Italian Upper-intermediate (Level 4)

You have reached the first half of the B1 level in the ELP self-assessment grid (equivalent to an A-Level grade F to C) and/or completed the Intermediate (level 3) course.

Key information

Course starting in October 2026

• Course: Mondays 7.00pm - 9.00pm 
  Delivery: On-campus (face-to-face)
  Timeline: Starts 5 October 2026 - ends 19 April 2027
  Length: 20 weeks (60 learning hours)
  Fees: £312* (payable in two termly instalments of £156 each)
  Bursary Fund available for UoL Students (£156)*

*University of Leicester's students (undergraduate and postgraduate) are welcome to apply for a Bursary Fund covering 50% of this course fee. For further details, see our dates and fees and Terms & Conditions (Point 13).

This course requires a minimum of 7 and it can have up to a maximum of 14 students. The course fee includes all tuition, handouts and any tests/exams, but not a textbook.

Term 1 runs from October to December and Term 2 from January to March. A full course comprises 60 learning hours. Lessons are two hours long and take place once a week. By enrolling you are committing to the full 20 weeks. There is the option to pay for the full course in one payment or two instalments. UoL students can apply for the Bursary Fund. You are welcome to join in the second term of a course if you have previous knowledge and experience of the language. For courses started in October, a third term will run from April to June, comprising 10 week.

Entry level

You have reached the first half of the level B1 or completed the Intermediate (level 3) or you have enough knowledge to be on track with the group. You can use the ELP self-assessment grid to judge how competent you are in the language. Alternatively, if you require help to assess your level please contact us or come along to one of our drop-in sessions.

Course content

• More complex past structures: understanding and responding to a news report or a short written text in the past
• Talking about the future
• Expressing and understanding simple opinions on a variety of contemporary topics

Resources

Any textbook required will be discussed by the tutor at the start of the course.

Our approach

This course is taught in Italian; English is used when necessary or requested by students in particular situations or grammar explanations. Our programme aims to develop the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as cultural awareness. It provides a structures of the Italian language and enhancing communication and interaction. It supports comprehensive and productive skills in speech and writing through authentic based activities and guided practice in the use of Italian language. Students will be encouraged to seek opportunities to learn and practise the four skills outside the classroom taking advantage of learning resources provided by tutors and the programme. The group size is limited to 12 students and planned to allow intensive interactive practice with individual feedback and advice on progress.

Progression

Upon completing the Upper-intermediate level (4), you can progress onto the Advanced level (5).

Course Schedule

• Week 1: Monday 5 October 2026
• Week 2: Monday 12 October 2026
• Week 3: Monday 26 October 2026
• Week 4: Monday 2 November 2026
• Week 5: Monday 9 November 2026
• Week 6: Monday 16 November 2026
• Week 7: Monday 23 November 2026
• Week 8: Monday 30 November 2026
• Week 9: Monday 7 December 2026
• Week 10: Monday 14 December 2026
• Week 11: Monday 1 February 2027
• Week 12: Monday 8 February 2027
• Week 13: Monday 15 February 2027
• Week 14: Monday 22 February 2027
• Week 15: Monday 1 March 2027
• Week 16: Monday 8 March 2027
• Week 17: Monday 15 March 2027
• Week 18: Monday 5 April 2027
• Week 19: Monday 12 April 2027
• Week 20: Monday 19 April 2027