This is an ongoing course. It is aimed at people who have already studied Italian for at least two or three years and already have a knowledge of the Italian language, but keen to develop it further. The course will focus on oral, listening and speaking skills, but also reading and writing, so that the student will be able to communicate effectively. Being focused on communicative skills, an active participation during the classes will be encouraged. Each term will cover a different topic designed to broaden the learner's understanding of Italian society, culture and lifestyle. Some knowledge of the Italian language is required (see the section "Pre-course work"). If you want to join the group this year and want to check your level, please ask the WEA to put you in contact with the tutor.
Course aim
This is an ongoing course. Working in a friendly and supportive atmosphere you will develop your language skills, will improve your confidence and your ability to communicate in and understand the Italian language.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for improvers
- The present tense, the passato prossimo, the imperfect, the imperative, prepositions and other grammar contents have been already covered. If you are joining the class this year you need to know all of these things.
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- talk and ask about events that will occur in the future
- make a polite request/express a desire, a wish
- give advice in a polite way
- demonstrate an understanding of written material in Italian
- demonstrate an understanding of spoken material in Italian
What else do I need to know?
You will need a personal email address to join the WEA’s digital learning platform, Canvas so that you can receive resources, record your progress and achievement and to work with others and share ideas.
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