LEVEL C1

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ALL CLASSES ARE CURRENTLY TAKING PLACE ONLINE VIA ZOOM AND ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF WHERE YOU ARE LOCATED!

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Classes will be held Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:15 pm

October 15 – December 10 (No class on Thanksgiving week)

For this Level we are using the textbook (not included in the rate): NUOVO ESPRESSO 5, di Giorgio Massei, Rosella Bellagamba

Italian Level C1 – Course Overview

Italian Level C1 is designed for students who are ready to engage in sophisticated conversations and use the Italian language with near-native fluency. This course emphasizes deepening conversational skills, mastering complex grammar structures, and using Italian confidently in academic, professional, and social contexts.

Topics Covered:

• Mastering Advanced Conversations
  Engage in in-depth conversations on a wide range of topics, from abstract concepts to specialized subjects, such as culture, politics, social issues, and current events, while maintaining fluency and accuracy.
• Expressing Nuanced Opinions and Arguments
  Learn how to express complex opinions, present arguments, and defend your viewpoints with clarity and precision, using sophisticated language and advanced grammar structures.
• Managing Formal and Informal Conversations
  Practice adapting your language to different social and professional contexts, including formal speeches, presentations, debates, and casual, colloquial discussions.
• Advanced Grammar for Precision and Subtlety
  Refine your use of advanced grammar, such as the congiuntivo trapassato, periodo ipotetico, and complex passive constructions, to convey subtlety and nuance in both spoken and written Italian.
• Fluency in Debates and Discussions
  Participate in debates and discussions where you articulate your thoughts on complex subjects, react to opposing viewpoints, and negotiate or mediate in conversations with confidence.
• Understanding Subtleties of Italian Culture and Society
  Explore the intricacies of Italian culture, history, and society through advanced-level texts, news, films, and literary works, further enhancing your language immersion.

Skills Acquired:

• Listening & Speaking: Gain the ability to understand a wide range of spoken language, including idiomatic expressions and academic language, while confidently leading and contributing to sophisticated conversations.
• Reading & Writing: Read advanced, authentic materials such as academic articles, opinion columns, and novels, and write complex texts, including essays, reports, and analyses, with a high degree of grammatical accuracy and style.

Learning Outcomes:

By completing Italian Level C1, you will be able to:

• Express ideas fluently and spontaneously, without much obvious searching for expressions, while handling complex language structures.
• Engage in conversations on abstract, academic, or professional topics, offering well-structured arguments and nuanced opinions.
• Adapt your speech and writing to various contexts, from formal presentations to informal discussions, using appropriate tone and style.
• Understand and produce complex texts, from academic reports to nuanced conversations, with a high level of fluency and subtlety.

For any questions, please write to rosa@italiandreamacademy.com