Italian rapidamente: module 2

What is the course about?

This intensive course continues on from Rapidamente Module 1. The three modules of Rapidamente (1,2 and 3) cover year 1 and year 2 (Italian 1 and Italian 2 Lower). The course moves at a faster pace, and you'll do work between classes to acquire new vocabulary and grammar.

What will we cover?

Topics: routine; shopping for food; working hours; shopping for clothes; likes and dislikes; introducing yourself; the family; physical descriptions

Grammar: direct pronouns; adverbs of frequency; the comparative, agreements of nouns and gender; possessive; reflexive verbs; past tense (passato prossimo).

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
-talk about your family
-describe somebody's physical appearance
-talk about past holidays.

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

The course is suitable for learners who already speak a Romance language or who would like to learn at a much faster pace and who feel confident in their ability. If you'd like more information about the 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, 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?

Course book: Nuovo Espresso 1 (libro studente, Italian edition, published by Alma Edizioni).

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Italian Rapidamente module 3. Please enrol on the next module as soon as possible as spaces cannot be guaranteed.