No. of on-line asynchronous Sessions: 12

No. of self-administered Grammar/Culture Lessons (with Exercises and Exams): 10

No. of Assignments: 6

No. of Audio/Video group Classes: at least 6 (see schedule here The classes are divided by level (yellow = beginner, green = intermediate, light blue = advanced). Students can participate in all audio-video group classes of their level, unless the teacher recommends otherwise - e.g. the teacher could ask a student to change level if they need to reinforce their comprehension and speaking skills or if they need to be in a faster paced class. Participation in the AV Classes is optional. Absence does not affect the language learning through the online self-study lessons)

Final exam: 1

Certifications

In this tutored course you learn how to greet someone, introduce yourself and your family, express opinions, describe objects, places or situations.

Upon successful completion of the Beginner 1 course you should be able to "...recognise familiar words and very basic phrases when people speak slowly and clearly... use simple phrases and sentences to describe where you live and people you know... interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to repeat or rephrase things at a slower rate of speech and help you formulate what you are trying to say... ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics" (standard definition from the Common European Framework Self-Evaluation).

Please note: in order to help students learn the language and improve their understanding of Italian culture and lifestyle, CyberItalian has revisited the famous Italian story "Pinocchio" and most CyberItalian self-study lessons present a dialogue with a modern Pinocchio (Pino). Through "A Modern Pinocchio Story", the CyberItalian course helps students to learn the Italian language and culture, as well as explore their own lives and learning challenges.

• Session 1: Introduction and assignment
• Session 2: Beginner lesson 1 and Audio-Video group class
• Session 3: Beginner lesson 2 and assignment
• Session 4: Beginner lesson 3 and Audio-Video group class
• Session 5: Beginner lesson 4 and assignment
• Session 6: Beginner lesson 5 and Audio-Video group class
• Session 7: Beginner lesson 6 and assignment
• Session 8: Beginner revision lesson b 13 and Audio-Video group class
• Session 9: Beginner revision lesson b 14 and assignment
• Session 10: Beginner revision lesson b 15 and Audio-Video group class
• Session 11: Beginner revision lesson b 16 and assignment
• Session 12: Course revision, exam and Audio-Video group class