Why Study This Course?
Ready to move beyond the basics of Italian? This course will help you develop your vocabulary, grammar, and confidence to express yourself more fluently. You’ll learn to have conversations with native speakers and work towards an intermediate level of understanding. This course is perfect for those looking to expand their knowledge of Italian tenses and discuss past, present, and future events with confidence. If you are a Carer, please visit reception to see if you are eligible for any support.
You will enhance your ability to communicate accurately in present, past, and future contexts. You will also gain confidence in real-world scenarios, such as conversations at the doctor’s or making holiday plans. You will be taught by an Italian native speaker.
This course covers:
Learn and expand your range of vocabulary on the topics Health, Celebrations, Town and Countryside, Eating out
Consolidate tenses previously learnt (presente, passato prossimo and imperfetto) and learn new ones (imperativo and condizionale)
Use a range of structures to give and justify your opinions, agree or disagree with someone, accept and decline invitations, talk about advantages and disadvantages
Continue to develop fluency and spontaneity in speaking when doing role plays, in classroom interactions and in presentations to the class
Develop your intercultural awareness by comparing traditions
Our courses follow a communicative approach that emphasizes real-life interactions. You'll engage in classroom activities, role-play exercises, and group discussions to develop fluency.
Completion of Post-Beginners Stage 2 or equivalent (2 years of study).
This course is also suitable if you have completed GCSE recently and would like to consolidate your use of past and future tenses.
You'll discuss your goals with your tutor, who will assess your progress through in-class observation and activities. You will record and reflect on your progress in your Personal Learning Plan (PLP). After completing this course, you can progress to Lower Intermediate Stage 2.
In your first lesson, your tutor will give you details of the textbook you will need. Please bring a pen and paper, or your electronic device if preferred. Regular attendance is advisable to develop your language skills and ensure maximum progress.
Please note that tutors may occasionally be changed at short notice. While teaching styles may vary, we ensure consistent quality across all of our courses. For this reason, a change of tutor does not qualify for a refund.