01 / INTRODUCTION
About this course
Learning a new language gives you more opportunities to communicate, grow and connect with others.
Would you like to learn Italian in Eindhoven? Kulin’s Italian for Beginners A1 course introduces you to a language you can use while travelling, connecting with Italian-speaking friends or relatives, and communicating in international settings. You start with the essentials and practise familiar situations from the first lesson.
The course comprises 12 classroom lessons of 90 minutes across six weeks, with two lessons each week and 18 contact hours in total. You develop pronunciation, useful vocabulary and the ability to form short, meaningful sentences through guided practice.
You learn to greet people, introduce yourself, order in a café, ask for directions and exchange basic information about your home, work, family and interests. Numbers, times, days of the week, shopping expressions and simple travel situations are also covered.
Classes combine clear explanations with dialogues, listening exercises and opportunities to speak. Introductory grammar includes articles, singular and plural forms, personal pronouns and common present-tense verbs. The emphasis is on using language in context rather than memorising rules alone.
E-learning access and digital learning materials are included, allowing you to review vocabulary, practise listening and study independently between classes. No prior knowledge of Italian is required.
Classes take place in Eindhoven and tuition is € 369. Any separately charged registration fee is not included in this tuition amount. Learning activities are aligned with introductory CEFR A1 objectives, although achieving a particular proficiency level depends on individual progress and practice. Whether your goal is travel, everyday conversation or personal development, this course provides a practical starting point.
02 / YOUR PROGRESS
What will you learn?
These learning outcomes explain the knowledge and skills you will work towards.
1. You can use common Italian greetings and farewells and respond appropriately.
2. You can introduce yourself and share basic details such as your name, hometown, nationality and occupation.
3. You can ask and answer simple questions about family, friends, hobbies and everyday activities.
4. You can recognise common Italian sounds and pronounce short words and sentences intelligibly.
5. You can understand and use numbers, prices, dates, weekdays and basic expressions of time.
6. You can order food or drinks in a café or restaurant and ask simple related questions.
7. You can use essential expressions for shopping, travelling and asking for directions.
8. You can understand short statements on familiar topics when spoken slowly and clearly.
9. You can read and write simple sentences, such as a short message, a form or a personal introduction.
10. You can construct short Italian sentences using introductory grammar, including articles and common present-tense verbs.
These objectives reflect the foundations of CEFR A1; actual proficiency varies according to individual progress.