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Italian – Beginners Thursday

Course code: M15P181
Type: Short Courses
Subject area: Languages
Location: Gateway Adult Education Centre
FE Tuition - £110.00

About the course

The course is designed for beginner students with little knowledge of the language. You will experience first contact with the Italian language and culture learning basic grammar, which will help to cope with simple communication contexts. The four language skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing) will be developed at the same time, but an emphasis will be placed on verbal communication. You will have the chance to learn something of the rich Italian cultural heritage – art, architecture, literature and music. Being able to converse and understand the language will enhance any of your trips to Italy.

The health and well-being benefits of learning a language can be:

– An improvement in memory, problem-solving skills and cognitive ability

– By mastering each new element, a sense of improved self-esteem and confidence

– Being part of the Italian group and socialising out of the sessions.

Level: No previous knowledge of Italian is required.

Why choose us

Shropshire Community Learning has an excellent reputation for delivering enjoyable, informative and interesting community learning courses. These enable students to develop or enhance their skills, leading to better job prospects, finding new friends and improving their self confidence and self esteem.

What you could do next

A continuation of the improver course, expanding vocabulary, new language structures and practice communication.

Key facts

By the end of the course you can expect to be able to do the following

– Greetings

– Introduce yourself

– Ask and give personal information

– Invite someone

– Ordering at a cafe

You will need: Pen, paper, course book “Viaggiamo in Italia 1”, Alma Edizioni, by Anna Barbierato and Katja Motta (the book can be purchased on

https://www.eurobooks.co.uk

Your tutor will supply: Handouts and various resources will be provided throughout the course.

Your tutor: Eleonora is from Torino and has taught Italian to adults and children at different levels for several years. She is passionate about languages and promoting the Italian language and culture to passionate learners.

Assessment methods

Ongoing assessment by tutor and self.