Course detail

Italian for Pre-Intermediate Students

FAST-VYI003Acad. year: 2026/2027

This course is designed for students who have mastered the material covered in courses VYI001 and VYI002. In terms of grammar, students will be introduced to possessive pronouns, reflexive verbs, and the past tense (passato prossimo). Additional irregular verbs will be introduced (such as uscire, along with a review of modal verbs).

Regarding vocabulary, students will first focus on housing: different types of accommodation and describing a house or an apartment. They will further deepen their ability to converse about family and hobbies. Afterwards, they will learn vocabulary related to holidays and vacations. They will plan a vacation together with their classmates and will be able to recount what they did during their holidays, as well as what they liked and disliked.

The course emphasizes speaking, pair work, and group work. Lessons include videos, listening activities, songs, and games.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. Markéta Horváthová

Department

Institute of Social Sciences (SPV)

Entry knowledge

To the extent of the optional subjects Italian for Beginners: VYI001, VYI002

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Aims

Mastering vocabulary to the extent of 800 words, basic grammar for speaking in the Present Future and Past tenses.
Reading skills, translating simpler texts, simple topic communication, speaking and writing skills.
Level A1 of Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.


Student will accomplish the aim of the course, which is: mastering vocabulary to the extent of 800 words, basic grammar for speaking in the Present Future and Past tenses.
Reading skills, translating simpler texts, simple topic communication, speaking and writing skills.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPC-VP Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Markéta Horváthová

Syllabus

Week 1: Review of U3 and U4; icebreaking activities

Week 2: Vocabulary: house, housing, apartment; reflexive verbs

Week 3: Possessive pronouns; my family

Week 4: I can rent an apartment; talking about my daily routine (using reflexive verbs)

Week 5: Holidays and vacation – what do I like to do?

Week 6: Introduction to the past tense (passato prossimo)

Week 7: Past tense – regular and irregular verbs; What did you do yesterday?

Week 8: I am able to make arrangements with a friend and plan a vacation

Week 9: How did I spend my last holiday?; past tense of reflexive verbs

Week 10: Seasons; What do I do in spring...

Week 11: Past tense practice through games

Week 12: Review of U5 and U6 topics

Week 13: Summary of U5 and U6 through a game quiz; credit test