Italian 4 (A1 → A1+)
With this Italian course you will do a lot with speaking, writing and reading. In this way you increase your self-confidence and use Italian more and more easily in everyday situations.
About the Italian 4 course
Would you like to improve your Italian and communicate in Italian with greater confidence? In this course, you’ll focus on developing your reading, speaking, and writing skills. You’ll practice with longer texts, complex sentence structures, and practical topics such as idioms. This will help you communicate with greater confidence in familiar situations.
In 9 lessons of Italian 4:
- make phone calls in Italian with more confidence;
- you will write clearer Italian texts on a variety of topics;
- you can read longer articles and find more specific information;
- you will better understand the main idea of written texts;
- use more complex sentence structures, such as the imperative;
- you’ll learn how to use Italian proverbs.
In this course, you will work toward language level A1+. This will ensure you are fully prepared for a short-term or long-term stay in Italy. For even more knowledge and practical application, you can continue with the Italian Course 5 (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 for anyone who wants to develop their Italian and communicate more confidently. You want to hesitate less and get better out of your words. You are also motivated to practice actively outside of class. This way you will make quick steps and get the most out of the lessons.
Determine your language level
Would you like to know which course best suits 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 we at Babel 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
You will practice grammar, reading, speaking and writing during the lessons under the guidance of an experienced teacher. You regularly work in pairs, so that you are actively engaged with the language and also learn from feedback on each other’s work. In this way, you build up more confidence in Italian step by step.
Teaching Materials
You work with ‘Allegro nuovo 2’ (work and textbook), supplemented with assignments from the lessons. 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 in practicing new language structures and skills. You will receive feedback on your language use and work in a safe learning environment where you are allowed to make mistakes and make visible progress.
Certificate of Participation
You will receive a certificate of participation from us if you have actively participated in at least 80% of the meetings.
Do you have a question?
info@babel.nl 
030 227 0008 
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