Beginners |
Basic grammar and sentence structure. Essential vocabulary. Phonetics.
Listening and comprehension. Listening and repetition. Conversation.
Dictation. |
The course establishes the basis for self-assurance in
conversation, Ieading to independence in everyday situations. |
Elementary |
Development of basic grammar. Build-up of vocabulary. Phonetics.
Dictation. Oral summarising. Conversation. Elementary reading. |
The students’ self-assurance in conversation permits them to
circulate in an Italian environment. |
Middle – lower |
Completion of basic
grammar. Further build-up of vocabulary.
Written composition. Readings from contemporary authors, such as
Calvino and Pratolini. |
The students reach a good
measure of competence and are capable of coping with normal
situations in Italian everyday life. |
Middle – upper |
Structures of syntax and their use. Idiomatic expressions. Written
composition. Conversation and discussion. Readings from contemporary
authors. Reading of newspapers and magazines articles. |
The capacity to use the language is perfected. A good level is
achieved both in the use of structures and in the choice of vocabulary. |
Advanced I |
Special structures of syntax. Special topics in grammar
morphology. Conversation and discussion on current subjects. Readings from contemporary authors. Reading and analysis of newspaper. |
The capacity for expression reaches the stage of natural use of
the language. |
Advanced II |
Analysis, assimilation and use of the more complex structures of
the language. Special word Iists. Style in the written language.
Discussion of topics of interest to the class. Reading and analysis of
newspaper and magazine articles. |
This level aims at general excellence in the written and spoken
language. |
