ITALIAN (UPPER INTERMEDIATE) – TUESDAY 18.45-20.00 (AUTUMN TERM)
ITALIAN (UPPER INTERMEDIATE) - TUESDAY 18.45-20.00
COURSE DETAILS AND AIMS:
The Upper Intermediate course is suitable for those students who have studied Italian for at least two years and completed three terms at the Intermediate level. As well as extending the knowledge of the Italian language and culture the course aims to refine the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. – To boost authentic pronunciation and intonation. – Enrich vocabulary and grammar to converse and write with ability and confidence. – Stimulate reading and listening skills to advance the speed of understanding of the language. Conversations and discussions on various topics and current news are part of this course and conducted as far as possible in the target language.
SKILLS OR QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:
Students should have studied Italian for at least two years and completed three terms at the Intermediate level.
MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR FIRST CLASS:
Pen, notebook and 2 textbooks : Contatti 1 Italian Activity Book (3rd edition, however 1st and 2nd edition is fine) by Mariolina Freeth and Giuliana Checkett; Read and Think Italian by the editors of Think Italian! magazine (both books available from Amazon by Ebay).
ABOUT YOUR TUTOR: CRISTINA NUGENT
I am an Italian native speaker and a qualified MFL tutor. I currently teach Italian to a broad spectrum of abilities and at a variety of levels including GCSE, A level and adult evening classes.