Novice & Intermediate Italian Courses

Based on the ACTFL proficiency model, our courses are broken into the following levels:

• Novice 1: Novice Low - Novice Mid (Level 1)

At the beginning novice level, students are being introduced to the target language and culture. By the end of the semester they will be able to use some words, phrases, and occasional sentences for common objects and actions with repetition. They will also be able to recognize some cultural places, products and practices. They will be able to understand some simple questions and statements, often needing to hear things again. Course topics vary slightly by language, but are all culturally based through authentic resources and can include greetings, expressing likes and dislikes, simple food etiquette and describing oneself and others. 

• Novice 2: Novice Mid - Novice High (Level 2)

At the middle novice level, students are exploring the target language and culture in terms of everyday life. By the end of the semester they will be able to use familiar words and phrases and even begin to elaborate on familiar tasks, topics and activities. They will also be able to put together short, simple original sentences in the present tense and begin to give their opinion about some cultural products and practices. Course topics vary slightly by language, but are all culturally based through authentic resources and can include greetings and getting to know each other, celebrations, using technology and daily life experiences including routine and school.