Italian Beginners
Italian Beginners
Who is the course for?
Anyone who would like to learn a foreign language and has not studied the language before.
Gain the self confidence to kick start speaking 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, then you will be encouraged and supported by our
fully qualified and highly experienced staff whom we are very proud to have on our team.
What are the entry requirements?
A commitment to learn and participate in class as …
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Italian Beginners
Who is the course for?
Anyone who would like to learn a foreign language and has not studied the language before.
Gain the self confidence to kick start speaking 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, then you will be encouraged and supported by our
fully qualified and highly experienced staff whom we are very proud to have on our team.
What are the entry requirements?
A commitment to learn and participate in class as well as one hour per week minimum at
home.
What will I study?
On completing the BEGINNER courses you should start to understand/use a basic range of
everyday expressions relating to personal details and needs, describe appearance of self and
others, and order food and drink. You may need to listen several times to get the information you
need, depending on how fast and clearly the speaker talks. You should have some
understanding/use of a few simple grammatical structures and sentence patterns. You should be
familiar with the sound system of the language. You should be aware of how to address people
both formally and informally as appropriate.
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
How will I be assessed?
At the end of these courses you will sit an internally assessed examination based on what you
have been learning in class, as well as a series of mini tests in class to see how you are coming
along.
By the end of the course what vocational skills will I obtain?
The ability to speak an additional language to add to your repertoire of skills in a modern foreign language and gain the skills forthe following employment sectors:tourism, retail and hospitality.
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.
There are no frequently asked questions yet. If you have any more questions or need help, contact our customer service.
