Lower Intermediate Italian 1: Strengthening the Basics

This 11-week course is designed for learners who already have a basic foundation in Italian and want to expand their skills, gain confidence, and communicate more freely.

From Monday 21st September to Monday 30^th November (dates below)

Time: 2pm – 3.30pm

Location: Performance Area

Dates:

• Monday 21 September
• Monday 28 September
• Monday 5 October
• Monday 12 October
• Monday 19 October
• Monday 2 November
• Monday 9 November
• Monday 16 November
• Monday 23 November
• Monday 30 November

There will be no class on Monday 26th October.

This course is the first part of a progressive three-part course that will run until June 2027. If you enjoy Lower Intermediate Italian 1: Strengthening the Basics, you’ll have the option to sign up for Lower Intermediate Italian 2: Expanding Skills in January-March 2027 and for Lower Intermediate Italian 3: Ready for the Next Level from April to June 2027.

Please note that Lower Intermediate Italian 1: Strengthening the Basics will not run again until September 2027.

About Giada Mangiardi

Hailing from the beautiful city of Turin, Giada Mangiardi is a language teacher who has a passion for languages in both the spoken form and the science behind them. After completing her MA degree in Linguistics in 2007 she moved to Co. Limerick and taught Italian in a school. After a year she moved to Belfast where she has been working as a language tutor to all ages in QUB, Belfast Metropolitan College and the Crescent Arts Centre. She has also worked as Language Coach at the Grand Opera House.

Giada has collaborated in the editing of Italian language course books as well as works dealing with minority languages. She looks forward to sharing with you her knowledge and love for Italian in all its aspects, from grammar to food, from music to regional traditions.