMATION

Many classes and activities require a minimum number of enrolments before they can proceed.

We will contact you to confirm your enrolment and any requirements 3-5 days prior to commencement.

TRANSFERS

A $10 fee is charged for each transfer between courses, before the course commences.

CREDITS

You will get a 100% credit on your account only if the class or activity is cancelled.
You will get a 50% credit on your account if you withdraw before the class starts.
You will not receive a credit if you withdraw after the class has started.

Credits are only carried forward for the next term.

CANCELLATIONS / DATE AND TIME CHANGES

Parnell Community Centre reserves the right to cancel any course at any time and to change any course dates and times.

DOGS/ANIMALS

As an Auckland Council community venue, no animals are permitted on site, other than guide dogs for the visually impaired, registered companion animals or official animals of the NZ Police.

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2025 Term 1 Italian - Beginners

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