Italian level 9
Starting from
€475
Course information
Italian level 9 is suitable for students who are able to speak Italian quite fluently and easily, write different types of texts, and have an extensive passive knowledge of Italian.
Italian level 9 covers various idiomatic forms and regional language variants. More formal forms of Italian in everyday language are practised by formulating structured sentences in the present, past and future tenses, in both the indicative and the subjunctive mode.
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 8 course at UvA Talen, an assessment will not be necessary.
Course content
Due to the task-oriented approach of the book, after this course you will be able to express yourself with greater ease and at a higher level of Italian. You will improve your reading skills by reading texts on current topics and newspaper articles.
The written exercises, which cover both descriptive and narrative aspects, focus on creating coherence within a text about complex concepts and on the nuanced use of adjectives, for example in a description of an art piece. The speaking assignments address themes such as literature, sport and Italian cuisine. You will articulate intentions and feelings of regret and discuss past events, among other things. Your listening skills will be trained by listening to interviews, conversations or podcasts.
The grammar focuses on combining the different tenses of the subjunctive mood when telling or writing a story (concordanza dei tempi al congiuntivo) and on the different functions of the present and past participle (participio presente e passato), including in idiomatic expressions. Finally, the use and functions of specific adjectives (the superlative, reinforcing forms) are addressed in more depth.
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 and you will be able to continue to Italian level 10.
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.
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Why
UvA Talen
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