Italian Advanced : Conversiamo in Italiano Term 1

About this course

The course uses selected topics about Italian language, culture and traditions as a basis for discussion, reading, listening and writing. Learners work with complex grammatical structures, including conditionals, subjunctives and past tenses, while exchanging detailed information about everyday issues and events. Teaching includes pair and group speaking, role-play, oral presentations, question-and-answer activities, comprehension tasks and written exercises. Audio-visual resources support the class, and regular feedback is based on speaking, written work, homework and informal assessment.

What you'll learn

• Use a wider range of Italian grammatical structures, including conditionals, subjunctives and past tenses
• Read and understand texts on selected topics
• Listen for information in Italian across a range of subjects
• Exchange detailed and factual information in Italian
• Discuss and write about everyday issues and events with greater fluency and accuracy

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for advanced Italian learners. The provider recommends having completed Stage 4 Unit 3, GCSE Italian or an equivalent level before enrolling. Participation includes speaking in pairs and groups, written work, presentations and regular homework.

• Regular attendance and punctuality are expected
• Weekly time is needed for homework and consolidation
• Previous study to Stage 4 Unit 3, GCSE or equivalent is recommended

Before you go

• Bring a dictionary and a file for handouts
• A textbook will be discussed at the start of the course
• Regular homework is set to reinforce class work