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Italian 4: lingua e letteratura
Advanced Italian course combining literary study, discussion, writing and revision of complex grammatical structures.
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| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
22 Sept 2026 Tuesdays | 14:30 - 16:30 | Short course11 weeks | RobertoMinardi | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £279.00 | Book now |
12 Jan 2027 Tuesdays | 14:30 - 16:30 | Short course10 weeks | RobertoMinardi | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £269.00 |
Tue 12 Jan, 14:30 - 16:30
10 weeks10 weeksTue 14:30£269RobertoMinardiKeeley Street
What Advanced (C1+) Italian means
At C1+ Italian, learners can express complex ideas precisely, understand nuance and adapt their language to different contexts.
Qualify an argument
Per quanto l’argomentazione sia nel complesso convincente, trascura diverse conseguenze impreviste.
While the argument is broadly convincing, it overlooks several unintended consequences.
Convey nuance
Non contesto la proposta in sé, bensì la fretta con cui viene attuata.
I do not oppose the proposal itself; what I question is the rushed way it is being implemented.
Adapt your register
La prego di riconsiderare la decisione alla luce delle ulteriori informazioni allegate.
Please reconsider the decision in light of the additional information attached.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
Each term centres on an Italian literary work and its author, using reading, discussion and writing to examine literary styles, sentence construction and idiomatic language. The course also revisits advanced grammar, including the subjunctive and conditional moods, reported speech, the past historic and other past tenses. Teaching includes spoken interaction, pair and group activities, role plays, games, presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. Essays may be set during the course, and homework is recommended for consolidating learning.
What you'll learn
- Analyse literary styles, sentence structures and idiomatic language in Italian texts
- Discuss an Italian literary work and its author in Italian
- Use the subjunctive and conditional moods in appropriate contexts
- Recognise and apply reported speech and a range of past-tense forms
- Develop written responses to literary material
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for learners with advanced Italian, particularly in reading and speaking. Its level label indicates work beyond intermediate language study and does not itself establish a formal qualification requirement. Participation involves spoken interaction, pair and group work, discussion and written work.
- No formal qualification is necessary
- Homework is highly recommended to consolidate class learning
Before you go
- The texts to be studied will be specified at the beginning of the course
- Teaching and learning resources are provided through Google Classroom