An opportunity to gain an A-level qualification in one year. You will study topics relating to the society, history and culture of contemporary Italy and will develop relevant exam skills. Suitable if you have studied Italian part time for about five years. The course fee includes non-refundable exam costs payable in advance and is payable in instalments. This course is a popular choice for learners who feel they will benefit...
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This course aims to prepare you to sit the A Level exam (Pearson Edexcel). The syllabus will enable you to further develop all four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) and equip you to use the language for practical communication at an advanced level.
What will we cover?
A wide range of themes and contemporary issues in Italy will be used as a basis for language work. Several topics will be dealt with in some depth, and we will study one book and two films from the exam board's list. The examination consists of listening, reading, oral, translation and written papers. For the exam students are also expected to carry out a research project using written Italian sources.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Italian social and cultural context - Express viewpoints and justify opinions - Develop logical arguments to persuade - Critically analyse a book or a film - Evaluate the form and techniques used in the book/film - Relate the book/film to key concepts, issues and the social context - Present an independent research project in the speaking examination - Respond to spoken and written texts and stimuli showing understanding of the main points, gist and detail - Translate a general text into and from Italian.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Stage 4 course - A level. You should have a good intermediate level of Italian i.e. studied for about 5 years recently or have an equivalent level of the language. You should be fluent (not rusty) and have a solid grasp of grammatical structures and vocabulary. Interviews start from July. Please check the website for details and book early as places are limited.
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, presentations and discussions. A range of resources will be used to consolidate and extend your knowledge about modern Italy including hand-outs, readings and audio-visual material. A couple of hours of homework each week is highly recommended to consolidate learning.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Handouts will be provided by the tutor and made available on the learning platform.
During the course of the year, learners will be expected to read one book and watch two films. The titles of the book and the films will be confirmed at the start of the course.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Italian courses at Italian 4 level. Please ask your tutor for advice.
Francesco has taught Italian language classes and literature at City Lit since 2014. He also works as Head of the Classics Department. After graduating with honours in Modern Languages and Literatures (English, German and Serbo-Croat), he moved to London and started teaching Italian at various adult education colleges, which gave him the opportunity to share his interest in Italian language, culture and traditions to a diverse range of students. During this time, he also acquired experience in curriculum management. Francesco currently prepares students for Italian exams. His passion includes philology, Dante, early Italian literature and the history of Italy (primarily the Northeast, where he grew up and was educated).
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.
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However, a mock exam will be held in late February or early March at our central London college. You will therefore need to make sure that you make the necessary arrangements so that you can attend. The exact dates will be posted when the mock exam has been set up.<br/><br/>The official exams will also take place at our Covent Garden college during the months of May and June (exact dates to be confirmed). 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The course fee includes non-refundable exam costs payable in advance and is payable in instalments. This course is a popular choice for learners who feel they will benefit from the discipline of an exam course, knowing that they have a clear goal in sight at the end of the course.<br/><br/>IMPORTANT:<br/><br/>This course will be delivered online. However, a mock exam will be held in late February or early March at our central London college. You will therefore need to make sure that you make the necessary arrangements so that you can attend. The exact dates will be posted when the mock exam has been set up.<br/><br/>The official exams will also take place at our Covent Garden college during the months of May and June (exact dates to be confirmed). Please note that the end date of the course may change depending on when the official exams are scheduled.<br/><br/>* Please note that, subject to government guidance, we might need to implement a contingency plan to be followed in the event of exam cancellations.<br/><br/>**City Lit is an adult education college, so we are only able to accept candidates who are aged 19 or over.<br/><br/> </p>0000-Available|2026-09-22 00:00:00<p>This course aims to prepare you to sit the A Level exam (Pearson Edexcel). The syllabus will enable you to further develop all four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) and equip you to use the language for practical communication at an advanced level.</p><p>An opportunity to gain an A-level qualification in one year. You will study topics relating to the society, history and culture of contemporary Italy and will develop relevant exam skills. Suitable if you have studied Italian part time for about five years. The course fee includes non-refundable exam costs payable in advance and is payable in instalments. This course is a popular choice for learners who feel they will benefit from the discipline of an exam course, knowing that they have a clear goal in sight at the end of the course.<br/><br/>IMPORTANT:<br/><br/>This course will be delivered online. However, a mock exam will be held in late February or early March at our central London college. You will therefore need to make sure that you make the necessary arrangements so that you can attend. The exact dates will be posted when the mock exam has been set up.<br/><br/>The official exams will also take place at our Covent Garden college during the months of May and June (exact dates to be confirmed). Please note that the end date of the course may change depending on when the official exams are scheduled.<br/><br/>* Please note that, subject to government guidance, we might need to implement a contingency plan to be followed in the event of exam cancellations.<br/><br/>**City Lit is an adult education college, so we are only able to accept candidates who are aged 19 or over.<br/><br/> </p><p>A wide range of themes and contemporary issues in Italy will be used as a basis for language work. Several topics will be dealt with in some depth, and we will study one book and two films from the exam board's list. The examination consists of listening, reading, oral, translation and written papers. For the exam students are also expected to carry out a research project using written Italian sources.</p>- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Italian social and cultural context <br/>- Express viewpoints and justify opinions<br/>- Develop logical arguments to persuade<br/>- Critically analyse a book or a film<br/>- Evaluate the form and techniques used in the book/film<br/>- Relate the book/film to key concepts, issues and the social context <br/>- Present an independent research project in the speaking examination<br/>- Respond to spoken and written texts and stimuli showing understanding of the main points, gist and detail<br/>- Translate a general text into and from Italian.<p>Stage 4 course - A level. You should have a good intermediate level of Italian i.e. studied for about 5 years recently or have an equivalent level of the language. You should be fluent (not rusty) and have a solid grasp of grammatical structures and vocabulary. Interviews start from July. 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A range of resources will be used to consolidate and extend your knowledge about modern Italy including hand-outs, readings and audio-visual material. <br/>A couple of hours of homework each week is highly recommended to consolidate learning.Handouts will be provided by the tutor and made available on the learning platform. <br/><br/>During the course of the year, learners will be expected to read one book and watch two films. The titles of the book and the films will be confirmed at the start of the course.Italian courses at Italian 4 level. Please ask your tutor for advice.EuropeanItalianvirtual156515651075LNY41ASSXTue22/09/26 - 15/06/2718:00 - 21:0018:0021:0032 sessions (over 39 weeks)3211 weeks or longerWeekdayOnlineOnlineFrancesco BucciolAdvancedAvailable courses2026-09-22T00:00:00+00:00EveningSep 2026Languages15651565Italian A Levelitalian-a-level/lny41-2627<p>An opportunity to gain an A-level qualification in one year. You will study topics relating to the society, history and culture of contemporary Italy and will develop relevant exam skills. Suitable if you have studied Italian part time for about five years. The course fee includes non-refundable exam costs payable in advance and is payable in instalments. This course is a popular choice for learners who feel they will benefit from the discipline of an exam course, knowing that they have a clear goal in sight at the end of the course.<br/><br/>IMPORTANT:<br/><br/>This course will be delivered online. However, a mock exam will be held in late February or early March at our central London college. You will therefore need to make sure that you make the necessary arrangements so that you can attend. The exact dates will be posted when the mock exam has been set up.<br/><br/>The official exams will also take place at our Covent Garden college during the months of May and June (exact dates to be confirmed). Please note that the end date of the course may change depending on when the official exams are scheduled.<br/><br/>* Please note that, subject to government guidance, we might need to implement a contingency plan to be followed in the event of exam cancellations.<br/><br/>**City Lit is an adult education college, so we are only able to accept candidates who are aged 19 or over.<br/><br/> </p>0000-Available|2026-09-22 00:00:00<p>This course aims to prepare you to sit the A Level exam (Pearson Edexcel). The syllabus will enable you to further develop all four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) and equip you to use the language for practical communication at an advanced level.</p><p>An opportunity to gain an A-level qualification in one year. You will study topics relating to the society, history and culture of contemporary Italy and will develop relevant exam skills. Suitable if you have studied Italian part time for about five years. The course fee includes non-refundable exam costs payable in advance and is payable in instalments. This course is a popular choice for learners who feel they will benefit from the discipline of an exam course, knowing that they have a clear goal in sight at the end of the course.<br/><br/>IMPORTANT:<br/><br/>This course will be delivered online. However, a mock exam will be held in late February or early March at our central London college. You will therefore need to make sure that you make the necessary arrangements so that you can attend. The exact dates will be posted when the mock exam has been set up.<br/><br/>The official exams will also take place at our Covent Garden college during the months of May and June (exact dates to be confirmed). Please note that the end date of the course may change depending on when the official exams are scheduled.<br/><br/>* Please note that, subject to government guidance, we might need to implement a contingency plan to be followed in the event of exam cancellations.<br/><br/>**City Lit is an adult education college, so we are only able to accept candidates who are aged 19 or over.<br/><br/> </p><p>A wide range of themes and contemporary issues in Italy will be used as a basis for language work. Several topics will be dealt with in some depth, and we will study one book and two films from the exam board's list. The examination consists of listening, reading, oral, translation and written papers. For the exam students are also expected to carry out a research project using written Italian sources.</p>- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Italian social and cultural context <br/>- Express viewpoints and justify opinions<br/>- Develop logical arguments to persuade<br/>- Critically analyse a book or a film<br/>- Evaluate the form and techniques used in the book/film<br/>- Relate the book/film to key concepts, issues and the social context <br/>- Present an independent research project in the speaking examination<br/>- Respond to spoken and written texts and stimuli showing understanding of the main points, gist and detail<br/>- Translate a general text into and from Italian.<p>Stage 4 course - A level. You should have a good intermediate level of Italian i.e. studied for about 5 years recently or have an equivalent level of the language. You should be fluent (not rusty) and have a solid grasp of grammatical structures and vocabulary. Interviews start from July. Please check the website for details and book early as places are limited.</p><p> </p><p>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 &lt;a href=<a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level</a>&gt;<a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level%3c/a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level&lt;/a</a>&gt;</p>Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, presentations and discussions. A range of resources will be used to consolidate and extend your knowledge about modern Italy including hand-outs, readings and audio-visual material. <br/>A couple of hours of homework each week is highly recommended to consolidate learning.Handouts will be provided by the tutor and made available on the learning platform. <br/><br/>During the course of the year, learners will be expected to read one book and watch two films. The titles of the book and the films will be confirmed at the start of the course.Italian courses at Italian 4 level. Please ask your tutor for advice.EuropeanItalianconfigurable
