Italian Language (A1–A2)
Overview
The Italian Language (A1–A2) Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) is organized by the University of Turin (Italy) in collaboration with the Centro Linguistico di Ateneo (CLA).
The programme is addressed to UNITA administrative staff and teachers from European Universities, focusing on the acquisition of elementary Italian language skills.
Objectives and programme description
This A1–A2 level Italian course is designed for University staff and teachers.
Starting from their knowledge of Romance languages, participants will acquire skills to:
- interact at an elementary level in Italian
- understand simple texts
- write at an elementary level in Italian.
The course values participants’ previous knowledge of Romance languages and encourages the use of intercomprehension techniques to facilitate the learning of Italian.
The course is organised in collaboration with the CLA (University Language Centre).
General information
Language acquisition.
Italian. No prerequisites required.
UNITA administrative staff and teachers.
Teaching methods
03/06/2026 – 26/06/2026
The virtual component supports the development of basic Italian language competence and prepares participants for the intensive week. Activities focus on the gradual acquisition of elementary communicative skills and encourage learners to draw on their knowledge of Romance languages through intercomprehension techniques.
06/07/2026 – 10/07/2026
Location: Turin
During the in-person component, activities include Italian language classes and a visit to the Turin city centre, organised by the Erasmus Student Network Torino.
Provisional programme (In-person component)
| Time | 6/07/26 | 7/07/26 | 8/07/26 | 9/07/26 | 10/07/26 |
| 9.30–10.00 | Welcoming session | Warm up | Warm up | Warm up | Warm up |
| 10.00–11.15 | Italian in the Romance landscape | Italian language | Italian language | Italian language | Italian language |
| 11.30–12.30 | Italian language | Italian language | Italian language | Italian language | Italian language |
| 14.30–16.30 | Italian language | Italian language | Italian language | Italian language | Italian language |
| 16.30–17.30 | Visit of Turin city centre (Erasmus Student Network Torino) |
Organising institutions
- Host University:
University of Turin, Italy
Contact: Elisa Corino – [email protected]
- Partner Universities
All UNITA Universities.
Nomination can be sent to [email protected] by 21/05/2026.