Preparation for A-level Italian part 1
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
- Course Code: LN350
- Dates: 26/09/24 - 28/11/24
- Time: 17:30 - 19:40
- Taught: Thu, Evening
- Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Roberto Minardi
Course Code: LN350
Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
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What is the course about?
This course, which takes place over 3 modules (or terms), will help you transition from GCSE to A Level. We will work on improving your intermediate grammar, acquiring more advanced grammar knowledge, developing your listening and speaking skills, and teaching you the vocabulary required by the various topics used across the exam units. The course is termly, so learners can join in any term, and they do not have to sign up for the whole year. There is no obligation to progress onto the Italian A Level course.
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?
In the first module, the sessions will focus on
- education and employment
- tourist information, travels and transport
- health and fitness.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- listen and respond to a variety of spoken Italian-language sources, including authentic sources
- use the Italian language accurately to express facts and ideas
- understand and apply the grammatical system and a range of structures.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is an upper intermediate course and will be entirely taught in Italian.
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?
The handouts will be provided by the tutor and also put on the course webpage.
If a book is required, the tutor will let you know. .
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
LN351 Preparation for A Level, module 2.
Roberto moved to London in 1999. In 2002, he took a Diploma in Teaching Foreign Languages, and since then he has taught Italian in various colleges and universities. In 2005 he gained a CELTA qualification and moved to Central America for about a year. There he began teaching English, a job he carried on doing for various years on his return to England. Teaching English to speakers of other languages gave him the opportunity to work with students from diverse educational backgrounds, and allowed him to refine the technique of using the target language in class. Roberto strongly believes in helping students to build a positive attitude towards using Italian as much as possible, and to overcome the inhibition adults often experience, so that they can enjoy using the language. He went on to get a Joint BA in French Studies & Spanish and Latin American Studies. He has published several volumes of poetry in Italian. In addition to his interest in languages and literature, he has done extensive personal study in areas such as Italian Baroque, 19th and 20th century Italian art and history, and Italian dialects. Roberto enjoys sharing his studies and knowledge in class.
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.
