Italian 4: module 3
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
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- Course Code: LN442
- Dates: 17/04/24 - 26/06/24
- Time: 19:35 - 21:05
- Taught: Wed, Evening
- Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Veronica De Felice
Course Code: LN442
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Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
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What is the course about?
Italian 4 courses are aimed at upper intermediate/advanced learners, so your level should be at least B2 on the Commen Euroopean Framework (approximately). You will improve your fluency in Italian by reading and discussing extracts from newspaper articles and literary texts as well as watching video clips and film excerpts and listening to authentic audio materials. You will also consolidate complex grammatical structures (conditional, subjunctives, past tenses etc.).
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
A selection of current affairs topics and literary texts as well as some consolidation work on grammar.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
The learning outcomes will be negotiated at the beginning of the course.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You should have studied Italian for at least 4 years. This course is equivalent to an A-level standard but does not lead to an examination.
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?
Some material will be provided by the tutor.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Italian 4 or Italian 5 courses. If you're unsure, please speak to your tutor or contact Italian@citylit.ac.uk.
Ciao! My name is Veronica De Felice and I come from Southern Italy. I was born in Pompei ("not in the ruins", a joke I always make with my students) and I have always been fond of languages. Indeed, I studied languages at secondary school (English, Spanish, French and Latin) and I graduated at the University of Naples, l'Orientale, with a BA (Hon) in Modern Foreign Languages. I moved to London in 2002 and, after three years, I gained a CLTA qualification at Goldsmith University, and a few years later a level 5 Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector. In 2006, I started working as an Italian tutor in various colleges and universities, such as Goldsmith College, the University of Arts, Croydon College, University of Wesminster, City University and City Lit since 2010. At the moment, I am also teaching A level italian at LAE Tottenham, and the IB diploma in an international school in central London. I believe that studying and speaking another language expands your personal and communication skills, and makes you see the world from a different perspective. For me, learning a language is about challenging yourself, getting out of your comfort zone and having fun!
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.
