Italian Course 102 (Level 2)
Course Information
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Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
This beginners Italian course follows on from Italian Course 101. It covers topics including likes and dislikes, describing places and making a hotel reservation. Grammatical development is emphasised through various speaking, listening and writing exercises.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- order food and drink at a café or restaurant
- make a restaurant reservation by telephone
- indicate food preferences
- describe a house
- describe hotel services
- review a hotel
- ask for assistance at a hotel.
Content
- Describing places
- Verbs in -ere and in -ire
- Anche/ invece
- Making a hotel reservation
- Likes and dislikes
- Present tense: modal verbs dovere, potere and volere
- Adverbs: bene, male; molto, buono
- Introduction to adjectives, noun-adjective agreement, prepositions of place
Intended audience
Suitable for A1 level students, those who have completed Italian 101, or 20 hours of recent tuition.
Delivery style
Delivered as a series of interactive workshops where active participation is encouraged.
Prescribed text
Prescribed text for classes taking place in 2024:
Dieci A1 – Alma edizioni – Book + eBook by Naddeo & Orlandino (2020)
(ISBN: 9788861826762)
Prescribed text for classes taking place in 2025:
DIECI from Novice Low to Novice High l Italian Course for English Speakers – Book + eBook by Naddeo & Orlandino (2023)
(ISBN 9788861828094)
Either of the above textbooks can be used in class. However the instructions, descriptions and grammar rules in the newest 2023 edition (ISBN 9788861828094) are in English.
Based on Units 3-4 of the above text. The text is used for levels 101 to 201, and forms the basis for consolidation and practice. It is based on language learning through conversation method.
Textbooks should only be purchased once you receive confirmation from us. This usually occurs three days prior to class commencement.
Suggested textbook supplier
Language Book Centre
languagebooks.com.au
Please note that in some cases, our suggested supplier may not stock your prescribed text. Please check stock availability prior to signing up for any membership.
Schedule
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