Italian Language Course (Intermediate Level)

Description

Concept by Andrea Merlo

Are you a teacher looking to build on your Italian skills, whether for professional development, travel, or personal reasons?

This course will bring a fresh perspective to your teaching career by giving you the opportunity to see the learning process from a student’s viewpoint and critically evaluate your professional approach.

The language classes consist of 20 morning lessons, designed specifically for your current language level and needs.

Our classes are held every morning, providing you with the chance to put your newly acquired language skills to the test in the afternoons.

By the end of the course, you will have a deeper understanding of the Italian language and culture, as you observe and participate in authentic communication practices with the support of local, professional instructors.

You’ll have the chance to reflect on your teaching approach, compare different methodologies, and choose the one that best suits you, all while fostering a more critical, productive, and enthusiastic mindset.

With excellent teachers, a friendly school environment, and an enjoyable atmosphere, this is the Italian language course you’ve been searching for!

In collaboration with the Europass Italian Language School

Extra-curricular activities

• 3 guided tours;
• 1 Cooking Class (3-4 hours long);
• Pisa or Chianti Tour.

Learning outcomes

The course will help the participants to:

• Develop their overall proficiency and confidence in using Italian;
• Improve their ability to effectively communicate in various situations, both personal and professional;
• Gain a deeper understanding of Italian culture and its influence on language usage;
• Participate in engaging learning activities that will further enhance their skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in Italian.

Tentative schedule

Day 1 – Course introduction & setting goals

• Introduction to the course, the school, and the external week activities;
• Presentations of the participants’ schools;
• Identification of needs and goals for each participant and relevant populations;
• Identifying personal goals and learning needs.

Day 2 – Present tense review and talking about yourself

• Grammar: review of the present tense (regular and irregular verbs), reflexive verbs;
• Vocabulary: describing personality, habits, hobbies;
• Speaking: describe yourself, your daily life, your interests;
• Pair and group work: interviews and discussions to practice structures.

Day 3 – Past tenses and telling stories

• Grammar: review of passato prossimo and introduction to imperfetto;
• Vocabulary: time expressions for the past, storytelling connectors;
• Speaking: narrate past events, talk about memories;
• Pair and group work: telling and exchanging stories, practicing switching between past tenses.

Day 4 – Future forms and making plans

• Grammar: futuro semplice and introduction to stare + gerundio;
• Vocabulary: travel, work, future life plans;
• Speaking: talk about your future goals and plans for next holidays or next year;
• Pair and group work: plan a trip together, and discuss possible future scenarios.

Day 5 – Conditional, advice, and polite requests

• Grammar: introduction to condizionale presente for polite forms and hypothetical situations;
• Vocabulary: expressing wishes, giving advice, polite expressions;
• Speaking: role-play making requests, giving recommendations, discussing hypothetical situations.

Day 6 – Course closure and cultural activities

• Course evaluation: round-up of acquired competencies, feedback, and discussion;
• Awarding of the course Certificate of Attendance;
• Excursion and other external cultural activities.