Italian Level 6 | Afternoons

About this course

Lessons are conducted primarily in Italian and use spoken communication as the main focus. Learners take part in group work and role-plays while practising listening, speaking, reading and writing. Topics include Italian traditions and celebrations, family life, holidays, personal descriptions and everyday numbers. Language work covers the passato prossimo, possessive adjectives, greetings and wishes, and expressions involving dates and sequence. The course uses selected material from unit 8 of the specified coursebook. Progression is based on participation and self-study rather than formal tests.

What you'll learn

• Discuss Italian traditions, festivals, family celebrations and customs
• Describe past events and recent celebrations using the passato prossimo
• Discuss future holiday plans and use relevant time expressions
• Describe appearance, personality and family relationships
• Use possessive adjectives, greetings and holiday wishes accurately
• Use and understand numbers from 101 to 10,000

Is this course right for you?

Listed as an Elementary course, it is intended for learners who have already studied some Italian. The provider recommends previous study at Level 5 or on a course of at least 60 class hours. Classes are primarily conducted in Italian and involve group activities and role-plays, so learners should expect interactive spoken participation.

• Previous study of Italian is recommended
• The course is designed for learners progressing from Italian Level 5 or equivalent study
• Lessons involve group work and role-plays
• A placement test is suggested if the level is uncertain

Before you go

• The required coursebook is DIECI A1 by C. Massimo Naddeo and E. Orlandino, ALMA Edizioni, ISBN 9788861826212.
• The course uses unit 8 of the coursebook, although not all activities may be covered.