Italian Intermediate (UC12Z35A)

Course overview

This is an intermediate class for those wishing to improve and develop understanding of the Italian language and culture. Increase your vocabulary and learn how to communicate in a variety of situations, building knowledge and confidence in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.

Where Uckfield Civic Centre, Civic Approach, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1AE.

When Monday, 10:00am - 12:00pm from 18th September 2023 until 24th June 2024 for 30 weeks.

There are no classes on 23rd October (Half Term), 11th, 18th, 25th Dec & 1st Jan (Christmas holidays), 22nd Jan, 12th February (Half term), 1st & 8th Apr (Spring holidays), 6th May (Bank Holiday), 27th May (Half Term)

Cost The full fee is £587.00.

What you already need to know

This is an intermediate course and suitable either for those who have studied Italian for at least 2 years or have had experience of using Italian. You will be expected to be able to communicate in Italian in basic situations, asking for information and understanding responses. Also to have some knowledge of present, past and future tenses.

What you will learn

How to talk about:

• Past events, learning how to use different types of past tenses
• Future events
• The area you live and to describe your house in details
• Different means of transport and travelling when you are in Italy

This will enable greater participation in a variety of everyday conversations and situations.

How you will learn it

• Practical application of knowledge
• Tutor-led tuition for grammar points/vocabulary
• Video and Listening exercises
• Participating in role-playing on topics
• Individual and group sharing of resources and knowledge via Padlet

Bring to the first session

• Paper and pen
• Italian dictionary (optional)

Extra study or practice

Practising your language skills at every opportunity will support the learning you do in the classroom.

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 is a native Italian teacher with many years of experience. Here are some comments from her previous students:
"Excellent resources used. There is always something extra for those who want to find out more."
"Highly recommend this course and thank you to Barbara for being such a great teacher."
"Barbara makes learning so enjoyable, and delightful company from my fellow students."
"I wish the class could be on three times a week."

Next steps within this subject with ACRES

Intermediate Plus will start in September 2024 at the same time, subject to interest.

Future steps beyond ACRES

Find out about other courses with the National Careers Service for opportunities to extend your skills and knowledge.

Further information

Please visit the ACRES website, see our brochure, or alternatively contact a member of the team on 01825 761820.