Italian for Beginners Plus (BE12F18A)

Course overview

You will build on the basic knowledge acquired previously by learning more structures as well as improving understanding in a variety of practical situations, covering topics such as health, making arrangements and talking about daily routine.

Where Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove, Crowborough, TN6 1FE.

When Friday, 10:00am - 12:00pm from 27th September 2019 until 10th July 2020 for 30 weeks.

1st November (Half term holiday), 29th November, 20th & 27th December 2019, 3rd January, 21st February, 28th February,20th & 27th March, 3rd, 10th & 17th April (Easter Holidays), 8th May ( Bank Holiday) 29th May (Half term holiday)

Cost The full fee is £353.00. The concessionary fee is £179.00.


Additional Costs
The use of a textbook may be recommended, to support study in class and at home. It may also be useful to have access to a dictionary. Your tutor will advise on the textbook at the first session. To avoid unnecessary cost please do not purchase any materials or text books until you are certain that your course will run. Course decisions are normally made a week prior to the course start date. Course fees over £115 can be paid in one single payment at enrolment or in instalments by Standing Order. Please contact the office for details.

During the course

This is an online course which will be taught in real time using a video platform (usually Google Meet), supported by other online resources. To ensure you get the most out of the course and can fully participate in the sessions you will interact with your tutor and other students through speaking,
listening and the chat function, as well as being able to see each other via the video links, though you can turn off your camera and microphone at any time. You will therefore need to have access to
either a laptop, computer or portable device (eg tablet or phone) (this ideally needs to be less than 5 years old), with a camera / webcam and microphone, as well as a good broadband / Wi-Fi connection.

Though not a prerequisite, we would advise that you create a separate email account for your online learning prior to the start of the course and let the ACRES' Office and your tutor know the address.This will be more secure and also allow you to share your email address with other students on thecourse to enhance your learning experience, without disclosing your personal information.

Please note that this course has been converted from the previously advertised classroom based
course and whilst we will endeavour to deliver the subject as outlined in the Course Information Sheet content may need to be adapted or changed to ensure you receive the best possible learning
experience. Your tutor will give you further details and information, including any resources or
equipment you need, prior to the start of the course.

You will be sent more information about your course, including how to join your online sessions, in
due course.

What you already need to know

This course is aimed at students who have completed one year's study within an adult education setting, or equivalent, or who completed a Beginners course last year.

What you will learn

- To ask and give directions and locate buildings in town
- To book a hotel room and solve problems in a hotel
- To do shopping for clothes and other products
- To deal with an emergency, describe symptoms and seek remedy
- To describe your past and future events using the imperative tense, the past tense and the future tense, and express opinions.

How you will learn it

- Role- play in pairs or small groups
- Interactive activities in groups
- ICT activities
- Textbooks and hand-outs

Bring to the first session

On your first session you will need to bring:

Paper and Pen
Textbook from the Beginners Course (if applicable).

Extra study or practice

There will be regular homework to revise and consolidate the topics/grammar learnt in the sessions.

How to enrol

You can enrol by phoning ACRES' House on 01825 761820 on Monday to Friday between 9:30 am and 4 pm. Alternatively, to register your interest in a course please email adultlearning@acres.org.uk with the course title and your contact details and a member of the team will call you back to enrol you on your chosen course.

Previous students say

"Barbara Santini is an excellent tutor. All lessons are thoroughly prepared and challenging. The lessons have taught me more Italian than I could have ever imagined and every single one was very enjoyable thanks to our brilliant teacher!"
"The course was excellent as we covered not only language skills but also knowledge about the country and its customs"

Next steps within this subject with ACRES

An Italian - Intermediate course with Barbara at the same time and venue beginning in September 2020.

Future steps beyond ACRES

To find out about other courses that might extend your skills and knowledge go to https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/courses/Pages/default.aspx

Further information

For details of ACRES courses, please speak to your tutor, visit the ACRES website at www.acreslearning.org.uk, consult our latest brochure, or alternatively speak to a member of staff at the office in Uckfield on: 01825 761820