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Italian Level 4, Part 1

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Course dates, times and locations

Course details (1)

Start date/time:
06 October 2026 (18:00)
End date/time:
08 December 2026 (19:30)
Days:
Tuesday
Delivery mode:
On campus
Location:
Strand Campus

Level: Intermediate (is this the right level for me?)

This course does not carry any credit towards a degree

Overview

By studying Italian Level 4, you will be able to understand authentic speech with ease and communicate confidently on a variety of subjects using a wide range of vocabulary and complex grammatical structures, be able to read extracts from authentic literature with almost 100% understanding, be able to write a number of complex texts in different registers with high degree of accuracy, employing a wide range of structures and vocabulary and have further developed intercultural competence and be conversant with a variety of issues in Italian speaking countries.

What does this course cover?

Topics may typically include:

  • Some aspects of Italian contemporary culture and society
  • Introduction to Italian contemporary literature
  • Business, finance, and entrepreneurs in Italy and abroad
  • Italian family: past and present
  • Italian festivities and celebrations

Functions may typically include:

  • Understanding, summarising, and discussing stories in literature
  • Understanding and using formal and informal register
  • Expressing opinions and making subjective statements

Grammar may typically include:

  • Revision and consolidation of all grammar points introduced at a lower level
  • Introduction to passato remoto
  • Revision of present and past subjunctive and their uses
  • Phrasal verbs
  • Collocations : verb and preposition

What will I achieve?

When Italian Level 4 is complete, you will achieve the equivalent of B1/B2 level of the CEFR, level 3 of the RQF.

 

*The above is an indication of content that may be covered over the duration of the course but it could vary depending on the level and progress of students in the class.

Key information

Full fee:£305

Alumni/Staff/UoL/KHP fee:£259

King's degree student fee:£214

Enrolment Deadline:

  • Autumn classes: Thursday 24th September at 23:59
  • Winter classes Thursday 14th January at 23:59. Check back soon for class details
Enrol before 6th September to receive an Early Bird 10% discount applied automatically upon enrolment*

*not applicable to 45 hour courses

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