With its rich culture and history and its incredible landscapes and architecture, there are countless reasons to learn Italian. Whether you wish to learn Italian in order to make your visits to Italy more enjoyable, or because you'd like to speak with family and friends in their native language, this course will provide the groundwork for you to begin your journey towards fluency. Our emphasis is on speaking and listening skil...
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This course aims to introduce you to the basic aspects of the Italian language and to enable you to take part in simple conversations so you can begin to interact with others in Italian.
What will we cover?
Topics: greetings; introductions; alphabet and spelling; numbers; the time; say how you are; the restaurant; leisure activities; likes and dislikes.
Grammar: key verbs such as to be, to have, to go; informal and formal ways of addressing people; forming positive and negative sentences and questions.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
-greet people and introduce yourself
-exchange personal information (name, nationality, job etc)
-ask for and give the time
-order food at the restaurant
-talk about leisure activities
-express likes and dislikes
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is intended for absolute beginners, so learners do not need any previous knowledge of Italian. For further details of our levels, 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/courses/Languages/74. You will also need to be able to understand basic spoken and written information in English (e.g. simple instructions, course documents) and be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time etc).
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. Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Nuovo Espresso Plus 1 (libro studente (student's book), published by Alma Edizioni).
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Italian beginners: module 2, either in the summer or in the autumn term starting in September. Enrol on the next module as soon as possible as spaces cannot be guaranteed.
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- Earphones/headphones/speakers.<br />
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