Italian level 10
Starting from
€475
Course information
The course Italian level 10 is designed to deepen your language skills, this course is suitable for you if you can speak fluent Italian, write different types of texts and have an extensive passive knowledge of Italian.
Course schedule and prices
Intake
The intake procedure for this course consists of: online intake conversation.
After you have enrolled for this course, we will invite you for an assessment to determine your level. We recommend that you enrol at least two weeks before the start of the course. If you enrol later than this, we cannot guarantee there will be time for the intake procedure.
If you have completed the Italian level 9 course at UvA Talen, an assessment will not be necessary.
Course content
After this course, thanks to the task-based approach taken in the book, you will be able to express yourself even more easily at a high level in Italian. You will further improve your reading skills by reading texts on topics such as music, fashion and trends, lyric opera, society, statistics and developmental aspects of the Italian language.
The written exercises, which cover both descriptive and narrative aspects, focus on creating long, complex texts, enriched with ‘segnali discorsivi’ and drawing on the specific idiom of the topic at hand: music, fashion and trends, society and language-learning. The oral aspects include word games and idiomatic expressions derived from sign language. You advance hypotheses and emphasise elements in an argument. You describe music genres and individuals with reference to style, and discuss factual relationships to language learning. You are also expected to be able to identify the key points of an interview about the social situation of women in Italy.
The grammar will focus on gaining an understanding of certain formally incorrect forms of everyday Italian speech. The pronouns ‘chi’, ‘quanto’, ‘che’, ‘da’ and ‘per’ are discussed as well as language and style variants in conditional sentences. The use of ‘segnali discorsivi’ and ‘discorso indiretto’ will be discussed in greater detail. The course will also cover idiomatic superlatives.
Certificate
You will complete the course with an oral and written exam. If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a certificate showing the level you have attained.
Course material
The course material is not included in the course price. If you choose to follow lessons in class, you can buy your books through us. You then receive them during the first lesson. If you are going to take an online course, you will buy the books yourself.
FAQ
What is included in the price of a group course?
The course price includes:
- an intake
- the group course
- an exam
- (if necessary) a resit. You can take the resit within six months after finishing the course.
- a certificate
The course material is not included in the course price.
What is the difference between an online and in class course? Can I combine an online and in class course?
There is no difference in the course content and course material between the online and in class course, only a difference in format. The online courses take place via Zoom and the in class courses at the Roeterseiland in Amsterdam. By using breakout-rooms teachers will aim to provide the same interaction as during an in class course. In both formats students are expected to actively participate in the course.
The choice for an online or in class course depends on your personal preference for location and teaching style.
It is not possible to combine an online and in class course. If you start a course online, you will follow the entire course online. The same applies to in class courses. This is in order to ensure the peace in our classes and avoid a lot of changes between classes.
How much time should I expect to spend on studying by myself?
Students generally need to spend double the amount of time of the course on studying by themselves. This means that if your course is 40 hours of class, you can expect about 80 hours of homework and self study. In our experience, the more time you invest in homework, the more you benefit from your course.
Which teacher will teach my group course?
In the week before the start of the course you will receive your final course confirmation which mentions your teacher.
At UvA Talen we have a variety of professional teachers with years of experience teaching to adults. Due to our feedback sessions with teacher we can guarantee the quality of our teachers. We have set standards for the qualification of our teacher. Depending on the type of course, we will often choose for a native speaker of your language.
Also available during this period
Why
UvA Talen
Awesome! I had an amazing teacher who was so calm, clear, and supportive. It was an enjoyable space to learn a new language, UvA Talen was definitely the right place for me!