Italian Course 104 (Level 4)
Course Information
Italian. Learn Italian with us.
Level A1/A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
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
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 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 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
What others say
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.
Valerie Long
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.
Steven Glen McIntosh
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.
Noreen Addison
