At the end of the course: A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
The student should be able to:
1) understand short texts written in common everyday language relating to everyday life (short letters, advertisements, notices, etc.); understand short, simple narrative or descriptive texts.;
2) understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. personal and family information, shopping, employment). He/she can catch the main points in short, clear, simple messages and announcements;
3) Speak about himself/herself, his/her environment and living conditions; communicate simple and current tasks requiring only short and direct exchange;
4) Write short and current documents (a postcard, a personal letter etc.);
5) Correctly pronounce and write the Italian sounds; control the vocabulary and the grammatical contents of basic Italian.
Main themes
Help the students getting control on phonetics and spelling, developing the student's communicative competence in general Italian by practicing basic notions/functions of the language as well as basic vocabulary; introduce the student into the Italian culture.
Content and teaching methods
The method gets its inspiration from the notional/functional approach and is mainly centered on developing communicative oral skills, not disregarding some simple forms of written skills.
Some examples of activities in the class: exercises to enhance pronunciation and spelling, drills, simple conversation in pairs or small groups, listening comprehension (by means of audio/video material), writing simple texts, listening to songs etc.
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
Prerequisites :
None
Assessment:
Written and oral exam at the end of the 2nd semester (the oral exam takes place in the language lab), different assessment activities throughout the year, homework, active participation in the class.
Course material:
Course book
+ personal audiocassette (for language lab activities)
+ course notes (for more details please contact the teacher)
References:
A grammar reference book
+ a bilingual dictionary
+ becherel of Italian verbs. (For more details please contact the teacher).
Adequate Websites will also be suggested by the teacher.
Training staff:
- The teacher is available in his/her hours of reception and can be contacted by e-mail.
- A list of Web sites as support to the self-study is given during the course.
- On demand, the teacher provides information and support for self-study activities at the CAA (Centre d'Auto-Apprentissage) of the ILV.