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Italian Intermediate and above - One Hour Conversation - Online Live

Price:
£75.00
Starts:
07/05/2024
Day of week:
TUE
Ends:
25/06/2024
Location:
Delivered online
Time:
17:45 - 18:45
Duration:
7 weeks

This is an online course delivered using Zoom, in real time with live interaction with your tutor and fellow learners. The maximum number of students on this course will be capped at 6.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no sessions on 17 and 24 February.

Do you want to be able to use your Italian in a range of real life situations? This Intermediate course is for you. You will benefit from exchanging face to face with a supportive tutor and others as you practise speaking and enjoy learning the language. , Successful students will be able to: , • Describe (people, places, situations, events etc) using the present, past or future tense, • Give and follow specific instructions, • Express an opinion and ideas in taking part in discussion, • Make comparisons, • Express an opinion , • Listen and respond to information from a range of sources (telephone messages, news headlines/public announcements, instructions, conversations), • Deal with emergencies, problems and complaints, Grammar will be expanded. You will learn to use expressions and forms appropriate to the language using present, future and some past tenses. You will be given small amounts of homework (1 hour max) each week to reinforce classroom learning., , ,

Who is the tutor?

About the Tutor: Selene Genovesi

Selene has a Bachelor Degree in Modern Languages and Literature and an MA in Literary Translation.
She has always had a great passion for all literatures and has started studying (and then teaching) languages to be able to read more books!
She is currently member of many “borderless” clubs in English and Italian, devouring classic and contemporary titles, as well as being an avid reader of Literary Criticism magazines and blogs online.

View all courses taught by Selene Genovesi here

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 to reinforce learning., 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 progress. Tutors will mark homework and give written or verbal feedback,

What do I need to have 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?

There will be an opportunity to set up a follow on course if enough students want to continue in the summer, after which the next appropriate follow-on course is an Intermediate Plus course. The tutor or the Curriculum Leader 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

For anybody who is looking to improve the practical speaking and listening skills needed to cope with a range of real life situations more complex than those at Beginners Plus level. , This course follows on from our Italian Beginners Plus. Students need to either have completed one of our Beginners Plus courses or have studied GCSE (D/E grades) or have studied the language for approximately 100 hours and who can express themselves and understand simple information relating to personal, work or social matters., If you are unsure carry out our self-assessment test available on www.kentadulteducation.co.uk. The assessment provides a score to help you chose the best course for you. If still unsure, speak to us or to a Curriculum Leader.,
For your safety we require you to have your camera switched on during on line courses.

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If you require any information about joining this online course then please call 03000 41 22 22* and quote the Course Code ONL/139832/N/PF.