Italian Level 3B - Advanced

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Course code: L27T

For advanced learners who have been learning Italian for several years and are almost fluent.

when

From 06 Feb 2025 to 19 Jun 2025
Thu 12:00-14:00

16 weeks

with Laura Geraci

where

Stoke Lodge

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN

fees

full fee for this course: £256.00, concession fee: £154.00.

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

A course for learners who have studied Italian to a fairly advanced level and who wish to improve their accuracy, their pronunciation and widen their vocabulary to cover many different topics.

What can students expect?

To be in a group, with a supportive tutor, where they will be given the opportunity to take part in discussions and conversations on a broad choice of topics, and a range of activities, such as reading, listening, completing exercises, in order to increase their confidence and knowledge in a friendly atmosphere. 

 

To build on existing knowledge and to 

<ul>
<li>improve fluency and pronunciation through conversation </li>
<li>improve accuracy through grammar exercises </li>
<li>expand vocabulary through the reading of texts on various topics </li>
<li>talk about practical or topical subjects </li>
</ul>

 

This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move to online delivery if necessary.

Late starters allowed?

Yes, provided late starters can work at the same level as the rest of the class at the time of joining. 

Please check with the tutor via the Stoke Lodge office before joining.

Previous experience required?

Yes, learners need to have completed Italian courses at Level 1 and 2, ie have ideally studied Italian for at least 5 years, and be fairly proficient and fluent.

What is the progression route?

Level 3C

Are there any extra costs?

A course book may be used; details will be given at the first session.

Work set between sessions?

Yes, homework is usually set every week. It might consist of reading a text and making a note of new words, completing exercises to practice grammar points, learning new vocabulary, preparing a presentation on a set, or individually chosen topic or personality, or writing a short text. 

Homework is checked in class as an opportunity for explanations and clarifications.

What should students bring?

Notebook and pen.

An advanced Italian dictionary would also be very useful, but is not essential.

Teaching method/style?

A mix of discussions, informal conversation to expand vocabulary and confidence, repetitions of structures and written exercises to improve grammar and accuracy, reading aloud to improve pronunciation, reading articles to expand vocabulary and cultural awareness, listening comprehension practice.

Equipment Required

Stable internet connection, a PC or tablet if the course moves online.

Refunds and cancellations

<ul>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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%.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health.</li>
</ul>

 

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.

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.