Italian Pre-Intermediate

This course is designed to build on the communications skills and basic grammar knowledge following the Improvers course. During this course you will converse using more tenses, ask and give simple opinions, improve the language skills further by using authentic resources and deepen your understanding and connection with the relevant country. Some courses will require the purchase of some learning material. 

The course is 2.5 hours per session and is delivered for 10 weeks

At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
expand on all areas from the Beginners and Improvers Programme
Talk and express themselves using the past in more detail
Use simple opinions and correspond formally and informally
Understand and start using authentic resources for their learning
Describe events and situations using a variety or tenses

During this course you will be developing four key skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. There will be great emphasis on interaction. The course will give you the opportunity to practise your language skills with an experienced and supportive teacher. You will improve your knowledge and confidence while learning along with like-minded people.

Learners attend via the online platform Zoom on a set day and time. The sessions will be delivered live and learners will be supported to work through the course content. In addition to this, learners will be given access to a Virtual Learning Environment like Moodle, Padlet, Teams etc. so activities can be completed during and between sessions to record progress and achievement.

Equipment Required
So the course can start on time, it’s important to be ready to join your online course 15 minutes prior to the official start time.

The Additional Learning Support Team work across college supporting students with a variety of learning needs in different ways.  Support can be requested at enrolment or at any point throughout your course. For more information telephone 0333 0031717 or email als@lal.ac.uk

For more information on booking onto a course, telephone 0333 0031717

It would be useful to have a pen and paper so you can make notes throughout the course

The teacher will use a range of activities to review learner’s knowledge throughout the course and identify any gaps and additional information required

Learners will receive feedback in order to further develop their knowledge

Learners will assess their knowledge at the start of the course and again at the end against the learning outcomes. This allows you to identify how much you have learnt and where you might need to do further study or research.

Learners will also be supported to set an individual target(s) for the course based on personal goals and aspirations.