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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 22 September to Monday 8 December (dates below)
Time: 2 pm – 3.30 pm
Dates:
There will be no class on Monday 27 October.
This course is the first part of a progressive three-part course that will run until June 2026. 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 2026 and for Lower Intermediate Italian 3: Ready for the Next Level from April to June 2026.
Please note that Lower Intermediate Italian 1: Strengthening the Basics will not run again until September 2026.
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.
Booking is essential for all events including free events. All event tickets are non-refundable. Please view our Customer Service Policy.