Italian
Are you fascinated by Italy and want to master—or simply try your hand at—this melodious language par excellence? Depending on your level, you can take a series of courses that will help you become fluent in everyday conversation.
The course is held in evening classes, at a rate of 1.5 hours per week. Whether you are a a beginner or experienced, and whatever your goals may be, feel free to join us.
Meeting:
Participants will be assessed to determine their level
When registering, please bring: Your 2022 tax return and a form of identification.
Beginner (Level A1–A2)
Target Audience and Prerequisites
Beginner: no knowledge of the language or very limited knowledge, requiring a refresher on the basics of Italian.
The learner can speak and understand the language only to a very limited extent, if at all. They can understand the language in basic everyday situations if the speaker speaks slowly and clearly. They can understand and use simple expressions.
Duration of training
45 hours.
Objectives
Achieve A2 level
Listening and Speaking
- Introducing yourself/introducing others
- Greet/Say goodbye/Welcome
- Gathering basic information, talking about yourself
- Describe people, objects, and places
- Expressing one's tastes and preferences
- Expressing a state or a feeling
- Locate, thank
- Talking about one's schedule
Written expression
- Fill out a simple form and write a memo
- Telling a story
- Writing a simple letter
Reading Comprehension
- Understand basic instructions or simple information
Monitoring and Evaluation
A placement assessment, as well as formative and final assessments, are conducted to evaluate learners’ knowledge and skills throughout the training program.
Intermediate (Level A1–A2)
Target Audience and Prerequisites
Level A1. The learner can communicate and make themselves understood using simple messages in certain everyday contexts. They develop skills in written expression (grammar, vocabulary) and oral expression. They can speak the language in a way that is understandable, coherent, and confident on familiar topics related to everyday life.
Duration of training
45 hours.
Objectives
Achieve B1 level
Listening and Speaking
- Ask politely/respond/invite
- Asking for permission/apologizing
- Identify characters, make plans
- Expressing agreement or disagreement
- Expressing capacity
- Referring to past events
- Interview someone
Written expression
- How to Write a Simple Invitation Letter
- Fill out a calendar
- Writing simple messages
- Create short surveys or interviews
- Complete practice exercises
Reading Comprehension
- Read a menu, a bill, or an instruction manual
- Read simple professional documents and materials
Monitoring and Evaluation
A placement assessment, as well as formative and final assessments, are conducted to evaluate learners’ knowledge and skills throughout the training program.
Advanced (Level B1–B2)
Target Audience and Prerequisites
You can communicate and make yourself understood using simple messages in certain everyday situations. You have already developed strong skills in grammar, vocabulary, and speaking. You can speak the language in a way that is understandable, coherent, and confident when discussing familiar topics from everyday life.
Duration of training
45 hours.
Objectives
Achieve B2 level
Listening and Speaking
- Describing events and actions
- Referring to people or objects
- Describe and define
- File a claim/make a complaint
- Make suggestions
Written expression
- Write an email or a memo
- Classified ads in the newspaper: place a simple ad, respond to an ad
- Write today's letter
- Fill out a form
Reading Comprehension
- Understand notes, reports, or articles on a familiar or professional topic
- Understand the main points of correspondence and factual texts related to one’s field of work
Monitoring and Evaluation
A placement assessment, as well as formative and final assessments, are conducted to evaluate learners’ knowledge and skills throughout the training program.
Advanced (Level C1–C2)
Target Audience and Prerequisites
This module is a natural progression from the B1-B2 level module.
Duration of training
45 hours.
Objectives
Achieve C2 level
Listening and Speaking
- Dealing with complex issues and understanding jokes or cultural references
- Provide advice on a specific topic or give work instructions
- Address complex or sensitive issues with tact
Written expression
- Write in an appropriate style on any topic
- Take detailed notes during meetings and summarize them
Reading Comprehension
- Read and quickly understand reports and related texts on a variety of topics
Monitoring and Evaluation
A placement assessment, as well as formative and final assessments, are conducted to evaluate learners’ knowledge and skills throughout the training program.
