Course information
Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
This beginners Italian course follows on from Italian Course 101. It covers topics including likes and dislikes, describing places and making a hotel reservation. Grammatical development is emphasised through various speaking, listening and writing exercises.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- order food and drink at a café or restaurant
- make a restaurant reservation by telephone
- indicate food preferences
- describe a house
- describe hotel services
- review a hotel
- ask for assistance at a hotel.
Content
- Describing places
- Verbs in -ere and in -ire
- Anche/ invece
- Making a hotel reservation
- Likes and dislikes
- Present tense: modal verbs dovere, potere and volere
- Adverbs: bene, male; molto, buono
- Introduction to adjectives, noun-adjective agreement, prepositions of place
Who this course is for
Suitable for A1 level students, those who have completed Italian 101, or 20 hours of recent tuition.
Delivery style
Delivered as a series of interactive workshops where active participation is encouraged.
Prescribed text
Abbey's Bookshop:
DIECI from Novice Low to Novice High l Italian Course for English Speakers – Book + eBook by Naddeo & Orlandino (2023) (ISBN 9788861828094)
Language International Bookshop:
DIECI from Novice Low to Novice High l Italian Course for English Speakers – Book + eBook by Naddeo & Orlandino (2023) (ISBN 9788861828094)
Based on Units 3-4 of the above text. The text forms the basis for consolidation and practice. It is based on language learning through conversation method.
