Italian Course 104 (Level 4)

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COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses

We are now delivering courses online and in-person. Please check the delivery format of each class before enrolling.

Please note that course materials (excluding prescribed texts) are shared electronically within 48 hours of course commencement. Printing is not available.

1. Level A1/A2 of the [Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)](https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/table-1-cefr-3.3-common-reference-levels-global-scale/)

This course is the fourth in the first year program. It covers topics including the weather, past events, growing up, various games, and city locations. Speaking, listening and writing skills are consolidated and further expanded to cover the use of pronouns, ordinal numbers and various expressions of quantity.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

describe the weather
describe past events
talk about your childhood
indicate the date
write a postcard
describe a family
indicate your plans for an upcoming holiday
describe appearance and personality
wish someone well on their holiday
wish someone happy birthday.

Content

The use of Ci
Past tense: passato prossimo
The use of essere and avere
Past participle regular and irregular
The date; \_nel\_+ year
Possessive adjectives
Possessive adjectives + nouns referring to family relationships
The Use of before/after/never

Intended audience

Suitable for A1/A2 level students, those who have completed all levels of Italian up to 103, or 60 hours of recent tuition.

Delivery style

Delivered as a series of interactive workshops where active participation is encouraged.

Prescribed text

The prescribed textbook is available in two versions. You are welcome to purchase either version.

[Dieci A1 – Alma edizioni – Book + DVD by Naddeo & Orlandino](https://www.abbeys.com.au/book/dieci-a1-dvd.do)
(ISBN 9788861826311)

[Dieci A1 – Alma edizioni – Book + eBook by Naddeo & Orlandino](https://www.abbeys.com.au/book/dieci-1a1-book-ebook-online-audio-video-interactive-exercises-9788861826762.do)
(ISBN: 9788861826762)

Based on Units 7-8 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 after confirmation is received from us. This usually occurs up to five days prior to commencement.

Suggested textbook supplier

booktopia
booktopia.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.

Please note

Selected courses that teach spoken language may include use of language immersion (course instruction in the selected language) as part of the training strategy.

Features

$200 repeat class - Conditions apply
Small class size (~20 max)
Central location

Language courses are offered in four terms each year during January, April, July and October.

Apply for the language repeat discount.

What others say.

Learning Italian at this level is challenging but the tutor developed an understanding of both group and individual strengths and would present the class in an interactive and sensitive way, that helped us not only develop our understanding of the syllabus at hand but also a thirst to learn more laterally about Italian culture and history.
Our teacher was excellent and kept us engaged throughout the lesson. I'm about to use all I've learnt on a trip to Italy, and hope to re-join the class on my return.
I found this course challenging and enriching. We were given the opportunity to talk and our understanding was extended beyond the text book. An excellent teacher.