Italian Course: Italian for Continuers

Keep your Italian alive and build real confidence through conversation with our Italian language short courses online!

You've already built a solid foundation in Italian—now it's time to use it. Whether you're preparing for another trip to Italy, enjoy chatting with Italian-speaking friends and family, or simply don't want to lose the skills you've worked hard to develop, this ongoing course will help you keep progressing.

Unlike a traditional level-based class, Italian for Continuers is designed to be flexible and responsive to the group. Lessons adapt to your interests and goals, allowing you to focus on what matters most—whether that's speaking more fluently, expanding your vocabulary, refining grammar, or improving pronunciation.

Classes are relaxed, interactive and conversation-focused, giving you plenty of opportunities to speak Italian in a supportive environment. Along the way, you'll continue exploring Italian culture, helping you connect more naturally with the language and the people who speak it.

Whether your goal is to travel with greater confidence, enjoy Italian books, films and conversation, or simply keep your language skills active, this course provides the perfect environment to continue learning and improving at your own pace.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Italian for Continuers course, participants will have developed practical skills and knowledge in areas such as:

• Communicating more fluently and confidently in Italian
• Participating in extended conversations on a range of everyday and cultural topics
• Expanding vocabulary for everyday, social and cultural situations
• Improving listening comprehension in real-life conversations
• Refining pronunciation and speaking more naturally
• Strengthening your understanding and use of key grammar structures
• Developing greater confidence using Italian in authentic situations
• Maintaining and extending your Italian language skills over the long term

Course content

What will be covered in this Italian for Continuers course?

During the course, participants will be guided through key concepts, techniques and approaches that typically include:

• Conversation practice across a variety of real-life topics
• Vocabulary development for everyday and social communication
• Review and extension of grammar in response to the needs of the group
• Pronunciation and fluency development
• Listening and comprehension activities
• Reading and discussion of short texts
• Exploration of Italian culture, customs and current topics
• Personalised learning based on class interests and goals

Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.

Intended audience

Who is this Italian for Continuers course for?

This course is suitable for:

• Learners with an existing foundation in Italian
• Students with approximately 60+ hours of prior Italian study
• People wanting to maintain and build fluency in a flexible learning environment
• Learners who enjoy conversation-based, interactive classes
• Anyone looking to continue their Italian over the long term

Pre-requisite

To enrol in this course, it is recommended that you:

• Have completed our Italian: Beginners Level 3 course or have equivalent knowledge
• Feel comfortable participating in basic conversations in Italian

If you’re unsure whether this course is the right level, please contact our team and we’ll be happy to assist.

Course venue

Online via Zoom

Zoom access details will be provided with your enrolment confirmation.

Requirements:

• A device with a stable internet connection

Course materials

What to bring to class

• Notebook and pen

There is no prescribed textbook for this course.

Your tutor will provide a range of learning materials throughout the course, including handouts, worksheets, conversation activities, videos, and other resources tailored to the class. These materials have been developed to support practical communication and reflect the pace and interests of each group.

Certificate of completion

Achievement Recognition

Students who attend at least 80% of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Sydney Community College.

This certificate recognises your commitment to maintaining and developing your Italian language skills..

Additional Information

Italian language bundle

Italian language bundle: Continue your learning and save — enrol in three Italian language courses and receive an automatic 15% discount.

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Embrace the opportunity to enhance your Italian language skills, improve your work skills, connect with fellow learners, and embark on a rewarding journey of linguistic and cultural exploration. Enrol now to unlock a world of possibilities!