Italian 3 upper: module 1
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
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- Course Code: LN313
- Dates: 23/09/24 - 02/12/24
- Time: 12:30 - 14:00
- Taught: Mon, Daytime
- Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Veronica De Felice
Course Code: LN313
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Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
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What is the course about?
Italian 3 upper is designed to help you delve deeper into Italian grammar and vocabulary, and you'll be refining some grammar points covered previously to improve your fluency and accuracy.You'll be using more complex language and vocabulary, and you'll find yourself better able to express yourself in a wider range of 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 units 6 & 7 of Nuovo Espresso 3 (Alma Edizioni)
Topics: contemporary family issues; festivals: traditions and attitudes
Grammar: the subjunctive mood; If-clauses; conditional tenses;.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- describe and discuss family issues & festivals
- express opinions on newspaper articles & extracts from literary texts
- express wishes & preferences
- extract detailed information when listening to dialogues & interviews
- use the subjunctive mood more accurately (including with nonostante, sebbene, benché & malgrado)
- use If-clauses (subjunctive & conditional).
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Stage 3: upper - This course is suitable for you if you have studied the Italian language for about 3/4 years or lived in the country. You should also have an interest in Italian culture.
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?
Textbook: Nuovo Espresso 3 (Alma Edizioni).
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Italian 3 Upper: Module 2. Please enrol on the next module as soon as possible as spaces cannot be guaranteed.
Ciao! My name is Veronica De Felice and I come from Southern Italy. I was born in Pompei ("not in the ruins", a joke I always make with my students) and I have always been fond of languages. Indeed, I studied languages at secondary school (English, Spanish, French and Latin) and I graduated at the University of Naples, l'Orientale, with a BA (Hon) in Modern Foreign Languages. I moved to London in 2002 and, after three years, I gained a CLTA qualification at Goldsmith University, and a few years later a level 5 Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector. In 2006, I started working as an Italian tutor in various colleges and universities, such as Goldsmith College, the University of Arts, Croydon College, University of Wesminster, City University and City Lit since 2010. At the moment, I am also teaching A level italian at LAE Tottenham, and the IB diploma in an international school in central London. I believe that studying and speaking another language expands your personal and communication skills, and makes you see the world from a different perspective. For me, learning a language is about challenging yourself, getting out of your comfort zone and having fun!
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.
