Italian 5: lingua e letteratura
Advanced Italian course combining literary study, discussion, writing and grammatical revision, with a focus on an author specified for each term.
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
The course develops advanced Italian through close reading and discussion of a literary work, supported by written responses and occasional essays. Lessons examine literary style, sentence structure and idiomatic language alongside grammatical revision. Topics include the subjunctive and conditional moods, reported speech, the past historic and other past tenses. Teaching uses spoken interaction, pair and group activities, role plays, games, presentations, handouts and audio-visual resources. Learning outcomes are agreed with the group at the beginning of the course, and homework is recommended to reinforce classwork.
What you'll learn
- Discuss and write about an Italian literary work
- Use the subjunctive and conditional moods in context
- Apply reported speech and a range of past tenses
- Analyse literary styles, sentence structures and idiomatic language
Is this course right for you?
This Stage 5 course is intended for learners with advanced Italian, particularly in reading and speaking. It involves regular spoken interaction, pair and group work, discussion and written work. No formal qualification is required, but the stated language level indicates that it is aimed at learners beyond foundational study.
- Advanced reading and speaking skills are expected
- Class participation includes pair and group activities
- Homework is highly recommended
Before you go
- The texts for study are specified on the first day of the course
- Teaching and learning resources are provided through Google Classroom
Class teacher
Roberto Minardi
Class teacher
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
1 class
Selected date
Wed 21 Apr 2027
14:45 – 16:45 • 11 weeks
£279
Keeley Street, Covent Garden
