Citta' di mare
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- Start Date: 09 Jul 2025End Date: 23 Jul 2025Wed (Daytime): 13:30 - 16:00In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 3 sessions (over -3 weeks)Course Code: LBN21Tutors: Roberto MinardiFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £63.00 Concession £51.00
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What is the course about?
Questo corso vi introdurrà a varie città portuali italiane di notevole importanza storico-culturale.
What will we cover?
- Le principali caratteristiche identitarie delle diverse città
- Il “rapporto col mare” di ogni città
- Il loro patrimonio culturale.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Have a better understanding of some key Italian cities
- Use a wider ranger of language for describing places, history, culture, etc.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course will be taught entirely in Italian and students should have studied the language for about 4 years or have an equivalent knowledge of the language.
For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self assessment chart at the start of the languages section of our course guide or at http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Based on tutor's own materials.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Your tutor can suggest other courses that may be of interest to you.
Roberto holds a Diploma in Teaching Foreign Languages, a CELTA qualification and a Joint BA in French Studies & Spanish and Latin American Studies. He has taught languages to students from diverse educational backgrounds, and in different countries, for over twenty years. He strongly believes in helping students to build a positive attitude towards using the target language as much as possible, and to overcome the inhibition adults often experience. Roberto received an ‘Inspiring Tutor Award’ in 2024 from City Lit. As his students tell us: “Roberto’s sharp but gentle wit runs through all his teaching and his love of language and wordplay shines through in every lesson”. Roberto has published several volumes of poetry in Italian, and often travels to Italy to give readings around the country. His enthusiasm for literature is reflected in the literature courses he teaches for City Lit. In addition to his interest in languages and literature, he has done extensive personal study in areas such as Italian Baroque, 19th/20th century Italian art and history, and enjoys sharing his knowledge in class.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.