Italian SEC

Entry Requirements

Learners are expected to have successfully completed the course Italian MQF Level 2 or have a similar certification. For online lessons, learners need to have an understanding on how to use a computer.
Applicants who do not present certification of prior study in the subject will be required to sit for a level check to determine the appropriate course level.

Duration

30 week course with 3 contact hours per week.

Learning Outcomes

Expected learning outcomes for this course include:

Knowledge

Understand basic to intermediate Italian vocabulary and grammatical structures.
Recognise language used in everyday situations and familiar contexts.
Understand simple spoken and written Italian presented clearly.
Develop awareness of Italian culture, traditions, and daily life.
Understand how language varies according to purpose, audience, and context.

Skills

Listen and understand straightforward spoken Italian on familiar topics.
Speak to communicate in everyday situations, express opinions, and respond appropriately.
Read and understand simple texts, identifying main ideas and key details.
Write short texts such as emails, messages, and descriptions using appropriate vocabulary.
Interact by asking questions, giving information, and maintaining basic conversations.
Use simple strategies to clarify meaning and support communication.

Competences

Communicate effectively in Italian in familiar, real-life contexts.
Apply language skills with increasing independence.
Demonstrate confidence in expressing ideas and personal experiences.
Adapt language appropriately for different situations and purposes.
Use basic problem-solving strategies when engaging with language tasks.
Develop intercultural awareness and openness towards Italian-speaking contexts.

Delivery Method

Face to face lesson

Certification/Award

Certificate issued by MATSEC

Progression to further education

After successfully completing this course, learners may continue studying the subject at post-secondary level, such as Intermediate level, or pursue related pathways at tertiary level, including through alternative entry routes such as the maturity clause

Language of Instruction

Bilingual with Italian