Italian Continuation Monday

Course Material Fees–N/A

Course Name(To Appear on Website) Italian Continuation 

Award Certificate of Attendance (on request). Please email: andreas.baumann@gretb.ie

Course Overview

This programme is suitable for students who have completed a beginners’ course or have some previous knowledge of the Italian language. The aim of the course is to enable students to improve their linguistic competence and their ability to communicate in Italian in a stimulating and interactive classroom environment.

Course Content  

Topics covered include:

Explaining why you are learning Italian and discussing what you like about Italy

Expressing your opinion and making comparisons

Talking about your daily routine and leisure interests

Shopping for items of food and clothing 

Talking about past holidays/events using the past tense

Making/accepting/ refusing invitations 

Entry Requirements

Completion of “Italian for Beginners” course - or equivalent – or some previous knowledge of the Italian language

Tutor Biography 

Daniela has extensive experience teaching Italian in Italy, the UK and Ireland and holds a PhD in Italian literature. She has taught at both secondary and university level and has been working in adult education for the last 15 years. Daniela is a passionate, highly trained and effective teacher who always strives to create stimulating learning environments and achieve the best outcome for all of her students. 

Gretb email address: danielle.ugga@gretb.ie

Materials Needed: The recommended textbook for the course is Lamping, A., Talk Italian 2, BBC Active, but all necessary materials will be provided.

Talking about future actions/ making assumptions using the future tense

Getting local information and advice