Italian beginners at a gentle pace: module 3
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- Start Date: 30 Apr 2025End Date: 02 Jul 2025This course has startedWed (Daytime): 14:15 - 16:00In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 10 sessions (over -10 weeks)Course Code: LN103Tutors: Maria FontanaFull fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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What is the course about?
On this course you will further increase your confidence by consolidating previous knowledge and practising a wider variety of everyday life situations. As the lessons are longer, the pace is gentler and you'll have more of a chance to repeat the material covered.
What will we cover?
Based on chapters 5 and 6 of Nuovo Espresso 1 (libro studente, published by Alma Edizioni - Italian version).
Topics: hotels, describing where you live, shopping
Grammar: direct pronouns; reflexive verbs; adverbs of frequency; the comparative, past tense.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
-use c'e' and ci sono (there is/there are) with more confidence
-describe places
-communicate effectively in a hotel
-use a wider range of verbs correctly.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Stage 1 module 3 - You should have completed Italian Stage 1 modules 1 and 2 courses or have studied Italian for two terms (about 40 teaching hours).
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.
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Nuovo Espresso 1 (libro studente, published by Alma Edizioni - Italian version).
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Italian 2: lower courses.
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.