GCSE Italian
Level of Italian needed to begin course
No previous knowledge of Italian is necessary. However, some previous
knowledge of Italian, eg NOCN Level 1 or 2, is most advisable. This is a fairly
intensive and express course, which covers the AQA GCSE syllabus in 1 year.
Course Length
30 weeks
Course Content
The course covers the language needed to cope with a range of everyday
situations which might arise during a visit to Italy or when hosting a visit
from Italian friends (eg asking for and giving directions, getting information
at the tourist office, checking into a hotel, travelling, shopping, eating out)
and develops general conversational skills (talking about ourselves, our
families, interests, jobs, studies, etc). Listening and reading comprehension
skills are also developed. Though grammar is not a major part of the course,
we do look at the basic workings of the language. New language is reinforced
and practised during the conversation sessions, using games, structured roleplay dialogues and other activities. In the lead up to the examination these
sessions will be used to help you to prepare for the oral assessment.
Please note that this is an examination course. Students will sit the
following AQA-set GCSE examinations at the end of the course:
Listening Reading 20%
20%
Materials Needed
Speaking
Coursework (or written paper)
30%
30%
‘Contatti’ students’ book isbn 9780340847701.
It is useful, though not essential, to have an Italian - English dictionary.
Other useful materials can be purchased: eg. GCSE Vocabulary
Guide, GCSE Speaking Test Guide, GCSE Grammar guide.
GCSE Italian