This course is designed to help students develop communication skills in Italian, addressing topics related to Italian society and culture. The language is presented in context with practical examples of everyday speech, enriched by idiomatic expressions, idioms and proverbs. As a means of encouraging conversation, lessons will include individual activities, pair work and group exercises, as well as role plays and oral presentations. In order to spark debate in the classroom, the teacher will make use of films, songs, poems, stories and articles to expand the vocabulary of the students and sharpen their listening skills.



Objectives of the course:

The planned activities are aimed at:

- developing the ability to hold a conversation;

- gaining confidence in speaking Italian;

- expanding one’s vocabulary;

- obtaining information relating to Italian life, culture and fashions;

- learning traditions and customs and those traditions that are typically Italian;

- improving pronunciation;

- discussing historical, political and socio-cultural topics in class