Italian Level 1B - Part 2 Beginners Plus
This course is available for enrolment.
Course code: L15T
For learners at post-beginner level who have studied the language for approx. 90 hours, and who know basic vocabulary and grammar.
when
From 06 Feb 2025 to 19 Jun 2025Thu 18:30-20:30
16 weeks
- Date
- 06 Feb 2025
- Time
- 18:30 to 20:30
- Date
- 13 Feb 2025
- Time
- 18:30 to 20:30
- Date
- 27 Feb 2025
- Time
- 18:30 to 20:30
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- 06 Mar 2025
- Time
- 18:30 to 20:30
- Date
- 13 Mar 2025
- Time
- 18:30 to 20:30
- Date
- 20 Mar 2025
- Time
- 18:30 to 20:30
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- 27 Mar 2025
- Time
- 18:30 to 20:30
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- 03 Apr 2025
- Time
- 18:30 to 20:30
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- 24 Apr 2025
- Time
- 18:30 to 20:30
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- 01 May 2025
- Time
- 18:30 to 20:30
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- 08 May 2025
- Time
- 18:30 to 20:30
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- 15 May 2025
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- 18:30 to 20:30
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- 22 May 2025
- Time
- 18:30 to 20:30
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- 05 Jun 2025
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- 18:30 to 20:30
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- 12 Jun 2025
- Time
- 18:30 to 20:30
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- 19 Jun 2025
- Time
- 18:30 to 20:30
with Marika Parisi
where
Stoke LodgeStoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN
fees
full fee for this course: £256.00, concession fee: £154.00.
who
Description
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">This course is for learners who wish to reinforce and consolidate the Italian they have previously learned on beginners courses.</span></span></p>
What can students expect?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">To reinforce the Italian previously learned on a Level 1A</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> <span style="font-size:16px">and</span> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">B and Level 1B, Part 1 courses, as well as extend new vocabulary, key phrases, more complex expressions and grammar to enable learners to communicate in basic everyday, familiar and social situations.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The course might cover amongst many other topics: daily routine, work, means of transport, leisure activities, talking about the past.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move to online delivery if necessary.</span></p>
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Late starters allowed?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Yes, provided late starters can work at the same level as the rest of the class at the time of joining.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Please check with the tutor via Stoke Lodge before joining.</span></span></p>
Previous experience required?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Yes, learners should have completed a beginners' course ( Level 1 A ), and a Level 1 B, Term 1 course, ie have learnt Italian for app 90 hours</span></span></span></p>
What is the progression route?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Italian Level 1C.</span></span></p>
Are there any extra costs?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Yes, a course book may be used; details will be given at the first session.</span></span></p>
Work set between sessions?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Yes. Some homework exercises will be set every week, in order to enable learners to consolidate what they have learned during the sessions.</span></span></p>
What should students bring?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Pen & paper</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">An A4 ringbinder for handouts and photocopies</span></span></span></p>
Teaching method/style?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The course is based on the communicative / functional approach:</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- active student interaction and participation</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- emphasis on speaking and listening skills</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- also some reading and basic writing activities</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- pair, small group and whole class work</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- role plays and games</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- use of realia, pictures and authentic material</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- use of audio-visual techniques when appropriate</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- some grammar exercises and homework will be set</span></span></span></p>
Equipment Required
<p><span style="font-size:16px">Stable internet connection, a PC or tablet if the course moves online.</span></p>
Refunds and cancellations
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If we have to cancel your course your fees will be refunded in full. We are unable to reimburse the cost of materials you may have bought for the course.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you cancel your course booking a week (7 days) or more before the start date we will refund your fees minus an admin charge of 20%.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you cancel with less than a week (7 days) before the start date or after the course has started, we will not be able to refund your fees.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Transfers will incur a fee of 10% and must be requested 7 days or more before the start of a course unless you are transferring to another course because your original course was cancelled.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health.</span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you are due a refund you must contact the office within 3 months of the course to arrange payment as we do not keep card details.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">When attending an online course, it is a learner’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access before the start of a course. Refunds will not be given for technical failure of a learner’s home computer or their internet access.</span></span></span></p>