Italian - Beginners
Buongiorno! Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Italian language with Parnell Community Centre's Italian for Beginners course.
Discover basic vocabulary, greetings, introductions, and commonly-used expressions that form the foundation of Italian communication. This course is designed to instill the confidence to embrace the Italian language and encourage you to give it a try. Join us on this linguistic journey, and let the charm of Italian culture enhance your language learning experience.
Mondays, 6-7.30pm
Start date: 6 May (start date postponed one week from advertised date)
Course length: 8 weeks
Tutor: Susana Cappai
About Our Tutor: Christina Capri
Cristina, a Milan native, effortlessly weaves her cultural roots into a lifelong dedication to the Italian language and design. Trained as a Quantity and Land Surveyor in Padua and later as an Architect in Venice, she has honed her skills in both historical and contemporary projects.
Upon relocating to South Africa, Christina's focus shifted to Office and Space Planning, founding Italy Design Architect. Her linguistic talents came to the forefront as a High Court Translator and founder of Cristina Capri Translations and Interpreting Service. She shared her passion for the Italian language as a tutor at Dante Alighieri in Johannesburg.
For the past decade, Christina has brought her expertise to New Zealand, where she channels her enthusiasm into creating dream homes. Her journey reflects a profound commitment to Italian language proficiency, coupled with a flair for design and cultural depth.
Our Pathway:
Italian - Beginners: Ideal for total or relative beginners, this course provides a solid introduction to the fundamentals of the Italian language.
Italian - Post Beginners: Designed for individuals who have successfully completed our Italian Beginners course or possess a basic understanding of the language. Dive deeper into Italian proficiency and build upon your foundational knowledge.
Feel free to repeat any level: You are welcome to revisit any level to reinforce and consolidate your learning before advancing to the next stage of your language journey.
Community Service Card and Gold Card holders discount:
We are pleased to extend a special 10% discount to Community Service Card and Gold Card holders. When enrolling, simply select the applicable discount option, and during checkout, enter your membership number to validate and apply the discount.
