Italian 2 lower: module 2

What is the course about?

This course aims to reinforce/consolidate what you have already learnt and enable you to deal with a variety of practical situations with reasonable ease and confidence.

What will we cover?

Based on units 2 & 4 of Nuovo Espresso 2 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version).

Topics: going out; meeting people; childhood

Grammar: improve your use of pronouns; passato prossimo and imperfetto (imperfect tense); prepositions.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

- invite people out
- accept/refuse an invitation
- talk about past events with more confidence
- make for and against arguments.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Stage 2: lower course - You should have studied Italian for about a year recently, and completed Italian 2 Lower: Module 1, or have an equivalent level of the language.

For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart, using the link at the top of this page. You can also find the chart at the start of the languages section in our course guide. You will also need to be able to respond to simple instructions and read course documents in English and be at ease with the use of number 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?

Title of book: Nuovo Espresso 2



Note: you might not cover all the activities in the book during the course.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Italian 2 Lower: Module 3. Please enrol as soon as possible as spaces cannot be guaranteed.