Italian Level 1B - Part 2 Beginners Plus
Course code: LIM7
This course is suitable for students at post-beginner level who have studied the language to a limited extent in the past (app 60 hours) or students who would like to refresh previously acquired fairly basic Italian.
when
Dates
From 30 Jan 2024 to 18 Jun 2024Tue 18:30-20:30
16 weeks
18:30 to 20:30
18:30 to 20:30
18:30 to 20:30
18:30 to 20:30
18:30 to 20:30
18:30 to 20:30
18:30 to 20:30
18:30 to 20:30
with Marika Parisi
where
Stoke LodgeStoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN
fees
Fees and concessions
total fee for this course: £240.00.
the full tuition fee for this course: £240.00 ,the concession fee £144.00.
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>
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, Part 1 course. For example, have learnt Italian for approximately 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>
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>
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>