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Italian beginners: module 2

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Continue learning to speak Italian on this communicative course for near beginners, with the emphasis on the practical use of Italian and the development of your speaking and listening skills. Based on Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version).
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Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.

6 Dates Available

  • Start Date: 28 Apr 2025
    End Date: 14 Jul 2025
    This course has started
    Mon (Daytime): 13:00 - 14:30
    Online
    Location: Online
    Duration: 10 sessions (over -12 weeks)
    Course Code: LN907
    Tutors:  Maria Fontana
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  • Start Date: 29 Apr 2025
    End Date: 01 Jul 2025
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    Tue (Evening): 19:35 - 21:05
    Online
    Location: Online
    Duration: 10 sessions (over -10 weeks)
    Course Code: LN1002
    Tutors:  Paola North
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  • Start Date: 30 Apr 2025
    End Date: 02 Jul 2025
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    Wed (Evening): 17:45 - 19:15
    Online
    Location: Online
    Duration: 10 sessions (over -10 weeks)
    Course Code: LN1026
    Tutors:  Evi Campetella
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00
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  • Start Date: 01 May 2025
    End Date: 03 Jul 2025
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    Thu (Evening): 19:35 - 21:05
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 10 sessions (over -10 weeks)
    Course Code: LN1025
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £142.00

What is the course about?

This course aims to help you to continue improving your beginners Italian so that you can feel confident in everyday situations. You'll continue to establish a base of grammar and vocabulary that will help you to communicate in everyday scenarios.

What will we cover?

Based on Units 5, 6 and 7 of Nuovo Espresso 1 (Alma Edizioni - Italian version).

Topics: hotel; directions; describing a place; holiday

Grammar: the present tense (regular and irregular verbs); prepositions; questions; adjectives; agreement of gender.

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

- book a hotel room
- give and understand directions
- describe a place
- prepositions
- correct use of c'e' and ci sono
- expand the range of questions you're able to ask.

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

Italian beginners: module 2. This is the second term of first-year Italian. You should have completed Italian beginners: module 1 or equivalent (one term of part-time study). If you're unsure of your level, please email Italian@citylit.ac.uk.

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?

Title of book: Nuovo Espresso 1



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 beginners: module 3. Please enrol as soon as possible as spaces cannot be guaranteed.

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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.