Italian rapidamente: module 2
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
This course has now started
Course Code: LN134
Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
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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.
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?
Based on chapters 8-10 of Nuovo Espresso 1 (IF) (Alma Edizioni - Italian version).
Topics: routine; shopping for food; working hours; shopping for clothes; likes and dislikes
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...
-talk about a typical day
-shop for food
-talk about working hours
-describe and buy clothes
-talk about what you did at the week-end.
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, 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?
Nuovo Espresso 1 (IF) (Alma Edizioni - Italian version). Please try the European Bookshop by selecting 'City Lit' and the language you are studying at this web page or call them at 020 7734 5259. If you state on the website, by phone or in the shop that you are studying with us, you can claim a 10% discount. You might be asked for your student number.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Italian 2: lower courses.
