At the end of the course:
B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
The student should be able to:
1) understand description of events, feelings and wishes expressed mainly in high-frequency everyday language;
2) read simple articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems;
3) understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters (job, school, leisure etc.);
4) take part into a conversation on familiar subjects without previous preparation;
5) give a clear, detailed description of events and experiences;
Main themes
Revising basic skills in the context of communicative activities; improving both individual and interactive communicative skills; developing listening comprehension skills.
Content and teaching methods
The course provides a sound revision of the most important structures and functions of the language in the context of communicative activities.
The most common activities are: exercises in the language lab, listening comprehension activities (by means of audio and video material), reading comprehension activities, drills, conversation in pairs or small groups, simple role plays etc.
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
Prerequisites :
Level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference is required.
Assessment:
Written and oral exam at the end of the 1st semester or, alternatively, at the end of the Erasmus period.
Course material:
Course book
+ course notes
+ audio and video material (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)
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.