This is a module designed for students who completed Italian Higher Intermediate B1 Part 2 or who have studied Italian up to an AS Level or equivalent. This module aims to provide you with the necessary linguistic tools you need to be able to understand topics such as family, hobbies and interests, work, travel and current events, and to begin to identify unfamiliar words from the context on topics related to your field/interests. You will also further develop your understanding of the culture of Italian speaking countries.

This module is the third part of the preparation for CEFR B1.

All courses on the Languages for All programme are delivered on a hybrid mode, mixing face-to-face and virtual teaching. You will be expected to actively participate in role-plays, interactive activities and group discussions. Course material is accessible on the University’s Virtual Learning Environment, Learning Central, and should be cross-platform compatible.

18 contact hours – 2 hours per week of interactive language workshops.

All key language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as grammar and vocab) are assessed over the course of the module.

Written end of module test (50%) and course work (30%). 

Oral assessment (20%). 

The following topics will be covered:

Giving and receiving gifts

Using hypothetical clauses

Talking about historical events

Talking about places in Italy

Talking about the Italian language today