Level C1 – Advanced: Course Content
The Level C1 course is designed for learners who already have a strong command of Italian and want to achieve advanced proficiency. This course focuses on refining linguistic accuracy, expanding vocabulary, and mastering complex structures for confident and sophisticated communication in diverse contexts.
Key Objectives:
- Develop an extensive vocabulary, including idiomatic expressions and technical terms in fields such as politics, science, arts, and business.
- Enhance the ability to comprehend and analyze complex texts, including literary works, academic articles, and formal documents.
- Master advanced grammar structures, including:
- The trapassato remoto for historical narratives.
- Advanced uses of the subjunctive mood in nuanced contexts.
- Mixed conditional sentences and other hypothetical expressions.
- Advanced passive constructions and impersonal forms.
- Improve fluency and precision in speaking, enabling discussions on abstract topics, persuasive arguments, and detailed explanations.
- Strengthen listening skills with authentic and challenging materials such as lectures, podcasts, and Italian media programs.
- Practice advanced writing techniques to produce detailed reports, formal essays, and critiques.
Teaching Methods:
- Engaging in debates, presentations, and role-playing to develop eloquence and critical thinking.
- Analysis of Italian literature, films, and cultural texts to deepen linguistic and cultural understanding.
- Focused grammar workshops to refine complex language structures.
- Immersion activities, such as watching Italian news or participating in discussions about Italian history and culture.
Expected Outcome:
By the end of the C1 course, learners will:
- Express themselves fluently, flexibly, and effectively in both spoken and written Italian.
- Understand demanding and detailed content in various formats.
- Use the language confidently in academic, professional, and cultural contexts.
- Be well-prepared for near-native communication or advanced language certifications.
