How Our Reception - Y1 (Basic) Class Works
Who it's for
This class is designed for children in Reception and Year 1 who:
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Do not speak Italian
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Have little or no understanding of Italian
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Need a fully supported introduction to the language
This is the right group if your child would not be able to follow a lesson conducted mainly in Italian.
A gradual path into Italian
Children are introduced to Italian through:
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Simple, high-frequency words and phrases
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Songs, repetition, and routines
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Visual support and gestures
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Structured, guided interaction
We do not expect children to speak immediately.
The focus is on:
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Understanding
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Confidence
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Participation
Over time, children begin to:
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Recognise familiar words
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Follow simple instructions
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Respond with increasing confidence
Learning through guidance and play
Activities are carefully designed to balance:
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Structure → so children feel secure
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Play → so learning feels natural
Examples include:
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Action songs and movement games
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Matching and sorting activities
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Guided speaking with support
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Simple storytelling with visual cues
Unlike the Intermediate group, this class includes:
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More teacher guidance
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More English support where needed
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A slower, more scaffolded progression
Dates, Location & Cost
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When
🕒 Saturday, 11:30–12:30pm
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18 April
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25 April
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2 May
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9 May
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16 May
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23 May
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6 June
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13 June
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20 June
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27 June
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4 July
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11 July
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18 July
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Where
📍 Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge
All Saturday School classes are hosted at Hills Road Sixth From College, in fully equipped rooms suitable for language and creative learning. The location is central, easy to access, and ideal for children coming from different schools and neighbourhoods.
Just follow the signs with the LearnIt Cambridge logo to get to your class.
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Cost & Booking
💷 £15 per lesson – £195 for the whole Summer Term.
Fees are paid at the start of the term to secure your child’s spot. This helps us guarantee small groups and consistent planning for students and teachers.
If you wish to join mid-term, please contact us so we can issue a pro-rata bespoke invoice.
Please Register and Book in the section below.
How to Register and Book
Ready to join?
Registering is simple!
Just follow the steps below.
Step 1:
T&Cs, Privacy and Safeguarding
Policy
Important Information Before Registering
Before signing up, please take a moment to read the Terms and Conditions, the Privacy and Data Retention Policy and the Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. They help make sure everyone knows how things work.
Step 2:
Registration
Form
Fill Out the Registration Form
If you have never registered your child with us before, please complete this Registration Form.
⚠️ Please note: If we receive a payment without a completed form for a new child, the registration will not be valid and we’ll need to issue a refund.
Step 3:
Pay and Book
Complete Your Booking by Paying Below
Please complete your payment to secure your child’s place.
If you’re unsure about their level, feel free to contact us before booking.
If the course has already started, get in touch — we can offer a pro-rata option.
If a class requires changes due to low enrolment (e.g. price or format), you will be informed and may request a full refund.
If a class cannot run, all fees will be refunded in full.