Summary
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This practical high beginner's course (A1.2), designed by UW–Madison for adult language learners, explores the richness of Italian culture while improving your ability to converse about real-life topics. Focuses on the present tense with an introduction to the past tense.
Our proven communicative approach emphasizes speaking competency while also building skills in listening, reading and writing. Enhance your ability to have everyday conversations about travel, holidays and daily routines. Textbook purchase required (used in Italian 1 and 2).
Prerequisite: Italian 1
Find out if this is the right level for you with these placement tests: Italian 1 self-placement test, Italian 2 self-placement test.
Want to know more about learning a language online? Read Dr. Julie Dahl's blog post about our online course format.
Course format
You will practice speaking in small groups during weekly one-hour online sessions led by an experienced instructor.
The live online sessions begin one week after the scheduled course start date to allow time to work through the first unit of learning material in preparation for the live conversation practice.
Online course materials introduce new grammar and vocabulary and teach pronunciation, listening, and reading skills through videos, audio and interactive exercises. Budget 4-5 hours a week to work through the online asynchronous content.
Course materials become available online on the scheduled course start date and remain accessible for one month after the course ends.
The required textbook is sold by many online vendors. Make sure to look for ISBN number 9789606931215. It is generally available on Amazon and at MEP Education.
Sections anticipated for fall 2025 (See Upcoming Dates for open sections and more detail):
Tuesdays, Sept. 9–Nov. 18, 5:30–6:30 p.m. CT
Mondays, Sept. 15–Nov. 24, 5:30–6:30 p.m. CT
Earn Continuing Education Hours
By participating in this class you will earn:
| Instructional Hours | 45 |
| University of Wisconsin Continuing Education Units | 4.5 |
Upcoming dates (2)
Italian 2
Course #: 7023-C-LAAS-4837-26-LSA
Fee: $279 For registration assistance: 608-262-2451
continuingstudies.wisc.edu/7023-C-LAAS
Fee
$279
Schedule
Online course materials available on Sept. 9, 2025
Live Sessions on Tuesdays, Sept. 16–Nov. 18, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Online material access ends one one month after the last live session.
Registration through: September 08, 2025
All times shown in central time.
Instructor
Subject Area:
Cancellation Policy
- Cancel before the class start date (the day materials are made available): and receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee.
- Cancel after the class start date (the day materials are made available) but before the second virtual conversation session: receive an 80% refund minus a $25 administrative fee.
- Cancel after the second virtual conversation session: no refund.
Italian 2
Course #: 7023-C-LAAS-4839-26-LSA
Fee: $269 For registration assistance: 608-262-2451
continuingstudies.wisc.edu/7023-C-LAAS
Fee
$269
Schedule
Course materials available on Sept. 15, 2025
Live Sessions on Mondays, Sept. 22–Nov. 24, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Online material access ends one month after the last live session.
Registration through: September 14, 2025
All times shown in central time.
Instructor
Subject Area:
Cancellation Policy
- Cancel before the class start date (the day materials are made available): and receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee.
- Cancel after the class start date (the day materials are made available) but before the second virtual conversation session: receive an 80% refund minus a $25 administrative fee.
- Cancel after the second virtual conversation session: no refund.