A1 Italian

Language Course
 At TECH Technological University we constantly adapt our
language study plans in order to incorporate all governmental
and regulatory changes; we prepare you for a global society
characterized by the unstoppable expansion of new markets,
extraordinary cultural, social and linguistic diversity, innovation
and technology as a source of opportunities, immediacy and
proximity, collaboration and constant change.
We prepare you to join this new reality, by helping you
achieve linguistic mastery"

A1 Italian
Language Course
Language: Italian
Course Modality: Online
Duration: 4 months
Certificate: TECH Technological University
Official Nº of hours: 300 h.
Website: www.techtitute.com/school-of-languages/language-course/a1-italian-course
Index
01 02 03 04
Welcome Is it Important to Obtain a What Is Level A1? Why TECH?
Language Certificate?
p. 4 p. 8 p. 12 p. 18

05 06 07 08
Features of the Intensive A1 Comparison with Other Our Methodology Course Objectives
Preparation Course Courses
p. 24 p. 28 p. 32 p. 40

09 10 11 12
Course Structure and Our Students’ Profiles The Professional Benefits of Assessment and
Content Italian Certification
p. 46 p. 52 p. 56 p. 58
01
Welcome
Taught 100% online, this Language Course enables students to communicate in a
basic way in Italian. Thanks to the practical contents, after completing the program,
students will be prepared to successfully take the A1 level Italian exam according to
the requirements of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
As a result, students will not only see their language skills improve, but will also be able
to access better professional and personal opportunities in one of the main powers in
Europe: Italy.

Ciao!

Presentation video
 Welcome | 05

Learn Italian thanks to the most

comprehensive university program
in the academic landscape, designed
from different practical exercises that
will enrich your learning"
 06 | Welcome

Introduction

Italian is considered the language of romanticism par excellence. Due to its relationship with TECH's method of language teaching is
the arts, such as poetry and painting, it is considered one of the most beautiful languages
in the world. But, beyond the purely artistic, it is a widely spoken language in Europe, and
unique in the world, and allows students to
is an official language in several countries. This breadth of regions positions Italian as a study with a strong focus on the practical use
predominant language, with nearly 125 million speakers worldwide.
of the language as a means to consolidate
All in all, it is undeniable that knowing Italian opens doors to promising professional
development. Therefore, this TECH Language Course is the ideal place to learn the basics of
their learning.
this Romance language. By enrolling on this program, students will gain the foundation for
writing simple texts, forming basic sentences and understanding everyday conversations.
Thanks to this knowledge, they will be able to successfully pass the A1 Level exam in
accordance with the requirements of the Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages.

It's time to start mastering

Italian, thanks to this
comprehensive program from
TECH: the world's largest
online university.
 Welcome | 07

It is proven that learning languages

increases your intelligence. Learning
a foreign language strengthens the
brain's neural networks”
José Antonio Marina.
Philosopher, writer, and teacher.

A unique and stimulating experience

Flexible and Tailored Acquire Skills and Abilities Networking

Take the best language course from With our method, you will practice and Join a large community and exchange
home, at your own pace and according to consolidate the skills required for this knowledge and experiences with students
your availability and schedule. level. from all over the world.
02
Is it Important to Obtain a
Language Certificate?
In today's competitive world, speaking other languages is a key part of our modern
culture, helping us to expand our knowledge and interact with people from other parts
of the world, which helps us to learn about the traditions of other countries, establish
friendships or conduct business.

However, simply knowing foreign languages is not enough in modern society.

Nowadays, students must have an official qualification that accredits and recognizes
their proficiency in a given language. In fact, many schools, universities and companies
only accept candidates who have an official qualification based on the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
 Is it Important to Obtain a Language Certification? | 09

The ability to communicate effectively in another language,

and accredit it with an official CEFR qualification, is an
essential requirement for your academic and professional
development. TECH helps you achieve it with intensive
100% CEFR training"
 10 | Is it Important to Obtain a Language Certificate?

TECH Technological University!

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is the only officially
recognized and accredited system for assessing a student's level of proficiency.
Although there are other certification systems, these come from private institutions and
are, therefore, not officially valid. The CEFR establishes a single criterion to determine
the difficulty of the courses and awards diplomas that are recognized throughout the
European Union.

At TECH, we offer you the only intensive Language Course to obtain your official
certificate based 100% on the CEFR, the only official system recognized and accepted
throughout Europe.

Learn Italian and make the most of

it by accrediting it with an official
qualification based on the CEFR.

Other private language certification systems

require students to periodically recertify their level
of proficiency. TECH's CEFR certificate gives you a
diploma for life.
 Is it Important to Obtain a Language Certification? | 11

You will have a comprehensive and complete

syllabus at your disposal in all the competences
of CEFR Level A1”

BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED

03
What Is Level A1?
One of the purposes of the CEFR is to help users describe the levels of language
proficiency required by existing examinations and assessment programs in order to
facilitate comparisons between different certification systems. Therefore, these levels are
a universal scale used to unify and clarify the different language level evaluation systems.
 What Is Level A1? | 13

In TECH's Intensive A1 Language Course,

we thoroughly prepare you to obtain your
official Italian A1 certificate”
 14 | What Is Level A1?

What Is Level A1?

Level A1 is part of the Beginner Level, which is divided into two courses: First and Second

01
Beginner Level (A1 and A2). The first course covers the requirements of the A1 proficiency Understand and use common everyday expressions and simple
level as established by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, the sentences to satisfy immediate needs
only system in the European Union for recognizing and accrediting language proficiency
and the only diploma that has official validity and is requested by universities, companies,
competitive examinations, etc.

At this level, as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages,
students progress in language skills to develop what are considered "Basic User" skills with
the ability to:

With this program you will obtain a certificate

valid worldwide. In addition, you will not have
to renew it annually"
 What Is Level A1? | 15

Introduce yourself and others, ask for and give basic personal
02 Interact in an elementary way as , long as the interlocutor speaks
slowly and clearly and is willing to cooperate 03 information about your address, your belongings, and people
you know
 16 | What Is Level A1?

Level A1 (Access) is considered A1 level Self-Assessment Chart

to be the lowest level of general
language use, the point at which What will I be able to do after completing the course?
the learner can interact in a simple
way, can ask and answer questions
about themselves, about where they Comprehension Speaking Writing
live, about people they know and
things they have, can make simple Listening Comprehension Oral Interaction Written Expression
statements in areas of immediate
Recognize very basic, Participate in a simple Write short, simple postcards, e.g.,
need or on everyday topics and can commonly-used words and conversation, as long as the other to send greetings. Know how to fill
respond to such questions when expressions relating to themselves, person is willing to repeat what in forms with personal data, e.g.
asked, rather than simply relying on their family and their immediate they have said or say it in other name, nationality and address on a
a very limited, rehearsed and lexically environment when spoken slowly words and at a slower speed, and hotel registration form
organized repertoire of phrases used and clearly help them formulate what they are
in concrete situations. trying to say.
Ask and answer simple questions
Reading Comprehension on topics of immediate need or
very common issues
Understand familiar words and
names and very simple phrases,
e.g., those found on signs, posters, Oral Expression
and catalogs
Check your level. Assess
Use simple expressions and
phrases to describe the place yourself. More than 400
where they live and the people they multiple-choice questions
know
TECH helps you to achieve for continuous evaluation.
your official qualification with
100% CEFR training”
 What Is Level A1? | 17

Qualitative aspects of spoken language usage for Level A1

(According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

What is expected to be achieved with this level?

Scope Interaction
Possess a basic repertoire of simple Ask and answer questions related to
words and phrases related to personal personal data. Participate in a simple
information and specific situations conversation, but communication is
based entirely on repetition, rephrasing
and correction of sentences
Correction
Show limited control of a few simple Coherence
grammatical structures and sentence
patterns within a memorized repertoire Be able to connect words or
word groups with very
basic and linear connectors such as "and"
Fluency or "then".

Manage very brief, isolated and prepared

expressions, using pauses to search for
expressions, articulate less common
words and correct communication
Download and practice
vocabulary: more than 50 pages
of lexical cards and glossaries.
04
Why TECH?
At TECH we offer you the first online course based 100% on the acquisition of skills, as
established by the Council of Europe, for the teaching of foreign languages. We work with
the latest methodological approaches: the action-oriented approach and the skill-based
approach in order to prepare you for the official level certification exams. For this purpose
we have the best native teachers and relearning specialists, available 24/7.

We thoroughly prepare you

to obtain your official A1
certificate in Italian.
 Why TECH? | 19

Other language school diplomas are only

valid in the country of origin, they are neither
valid in Europe, nor in the rest of the world.
That is why you need a CEFR qualification
from TECH: It's valid worldwide!”
 20 | Why TECH?

What makes us unique

Mission
Our mission is to stimulate the professional and personal
development of our students, promoting their skills and
abilities so that they are able to adapt to a real and constructive
multicultural environment.

Vision
TECH's vision is to be an innovative, academically thorough
learning environment of international reference, capable of
transmitting values that inspire the transformation of language
learning to creative and socially responsible models.

Innovation and creativity

Excellence
Spirit of self-improvement
Social commitment
Exclusivity and leadership
Passion
 Why TECH? | 21

TECH Technological University

We offer you the most innovative, creative and We make it easy for you to combine your training with your
distinctive proposal in a dynamic, talented and professional and family activities in a 100% online school
internationally recognized school. that adapts to your needs.

More than 1,000 different learning You will have a specialized itinerary
activities, so you can learn in a practical programmed day by day.
and stimulating way.

We support you at all times thanks to an involved and The most comprehensive syllabus, based 100% on the CEFR.
committed teaching staff. Our teaching team is native
and works on the language approach in a real, lively
and dynamic context. We have the broadest and most complete
syllabus on the market: the 44 specific
TECH is the only institution that is topics required by the CEFR for A1.
committed to answering your questions
in less than 24 hours.

This is the only level exam preparation course

on the market that includes tutoring and
monitoring at no additional cost"
 22 | Why TECH?

Advantages of TECH’s A1 Italian Language Course

Practice the skills and competencies required by the A1 Only TECH includes the complete downloadable content of
CEFR, with guarantees. each unit in PDF format.

240+ different practice exercises

400+ pages of text

Use of a teaching approach based on Relearning.

Our platform is the only one that allows you to study from
Our A1 CEFR preparation course is the only one on the your tablet, PC or Smartphone.
market licensed to use the Relearning method, which
enhances learning by optimizing the effort/result ratio.

Study wherever and however you want. Problems with grammar?.

150+ Downloadable and printable grammar

and lexical worksheets and glossaries
Practice with our 400+ specific grammar
and spelling activities
 Why TECH? | 23

Only TECH Technological University offers videos with the We prepare you to get your official certification.
130 specific situations required to master the A1 CEFR.

In addition, only here can you find the A1 CEFR 300+ continuous assessment questions, to
thoroughly prepare for your Italian Level A1 certificate.
objectives and skills explained in detail on video for
each unit.

And, in addition

You will find more than twice as many multimedia elements as in the second most
Use of a pedagogical approach based on Relearning.
comprehensive course on the market: up to 4,000 elements
You will be able to replay specific virtual classes in order to prepare for the CEFR A1

400+
At the end of each topic you will find a video in which a native teacher will summarize
the most important points for the A1 CEFR exam
interactive lexical items.
You will have a structured itinerary programmed on a daily basis

We help you with your oral expression.

TECH offers you an A1 Italian Language
Course with the possibility of downloading it

300+ pronunciation and phonetic activities.

for offline study"
05
Features of the Intensive A1
Preparation Course
An intensive course
The A1 Italian Language Course is an intensive program that prepares you to obtain Level A1 in
Italian according to the CEFR.

The Most Comprehensive Syllabus

You will have access to numerous multimedia and interactive resources to reach Level A1
without setbacks.

Accessible
Our system allows you to study without internet from your tablet, PC or Smartphone.

Accredited
The only training on the market that, in addition to preparing you to pass your level test,
provides you with a university certificate. If you pass, you will obtain a A1 Italian Lange Course
200+ skills activities
certificate, accredited for 300 hours.

Dedicated
TECH's A1 Italian Language Course is the only one on the market that is committed to
answering your questions within 24 hours and the only one that includes tutoring and follow- 300+ pronunciation
up at no additional cost. activities

270+ training activities

 Features of the Intensive A1 Preparation Course| 25

Study Material
After a complex production process, we transform the best content into high-quality
educational and audiovisual multimedia. We select the best syllabus and make it available to
you. Everything you need to acquire in-depth knowledge of a discipline, from A to Z. Lessons
written and selected by expert native teachers. This is the only training on the market that
includes the complete course content in downloadable format:

Complete PDF of the course: More than 400 pages that make up your manual that you can
continue studying after the end of the course
Grammar PDFs: You will have access to more than 100 downloadable and printable
grammar worksheets to study wherever and however you want
Lexical cards and glossaries: You will find 50 pages of lexical cards and glossaries
to download and practice your vocabulary

Multimedia Elements
100+ videos made by We present the contents attractively and dynamically in multimedia lessons that include audio,
native speakers
videos, images, diagrams, and concept maps in order to reinforce knowledge. This unique
multimedia content presentation training system was awarded by Microsoft as a "European
Success Story".

4,000+ multimedia
elements
 26 | Features of the Intensive A1 Preparation Course

Specific Interactive Vocabulary Sections Skills-based Practice

Need to expand your vocabulary? At TECH, you can practice and learn with more than 400 If the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages establishes the
interactive lexical items. consolidation of a language through the acquisition of skills and bases its official tests on
Training activities (includes three subsections) these skills, why don't most of the online preparation courses for the level certificate work
At TECH, our method focuses on repetition as the most effective way to consolidate your according to skills? At TECH, you will work on all the skills established by the Common
learning, the same way you learned your mother tongue. To do so, we offer you hundreds of European Framework of Reference for Languages in each of the units through an innovative
different activities for you to practice and exercise, but at the same time, have fun and stay method that is 100% adapted to European guidelines. In this training program we work
100% active. according to skills, with more than 200 different activities in order to prepare you to obtain your
Vocabulary activities: You will have more than 400 lexical, vocabulary and sociocultural official Italian A1 certificate.
activities to practice and prepare this section thoroughly
Presentation Videos and Objectives
Pronunciation activities: You will find more than 300 pronunciation and phonetics activities
The only training program in which you will find detailed objectives and skills per unit in video
in this course
format explained by a native teacher.
Grammar and spelling activities: Work on more than 400 grammar activities from a different
and innovative approach Summary Videos of Each Unit
Testing & Retesting At the end of each unit, you will find a video summary in which a native teacher will reiterate
and emphasize the most important points.
We periodically evaluate and re-evaluate your knowledge throughout the entire A1 Italian
Language Course. Simulated Learning Scenarios
Lesson test: After each unit, you will be able to test and consolidate what you have learned At TECH we believe in the importance of linguistic immersion to lay the foundations of a
through more than 400 test questions language as well as in storytelling to favor identification and first-person learning. Therefore,
Grammar test: Problems with grammar? Practice with our 200 specific grammar and spelling we present you with real and everyday situations with people like you who will face a new
questions language and have to overcome all different kinds of problems. In this training program you will
Final review test: You will work through more than 900 assessment questions to thoroughly find more than 130 everyday situations, stories and video dialogues recorded by experts and
prepare for your level certification native speakers.
Pre-test activities: In order to consolidate the concepts developed throughout the syllabus
by reiterating them
 Features of the Intensive A1 Preparation Course | 27

Specific Virtual Classes for CEFR A1

Are you ready for the exam? Our native teachers will explain to you all the tips and tricks you
can use to pass the course with total guarantee of success, as well as the subjects you need
to prepare better, the exercises that appear most frequently, mistakes to avoid, resources that
can help you in certain situations, etc. All this prepared on video for you to consult when and as
you wish.

24/7 personalized tutoring and

monitoring

400+ lexical and

sociocultural activities
In addition:
The student will be provided with the following interaction and communication tools, which will
be combined throughout the course to obtain the desired level of skills at the level in question.
These are:
Internal messaging tools with teachers and tutors
Chat tools for written interaction
+900+ assessment
questions Discussion forums for the development of written expression and interaction skills
Telephone assistance to resolve technical questions or incidents
Technical services contact e-mail
06
Comparison with
Other Courses
Have you been trying to certify your level for years to no avail? Do you not feel ready?
Have you tried countless online courses and found they were not what you were looking
for? We invite you to discover TECH.
 Comparison with Other Courses | 29

The most complete preparation course

for the official CEFR Level A1 test. Study.
Learn. BECOME CERTIFIED"
 30 | Comparison with Other Courses

TECH Technological University in numbers

At TECH, we are so confident that

we offer the most comprehensive A1
Language Course on the market that we
have no problem comparing ourselves
to our competitors.
Comparison with Other Courses | 31
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Our Methodology
The TECH program is a A1 Italian Language Course based 100% on the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). For this purpose, we use
a method in which the student works intensively and repeatedly on all the contents
required by the CEFR, thoroughly preparing them to pass the test.
 Our Methodology | 33

In no other course will you find pre-test

knowledge activation questions, lesson
tests, grammar tests, a final test and specific
practice of CEFR skills in each unit"
 34 | Our Methodology

The TECH Technological University method

Conventional methods of teaching a second language, such as demonstrative ...All of this is enhanced with the best 100% online
classes or mechanical exercises, slow down learning and seriously affect
student motivation, as confirmed by statistical data reflecting the failure of the
teaching methodology: Relearning...
traditional system and methodology.

TECH’s A1 Italian Language Course offers students a revolutionary method

to comprehensively prepare for the level certification test. Our objective is
to strengthen your skills in a changing, real and multicultural context, and to Our school is the first in the world to combine storytelling with a 100% online
guarantee your success in passing the test. To this end, we emulate the test learning system based on repetition, which combines different elements that
using mock tests throughout the course. represent an evolution with respect to the simple study and performance of
exercises.
The student will learn through activities, stories and real contexts, the resolution
of everyday and basic communication situations in simulated learning
environments and will face real mock exams to prepare intensively for the
level certification test. These simulations are developed using state-of-the-art
software to facilitate immersive learning. Our A1 CEFR language course is the only one
on the market licensed to use the
Relearning method, which enhances learning
by optimizing the effort/result ratio.
 Our Methodology | 35

This methodology, at the forefront of world teaching, is Relearning Methodology

called Relearning. Our language school is the first licensed
01
to employ this successful method, having managed, in
Learning
2015, to improve the overall satisfaction levels (teaching
from
quality, quality of materials, course structure, objectives, evidence
etc.) of the students who complete the courses with
08 02
Competencies Relearning
respect to the indicators of the best language courses on testing from
the market. (retesting) evidence

The overall score obtained by our learning

system is 8.01, according to the highest 07 03
Case based
international standards. learning through Testing
storytelling

06 04
Learning
Von-Restorf
from an
Effect
expert
05
Neurocognitive
context
dependent
learning
 36 | Our Methodology

In TECH’s A1 Italian Language Course, learning is not a linear process, but rather
a spiral (we learn- unlearn (forget) and re-learn). Therefore, we combine each of
these elements concentrically.

With this methodology we have trained more than 35,000 university graduates
with unprecedented success, in fields as diverse as Biochemistry, Genetics,
Surgery, International Law, Management Skills or Financial Markets and
Instruments. All this in a highly demanding environment, where the students
have a strong socio-economic profile and an average age of 42 years.

...with a personalized and expert-led

training itinerary...
 Our Methodology | 37

In order to facilitate tutor-student contact as much as possible, you will have

a wide range of communication possibilities, both in real time and delayed
(internal messaging, telephone answering service, discussion forums on, e-mail
contact with the technical secretary, chat and video conference).

...and all this with the best learning materials

at the forefront of technology and pedagogy…
Our system will allow you to organize your time
and learning pace, adapting it to your schedule,
and will also allow you to access the contents
from any device with an internet connection
(computer, tablet, smartphone)”

According to the latest scientific evidence in the field of neuroscience, not

only do we know how to organize information, ideas, images, memories, but
we know that the place and context where we have learned something is
fundamental for us to be able to remember it and store it in the hippocampus
and retain it in our long-term memory. This way, and in what is called
Neurocognitive Context-Dependent Learning, the different elements of our
Italian A1 Language Course are connected with the context in which the
participant will take their certification exam in order to guarantee success on
the day of the test.
 38 | Our Methodology

Study wherever and

however you want: more Study Material
than 150 downloadable Lessons written and selected by expert native teachers,
and printable grammar
15%
downloadable worksheets and glossaries.

and lexical worksheets

and glossaries. Skills-based Practice

At TECH you will work on all the skills established by the Common
European Framework of Reference for Languages.

10%
Interactive Summaries

Multimedia content including audios, videos, images, diagrams

and concept maps.

Pronunciation and Phonetics Practice

15%
At TECH we focus our method on repetition as the best way to
consolidate your learning.

10%
 Our Methodology | 39

Vocabulary and Socioculture Practice

At TECH you will find
At TECH we offer you different ways to work on vocabulary
over twice as many
10%
through hundreds of interactive activities.
multimedia elements
Grammar and Spelling Practice as in the second most
comprehensive course
10%
You will work on grammar from a practical point of view, through
activities and lessons explained by native teachers.
on the market: up to
4,000 elements.
Simulated Learning Scenarios

10%
Video learning situations based 100% on the CEFR.

Specific Virtual Classes for CEFR A1

TECH is the only

5% institution that
Tips and tricks to keep in mind to pass your placement test with
total guarantee of success.
is committed to
answering your
questions in less
Testing & Retesting than 24 hours.

15% You will find practice tests in each topic as well as grammatical
and lexical evaluation tests in each module.

%
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Course Objectives
The main objective of this program is to help the student acquire the necessary
skills to pass the A1 level Italian exam. To achieve this, it will have several practical
activities and an innovative educational methodology based on training, repetition
and the experience of an excellent team of native teachers in the language.
 Course Objectives | 41

Practice your Italian language skills and you

will be able to make short speeches which
are understandable to native speakers"
 42 | Course Objectives
General Objectives

01
Solve simple communicative tasks and perform the basic
functions of these tasks, both in the educational environment and
in very everyday situations

02
Interact and express themselves in these situations in an incipient
but adequate manner, in a standard oral and written language
register

03 Define the most relevant social aspects of everyday life situations

and recognize the most common forms of social relationships

04 Use the linguistic resources necessary to get by in basic

communication situations

05 Develop resources and tools that enable them to assess and

improve their own learning and use of the language
 Course Objectives | 43
Specific Objectives

Oral Comprehension Oral Expression

Understand speech that is very slow, carefully articulated Š Engage in conversations in a straightforward manner, but
and with enough pauses to assimilate the meaning communication is totally dependent on slower-paced repetitions,
rephrasing and rectifications
Understand instructions that are explained slowly and
carefully, and is able to follow directions if they are simple Š Ask and answer simple questions, make simple statements, and
and brief respond to statements made to them in areas of immediate need or
on very everyday topics
Š Understand common expressions aimed at satisfying simple,
everyday needs as long as the interlocutor collaborates by
addressing them in clear, slow speech and repeats what they do not
Reading Comprehension understand

Š Understand very short and simple texts, reading sentence by Š Understands questions and instructions addressed to them clearly
sentence, picking up basic and common names, words and and slowly, understanding simple and brief directions
phrases, and rereading when necessary Š Introduce oneself and use basic greetings and farewell expressions.
Š Understand short and simple messages on postcards Ask how people are doing and express their reactions to the news

Š Recognize names, words and very basic phrases that appear on Š Understand everyday expressions aimed at satisfying simple
signs and in the most common situations concrete needs provided that the speaker collaborates by addressing
them in clear, slow speech and repeats what they do not understand.
Š Understand the meaning of simple informative written material
and short and simple descriptions, especially if there is visual Š Understand questions and instructions if spoken slowly and carefully,
support and understand short, simple directions on how to get to a place.
Can ask someone for something and vice versa
Š Understand written directions if they are short and simple (e.g.,
how to get from one place to another) Š Ask someone for something and vice versa. Good command of
numbers, quantities, prices and timetables
Š Make time indications by means of sentences such as, for example,
Written Expression "next week, last Friday, in November, at three o'clock"
Š Responds in an interview to simple and direct questions about
Š Ask for and provide information about personal details in writing
personal data, if spoken very slowly and clearly without idioms or set
Š Write short and simple postcards phrases
Š Write numbers and dates, their name, nationality, address,
age, date of birth or date of arrival in a country, as is done, for
example, in a hotel registration book
 44 | Course Objectives

Sociocultural and Sociolinguistic Competence Linguistic Competence

Become familiar with the most relevant social aspects of everyday life situations, as well as Manage a basic repertoire of vocabulary and expressions related to the most common
with those related to their own field, which will result in the basic adaptation of their behavior situations and functions foreseen in the curriculum
to these situations and in the understanding or adequate use of the lexicon and functional
Develop a very limited control of linguistic resources with systematic errors that usually
exponents
occur at this level
Recognize and use the most common forms of social relations and treatment, within a
standard register. In regular social situations, recognize and use the usual forms of address
used to greet, say goodbye, address someone, give thanks, apologize, ask permission, take
an interest in people and respond to an offer
Understand the behaviors and values that are different from one's own and that underlie the
most evident and everyday socio-cultural aspects
 Course Objectives | 45

Did you know?

To consolidate all these skills, you will have Communicative competence is not merely limited to the knowledge and ability to use the
access to more than 400 lexical, vocabulary linguistic code, but has other broader dimensions, which place it in direct relation with other
competences such as information processing and digital competence, learning to learn, social
and sociocultural activities” and civic competence, or cultural and artistic competence.
This implies a cultural immersion that is only possible to recreate in the online format through
simulated scenarios, storytelling, videos and real situations.

Only TECH offers videos with the 130 specific situations

required to master the CEFR A1.
09
Course Structure
and Content
This Language Course has a unique syllabus with a highly practical approach that helps
students to strengthen their language skills in a much more efficient way, as it is taught
by a native speaking teaching staff. By taking this program, students will learn how to
deal with everyday situations such as introducing themselves in Italian, describing their
tastes and hobbies, or dealing with simple work-related issues. An ideal introduction to
the language for all those who want to open doors in Italy and other European countries.
 Course Structure and Content | 47

Where, When and How is it Taught?

This Language Course is developed over 4 months and is divided into

11 content modules, which can be completed 100% online.

The only intensive program 100%

specific for obtaining the CEFR
Italian Level A1"
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Module 1. Have We Met? Module 2. Me and My People

1.1. Hello! How Are You? 2.1. Me and My Family
1.2. Introducing Ourselves 2.2. What is Your Family Like?
1.3. Personal Information 2.3. My Friends and Colleagues
1.4. Professional Information 2.4. Why Are You Studying Italian?

Module Objectives Module Objectives

Ask and answer simple questions Describe yourself and your family
Introductions and basic greetings and farewell expressions Talk about professions
Exchange information Speak and write about relationships with others
Write emails and simple notes to friends Describe colleagues and friends, what they are like, where they live, and what they do
Talk about professions Respond to simple and direct relationship questions in an interview
Talk and write about yourself, where you live and what you do Fill out forms with personal details
Respond to simple and direct questions about personal details in an interview

Module 3. My World, My Likes Module 4. A Typical Day

3.1. My Likes 4.1. A Day in My Life
3.2. My Favorite Places 4.2. My Life in Society
3.3. The Beach or The Countryside? 4.3. The Shopping List
3.4. Hobbies, Interests, Amusement and Recreation 4.4. We Are Having Fun

Module Objectives Module Objectives

Participate in simple conversations Participate in simple conversations

Express tastes and preferences Talk about routines
Talk about places Express time and frequency
Express agreement and disagreement Talking about leisure and free time
Discuss hobbies and interests
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Module 5. My Work, My Studies Module 6. My Free Time

5.1. Live to Work or Work to Live 6.1. Games, Sports, Entertainment
5.2. Job Interviews 6.2. Holidays and Parties
5.3. Homework 6.3. Shopping
5.4. Formal Language in the Workplace 6.4. Do You Know How to Cook?

Module Objectives Module Objectives

Describe where you work and/or study Describing leisure events (sports, games, etc.)
Discuss routines and homework Exchange information about free time
Express oneself in formal and informal style Understand common expressions aimed at satisfying simple, everyday needs
Writing simple formal letters Learn to talk about events and leisure places

Module 7. My House Module 8. Travel

7.1. The House 8.1. Health Trips
7.2. Furniture and Appliances 8.2. Nature Trips
7.3. Types of Accommodation 8.3. I Don't Leave Home Without...
7.4. Things Around the House 8.4. Other Cultures

Module Objectives Module Objectives

Describe the place where I live Talk about travel

Describe the cultural peculiarities of life in Italy Compare different destinations
Compare locations and housing Talk about and compare cultures
Learn to make time indications
Learn how to write a short and simple postcard
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Module 9. My Personal Belongings Module 10. My Country

9.1. Documentation 10.1. Geography
9.2. My Belongings 10.2. Politics and Government
9.3. Study Material 10.3. Countries of The World
9.4. Work Material 10.4. National Holidays

Module Objectives Module Objectives

Talk about personal objects and belongings Know how to present information about your country in a monologic way
Discuss school supplies and study materials Know how to compare different countries at a basic level
Talk about working material and tools Expand lexical and cultural knowledge
Talking about festivals and traditions

Module 11. My City

11.1. Public spaces (streets, squares, parks)
11.2. Instructions
11.3. Transport System
11.4. Art and Culture

Module Objectives TECH has designed a complete study

Know how to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of your city plan that will help you pass the Italian
Know how to give and receive location instructions
Talk about presence and absence of places A1 Level exam according to CEFR
Locate
requirements"
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"When the opportunity to study in Italy presented itself to me, I didn't hesitate for a
second. I had tried several courses, but none gave me the security and confidence that
this one did. Thanks to the teachers and the different exercises I have been able to
prepare myself to obtain the A1 level of Italian. All in less than four months"

Gabriela Romero
A student from Mexico

"I was offered a position as a systems engineer in Italy, but it was a requirement to have
Level A1 certification... Thank goodness I found this TECH Language Course, where I was
able to prepare for my qualification in less than four months"

Javier Ayala
A Spanish systems engineer
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Our Students’ Profiles
We know that learning a language isn’t easy. Many of us have tried, and failed, for years
to consolidate our knowledge and acquire the skills required to obtain qualifications
that demonstrate what we have learned. Level exams are complex tests that must be
prepared thoroughly and with good expert guidance.
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Many of our students have come from other

preparation methods that have led to loss
of motivation. At TECH, 9 out of 10 students
recommend us"
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Years of unsuccessful attempts to learn the language Courses taken before enrolling on ours

-1 year 10%

5+ years 25%
None 20%

More than 1 45%

2
years on
1 - 3 years 35%
average At least 1 35%

3 - 5 years 30%

Don't lose motivation! TECH includes a personalized

monitoring and tutoring service.
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Interest in learning the language

Personal 42% 58% Professional

IT skills

Advanced 10%

Intermediate 30%

Basic 60%

80% of our students pass the official A1 level exam.

Thanks to our performance measurement

tool you will be able to track your progress
at all times"
11
The Professional Benefits
of Italian
Italian is a beautiful and romantic language, the language of ancient medieval thinkers,
historical writers, and possesses a unique musicality and conceptual richness in a wide
variety of fields. It is the language of Dante, Petrarch and Boccaccio, three great Italian
writers, but it is also the language of art, history, science, gastronomy and fashion.

As the birthplace of Latinity, Italy played a decisive role in the diffusion of Latin and
the culture of the Roman Empire in the rest of Europe, both in Ancient times and in the
ages that followed. Similarly, after the affirmation of the Neo-Latin languages and the
constitution of modern linguistic Europe, Italian has had, at times, moments of great
importance in the international linguistic context.

Approximately 70 million people worldwide speak Italian (60 million in Italy and around
10 million in the rest of the world). It is the official language in Italy, Switzerland, San
Marino and Vatican City. It is spoken, at least in part, in eleven countries, to which must
be added some twenty countries with a large Italian community, such as Argentina,
Germany, Australia and the USA.

Italian is one of the official languages of the European Union, therefore speaking Italian
will open the doors to many international organizations and also the possibility of
working in many of the large Italian companies with international presence. The Italian
economy is principally based in three sectors, tourism, the automotive industry and
fashion.
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For all these reasons, Italian is found

amongst the ten most useful languages
in the world and its considered necessary
to succeed in the 21st Century”
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Assessment and
Certification
TECH’s main assessment objective is for students to consolidate what they have learned
and be are aware of their progress. That is why, after completing each block, the student
is shown a results report that visually indicates the skills that they should reinforce in the
online classes.

TECH's intensive A1 Language Course is the only

one that also gives you a university certificate"
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Italian A1 training course evaluation tests

The assimilation of the contents is constantly and progressively evaluated. To do
so, the student must pass an automatically corrected evaluation test at the end
of each module and a final test that covers all the contents of the level.

Its main objective is for the student to consolidate what they have learned and to
be aware of their progress, for this reason, after the evaluation test is completed,
the student is shown a report of the results.

Only TECH will award you, upon successful

completion of the course, a university
certificate"
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If you pass our course university, you

Training course evaluation criteria
will obtain an A1 Italian language
Communicative effectiveness: comprehensibility, fulfillment of expected functions,
accuracy, sociolinguistic appropriateness
qualification from TECH.
Interactive and speaking skills: responsiveness and cooperation, coherence of
ideas, organization, relevant and sufficient development

Use of language: linguistic resources, formal elements of cohesion and fluency

The diploma, which indicates successful completion of the course, will state the
Formal correction: grammar, discourse cohesion, vocabulary and pronunciation language studied and the level passed, according to the Common European Framework
of Reference from Languages (CEFR).

The diploma issued by TECH Technological University only provides "pass" or "fail"
as grading options, and does not express a numerical grade. Before receiving the
certificate, you will be emailed a form to verify your data.

The CEFR A1 Italian Language Course an

intensive program lasting a maximum of 4
months.
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Certification
At the end of the course the student will receive a diploma of recognition that
confirms that they are prepared to obtain official certification for this level.

Italian Language Course

A1 Italian
Language Course
Language: Italian
Course Modality: Online
Duration: 4 months
Certificate: TECH Technological University
Official Nº of hours: 300 h.
A1 Italian
Language Course