Module manager: Dr Chiara La Sala
Email: M.C.LaSala@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
A-level in Italian or a proficiency equivalent to A2 CEFR level in Italian
| ITAL1160 | Beginners Italian (A1) |
| ITAL1165 | Pre-Intermediate Italian (A2) |
| LANG1110 | Italian beginners (A1) |
| LANG1111 | Italian post-beginners: language and identity (A2) |
ITAL1015 Intermediate Italian (B1 of the CEFR)
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module is designed for students with a consolidated A2 level in Italian on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It develops all four skills—speaking, listening, reading and writing—and broadens grammatical, lexical and cultural knowledge. Students engage in everyday interactions, express opinions with increasing nuance, and understand short authentic materials. By the end of the module, students will have reached A2+ level and will be well prepared to progress towards B1. Some students may begin to demonstrate selected B1 features, depending on their individual learning trajectory.
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- engage students with authentic language materials relevant to life in the Italian-speaking world.
- consolidate and improve their grammatical knowledge and accuracy
- broaden students’ vocabulary in a variety of thematic areas relevant to everyday life and study/work contexts.
- further develop students’ written and oral communication skills in Italian
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
1.Understand the main points of clearly written texts on everyday topics or topics of personal interest
2. Produce simple connected texts on everyday topics or topics of personal interest with sufficient accuracy for successful communication with readers
3. Participate actively in conversations with other speakers on everyday topics and topics of personal interest
4. Identify and discuss social norms in a variety of everyday contexts where the target language is used, demonstrating intercultural awareness
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
5. Communicate clearly and effectively, adapting your communication strategy to a variety of everyday contexts
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practicals | 60 | 1 | 60 |
| Private study hours | 140 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 60 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Regular progress will be monitored through students’ engagement with formative activities set on Minerva or through a textbook ahead of each class. Students will receive formative feedback throughout the module to consolidate their learning, prepare for assessments, and encourage autonomous language development.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Oral Tasks | 40 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated.
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 60 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
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Last updated: 30/04/2026
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