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BRIEF DESCRIPTION

This course is a progression from the Lower Advanced Italian course and is suitable for students who have already studied Italian for at least three years or who feel confident in understanding the language. You will have the opportunity to develop the four language skills to a more advanced level, enabling you to understand authentic materials from the Italian media and modern literature. The course will be based on interactive and communicative methods and will be taught entirely in Italian. A variety of activities will be used, including group discussions, reading of slightly longer texts on cultural topics, looking in particular at some Italian cities and some famous people who have played a vital role in shaping the thoughts, art or literature of the country.
Conversation on a variety of topics will take place on a regular basis and you will be strongly encouraged to participate actively in lessons.
We may look at a famous Italian film and discuss it as a class, with particular reference to the society and historical context in which it is set.
The course is normally priced for 10 weeks (one term); to complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend all three terms (but there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Several years of constant progression through various levels of language competence or a proficient level of knowledge of the language.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
● Be able to understand and interact with Italian people, using your language skills actively and creatively in meaningful communication.
● Expand on grammar structures, focusing on everyday language usage.
● Gain a wider understanding of some aspects of Italian culture, literature, music and the arts.
● Continue with the reading of a novel together and subsequent discussion. Students are generally encouraged to summarize the novel’s main points in each chapter. The book studied will be decided at the beginning of the year.

Extra costs on the course

Textbook, materials or equipment:

For the first session you will need to bring:

Writing material, a pen and an enthusiastic and open minded frame of mind!

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you.

The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

Have you ever wanted to learn Italian? Then this Italian beginners course is for you! The course is for absolute beginners and is designed to give you a basic knowledge of the Italian language.

By the end of the course you will be familiar with the basic structure of the Italian language and have a sufficient vocabulary that will allow you to communicate with native speakers in most everyday situations. The language will be taught in the context of the social, cultural and historical aspects of Italy.

A variety of activities will be used, including dialogue development, listening practice, grammar exercises and focus work on cultural aspects of Italy. The course will be based on communicative methods and active participation will be strongly encouraged. There will be regular homework to consolidate what has been learnt in class and to assess your progress.
The course is priced for 10 weeks (one term); to complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend all 3 terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None – this course is for complete beginners

Learning Outcomes:

Throughout the year, the course will cover the following topics:

• introduce yourself and others,
• talk about where you live and where you come from
• talk about what you do
• order snacks and drink in a bar
• talk about your holiday
• interact in a shop
• book a hotel
• Parts of the day,
• days of the week, months of the year
• telling the time
• Expressions of frequency (sometimes, every day, never)
• Likes and dislikes – more on food and ordering in a restaurant
• Spatial awareness (near, far, opposite, in front of)
• Transport
• Around the city
• Possessives
• Using the present tense
• Articles
• Greetings
• Using the past tense
• Shopping for food, names of shops
• Daily life (routine and habits)
• Directions
• Clothing
• Shopping for clothes
• Booking a hotel

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

Learners may be advised to purchase the textbook NUOVO ESPRESSO 1 (Libro dello studente e esercizi) which will be followed throughout the course – but this will be discussed in the first week of class

For the first session you will need to bring:

You will probably want to make your own notes, so have a pen and paper to hand.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Learners will be able to proceed to the Italian Improvers course after three terms of beginners.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

This course is a progression from the Lower Advanced Italian course and is suitable for students who have already studied Italian for at least three years or who feel confident in understanding the language. You will have the opportunity to develop the four language skills to a more advanced level, enabling you to understand authentic materials from the Italian media and modern literature. The course will be based on interactive and communicative methods and will be taught entirely in Italian. A variety of activities will be used, including group discussions, reading of slightly longer texts on cultural topics, looking in particular at some Italian cities and some famous people who have played a vital role in shaping the thoughts, art or literature of the country.
Conversation on a variety of topics will take place on a regular basis and you will be strongly encouraged to participate actively in lessons.
We may look at a famous Italian film and discuss it as a class, with particular reference to the society and historical context in which it is set.
The course is normally priced for 10 weeks (one term); to complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend all three terms (but there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

Several years of constant progression through various levels of language competence or a proficient level of knowledge of the language.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to:
● Be able to understand and interact with Italian people, using your language skills actively and creatively in meaningful communication.
● Expand on grammar structures, focusing on everyday language usage.
● Gain a wider understanding of some aspects of Italian culture, literature, music and the arts.
● Continue with the reading of a novel together and subsequent discussion. Students are generally encouraged to summarize the novel’s main points in each chapter. The book studied will be decided at the beginning of the year.

Extra costs on the course

Textbook, materials or equipment:

For the first session you will need to bring:

Writing material, a pen and an enthusiastic and open minded frame of mind!

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Your tutor will advise you.

The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.

Brief Description

Have you ever wanted to learn Italian? Then this Italian beginners course is for you! The course is for absolute beginners and is designed to give you a basic knowledge of the Italian language.

By the end of the course you will be familiar with the basic structure of the Italian language and have a sufficient vocabulary that will allow you to communicate with native speakers in most everyday situations. The language will be taught in the context of the social, cultural and historical aspects of Italy.

A variety of activities will be used, including dialogue development, listening practice, grammar exercises and focus work on cultural aspects of Italy. The course will be based on communicative methods and active participation will be strongly encouraged. There will be regular homework to consolidate what has been learnt in class and to assess your progress.
The course is priced for 10 weeks (one term); to complete the full course and cover all the learning outcomes listed below you will need to attend all 3 terms (there is no obligation to attend more than one term).

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

None – this course is for complete beginners

Learning Outcomes:

Throughout the year, the course will cover the following topics:

• introduce yourself and others,
• talk about where you live and where you come from
• talk about what you do
• order snacks and drink in a bar
• talk about your holiday
• interact in a shop
• book a hotel
• Parts of the day,
• days of the week, months of the year
• telling the time
• Expressions of frequency (sometimes, every day, never)
• Likes and dislikes – more on food and ordering in a restaurant
• Spatial awareness (near, far, opposite, in front of)
• Transport
• Around the city
• Possessives
• Using the present tense
• Articles
• Greetings
• Using the past tense
• Shopping for food, names of shops
• Daily life (routine and habits)
• Directions
• Clothing
• Shopping for clothes
• Booking a hotel

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

Learners may be advised to purchase the textbook NUOVO ESPRESSO 1 (Libro dello studente e esercizi) which will be followed throughout the course – but this will be discussed in the first week of class

For the first session you will need to bring:

You will probably want to make your own notes, so have a pen and paper to hand.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Learners will be able to proceed to the Italian Improvers course after three terms of beginners.
Adult Learn and Train offer courses through-out the year.
Try similar courses or maybe look at learning something completely new.
You will find provision on some Saturday and Sundays, you will also find courses available in the day and evening at different venues in Cambridge. Courses vary in length from one-off sessions to 10 weeks or more.