Italian Advanced slang, idioms and popular culture
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Italian Advanced Slang, Idioms and Popular CultureWho is the course for?
Polish up on your Italian in a relaxed, fun and useful way. Whether you need the language
for business, change of career, to improve your career prospects, to refresh what you
learnt at school, to communicate with a loved one, to keep your mind active or to go on
holiday where the language is spoken.
What are the entry requirements?
This is a high to very high-level course so you will need to have studied Italian for three years minimum.
What will I study?
You will be working towards refining and improving your language knowledge through a series of activities that include debates, topical discussions, and role-plays a…
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Who is the course for?
Polish up on your Italian in a relaxed, fun and useful way. Whether you need the language
for business, change of career, to improve your career prospects, to refresh what you
learnt at school, to communicate with a loved one, to keep your mind active or to go on
holiday where the language is spoken.
What are the entry requirements?
This is a high to very high-level course so you will need to have studied Italian for three years minimum.
What will I study?
You will be working towards refining and improving your language knowledge through a series of activities that include debates, topical discussions, and role-plays around Italian customs, traditions and current affairs. With the help of your tutor, you will be improving your ability to interact with a good degree of fluency and spontaneity.
How is the course taught?
A variety of creative, modern teaching methods will be used to help you learn aspects of
the language such as vocabulary, grammar, reading, and writing, listening and speaking.
You will be encouraged and supported by our fully qualified and highly experienced staff.
You will be expected to dedicate on average, between 1 and 2 hours a week on homework
tasks to enable progression.
How will I be assessed?
At the end of this non-accredited course you will sit an informal, internally assessed speaking examination based on what you have studied in class.
By the end of the course what vocational skills will I obtain?
At the end of the course you should be able to understand the majority of what you hear in
the target language, including references to the Italian culture and society.
What materials do I need for the course?
You won’t be using a textbook as your teacher will bring in material. You will adopt a reading book as a homework activity which will be agreed at the star of the course. You will also need a bilingual dictionary, a file/folder, a pad of paper and pens, highlighting felt tip pens, post-it notes which will all to help you learn better.
Fee information
Accredited courses
Fee A
Full Fee (Full fees for courses of 15 weeks or more can be paid in two instalments. You must include the first half with your enrolment)
Fee B
If you are:
- aged 16-18 years old on an accredited course
- on Job Seeker's Allowance or on Employment Support Allowance (Work-Related Activity Group)
- unemployed and in receipt of a means tested benefit (or are dependent of someone who is unemployed and in receipt of a means tested benefit) and sign a Declaration of Intention to enter employment
- aged 19-23 studying for a first full Level 2 qualification and do not already have a full Level 2 qualification or equivalent
- aged 19-24 studying for a first full Level 3 qualification and you do not already have a full Level 3 qualification or equivalent
- studying GCSE English or maths and do not already have a grade C or above
- studying an accredited English or maths course
- studying an entry or Level 1 accredited course and are aged 19-23 and have prior attainment below full Level 2. (This does not apply to ESOL courses)
- taking part in a Family Learning activity
Fee C
Exam fees are non-refundable and payable at enrolment. In some cases exam fees are to be confirmed.
*first £40 of the exam fee applies.
Non-accredited coursesFee AFull Fee (Full fees for courses of 15
weeks or more can be paid in two instalments. You must include the
first half with your enrolment).Fee BLearners who are working and
are in receipt of means tested benefits other than JSA/ESA e.g.
housing benefit, council tax benefit, income support or pension
credit.Fee C
Learners in receipt of 'active' benefits i.e. job seekers allowance, Employment Support allowance (Work Related Activity Group).
or
Learners in receipt of wider benefits (or their unwaged
dependant) e.g. council tax benefit, housing benefit, income
support, pension guarantee credit who sign to declare that they are
intending to enter employment.
You will be required to provide valid proof that you are
entitled to receive a free course or a reduced fee at
enrolment.
Fee information
Accredited courses
Fee A
Full Fee (Full fees for courses of 15 weeks or more can be paid in two instalments. You must include the first half with your enrolment)
Fee B
If you are:
- aged 16-18 years old on an accredited course
- on Job Seeker's Allowance or on Employment Support Allowance (Work-Related Activity Group)
- unemployed and in receipt of a means tested benefit (or are dependent of someone who is unemployed and in receipt of a means tested benefit) and sign a Declaration of Intention to enter employment
- aged 19-23 studying for a first full Level 2 qualification and do not already have a full Level 2 qualification or equivalent
- aged 19-24 studying for a first full Level 3 qualification and you do not already have a full Level 3 qualification or equivalent
- studying GCSE English or maths and do not already have a grade C or above
- studying an accredited English or maths course
- studying an entry or Level 1 accredited course and are aged 19-23 and have prior attainment below full Level 2. (This does not apply to ESOL courses)
- taking part in a Family Learning activity
Fee C
Exam fees are non-refundable and payable at enrolment. In some cases exam fees are to be confirmed.
*first £40 of the exam fee applies.
Non-accredited coursesFee AFull Fee (Full fees for courses of 15
weeks or more can be paid in two instalments. You must include the
first half with your enrolment).Fee BLearners who are working and
are in receipt of means tested benefits other than JSA/ESA e.g.
housing benefit, council tax benefit, income support or pension
credit.Fee C
Learners in receipt of 'active' benefits i.e. job seekers allowance, Employment Support allowance (Work Related Activity Group).
or
Learners in receipt of wider benefits (or their unwaged
dependant) e.g. council tax benefit, housing benefit, income
support, pension guarantee credit who sign to declare that they are
intending to enter employment.
You will be required to provide valid proof that you are
entitled to receive a free course or a reduced fee at
enrolment.
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