Students on this course will have completed 2 years or more of study, or will have an equivalent level of the language. The course will allow students to revise and expand their command of Italian, whilst adding considerably to their vocabulary and increasing their knowledge of Italian grammar. The course will be based on the BBC book Italianissimo, with additional material where necessary, including audio and video. At the end of the year, you will have increased your abilities in all 4 skills, reading, writing, listening and speaking, with the emphasis on communication. During the course you will also practise using numbers in various situations. You will also learn about Italy, the country and its varied cultures.
Course aim
To improve the student's ability to converse in and understand Italian when visiting Italy.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- understand how to improve my pronunciation
- understand a number of new and revised grammar and language points
- talk about the Italian language and its recent history
- be more fluent in conversing in various situations
- use numbers in various situations
How will I be taught?
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
- You may be asked to undertake additional work in your own time to support your learning
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
- You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
- You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
What else do I need to know?
- The course will be based on the BBC publication Italianissimo, along with other material. Students may find it helpful to acquire this book. CDs are also available. Other reading and listening materials and exercises will be provided by the tutor as we go along.
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading or pre course work is required
What can I do next?
- Progress to another WEA course
- Progress to a course with another provider
- Become involved with the WEA in a range of voluntary work and other activities including campaigning as a WEA member
- Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation
- This is the third year of the course, where some students started from the beginning. We anticipate running for three terms this year, and may continue beyond this point depending on demand.
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