Italian Language and Culture Level 3 & 4

10 weeks - 1 term – 15 hours

£248 full fee; £176 for University of London student, alumni & staff; £130 for King’s students

20 weeks – 2 terms – 30 hours

£418 full fee; £317 for University of London student, alumni & staff; £237 for King’s students

30 weeks – 3 terms – 45 hours

£499 full fee; £379 for University of London student, alumni & staff; £289 for King’s students

How long does the course last?

3 x 10 week terms with 10 classes per term. Lessons take place once a week and last 1.5 hours each. This gives a total of 45 hours tuition.

Who is the course for?

The course is aimed at a wide range of students with a general interest in Italian with the following:

• Level 3 of the MLC Evening Programme
• fluency in communication on a wide range of everyday situations
• an AS-level, an A-level grade C or equivalent
• one of the following qualifications: B1 of the CEFR, level 2 of the NQF, or Intermediate level of the Asset Languages qualifications

What are the objectives of the course?

To develop existing language skills further and to achieve the equivalent of B1/B2 level of the CEF, level 3 of the NQF.

By the end of the course you will:

• understand authentic speech with ease and communicate confidently on a variety of subjects using a wide range of vocabulary and complex grammatical structures
• read extracts from authentic resources
• write a number of complex texts in different registers with high degree of accuracy, employing a wide range of structures and vocabulary
• further develop intercultural competence
• understand a range of references to main Italian historical events and cultural aspects from art to cuisine
• be familiar with Italian geography and traditions

How is the course taught?

• A communicative approach is used. All four skills (speaking, reading, listening and writing) are practised, with the main emphasis on speaking.
• Students engage in interactive language activities, participating in group and pair work according to a syllabus based on systematic grammatical progression.
• Students will also be offered guidance in self-study and be set optional homework tasks.

What course can I do next?

After completing the Language and Culture course, students may be able to join a level 4 or 5 course, or the course tutor may be able to suggest other suitable courses.