About this course
A course for those with a love of Italy and the Italian culture and who would
like to understand and make themselves understood while visiting or working in
Italy. No previous knowledge of Italian is required. The course will be based on
communicative methods and active participation from all students will be
strongly encouraged. A variety of activities will be used including role-plays,
watching films, group work, games and listening to CDs. Students will also learn
some basic grammar so that they can begin to manipulate the language. There will
be regular homework to consolidate what has been learnt in class.
The language will be taught in the context of the cultural and social aspects
of Italy, with an initial emphasis on everyday situations such as ordering a
meal at the restaurant or asking for directions.
The course book is 'Espresso 1'. Photocopies will supplement this when
necessary. Handouts are most easily kept in a ring binder, which could also have
a section for vocabulary, grammar and homework. This course feeds into Beginners
level 2 [summer term 2013] and then Beginners level 3 [autumn term 2013].