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Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

This beginners Italian course follows on from Italian Course 101. It covers topics including likes and dislikes, describing places and making a hotel reservation. Grammatical development is emphasised through various speaking, listening and writing exercises.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• order food and drink at a café or restaurant
• make a restaurant reservation by telephone
• indicate food preferences
• describe a house
• describe hotel services
• review a hotel
• ask for assistance at a hotel.

Content

• Describing places
• Verbs in -ere and in -ire
• Anche/ invece
• Making a hotel reservation
• Likes and dislikes
• Present tense: modal verbs dovere, potere and volere
• Adverbs: bene, male; molto, buono
• Introduction to adjectives, noun-adjective agreement, prepositions of place

Intended audience

Suitable for A1 level students, those who have completed Italian 101, or who have completed 20 hours of recent tuition.

Delivery style

Delivered as a series of interactive workshops where active participation is encouraged.

Prescribed text

The prescribed textbook is available in two versions. You are welcome to purchase either version.

Dieci A1 – Alma edizioni – Book + DVD by Naddeo & Orlandino
(ISBN 9788861826311)

Dieci A1 – Alma edizioni – Book + eBook by Naddeo & Orlandino
(ISBN: 9788861826762)

Based on Units 3-4 of the above text. The text is used for levels 101 to 201, and forms the basis for consolidation and practice. It is based on language learning through conversation method.

Textbooks should only be purchased after confirmation is received from us. This usually occurs up to five days prior to commencement.

Suggested textbook suppliers

Language Book Centre
languagebooks.com.au

booktopia
booktopia.com.au

Please note that in some cases, our suggested supplier may not stock your prescribed text. Please check stock availability prior to signing up for any membership.

Please note

Selected courses that teach spoken language may include use of language immersion (course instruction in the selected language) as part of the training strategy.