In this level students will continue to consolidate and extend their knowledge and understanding of Italian grammar and culture; learn to make more detailed conversation and compose phrases and dialogues of their own.

Level 2, approximately 1 year prior learning of the language necessary.

Course Outline:

• Use of why and because.
• Conjugation of the irregular verbs: andare, venire, dovere (to go, to come, to have to).
• Simple prepositions.
• Progressive present tense.
• Possessives (plural).
• New vocabulary: Travel and transport.

Learning Outcomes:

• Saying where you want to go.
• Asking for single or return train tickets, preferred class, duration of trip, number of stops, platform number.
• Saying how often you travel, which is your preferred means of transportation.
• Ask where are: the bus stop, train station, airport.
• Describe working days.

Materials:

Please bring a pen and paper.

Language Bundle:

• All language classes/levels are delivered as Part 1 and Part 2 across two terms. To maximise your chance of learning we recommend enrolling into both parts 1 and 2.
• If you book into Parts 1 and Part 2 you will automatically save $40.
• When enrolling in Part 1, Part 2 will automatically be selected at the checkout. You can untick Part 2 if you wish.

About the tutor:

Arsenia Neirotti was born in Torino, Italy, where she also completed her studies. She has a great passion for the Italian language which she enjoys sharing with her students. Her love for her language prompted her to specialise in Adult Education and has been teaching at the SGSCC for the past 28 years. Her main interests are Italian Renaissance Art and Opera which she has enthusiastically presented in her Italian Culture workshops. Arsenia firmly believes that learning should be fun at any age so join her and have a great time.

Other Information:

• To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.
• All courses need a minimum number of students to run ("we try our hardest to get those") . If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled prior to the commencement and you will be informed.