Italian A2

The languages department is very proud of its high achievement record for AS and A level languages. We strive to offer the best possible language teaching regardless of level. This course is for learners who are planning on taking the associated exams. This course is not for learners who want to continue their learning and have no intention of taking the exams. Please see the descriptions of non exam classes if this describes you. All of the exam level classes require previous knowledge of the language to be studied. This course is suitable for students who have a AS in Italian already, at least a grade C. Students will be following the Edexcel A2 Italian syllabus In the first few weeks, students will revise some basic grammar from AS course and start to develop their vocabulary in relation with the topics to cover for the final exams. Throughout the course, students will - Cover the topics for the A2 exam. - Learn the grammar for A2 exam. - Develop understanding of the spoken and written forms of Italian using magazines, newspapers, videos, listening activities and songs. - Communicate confidently, clearly and effectively in Italian through both the spoken and written work, using increasingly accurate, complex and varied language. - Develop critical insights into, and contact with, the contemporary society, cultural background and heritage of countries or communities where Italian is spoken. - Study Italian literature and history. It is essential that students dedicate between 4-6 hours a week to homework and revision. Homework will be set each week. In addition to the set homework, it is advisable to look through the work covered in class each week. Mock exams will take place during the year. The exam will be divided into speaking and writing so more emphasis will be put on these two skills during the lessons together with translation work. About the tutor Rossella is originally from Verona, Italy and has lived in the UK for several years. She is a trained teacher both in Italy and in the UK with more than 18 years teaching experience. Rossella is very passionate about her language and her country and always tries her best to transmit this passion to her students. In her spare time Rossella enjoys gardening, reading and cooking. She often goes to Italy to collect items to be used for her lessons. Topics covered in class: · Youth culture and concerns · Lifestyle: health and fitness · The world around us: travel, tourism, environment · Education and employment · Customs, traditions, religions, beliefs · National and international events: past and present · Literature and arts Grammar topics : · Revision of all the grammar from AS course · Passive · Past subjunctive · Past historic · Double pronouns

What will happen on the first evening? You don’t need to bring anything more than pen and paper and a willingness to participate. The teacher will tell you about the textbook and how you can purchase it for the next class. What materials or equipment need to be provided by the student? On the first evening you will only need pen and paper. However, after that, please do have the text book. Any additional costs the student is likely to incur? Exam fees are paid up front when the student enrols on to the course. All learners must take the exams. Students will be responsible for purchasing their own course books. Some students like to buy additional materials such as dictionaries and study guides. These are not required and are at the expense of the learner. Sometimes the group likes to attend an evening meal together at the end of term and each student pays for him/herself. Many courses offer electronic materials that are accessible by computer. It is beneficial if you have your own computer, but you do not need one as the college has many computer facilities and you will be given the appropriate information so you can log on at the college if required. Please note that all courses are subject to a minimum number of learners. We endeavour to run all classes on the first evening, but a minimum number of learners must have pre-enrolled. Please do enrol to ensure the class will run on the first evening. A decision to continue to run the class will be made based on the number of learners who attend the first week. Remember that this course is not your only source of learning! You should practice regularly and when possible, meet with other students to practice using the language as much as you can. If you have any more questions about the first evening or the course or wish to find out whether this is right for you, please contact the languages department 01242 532139 languages@gloscol.ac.uk and we will have the tutor contact you for more information.

You must have studied the language previously. There is no automatic entry to exam level classes. Existing AS students who would like to progress from AS to A2 may do so automatically if they get a grade A or B in their AS level. Existing students who get a grade C or D in their AS level may progress to the A2 class if they have their tutor's approval. Students who have taken the AS level elsewhere or in previous years should contact the languages department for details of the assessment sessions which willl be held during the summer. Contact the department on 01242 532139 or at languages@gloscol.ac.uk Please note that all courses are subject to a minimum number of learners. We endeavour to run all classes on the first evening, but a minimum number of learners must have pre-enrolled. Please do enrol to ensure the class will run on the first evening. A decision to continue to run the class will be made based on the number of learners who attend the first week.

Students are required to take all associated exams. AS learners will have the opportunity to progress to A2 language or to post A level club classes. Progression is possible from AS to A2 with a B grade or higher or approval from the tutor. A2 learners will have the opportunity to progress to post A level club classes. The college offers modern language courses in seven languages. Many of our learners study more than one language over their time at the college.