Languages
Italian 2 lower at a gentle pace: module 1
An elementary Italian course that consolidates beginner-level learning through spoken interaction and communication activities.
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What Elementary (A2) Italian means
At A2 Italian, learners can handle simple routine exchanges and describe familiar aspects of everyday life.
Describe your routine
Di solito vado al lavoro in autobus e torno a casa alle sei.
I usually go to work by bus and return home at six.
Make a simple plan
Vuoi andare al cinema sabato pomeriggio?
Would you like to go to the cinema on Saturday afternoon?
Talk about the recent past
Ieri ho cenato con degli amici e poi abbiamo fatto una passeggiata.
Yesterday I had dinner with friends and then we went for a walk.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
This course develops Italian beyond a year of beginner study at a gentle pace, with emphasis on handling practical situations and understanding spoken and written language. Teaching centres on communication through pair and group work, role plays and games, supported by presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. Course content and learning outcomes are shaped with the tutor and may vary according to the learners’ pace.
What you'll learn
- Handle a range of practical situations in Italian
- Understand a wider range of written Italian
- Understand a wider range of spoken Italian
- Participate in spoken interaction using previously learned Italian
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for learners who completed a year of Italian beginners at a gentle pace, corresponding to an Elementary (A2) level. It involves regular spoken interaction, pair and group activities, role plays and games, with homework strongly recommended for consolidation.
- Learning outcomes may be adapted to the pace of the group
- Learners should be prepared to take part in pair and group communication activities
Before you go
- Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.
- A course book will be specified by the tutor.
- Teaching and learning resources are provided through Google Classroom.