Italian 3 (A1- → A1)
With this Italian course you will increase your vocabulary and grammatical knowledge. You will also practice conversations and learn to better understand and summarize Italian texts at A1 level.
About the Italian 3 course
Would you like to communicate in Italian while traveling or in your workplace? In this course, you’ll focus on improving your speaking, reading, and writing skills. You’ll learn how to talk about yourself, practice with Italian texts, and expand your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. This will help you have conversations in Italian with greater confidence.
In 9 lessons of Italian 3:
- expand your Italian vocabulary;
- you will continue to work on your basic grammar;
- tell us more about yourself, your background, and your daily life;
- you can understand the main idea of most Italian texts;
- Summarize your short Italian texts;
- you’ll speak with more confidence when talking to classmates, family, or business associates.
In this course, you will work toward language level A1. By the end of the course, you will be able to participate in conversations in Italian with greater confidence. Your knowledge of grammar and your vocabulary will also have expanded. After completing this course, you can move on to Italian Course 4 (A1 → A1+).
Time investment
Sessions
This course consists of 9 meetings.
Lesson duration
Each class lasts 90 minutes.
Frequency
In this course, you will have classes once a week.
Self-study
You spend 2 hours per week on self-study.
Who is it for?
This course is suitable for you if you already have a foundation in Italian (A1-) and want to express yourself even more confidently. You want to get better out of your words and communicate more confidently in Italian. You are also motivated to practice actively outside of class. This way you make quick steps and get the most out of the lessons.
Determine your language level
Would you like to know which course is best suited to your language level? We can help you! Take our free placement test and receive personal advice so that you get the most out of the course.
Do you prefer to take classes in a different format? Check out the options.
Private lesson
One-on-one
Want to make faster progress with personal attention? With 1-on-1 lessons, you’ll receive customized guidance tailored to your learning goals and pace.
Business
With your colleagues
Looking for a course for your team or organization? Choose a hands-on customized course that is fully aligned with your organization’s goals.
Schedule
View the schedule for the different start dates here:
Pricing
Course price: € 325,-
Excluding course materials
A language course is an investment in yourself. In your self-confidence. In your future in the Netherlands or beyond. That’s why at Babel, we work with you to figure out the costs. You don’t always have to pay for a course yourself. Sometimes DUO helps out. Sometimes your employer does. And sometimes you get a discount. Find out what’s possible for you. Read more about the Funding for your course.
Method
Our teaching method combines a structured approach with hands-on working methods. The lessons are active, personal, varied and practical. There is always attention for your learning style, pace and level. Curious about how we design this course?
Approach
During the lessons you will practice the grammar lessons from the book under the guidance of an experienced teacher. For many assignments you work in pairs, giving feedback on each other’s work. This way you actively practice speaking, writing and understanding and also learn from other students.
Teaching Materials
You will work with “Allegro nuovo 1” (work and textbook). The material helps you to apply grammar, vocabulary and practical language skills directly in recognizable situations. Before the start of the course, we will inform you how you can easily order the teaching materials so that you can start your lesson well prepared.
Teachers
You will be taught by an experienced teacher who will guide you step by step as you learn Italian. You will receive targeted feedback on your language usage, grammar and communication. You will also gain insight into Italian culture and customs so that the language really comes alive.
Certificate of Participation
You will receive a certificate of participation from us if you have actively participated in at least 80% of the meetings.


