Online Course: Italian Language and Culture for Beginners – edX

Online Course: Italian Language and Culture for Beginners – edX

About edX

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Course Overview

MOTLOUB JOB / LEARNING OPPORTUNITY: Italian Language and Culture for Beginners

This free online course, provided by Wellesley College through edX, introduces learners to Italian language and culture. The program aims to expand learners’ horizons, preparing them for studying abroad in Italy while highlighting the cultural and artistic significance of the Italian language.

What You Will Learn

• Develop the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

• Describe people, events, and situations in both present and past contexts.

• Acquire vocabulary for everyday interactions and social situations.

• Communicate about daily activities, work, directions, weather, and time.

• Understand basic grammar, including articles, nouns, adjectives, and present/past tense verbs.

• Explore Italian culture, including daily life, cuisine, films, universities, and vacation traditions.

Learning Tools

• Situational videos (“Ciak!”): Follow Italian students in daily campus life.

• Downloadable podcasts for listening practice.

• Grammar charts and PDFs with audio files for pronunciation practice.

• Short video lessons to simulate classroom learning.

• Interviews with native speakers to explore cultural topics.

• Readings (“Letture”) to improve comprehension.

• Discussion boards for practicing Italian with other learners.

Course Details

• Language: English

• Fees: Free

• Certificate: Yes, participation certificate available

• Next Steps: After completing, learners can continue with Italian Language and Culture: Intermediate and Advanced courses.

Start Learning Now: Official Course Link