Holiday-ready Italian

Intensive Language Courses 

Course Description

Intensive Italian Language Courses available in summer 2026 term:

Holiday-ready Italian (1-day intensive course): this one-day intensive course is designed for complete beginners who would like to feel more confident using Italian while travelling in Italy. Through practical, supported activities, students will learn essential language for common holiday situations, such as checking into a hotel, ordering food and drinks, asking for directions, and using local transport. 

Course duration: 6 hours. Saturday 6 June 2026, 10:30 - 17:30 

A 1-hour lunch break will be included. 

Course Objectives

The course focuses on spoken communication and confidence-building, with minimal emphasis on grammar. Students will take part in guided role-plays, interactive tasks, and real-life scenarios, allowing them to practise useful phrases in a relaxed and supportive environment. 

By the end of the course, students will be able to:  

•  Greet people and introduce themselves in Italian 

• Order food and drinks in cafés and restaurants 

• Ask for prices and make simple purchases 

• Ask for and understand basic directions 

• Use key phrases for hotels, transport, and everyday travel situations 

*This course is ideal for learners with no prior experience of Italian. Those wishing to develop their language skills further may take a Level 1 Italian course.