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Italian Beginners - Modular Course - B

Price:
£176.00
Starts:
20/03/2024
Day of week:
WED
Ends:
17/07/2024
Location:
Gravesend Adult Education Centre, Gravesend
Time:
17:00 - 18:30
Duration:
15 weeks

This course has started, but it may still be possible to join it. Please call 03000 41 22 22* and ask to be put through to the Centre where the course is running

Do you want to be able to speak Italian at a basic level when visiting Italy?
This classroom based Beginners Modular course will help you to speak Italian at a basic level.
You can start with either Module A or B. Module C reinforces the language covered in the other modules and therefore is not for complete beginners. You can join Module C if you have some basic previous knowledge (around 40h of study).
This is an opportunity to practise speaking Italian and develop your language and vocabulary face to face with your tutor and other students.

Module A:

By the end of the course, you should be able to
- Give and receive personal information
- Use numbers (to talk about prices)
- Order and pay for food and drink in a restaurant/café
- Use basic expressions to facilitate communication
Basic grammar will be studied. You will learn to use expressions and forms appropriate to the language using verbs at present tense, gender, prepositions and adjectives.

You may be given homework (1 hr max) each week to reinforce classroom learning.

How will I be taught?

The focus will be on speaking and listening. Some reading and writing will also be included. Pronunciation and Italian culture are an integral part of the course. The course will be conducted mainly in the foreign language. Learners will work through different activities individually, in pairs and in small groups, using a variety of learning methods and resources (role-play and games etc). Homework set will provide an opportunity for self-study.
Initial assessment will be carried out at the beginning of the course to assess individual skill level. Each student' starting point will be recorded on an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) to set targets. This will be revisited regularly during the course to monitor and record your progress. Tutors will give written or verbal feedback.

What do I need to bring with me?

The course book will be discussed at the first session if appropriate. Students will need to bring a pen and paper and an A4 ring binder for handouts, although we advise students not to buy anything until after the first session.

What can I do next?

After completing module A you can continue with Module B and C.
The appropriate follow-on course after completion of at least two modules is a Beginners Plus course. The tutor will be able to advise or check www.kentadulteducation.co.uk


During your course your tutor will offer guidance in relation to your personal progression route. Courses are designed to progress you to further study or into employment. In addition some of our courses support access to Further and Higher Education opportunities. KAE web site has information about these courses and developing your own business. Please speak with your tutor if you have an interest in self-employment or an interest in developing a career. We can also help you access the National Careers service.

What do I need to join the course

This course is for students with no previous knowledge or those with a little basic knowledge or vocabulary who want to consolidate at a Beginners’ pace. If you are unsure please carry out our self-assessment test available on www.kentadulteducation.co.uk. This provides a score to help you chose the best course for you. If still unsure, speak to us or to a Curriculum Leader.

Getting to your course

Find us

Gravesend Adult Education Centre
Darnley Road
Gravesend
Kent
DA11 0RX

If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22* and quote the Course Code GRA/138773/N/PF.