Course details
Italian for Beginners 1
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Time span
- 26 hrs exercises
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Learning objectives
The aim is to master most common conversation phrases essential for getting around in an Italian speaking environment focusing on correct pronunciation, stress and intonation.
The aim of the course is to teach a student how to understand a short text, written as well as spoken, and a battery of vocabulary and phrases essential to master basic daily conversations on various topics. The course is meant to create a substantially firm ground of elementary knowledge intended for further broadening.
Syllabus of language exercises
- Pronunciation guidelines, alphabet, verb Essere + personal pronouns, formation of negative, articles
- Lezione 1 practising previous grammar
- Finish L1, L2: verb Avere, plural of articles, nouns and adjectives
- Practising previous grammar , verb Andare, Avere clauses, minidialogues
- L2 finished, conversation, minidialogues, listening
- L3 listening comprehension, 1. verb class Parlare
- Practising previous grammar, 2. verb class Prendere, preposizioni articolate
- Colours, minidialogues, reading comprehension
- Practising previous grammar, conversation
- L4 3. verb class Dormire/Finire, reading and listening comprehension, conversation
- Practising previous grammar, irregular verbs Fare, Dare, Potere, Uscire
- Practising previous grammar, telling the time, numerals, revision
- Semester test
Progress assessment
Classified credit
A student actively participates by fulfilling tasks and by active practice.
Course inclusion in study plans
- Programme BIT, 2nd year of study, Elective
- Programme BIT (in English), 2nd year of study, Elective