Essentials

• Start Date: Monday 15 January 2024
• Date & Time: Monday 7.30pm – 8.45pm
• Venue: Impington Village College, New Road, CB24 9LX
• Tutor: Antonietta specialises in adult education and has taught languages at all levels in post-16 education for thirteen years. A linguist by passion, training, and trade, she has spent her life across Italy, China and the UK working as a language teacher, translator, and interpreter. Antonietta holds an integrated BA+MA in Translation and conference interpreting with Italian, English and Mandarin Chinese.
• Course Level: Beginner 1
• Weeks: 10
• Terms: 1
• Fee per term: £70
• Additional Course Costs: none

Course Description

This course is for learners with no previous knowledge of Italian and an interest in exploring a culture known for its art, literature, music, design, and gastronomy.

Built on a mix of traditional and technology-based teaching, the course provides an opportunity to practice communication in real-life situations.

Students learn how to greet others & introduce themselves, talk about languages & countries, place orders at restaurants & cafés, book hotel rooms, discuss leisure activities.

Aims and Objectives

This course aims at enabling learners to use Italian to exchange information and communicate ideas at a basic level. To this end, it equips students with listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as some knowledge of Italian culture. By the end of the ten weeks, learners have the necessary tools to survive in a range of everyday situations, by means of simple and effective language.

Progression – what next? 

By the end of this course, learners will be equipped to continue studying Italian at Beginner 2 level.

How progress and success will be recorded

The course is based on closely guiding and supporting students, both in class and at home, to help them make the most of their learning. There are no tests or exams: oral feedback is provided in lessons, and students wishing to submit their homework will be offered written feedback as well.

Materials / Equipment required for First Class

Learners are advised to bring a notebook and pens/pencils.