This course will introduce you to the beginner grammatical features of this rich, romantic, and beautiful language. Basic vocabulary building, listening comprehension, pronunciation, and speaking ability will be the focus of this class. At the end of this course, you will learn the skills necessary for basic daily communication and simple interactions while traveling in Italy. Required text: Italian Made Simple by Cristina Mazzoni, (ISBN 978-1931873116), Revised and Updated Edition available at Amazon.com